Today's News

They used to be part of a family singing group called The Citadels.

But today, they are simply “Blessed.”

“Dianne chose that name because of the many blessings we’ve received throughout our lives,” says Ward Davis.

The Woodland Hills Drive residents are back on the road again as a duet, after raising two daughters and ending their careers by retirement.

 While most fall sports teams are just getting started, the Spencer County High School volleyball team has already competed in two tournaments and several regular season games.

Early returns are nothing spectacular, as the girls have posted a 2-11 record while battling a busy early schedule and more than a few injuries.

First-year head Coach Tim Elder initially thought his team’s weakness might be youth, but now he lists the various sprains, bruises and bumps that have left his team a bit hobbled as their biggest vulnerability.

State Auditor Crit Luallen found no instances of noncompliance in an audit of the 2009 financial statement of the sheriff’s office.

“The sheriff’s financial statement presents fairly the revenues, expenditures, and excess fees of the Spencer County Sheriff in conformity with the regulatory basis of accounting,” stated a press release from Luallen’s office.

The report also stated that no significant problems involving internal control over financial reporting or in the operation were cited.

Chamber events

In partnership with the Small Business Development Center, the Chamber of Commerce is able to bring the following events:

• Small business counseling

Small business owners can participate in a private session with an expert from the SBDC September 13. This event is free and will be held in the chamber building. RSVP today to save a time slot by calling 477-8369.

• Business seminar series