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Today's Features

  • GUEST COLUMN: Kincheloe Station Massacre

    They came from the east to challenge the elements and face the dangers of territory that would become the state of “Kentucky.”

    It was 230 years ago, in the spring of 1780, that a few brave families chose to settle near the upper waters of a creek named for explorer Tom Simpson.

    A stockade was constructed near Simpson Creek and was named for the leader of the group, William Kincheloe, and was called “Kincheloe Station.”

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  • Millview Bed and Breakfast opens for guests

    Husband and wife proprietors, Larry and Rita Dennison, have opened Millview Bed and Breakfast at 139 Elk Creek Road, less than a mile from downtown Taylorsville

    The bed and breakfast features a single 1,000-square-feet, 5-room suite, with a queen-size bed. Amenities include a fully-stocked service center and a choice of full or continental breakfast.

    The Dennisons live on-site at the fully restored 1897 Queen Anne Victorian home, which boasts 10-feet ceilings and original hardwood floors.

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  • PHOTO: Handmade with love

    Spencer County Preschool student Dawson Barr works on making hand print art Tuesday in Lisa Ingram’s class. The AM and PM preschool classes made the hand prints in honor of grandparent’s day, which the preschool is celebrating today and Thursday.

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  • Thread and Thimble

    Thread and Thimble is an informal sewing club formed as an off-shoot of the quilting clubs of the Spencer County Homemakers. It has evolved into a way for the members to share their knowledge and support one another with their friendship.

    “It started out as a few of us ladies wanted to expand our sewing abilities,” said club president Pat Douglas. “We’ve come a long way.”

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  • A higher calling . . .
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  • Need a sweet treat?

    Judy Bowman got her recipe for her apricot nectar cake from a coworker several years ago. Her office often has potluck luncheons and someone brought this cake.

    “No matter where you take it, everyone loves it because it’s so moist,” said Bowman. The vanilla pudding and apricot nectar added to the cake make it extra moist, and the nectar gives it a unique exotic flavor.

    Bowman brings this cake whenever she is going to a potluck or family gathering. She recently brought the cake to a potluck dinner meeting of the Bluegrass Basket Guild.

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  • Toys for Tots bring local Christmas joy

    For the first time this Christmas, Spencer County will exclusively have a Toys for Tots program that benefits local children.

    Spencer County resident Bruce Kapfhammer of Toys for Tots Taylorsville is heading up the collection efforts in conjunction with the Spencer County Family Resource Center and the Taylorsville-Spencer County Fire Protection District.

    Toys for Tots is a national program sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and benefits the children of less fortunate families whose parents might not have the resources to purchase holiday gifts.

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  • CARTOON: The Far Middle
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  • CHURCH HAPPENINGS

    Revival at Minor Chapel AME Oct. 18

    The Minor Chapel AME at 425 Jefferson Street will host a two-night fall revival Oct. 18 and 19 at 7 p.m.

    Rev. Robert Marshall will be the guest speaker.The community is invited to attend.

    Kids’ Crusade at New Hope

    The New Hope Tabernacle at 722 Townhill Road is hosting a Kids’ Crusade Oct. 18-20 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.

    The event will include Bible stores, puppet skits, music and more.

    All children are invited to attend.

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  • Ag field day foils farm fables

    In this age, children are more separated from the farm than ever. Last Friday, Spencer County and Taylorsville Elementary school students had the opportunity to learn that corn, in fact, does not come from a can and milk does not originate from a plastic jug.

    The annual Spencer County chapter of the Kentucky Farm Bureau sponsored its annual Agricultural Field Day in conjunction with the community’s elementary schools.

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