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Letters to the Editor, July 12,...

 Objects to testing school clubs for drugs

First, our government wants to invade our privacy in everything we do. Now, [Eminence Independent Schools Superintendent] Buddy Berry wants to do the same thing in our schools.

I understand the concept behind drug testing athletes and drivers transporting students in buses, but drug testing students in clubs is going too far. What’s next? Are they going to start coming into our homes?

Car show will also honor Vietnam...

 

The Henry County Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Unit 155 has been named by the Department of Defense as a partner in commemorating the 50-year anniversary of the Vietnam War (www.Viewnamwar50th.com). 

DAVA members have organized a Vietnam War Veterans Tribute Truck/Car/ Motorcycle Show for Aug. 12 with activities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 891 Ballardsville Road. Car show participants will also participate in the Eminence Day parade.

Public record for July 19, 2017

Clarification

The Jason Scott Moore, 38, Shelbyville listed in the July 12 edition of the KSP arrests  charged with DUI, fourth; driving on a suspended license; possession of drug paraphernalia; and possession of a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, meth; is not the same person as Jason Bernard Moore of New Castle.

 

KSP arrests

Help others find their way to...

By Denise Perry 

Henry County Deputy Judge-Executive

As communities confront the addiction crisis running through them, everyone realizes that multiple and varied approaches are necessary. 

Pastors and concerned citizens have been meeting for over a year.  One of the results of their efforts was Celebrate Recovery, which is now supporting individuals dealing with the struggles of rescuing themselves or someone they love.

Use these simple methods to get...

Sometimes, I have requests about subjects for my articles, and this week I got one — Japanese beetle control. 

These little critters have gotten into just about everything this year. 

A Japanese beetle is a metallic green beetle, just under half an inch long, with copper-brown wing covers. 

They also have small white spots around their wing covers and down their abdomen. 

Time well spent in my years at...

When I first joined the staff of the “Henry County Local” back in 1999, I had never written a single newspaper article or managed a staff. I did come with a master’s degree in English and a good head on my shoulders, and the person who hired me must have seen some potential there.

I came knowing next to nothing about running a newspaper.

Local Buzz for July 12, 2017

Church Activities

Grubridge Community Church will host a hymn sing Saturday, July 15, at 7 p.m. with “South of Heaven” from Frankfort as the featured singers.

 

These 4-Hers took home ribbons...

I hope that many of you took the opportunity to visit the exhibit hall at the county fair last week.  

There were a lot of great things there to see and I am always proud to showcase the work our 4-Hers have completed throughout the program year.  

Local students earn honors at EKU

Eastern Kentucky University has announced that 3,305 students earned dean’s list honors for the Spring 2017 semester, including several students from Henry County.

Locals graduate from Eastern...

Thirteen students hailing from Henry County recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University, according to a news release.