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Today's Features

  • 4 SCHS, 1 CCA students named Governor’s Scholars

    The Governor’s Scholars Program of Kentucky recently announced that five Spencer County students were selected to participate in this year’s prestigious summer program.

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  • Williamson accepted to Gatton Academy

    Spencer County High School recently received notification that sophomore Noah Williamson has been accepted to the Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky.

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  • Middle School student wins KHEAA essay contest

    Kelsie Justice, a sixth-grader at Spencer County Middle School, was recently named the winner of the Dream Out Loud Challenge, hosted by KHEAA.  Students were to write an essay, poem or produce a video demonstrating how they will change the world after college.

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  • BIRTH: Bilger family welcomes Lucas Wayne

    Gary and Mallory Bilger of Mount Washington welcomed their third child, Lucas Wayne Bilger, into the world March 15 at 11:01 a.m. at Baptist Hospital East in Louisville. He weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces and was 21.5 inches long.
    Lucas was welcomed by his two siblings, Margaret “Maggie” Bilger, 4, and Noah Bilger, 3. He is the grandson of Dennis and Judy Bowman of Taylorsville and Ronald and Julia Bilger of Louisville.

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  • COLUMN: Providing summer pasture for horses

    Pasture provides a significant percentage of horses’ nutrient needs. Although horses have more grass than they can consume in the spring when moisture is adequate, the hot, dry conditions of summer greatly reduce available pasture. Good management is the key to getting through this growth slump.

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  • COLUMN: Rethinking the lawn

    I used to have a visceral response to lush spring grass. It gave me anxiety because I knew it was time to get on the Scag and start mowing (and usually the Scag would not start when first brough out of winter storage).
    This year, I see the grass in a different way because it is potential pasture for our growing herd of sheep. We use moveable, electrified fence and rotational grazing methods to keep the pasture and the herd healthy; so the more grass I have, the better. It is a liberating feeling not worrying about getting the grass mowed.

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  • 4-H camping season nears

    Now is the time for young people and their parents to begin making plans for an annual summer ritual, 4-H Camp.
    4-H camps are open to all Kentucky youth between the ages of 9 and 14. At 4-H Camp, young people learn independence and responsibility, have a lot of fun and make new friends.

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  • COLUMN: Spencer represented well at State Meats Contest

    The Spencer County 4-H Livestock Club attended the State Meats Contest on April 13 in Lexington at the Meats Lab on the University of Kentucky’s campus. Congratulations to all of the participants.

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  • COLUMN: 4-H Communications Day winners announced

    The 2013 Spencer County 4-H Communications Day was Thursday, April 11, at Spencer County Elementary School. It was a very successful evening filled with enjoyable demonstrations, speeches and great talent acts in the variety show.  A new job interview contest was also included for senior 4-H members. The following 4-H members participated and, if they were awarded first place, they will be going on the Area Communications Day on Saturday in Trimble County.  First and second place in the variety show get to represent Spencer County at the Area Communications Day.

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  • SAVVY SENIOR: Retirement planning resources for women

    Dear Savvy Senior
    What retirement planning resources can you recommend to women? I’m 58 years old, divorced and living on a tight budget and need all the help I can get.  
    Financially Challenged

    Dear Challenged,
    When it comes to planning for retirement, most Americans could stand to brush up on their financial knowledge a bit, but it’s especially important for unmarried women. Here’s what you should know.  

    Retirement Struggles

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