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Today's Features

  • Plans for Bluegrass Pipeline dead

    courtesy of Kentucky Press News Service

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  • In the Garden: Acclimate plants carefully to prevent burning foliage

    I made a big mistake last year and burned up my Kalanchoes – it took the entire summer for these cool succulents to recover. I will not make that mistake again! After adding another crinkled-leaf variety to my collection that I purchased from Gallrein’s greenhouses last week I set to the task of resetting our patio with plants and seat cushions. I was very mindful of providing some afternoon shade for my succulent collection. As excited as we are for spring we must be slow with our houseplants as we transition from indoors to out.

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  • AG: Beef cattle meeting and Centennial Celebration coming up

    Louisville Area Beef Cattle Meeting
    On Monday, May 5, the Spencer County Cooperative Extension Service will be hosting the Spring Louisville Area Beef Cattle Association Meeting. Registration will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a steak dinner being served at 6:00 p.m. There is a $3 registration fee payable at the door.
    Dr. Michelle Arnold, UK Large Animal Veterinarian, will be on hand to discuss “Health Concerns for your Herd.” She’ll give timely tips on how to properly care for your herd as we head through spring and summer.

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  • SAVVY SENIOR: Walk your way to better health

    Dear Savvy Senior,Can you give me some tips on starting a walking program? I need to lose weight and get my blood pressure under control, but I hate to exercise.
    Unfit at 59

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  • COLUMN: Jesus surrounds hate with love

    by DOUG MARTIN, Lead Minister, Spencer Christian Church

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  • COLUMN: Tackling the weeds of your heart
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  • Church happenings: Week of May 23, 2014

    Fish fry to benefit missions
    The Guatemala Mission Team Fish Fry will be held Saturday, April 26 from 4-7 p.m. at Finchville Baptist Church. Adult tickets are $10 and children’s tickets ages 12 and under will be $7. There will be carry-out available. The menu is fish, hush puppies, slaw, beans, dessert and drink. A silent auction will be held during the dinner time. Money earned will assist the mission team with travel costs.

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  • Whats Happening

    Countdown
    to Kindergarten event
    A special Countdown to Kindergarten event is being held for the incoming 2014-2015 kindergarten classes of Spencer County Elementary and Taylorsville Elementary schools April 30 at Spencer County High School. The event will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. and parents are encouraged to attend with their students. The SCES and TES staffs will be on-hand to answer questions regarding enrollment, transportation, health, nutrition and more.

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  • Spencer Circuit Clerk’s Office celebrates Donate Life Month in April

    This April marks the 11th-annual National Donate Life Month, a celebration commemorating those who have given the gift of life through organ, eye and tissue donation.  For those whose lives have been saved or healed by a transplant, Donate Life Month provides a chance to share their story to encourage more people to register as donors.

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  • Light the Way 5K to benefit local Relay for Life

    The Spencer County Relay for Life Light the Way 5K run/walk is May 31 at Taylorsville Lake State Park. The 5k will begin at 9 a.m. and the fun run will begin at 10 a.m. Participants can pre-register by May 17. Race day registration will be at 8 a.m. Entry fees are $25 for 5K pre-registered runners, $30 the day of the race for 5K runners and $10 for the fun run. Checks should be made to the RFL Brady Bunch.
    There will be awards, door prizes and refreshments after the race. All donations will benefit the American Cancer Society.

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