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Today's News

  • Special district bill hits snag

    Last year, State Auditor Adam Edelen launched a project to bring greater visibility to the more than 1,200 special districts serving communities throughout Kentucky.
    Edelen dubbed that effort his Citizen Auditor Initiative. After gathering budget and other information about those districts, his office launched a website (http://apps.auditor.ky.gov/public/theregistry/cai.html) where citizens could find more information about the districts in their areas. Statewide, those districts manage approximately $2.7 billion of taxpayer funds.

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  • County applying for grant for handicap association

    The Marion County Association for the Handicapped would like to improve its current Marion County Industries workshop, and the Marion County Fiscal Court is giving the association its support.
    During its March 7 meeting, the fiscal court approved a resolution to seek a Community Development Block Grant to help relocate and expand the workshop.
    The county is seeking a grant large enough to cover the full costs of building a new facility, according to Magistrate John Arthur Elder III.

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  • Color in Motion 5K to raise funds for Girls on the Run

    Glasscock Elementary School is going to be a charity partner for the Color in Motion 5K.
    Anyone signing up for the event, which will be held in Lebanon May 11, can use the code GLASSCOCK and receive a 10 percent discount.

    In return, 25 percent of the entry fee will go back to the Glasscock Elementary School Girls on the Run program.

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  • Marketing changes attract attention to Lebanon

    A change in marketing strategy has already provided early results for the Lebanon Tourist and Convention Commission.
    The commission sent Executive Director Nicky Reynolds to the Travel South Showcase again this year.  Rather than promoting Lebanon by name, the community was promoted with the phrase “Bourbon, Coopers, and a Moonshine Still.”

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  • School district’s tobacco-free policy not being enforced

    All of Marion County’s public schools have a tobacco-free policy.
    The policy has been in place since 2000.
    But, it’s not being followed, and that makes Marion County Board of Education Chairman Michael Mullins angry.
    “We’ve been taking credit for something we’re not. I don’t think we should be doing that,” Mullins said during the Feb. 26 school board meeting.

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  • Lebanon City County, tourist commission both meet today

    The Lebanon City Council and the Lebanon Tourist and Convention Commission are both scheduled to meet in regular session today, March 11.

    The city council is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. at city hall.

    The city council's agenda includes the following:

    - A report from Marion County Economic Development Director Tom Lund

    - An audit report from Rick Downs, CPA, PSC

    - Minutes of the previous meeting

    - Payment of bills

    - Department reports

    - Old and new business

    Tourism

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  • Pass the ammunition

    The recent national debate on gun control has increased interest in guns and how to use them.
    Eddie Deep, owner of Deep’s Guns and Archery, has seen the effect in his store.
    And this isn’t the first time.
    “The Clintons were pretty good salesmen, but they can't hold a candle to [President Barack] Obama,” Deep said. “He sells more guns for us than you'd imagine.”

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  • Headed back to Diddle

    The Marion County Lady Knights made history by becoming the first team, boys or girls, to win four straight 5th region titles Tuesday evening. The Lady Knights defeated LaRue County in the championship game, which was played at Green County High School, by a final score of 82-60. The win secures the Lady Knights a spot in the Sweet 16 beginning March 13 in Bowling Green, and extends their undefeated streak to 35 games. 

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  • Marion County schools are closed today

    Marion County schools are closed today, Wednesday, March 6.

    Marion County Superintendent Chuck Hamilton announced that local schools are closed due to poor road conditions and slick parking lots.

    The Marion County Public Library will open at 11:30 a.m. Children's programs for today have been cancelled, however.

    Library patrons are advised to be aware that icy spots remain in the parking lot at the rear of the building.

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  • Girls’ Sweet 16 could impact school calendar

    The Marion County Board of Education will be approving some amendments to the school calendar next week, which could include a day off school for the KHSAA Girls Sweet 16 basketball tournament.
    Marion County Superintendent Dr. Chuck Hamilton recommended to the board during its Feb. 26 meeting to dismiss school if the Marion County High School Lady Knights make it the second round of the state tourney.

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