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Today's News

  • Taylorsville man indicted on charges of promoting sexual performance by a minor

    A 36-year-old Taylorsville man has been arrested and indicted on two counts of promoting a sexual performance by a minor and one count of tampering with physical evidence, all felonies.

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  • Commission candidates speak out at forum

    The six candidates vying for Taylorsville City Commission next Tuesday all participated in a community forum Thursday evening that revealed the candidates’ feelings on the issues of water rate increases, bidding professional services, unsafe structures, economic development and the commission’s policy for accepting public comment.

    Questions for the candidates

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  • Fogle found not guilty in death of off-duty Louisville Metro police officer

    Collapsing into the arms of family members, Daryl Fogle, 42, sobbed Thursday afternoon after a Spencer County jury acquitted him in the Sept. 30, 2010, death of cyclist Paul Pegram on Ky. 248 outside of Taylorsville.

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  • Back in Time: Briar Ridge Christian Church

    Yet another photo from the files of Finchville resident David Clark, this depicts the congregation of the Upper Briar Ridge Christian Church in the 1940s. Clark said he can pick out his father in the picture and knows that he, himself, is in there, but isn’t sure where he is. Do you know anyone in this photo? Email us at editor@spencermagnet.com or call 477-2239 ext. 24 to share your memories of this day or if you see yourself or a relative in the photo.

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  • Soccer Association ends season with 'Fun Day'

    The most recent Spencer County Soccer Association “Fun Day” event was perfect. This event is held at the end of each soccer season for all members of the club.  Everyone could enjoy jumping in the inflatables, challenging themselves at the kicking inflatable, watching exciting soccer matches throughout the day, taking a chance at winning a raffled item, having their faces painted, purchasing spirit wear, and enjoying a bite to eat with the family. 

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  • First Deer
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  • Unleashed: Chapter 7

    Chapter 7

    Go to www.kypress.com to hear Woody read each chapter and try the interactive chapter activities. Thanks to Kentucky Utilities/LG&E, Kentucky Office for Adventure Tourism, Kentucky Press Association and Newspaper in Education for helping to make this statewide literacy project possible.

    When I saw, “Welcome to California,” my heart stopped. “Dad, I’m sorry! I read the directions wrong. Surely Doc Albert didn’t want us in California!”

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  • State police remind drivers to be on lookout for deer in the roadways

    State police are reminding Kentucky drivers that it’s fall and that means the state’s deer population is very active. Motorists will see more deer crossing roadways. And deer hunting season begins Nov. 10 and that means motorists will see even more of the animals on or near highways.

    Sgt. Rick Saint-Blancard, state police spokesman, said in a news release that motorists need to take extra precautions when driving during fall months.

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  • Public Record

    The following cases were heard by Judge Donna Dutton in Spencer District Court on Sept. 28, 2012:

    Charlotte R. Ferguson (1971), speeding 16 miles over the legal limit, guilty, state traffic school, $143 court costs to be paid in installments/deferred payment.

    Mark Holbrook (1970), operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license, amended to no license in possession, guilty, $163 in fines and court costs to be paid in installments/deferred payment.

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  • Here are a few tips for seniors who are worried about memory problems

    Dear Savvy Senior,

    My mother, who’s 72, has become very forgetful lately and is worried she may have Alzheimer’s. Is her forgetfulness really something we should worry about? What should we do?

    Worried Daughter

    Dear Worried,

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