Today's News

Could Spencer County Fiscal Court get in the business of catching dogs and answering 9-1-1 calls? In all likelihood, the answer to that question is no, but that is not stopping magistrates from looking into taking over the two contracted county services.

Magistrates approved two separate motions Monday morning that will form committees to explore the feasibility of managing emergency dispatch and animal control services. Currently, the county maintains annual contracts for these services through private contractors.

Words are very powerful tools used by people to motivate or manipulate others. For months now, the word socialism has been used liberally (pun intended) to describe the actions of Barack Obama during his first 100-plus days as president of our country.

If it was the year AD 67 and we were living in Rome, Christian persecution would be a common evil in our society.  The Emperor, Nero, was torturing and killing Christians for pleasure!  Even from earlier on, we can see other accounts of persecution including Stephen’s death only a few years following the crucifixion of Christ.  Jesus prophesied to his disciples that his followers would be arrested, handed over, and hated because of his name (Matthew 10:19-22).

Hundreds lined Main Street Saturday to watch as the daylong Carnival for a Cure was kicked off with a parade. Many of the parade walkers and floats were decorated with messages about juvenile diabetes awareness. Event organizer Debbie Cannon said the fundraiser collected just shy of $10,000.

“The people who stepped up for this event were just amazing,” said Cannon, who’s daughter suffers from the disease. “People are already asking if they can help next year.”