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Today's News

  • Loans approved for two industries seeking to expand

    The Marion County Industrial Foundation has approved nearly $400,000 in loans to assist two local industries with expansion efforts.
    Last week, the board approved a $383,119 loan to Angell-Demmel to purchase equipment to make parts for Lincoln and BMW. Larry Tatum, the former owner of Angell-Demmel, abstained from voting on this loan.
    Angell-Demmel anticipates hiring at least 30 employees to go with the expansion, according to Marion County Economic Development Director Tom Lund.

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  • Volunteers needed for Color in Motion 5K

    The Color in Motion 5K is gearing up for a fun-filled run on May 11 at Graham Memorial Park in Lebanon. Even if someone is planning to run the 5k, there are still plenty of opportunities available for them to volunteer. And volunteers are what make this run happen, so everyone is encouraged to chip in, even if it’s just for an hour or two.
    While moral support is greatly appreciated, volunteers need to be at least 16 years old to help on-site. All volunteers are required to have fun! Opportunities to help include:
    • Thursday night: packet stuffing

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  • Marion County High School 2013 Prom
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  • YOUR MONEY AT WORK: Marion County Health Center works for healthy, safe community

    Editor’s note: This is the sixth story in a series about the seven special districts serving Marion County, as identified by the State Auditor’s Office as part of an effort to increase public awareness of how their money is spent. The Enterprise is taking a closer look at the special districts that serve Marion County, how they are funded, and what they do for the community.

    The Marion County Health Center wants you to be healthy.

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  • Truth and Consequences
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  • City council approves second reading on water rate increase

    The Lebanon City Council approved the second reading of a proposed 15 percent water rate increase during a special-called meeting April 17.
    Under the proposal, in-town Lebanon Water Company customers would pay a $6.75 monthly meter charge and a volume rate of $2.50 per 100 cubic feet of water. An average in-town bill (about 4,000 gallons/535 cubic feet of water per month) would increase from $17.43 to $20.10 per month.

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  • Toyota to build Lexus, add jobs at Kentucky plant

    Toyota has decided to build its Lexus ES 350 at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky plant in Georgetown.
    Toyota will be investing $360 million and anticipates adding 750 employees, according to a press release from the company. The company projects that the Georgetown plant will be manufacturing 50,000 Lexus models per year with production starting in 2015.
    This decision is likely to impact several Lebanon industries that provide parts for Toyota.

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  • Marion County receiving $268,000 for asphalt rehab

    The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has announced more than $27 million in asphalt rehabilitation projects across the state. Marion County is one of the 45 counties approved to receive a portion of those funds.
    Marion County will received $268,882 for work on two sections of KY 49, including a 1.2-mile section from East Main Street to Mannsville Road and a 1.3-mile section from Popes Creek Bridge to Caney Creek Bridge.
    Nally and Hayden Surfacing was awarded the contract for these projects.

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  • ‘Call of the Wildman’ returns June 2

    The second season of Animal Planet’s “Call of the Wildman,” starring Marion County’s own Ernie “Turtleman” Brown Jr., is scheduled to begin June 2.
    This season’s shows include trips to Texas and Mexico, and Brown and the Turtle Team will once again catch a variety of animals. Turtle Mama returns as well.
    This season, Brown makes visits to an alpaca farm, the old Marion County Courthouse, and Waverly Hill Sanitarium.
     

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  • YOUR MONEY AT WORK: Central Ky Community Action Council, Inc.

    Editor’s note: This is the fifth story in a series about the seven special districts serving Marion County, as identified by the State Auditor’s Office as part of an effort to increase public awareness of how their money is spent. The Enterprise is taking a closer look at the special districts that serve Marion County, how they are funded, and what they do for the community.

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