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Today's Features

  • Church happenings

    “Beyond the

    Ashes” concert

    Beyond the Ashes will be in concert Saturday at 6 p.m. at Mount Eden Christian Church, located at 12241 Mount Eden Road (Hwy 53), in Mount Eden. A love offering will be taken following the concert. This group will be performing at the Grand Ole Opry in the weeks following their Mount Eden appearance.

    Big Spring dinner and music benefit

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  • Eagle Scout awarded for his feat

    Adam Villanova received his Eagle Scout award in a ceremony May 3.  His is the son of Mike and Anne Villanova of Taylorsville.

    Taylorsville Mayor Don Pay awarded Villanova with a proclamation honoring his commitment to scouting.  U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Robert Mackenzie also gave an award to Adam for his achievement.

    Scoutmaster Kelly Creed gave the Eagle Presentation, and David Haskell,special guest speaker, gave a stirring presentation of the Eagle Charge, which is a challenge to live up to the honor code of Eagle Scout.

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  • PHOTO: Gourd princess

    Scooter Fairy Gourd Princess Laurie Woodward poses for a picture with customer Sherry Spader, of Louisville, during the recent Kentucky Gourd Show. Woodward’s crown, basket and wand were all made from gourds by some local crafters. Her fairy gown was a re-fashioned wedding dress embellished with ribbon and tulle. Woodward gave visitors of the gourd show free seeds to plant their own gourds.

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  • RIGHT PATH: Helping loved ones

    “I have not seen or heard from my son in four weeks. I know he was alive a month ago because he stopped by his grandparent’s house asking for food and money. You see, my son is running from multiple warrants for drug possession. I know that he has guns, and I’m afraid he’ll kill himself or someone else–including me. I’m actually praying he will get arrested and go to prison so that he can at least realize that he has a problem.

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  • Historian Tom Watson revisits Jeptha Knob

    After the article on Jeptha Knob, this scribe just had to go up there and take a look. I took several photos of the magnificent view and what must be meteorite debris. There were some huge boulders and many colorful small pieces. I may as well make it clear immediately that I was there by invitation. The property on the knob is all private. You can’t just drive up there because locked gates won’t allow it.

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  • Local students win at 4-H competition, will go to state

    The 2009 Louisville Area Communications Day was held Saturday, May 23 at the Bullitt County Extension Office in Shepherdsville. Spencer County was well represented at this event with six 4-H members participating in six demonstration categories and one speech category.  

    “I am so proud to say that everyone from Spencer County took home a blue ribbon,” said Mollie Tichenor, Spencer County 4-H agent.

    Local students earned the following awards:

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  • What's Happening: Spencer County's community calendar

    Get the word out about your business

    Greater Louisville Sports Commission will be sponsoring the Master’s Cycle Time Trial to be held in Spencer County on Wednesday, July 1.  These folks are looking to hand out a welcome packet filled with information and promotional items from businesses in Spencer County.

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  • BELIEVE IN HIM: How can contradictory faiths COEXIST?

    There is a rapidly growing advertisement concept floating around lately promoting acceptance; perhaps you have seen it. Most commonly seen on bumper stickers, the word “COEXIST” appears with letters made up of different symbols representing various belief systems.

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  • 4-H Camp right around the corner

    Even though you may not have put away your winter coat just yet, it’s time to start thinking about 4-H summer camps.

    Resident 4-H camps are open to all Kentucky youth, ages nine through thirteen. Groups of youths from every county will attend one of the four resident camps during the nine-week summer season. The 4-H camping program provides a safe, secure and fun environment for Kentucky campers. An onsite EMT/health care provider is always available to take care of campers needs.

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  • Church happenings

    Spencer Christian Women’s Bible study

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