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Today's News

  • Meet the 2010-11 Spencer County Bears

    It could be a big 2010 for the Spencer County Bears football team.

    They’ve got a big, experienced offensive line. They’ve got a big-time prospect in senior running back Erico Smith. And they’ve got a schedule full of big schools that will provide some challenging competition to help prepare them for the postseason.

    So do those things mean fans should have big expectations? Second year head coach Wes Napper thinks that’s reasonable, especially since his own expectations are pretty high.

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  • Reports of Spencer body

    Reports by a Louisville media outlet of “a body found in Spencer County” may not be what it sounds like.

    According to KSP spokesperson Trooper Ron Turley, the body in question is related to an on-going death investigation. Preliminary evidence shows that the death of the Spencer County male appears to be self-inflicted, but investigators are waiting on the medical examiner’s review before releasing a final report.

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  • ELECTION 2010: Candidates file for city, school and soil conservation

    Four more incumbents have filed to run again for their respective seats on the city commission, school board and soil conservation district. The deadline for submitting paperwork in local non-partisan races is August 10 at 4 p.m.

    City Commissioners Beverly Bentley-Ingram and Kathy Spears will each be seeking another two-year term in office – joining the race against fellow incumbent John “Jack” Proctor, Fire Chief Nathan Nation and employment counselor Troy Klaber. Winners will be determined by the four highest vote-getters in November.

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  • PHOTO: Flower power

    Submitted to The Spencer Magnet

    The FFA Floriculture Evaluation team competed at the Eastern Kentucky University summer FFA day on July 27 in Richmond.  The team of (from left) Nora McCoy, Hannah Clayton, Susan Mann, and Courtney Cox placed first overall. 

    Clayton and Mann were the 2nd and 3rd high individuals overall in the event.  They will compete next at the state FFA contest held at the Kentucky State Fair in August. 

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  • Church happenings

    Concert of Prayer for area schools

    A Concert of Prayer for local schools has been scheduled for Sunday, August 22 at 3 p.m. in the Spencer County Middle School auditorium. Please contact Greg Taylor at 477-8942 or Carol Herndon at 477-0150 if your church would like to participate.

    Everyone is invited to attend.

     

    Breaking Free of addictions

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  • PHOTO: 15U team named runners up

    Spencer County 15U were named runners up during a tournament July 24-25 in Bardstown. Pictured are: (front, left) Josh Ferency, Brennan Noel, Lance Shelton, Austin Heilman, (back) Chase McIntosh, Michael Vuick, Jordan Johnson,Nick Vuick,Travis Jaminson and Tyler Jaminson.

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  • PUBLIC RECORD: District Court

    District court

    The following cases were heard by the Hon. Donna Dutton in Spencer County Circuit Court July 9, 2010.

    Traffic:

    John L. Coulter, speeding 10 mph over  limit; excessive windshield/window tinting. $213 court cost and fine.

    Andrew J. Fassas, speeding 19 mph over limit. $180 court cost and fine.

    Ronald R. Goodwin, II, reckless driving. $163 court cost and fine.

    Justin K. White, speeding 16 mph over limit. $175 court cost and fine.

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  • Ribbon cutting: Your Hometown Pharmacy

    Your Hometown Pharmacy, nestled inside Country Mart grocery store, recently celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting. On hand to celebrate were: (from left) David Jenkins, Annette King, Roger Hodge, Pharmacy Technician Andrea Engle, Christian Goldstein, Matt Goldstein, Pharmacist Robert Cruse, Angie Goldstein, Lynette Mason, Beverly Bentley-Ingram, Don Pay and Cara Lewis. Your Hometown Pharmacy prides itself on offering best price guarantee and fast service. They accept Medicare Part D and Part B for diabetic patients. Hours are 9 a.m. -7 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

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  • GUEST COLUMN: Neighborhood watch groups in works

    Over the next few weeks, I’ll be talking about some important issues in the City – from Blockwatch neighborhoods and motorized wheelchair visibility, to the new sewer expansion project and the Floodwall/Houston Court project. 

    Last summer I met with residents of Pin Oak, Highview, Early Wyne, and Old Town about establishing Blockwatch neighborhoods.  The support for this concept was overwhelming.

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  • Country Ham Breakfast

    Taylorsville Masonic Lodge #210 will be having an all-you-can-eat country ham breakfast from 7 a.m. until 11 a.m.  Saturday. The breakfast is $6 per person. Carry-out is available. Everyone is welcome.

     

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