Government

Fiscal court approves additional redistricting funds

The Marion County Fiscal Court has completed its plan to realign the magisterial districts based on the 2010 Census. Now, the county needs to adjust its precinct boundaries.

The Lebanon Tourist and Convention Commission has hired a new executive director.
Nicky Reynolds of Oak Ridge, Tenn., has accepted the position, and the commission voted Monday evening to approve hiring Reynolds.
The commissioners who were there voted unanimously in favor of the hire. Commissioner Dennis George had to leave the meeting prior to the vote due to another appointment.
In a phone interview Monday evening, Reynolds, 33, said she has had a good experience in her interaction with the commission.

The Lebanon Tourist and Convention Commission is scheduled to meet in regular session at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, in room 300 at the Centre Square Convention Center.

The agenda for the meeting includes the following items:

- Kandice Engle-Gray to discuss the lease agreement with the City of Lebanon

- Don Johnson regarding the Kentucky Baroque Trumpets

- Suzi O'Daniel regarding the Heart of Kentucky Antique and Craft Show

Beginning today, Jan.4, your local Community Action office will be assisting families of low-income with the LIHEAP Crisis Program.
To be eligible for Crisis funds you must be in a heating crisis. You must have a past due/disconnect notice from the electric or natural gas company or be out of bulk fuel within four days if using propane, fuel oil or kerosene, or wood, or a formal eviction notice from your landlord if heating expenses are included in the rent.