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Today's Features

  • The Waterford stone mysteries

     Some of the best native American artifacts found in Spencer County have been collected in the Waterford area.

     It is possible that a mysterious find there could be the most incredible yet.

     There are several piles of rocks off Kentucky 44 that have Waterford residents wondering if they could mark the locations of Indian graves or be the result of farmers clearing rocks from fields.

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  • 4-H centennial birthday bash

    The Kentucky 4-H Centennial is a momentous occasion for the organization that has made a positive, lasting impact on the lives of hundreds of thousands of the state’s youths over the years. To kick off a year of celebration, 4-H is planning a birthday bash. It will be Feb. 21 at the Hyatt Regency Lexington.

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  • Hope for the future

    A word that has been common in headlines all over the nation this past year is hope. We live in a time when the future seems uncertain and people are searching for something for which to hope. Taking a look at the progression of modern science, the rise in advanced technology and the tremendous medical breakthroughs, it would appear that things are getting better and better all the time. But it only takes turning on the television or opening up the newspaper to recognize that the world is actually getting worse.

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  • Feed available for laid off horse owners

    Kentucky horse owners experiencing a recent job loss may be eligible for assistance feeding their horses through the Kentucky Horse Council’s (KHC) Equine Safety Net program.

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  • FROM THE WORD: Caring for poor is required

    I know this is not going to be the most popular article I have written. During the holiday season as I looked at my table and saw so much I thought of all the people who did not have what I had. Even though I am not a rich man in terms of worldly things, I am rich in heavenly things – and that is much better.

    Now let’s take a look at what the bible says about the poor and the rich.

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  • Church happenings

    Old Gospel Barn

    special singing

    The Old Gospel Barn, located at 11286 Louisville Road (Hwy 31E), Cox’s Creek, will be having a gospel sing Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Performances will be by Dennis Bowling, the Cumbos, and more. Admission is free. Plan to come and bring your family and friends.

    Bloomfield

    Methodist

    fundraiser

    Bloomfield United Methodist Church is holding a fundraiser for mission programs Friday, February 6 from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.

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  • 4-H Meats Judging team places 7th
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  • Kentucky 4-H celebrates 100 years

    Source: Stephanie Blevins, 4-H youth development specialist

    Since its inception in 1909, the 4-H program in Kentucky has helped shape the state’s youth into productive, contributing members of society. Over the years, the organization has transformed to meet the needs of generations of young people.  As the 4-H program in Kentucky celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2009, now is a good time to reflect on the organization’s past accomplishments and plan for the future.

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  • USDA accepting applications for rural development

    Agriculture Acting Under Secretary for Rural Development Douglas L. Faulkner announced recently that USDA is accepting applications for $45.8 million in loans and grants to support rural communities and spur economic development through the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant program.

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  • Soil tests prevent over fertilizing

    With input costs remaining high, farmers are looking for ways to make their money go further. Testing soil from fields now can prevent over fertilizing in the spring and potentially save money on input costs, said soil specialists with the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture.

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