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Hodgenville wet/dry vote decided by ten votes

Hodgenville voters said yes to alcohol sales at the polls during a special wet/dry election on April 17, 2018.

The registered voters in the City of Hodgenville voted to allow alcohol sales in restaurants or businesses in the City of Hodgenville. During the election, voters answered the simple question of “Are you in favor of the sale of alcoholic beverages in the City of Hodgenville?” YES or NO.

The YES vote total was 347 compared to the NO vote total of 337, making it 50.73 percent to 49.27 percent. 

Sports shorts - April 18, 2018

Golf Scramble

   The 24th annual LaRue County Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble will be held on Friday, April 27, 2018 at the LaRue County Golf Course located at 1175 Greensburg Road, Hodgenville. For more information contact the Chamber at 270-358-3411.

Pickle ball LaRue County

A beginner’s class for pickle ball is being held at the Board of Education office on College Street in Hodgenville at 5 p.m. on Sundays. Regular sessions are held on Monday and Thursday at 5 p.m. All equipment is provided.

Pickle ball Nelson County

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Your Life, Your Choice

With upcoming festivities such as Prom, Project Grad, and graduation, the roads can become a very dangerous place for excited young people.

On Friday, April 13 both LaRue County Fire and Rescue and Buffalo Fire and Rescue with help from Dale Dobson, Farm and Home Safety Program administrator for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture put on a mock wreck and rescue for the students and faculty of LaRue County High School.

Goodtime Cruisers kicks-off this Saturday

Terry Taylor, president of Goodtime Cruisers, is quick to explain that when his members and visitors get together, the result is not a car show. Rather, it’s a “cruise, sitting still” which he explained is much more than a show.

“We pull up our lawn chairs, share some good food and conversation and relax to some 50’s music while enjoying some of the classic automobiles,” explained Taylor. “There’s no admission charge, we sometimes have live bands, and we give away door prizes.”

Sanders’ suit dismissed in federal court

After almost three years, the U.S. District Court in Louisville has issued an order dismissing DeeAnne Sanders federal suit concerning a police dashcam video of her that was released to the media.

Scholarship Calendar

The following scholarships are available to LaRue Co. students:

Hodgenville Rotary Club James D. LaRue, Jr. Scholarship

    The Hodgenville Rotary Club is currently accepting scholarship applications for the club’s James D LaRue, Jr. Scholarship. The deadline is April 26, 2018.

Havoc in LaRue

Mother Nature wreaked havoc throughout LaRue County last week as severe storms passed through the state on Tuesday, April 3.

After touring the storm damage throughout the county the day after the storm, Meteorologist John Gordon with the National Weather Service confirmed the damage was caused by straight-line winds of up to 90 mph. According to LaRue County Emergency Management Director Dennis Wells, the storm caused downed trees and downed power lines throughout LaRue County. There were also widespread power outages in Hodgenville and others areas of the county.

Wet/dry vote is April 17

 The decision will soon be made to determine if alcohol can be sold in restaurants or businesses within the city limits of Hodgenville.

Hodgenville city registered voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 for a special wet/dry election. Only registered voters in the city limits of Hodgenville in the following precincts are eligible to vote: Hodgenville West, Hodgenville and Hodgenville East.

Man arrested for alleged disturbance at park

A man was recently arrested for disorderly conduct at the LaRue County Parks and Recreation complex after having a confrontation with the park manager.

According to the arrest citation, Hodgenville Police Officer Kenneth Thompson responded to the park complex on City Park Road in Hodgenville on Friday, March 30. Thompson responded after receiving a “call for help” from Brience Willian, who is the park manager for LaRue County Parks and recreation.