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News briefs for June 21, 2017

Campbellsburg Day is set for June 24
Campbellsburg Day, set for June 24, will offer a full day of fun for the community to celebrate, according to city officials.
Public events will begin at 11 a.m. with the parade on Main Street, as well as a car show.
Music and entertainment will kick off at noon with the Calvary Heirs Band, followed by the County Kickers at 2 p.m., the Cross River Band at 2:30 p.m., Mr. Mustache the Magician at 4:30 p.m. and at 5 p.m. Red Eyed Charlie Band.

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Breeding attends sheriffs’ camp

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The Kentucky Renaissance Festival features carousing and kilts

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Drumming and Dancing

On a mission to teach children about the culture of Guinea in west Africa, Gregory Acker plays the flute on a traditional song from the village where his friend Hamidou Koi-vogui, shown playing a thumb piano, grew up. The two performed during the Summer Learning Program at the Henry County Public Library on June 16. For more photos, see page A4.

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EIS volunteer to serve as officer for the Kentucky PTA

A parent’s volunteerism at Eminence Independence Schools’ has graduated into a position with the Kentucky Parent-Teacher Association.
In accepting the position as state secretary with the PTA, Virgil Berrong, 53, of Shelbyville stressed he wouldn’t have taken on the responsibilities with the non-profit advocacy organization if he thought it would interfere with the time he could spend volunteering at the Eminence schools.

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HCPS to offer after school care this fall

When school starts Aug. 9, parents of elementary students enrolled in Henry County Public Schools will have a convenient option for after-school child care.
The After School Academy will provide on-site care from dismissal to 6 p.m. each school day at each of the three elementary schools in the district.

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Republicans hold Lincoln-Reagan Dinner

The Henry County Republican Party (HCPR) held its annual Lincoln-Reagan Dinner this past Saturday.

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New Castle firms up water and sewer project funding

Funding is now fully in place for the City of New Castle to move forward with improvements to the town’s water and sewer system which will keep the municipality in compliance with its permit requirements and prevent any additional fines from the Kentucky Division of Water.

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New Castle creates facade grant program to protect downtown’s historic storefronts

The New Castle City Commission has budgeted $2,500 to fund a grant program intended to protect the historic integrity of commercial buildings in downtown, according to information from the city.

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Summer feeding provides food for kids all over Henry County

Summer feeding program schedule:

The summer feeding program is open to those aged 2 through 18 years old. It will operate Monday through Friday until Aug. 4, with the exception of July 3 and 4. There are no other requirements or charges to participate.

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