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“Life will bring us tears, smiles and memories; the tears will dry, smiles will fade, but the memories will last forever.”
—Spencer County High School Class of 2012 motto

This Friday, 172 Spencer County High School seniors will walk the line at the Frankfort Convention Center to receive the honor that they have worked more than a decade to earn — their high school diplomas.

If there is one day out of the year that can transcend the intense controversy of war, it is Memorial Day, observed on the final Monday of May.

With seven Republican candidates vying for the 4th Congressional District seat, some see the primary election May 22 as important as the fall general election.
Two Democrats are running for the congressional post currently held by Rep. Geoff Davis — Williamstown attorney Bill Adkins and Corinth businessman Greg Frank.
The crowded Republican field includes two Oldham County residents, Brian Oerther and Walt Schumm.
Northern Kentucky is the most populous area in the district, which includes Covington, Florence, Newport and Fort Thomas.

With Saturday’s forecast calling for sunshine, a zero percent chance of rain and a high in the mid-80s, organizers of this year’s Arts on Main arts fair are hoping for a stellar turnout.
Though a separate event, the arts fair is paired on the same weekend as the Kentucky Gourd Society’s Gourd and Art Show to attract as many people as possible to the Taylorsville area.