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Spencer County’s unemployment rate was among the lowest in the state last month, according to statistics released last week by the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training.
With an unemployment rate of 6.5 percent, Spencer tied with Anderson, Calloway and Webster counties for the ninth lowest in the state.
That figure declined from 8 percent in March and, more significantly, 3.6 percent from the 10.1 percent rate of April 2011.

The above is the fifth line of the first verse of what is known as The Marine Corps Hymn. I was a proud member of the Marine Corps from 1957-1963.
The United States of America and its military have always responded to defend and assist other nations who reportedly desired freedom as we know it to be, and have made the most profound impact in the many wars that have been fought.

The following cases were heard by Judge Matthew Eckert in Spencer District Court on May 18, 2012:

Traffic:
Thomas Bruner (1992), failure to wear seat belts, guilty, $25 fine paid.

Terry W. Curtsinger (1984), disregarding stop sign, guilty, $25 and court costs.

Matthew T. Drury (1975), no/expired registration plates, guilty, $20 fine and court costs.