.....Advertisement.....
.....Advertisement.....

Today's Features

  • COLUMN: All aboard for the Kentucky Railway Museum

    Like most young children, my daughter has always been fascinated by trains. She talked about trains. She watched the trains go by when we were driving (the trellis at Pope Lick is especially popular). We watched TV shows about trains. And several years in a row, she received pieces to a train set.

    Click here to read more...
  • BACK IN TIME: Members of the Love, Shields and Sweazy families

    This photo, submitted by Noreen Day, shows 11 of Spencer County’s finest gentlemen from decades ago. Pictured, from front left, are Bradley Love, Joe Love, June Shields and Grundy Sweazy. From back left are Will Love, Claude Love, Paul Love, J.H. Love, Ernest Shields, June Love and John Love Jr.

    Submit your photos from days gone by either through email at editor@spencermagnet.com or by bringing the photos to our office at 100 W. Main St. All hard copies of photos will be available for pickup after they appear in the newspaper.

    Click here to read more...
  • COLUMN: The time is now to transition houseplants outdoors

    Our current warm, sunny weather — it’s about time — has made everyone just delighted and the intoxication of it all may lead us to act impulsively. I am as anxious as anyone to move some of my houseplants outdoors: my gardenia looks terrible in the dining room and the jasmine downstairs seems to stare into space dreaming of better days. Those days are coming, just be slow about the transition from indoors to out.

    Click here to read more...
  • COLUMN: Window quickly closing for spring lawn renovations

    Winter outstayed its welcome this year, and with the weather finally warming up, many Kentuckians are anxious to get outside and make improvements to their yards. For those who plan to seed grasses this spring, now is the time to do it, said Gregg Munshaw, extension turf specialist with the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture.

    Click here to read more...
  • Church Happenings — Week of April 17

    Yard sale to benefit missions team
    A Ky. 55 yard sale is planned at the Finchville Baptist Church on Friday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds benefit the church’s Guatemala Missions Team.

    Waterford Church of Christ plans revival
    Waterford Church of Christ will host a revival Sunday through Thursday, April 25, at 7 each night. The focus of the revival will be “The Righteousness of God,” with guest speaker Burt Jones.

    Click here to read more...
  • COLUMN: When you know Jesus, it changes everything

    Philippians 3:7-14 says:

    Click here to read more...
  • COLUMN: Invest in your faith in Jesus

    What do you invest in? I know when I say the word investing that most people think about money. And investing for the future and being prepared for life’s little disasters is a good thing, but there is much more to life than money.
    Remember what Jesus said, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21 NIV). Do you really want your heart wrapped up in your bank account?

    Click here to read more...
  • BIRTH: Sanders family welcomes baby Zachary

    Chris and Ashley Sanders of Taylorsville announce the birth of their son, Zachary Chase Sanders, on April 4, 2013, at 7:29 a.m. He weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.
    He was welcomed home by his siblings, Brianna and Cameron Sanders.
    His grandparents are Martin and Teresa Bruce of Waddy, David and Janice Cox of Shelbyville, Chris Sanders Sr. of Cincinnati, and Donna and Wilson Cox of Slade City.

    Click here to read more...
  • BIRTH: Zahdyn Thomas born Jan. 29

    Roy and Toni Bell announce the birth of their grandson, Zahdyn Thomas Bell, on Jan. 29, 2013.
    He weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 inches long.
    He is the son of Morgan Armstrong and Thomas Bell Jr.
    He is the nephew of Daniel and Makalla Bell of Taylorsville, Corey Jr., Courtney and Jasmine Bethal, and Brandon Bell of Louisville.
    He is the grandson of Tiffany and Corey Bethal Sr. of Louisville and the late Thomas Bell Jr.

    Click here to read more...
  • BACK IN TIME: 10 & 70 years ago
    Click here to read more...

Copyright © 2013

The Spencer Magnet is your source for local news, sports, events, and information in Spencer County, KY and the surrounding area.