Today's News

Mt. Eden Volunteer Fire Department fought more than one battle when they responded to a structure fire Saturday afternoon. Before extinguishing the 20-foot flames, firefighers first had to figure out a way to get to the large shed located a few 100 feet off the roadway and buried under four inches of snow.

“We were worried about getting the truck stuck,” said Chief Doug Herndon.

With the apparatus parked some distance away, firefighters struggled to drag several extra sections of hose across the frozen ground.

In the middle of the 20th century, the traditional method of raising and finishing cattle on the farm gave way to a newer concept of Midwest-based feedlots that could take advantage of low priced grain and improved transportation to finish and market beef in vast quantities. But half a century later, the traditional production model is beginning to reemerge.

Paperwork has been flying across the counter for months at the clerk’s office, but not near as frenzied as in the past week. With the closing of the candidate filing window yesterday, that steady flurry stopped abruptly at 4 p.m.

In all, 52 individuals volunteered their service to the public. Twenty-one joining the primary election field in the past week.

The magistrate seats in Elk Creek District 3 and Campbranch District 4 saw the most interest with seven new filings combined.

Elk Creek Magistrate

Property transfers

The following property transfers were recorded in the Spencer County Clerk’s office during the month of September 2009.

Kentucky Housing Corporation, Frankfort to Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas TX. Lot 7 Watkins Glen. Conveyance to complete foreclosure.

The Peoples Bank of Taylorsville, Taylorsville to Terrence E. and Tania Cooper, Taylorsville. Property located in Spencer  County as described in deed book 229 page 191. $87,750.