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Today's News

  • Auxiliary is fiscal court’s liaison with Gravel Switch Fire Department

    The Marion County Fiscal Court has a new partner in the Gravel Switch Fire Department Auxiliary/Advisory Council.
    During its May 16 meeting, the court voted unanimously to designate the advisory council as its official liaison “on all matters dealing with the operation and recommendations concerning the needs of the Gravel Switch Fire Department from this point forward.”
    Wayne Hollon is the head of the advisory committee. The other members are Larry Brussell, Jerry Burger, Gene Lanham, Joe Kent Shewmaker, Todd Simpson and Alton Tatum.

  • Red Cross Statement on Oklahoma Tornado

    The American Red Cross issued the following statement in the aftermath of the Oklahoma tornado:

    Our thoughts and concerns go to everyone in Oklahoma following this horrific tornado.

    The American Red Cross has one shelter open in Moore and is working on locating others; we continue to operate three shelters that were opened Sunday in the Oklahoma City area following the storms on Sunday.  .

    Red Cross volunteers are out tonight with food and supplies supporting first responders.

  • Lebanon Aquatic Center closed for repairs

    The Lebanon Aquatic Center reopened Monday, but it has closed again.
    LAC Director Charlsie Garrett said the staff believe there is a small leak, and they have ordered parts to repair it.

    "We hope to reopen as quickly as possible," she said.

    The center closed May 6, and the pool was drained. The pool, restrooms and pool deck were repainted. New curtains have been added to the changing area, and the facility has been cleaned thoroughly.

  • Memorial Day early deadlines

    The Lebanon Enterprise office will be closed Monday, May 27, for the Memorial Day holiday.
    All news items must be submitted by 5 p.m. Thursday. Any display advertising must be submitted by 10 a.m. Friday, and classified ads must be called into the Kentucky Classified Network (1-866-692-4237) by noon, Friday.

  • Industrial Foundation hears update on unemployment, hiring conditions

    Marion County’s unemployment rate is 8 percent, according to the most recent figures, Karen King of the Marion County Economic Development Office reported at the May 16 Marion County Industrial Foundation Board meeting.
    Board member John Turner added that the job market is good in our area. Several industries are hiring, but everyone is waiting to see the effects of the Affordable Health Care Act.
    - The Marion County Industrial Foundation Board approved leasing land behind Joy Mining for $200 per acre to Phillip Kirkland for farming.

  • Deciding the future of Main Street

    Business owners and operators, government officials and representatives of local organizations gathered May 8 to discuss the future of the Lebanon Main Street program.
    Last week’s meeting at the David R. Hourigan Building started that conversation, but questions remain about whether the local program will continue its affiliation with the Kentucky Main Street Program (through the Kentucky Heritage Council) and what it will look like if it does continue.

  • Don’t get scammed

    Did you get a letter claiming that you won a big prize?
    “Congratulations! You’ve won [fill in the blank.]”
    Or, has someone called you and claimed you’ve won a cash award?
    Don’t be fooled. It’s a scam.
    Sergeant Tim Abell at the Lebanon Police Department is warning local citizens to not fall victim to these scams. Unfortunately, he’s currently working a case involving a local woman who lost a sizeable amount of money after being scammed by criminals possibly located in the Philippines.

  • Kentucky Classic Arts presents Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Kids

    Marion County will be showcasing more local talent and fostering a culture for theatre and the arts with the youth through Kentucky Classic Arts’ Spring Theatre Workshop and presentation of Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Kids. Thirty-two students between the ages of five and 15 have been working on this production since late February. Under the professional guidance of a team of theatrical talent from around the area, students have learned how to become a character, how to move on stage and how to become more confident in front of a crowd.

  • Deputy Rakes honored at law enforcement memorial

    Marion County Sheriff’s Deputy Anthony Rakes will be remembered in his home community and by law enforcement officers across the state. On May 7, Rakes’ name was added to the Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial, which honors officers who were killed in the line of duty.
    Rakes, 31, was shot and killed Nov. 14, 2012.

  • Fiscal court meets this afternoon

    The Marion c ounty Fiscal Court is scheduled to meet at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 16, on the second floor of the David R. Hourigan Government Building.

    The agenda includes the following:

    - Minutes of the previous meeting

    - Budget amendment for a fire truck purchase

    - Conveyance of a small parcel of a county road to the state for bridge replacement

    - Request from the Marion County FFA chapter for annual trip cost

    - Request from MCHS baseball for batting cage repairs