A closed session seemed to have dominated the Powell County Fiscal Court’s special meeting last Wednesday. It was not supposed to be that way as other issues, including the Powell County Detention Center’s proposed 2012-2013 budget was on the agenda. But the closed session took longer than the rest of the business discussed by... »
A two vehicle accident on Main Street in Stanton Saturday afternoon sent a Beattyville man to the hospital after he hit a local Fish and Wildlife officer’s vehicle. It also closed two local businesses, both pretty important to young ladies trying to get ready for the PCHS Prom scheduled in about a week. Just after... »
Effective March 26, kids will be required to put fruits or vegetables on their trays in the lunch line. School cafeterias with salad bars must monitor the salad eaters “to ensure that students actually take the minimum required portion size” deemed nutritionally necessary for their age. No school kids will be served whole milk or... »
Harold G. Jones, Sr., 66 Harold Gene Jones, Sr., 66, of 4th Avenue, Clay City, passed away at his residence on Sunday, March 25, 2012. Born in Clark County, he was the son of the late James Harrison and Margarett Richardson Jones. He was a US Army Veteran and a former truck driver for Jennmar... »
Country Breakfast The West Bend First Church of God will be serving breakfast on Saturday, April 14 beginning at 9:30 a.m. The menu includes biscuit and gravy, bacon or sausage, eggs, hash browns, fried apples, coffee/drinks. The cost is $6 for those who are 11 and up, $4 for those 10 and under. All proceeds... »
Ladies Spring Fling The 8th Annual Ladies Spring Fling is scheduled for Thursday, April 12 at the Stanton Christian Church located on Church Street. There will be good food, warm fellowship, joyful singing, an uplifting message, gift baskets and door prizes. This year’s theme is “This Little Light of Mine.” The activities are from 6... »
When I was a child I looked forward to Easter Sunday with just as much enthusiasm as I did for Christmas morning. I knew that this was the time of year when I always got a beautiful new church dress, shiny shoes and a pretty hat with a matching bow. Mom made sure my brother... »
