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Today's News

  • Remembering Sept. 11

    Sunday marks the 10th anniversary since four commercial airplanes changed the course of American history. Two flew into the World Trade Center, one hit the Pentagon and another went down in Pennsylvania.

    While Spencer County wasn’t among the cities directly struck by tragedy, its citizens and leaders – along with Americans across the nation – banded together, and can still recall the almost unbelievable details.

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  • William Roy Brewer 1941-2011: County loses familiar face

    Roy Brewer was known for a lot of things in Spencer County.
    Whether it was for driving around in his 1972 Chevy Malibu or taking photos at local sporting events, Brewer touched the lives of many people.

    “I just enjoy being around the people of Spencer County,” Brewer told The Spencer Magnet in 2003. “I just know so many people, and everybody knows me. I’ve always been known for my smile.”

    William Roy Brewer died last Tuesday at the age of 70.

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  • ONLINE ONLY PHOTO: Volleyball Bears get wins against Anderson, Bullitt East

    The Lady Bears volleyball team its first victory of the season last week with a 2-0 win over Anderson County, taking a 25-23 set and a 25-21 set for the sweep.

    On Monday night, the Lady Bears traveled to Mount Washington and took a thrilling 2-1 victory over Bullitt East.

    In that contest, Spencer County won the opening set 25-18, lost the second by the identical score, then won the final game in a thrilling 25-23 fashion.

    The girls will be home again tonight (Sept. 1) against Henry County

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  • Public record: District court March 2011

    The following cases were heard by Judge Donna Dutton in Spencer County District Court March 4, 2011

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  • COLUMN: Recapture ‘The Family Dinner’ at your house!

    Do you know the single most important factor for success in your child’s life?

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  • Tragedy strikes historic home

    The people who knew about the Isaac Miller House with its beautiful winding stairway, 14 rooms and multiple fireplaces have nothing but fond memories of the Spencer County mansion. Memories are all they have since a fire Aug. 7 destroyed Field Hoagland’s 186-year-old treasure that was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.

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  • Middle school student wins Valhalla event

    A Spencer County Middle School student joined the ranks of Tiger Woods, Tom Watson and other golfing legends who have claimed victory at the famed Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville.

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  • Habitat Day planned for Sept. 10 at Salato Wildlife Education Center

    Learn more about the benefits of native plants during Habitat Day at the Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept.10. The event is free.
    Habitat Day features guest speakers who will provide valuable tips about attracting native wildlife to your own backyard. You don’t have to wait to begin transforming your property – the event includes a special sale of native plants  at the Salato Center picnic shelters.

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  • Lady Bears get 2 big wins

    The Spencer County Lady Bears soccer team is back on track, notching two big wins over the last week as it improved to 3-5 on the season.
    The girls took a big 9-1 victory over Kentucky Country Day last week and then scored a 4-1 victory over Louisville Eastern on Monday night.
    Coach Charlie Traughber chalked up Monday’s win to a great defensive effort, which he says starts up front as soon as the opponent gains control of the ball.

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  • Bears hang tough, but fall 29-20

    They didn’t get a victory Friday night, but the Spencer County Bears are still winning over new coach Mike Marksbury with their effort despite a 29-20 loss to East Jessamine in their home opener.

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