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Today's News

  • Gravel Switch man indicted on rape charge

    Joseph Donald Graham, 46, of 955 Beechfork Road in Gravel Switch was indicted for first-degree rape.

    According to the indictment, on or about May 13, Graham engaged in sexual intercourse with another person by forcible compulsion.

    His bond was set at 10 percent of $50,000 with the condition that he has no contact with the victim.

    In other indictments:

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  • 2012 Marion County Distinguished Young Woman program is Aug. 6

    Marion County Junior Miss, Inc. will present the 2012 Marion County Distinguished Young Woman program at 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 6, at Marion County High School. Twenty-four young ladies will participate in the program with a theme this year of "70's Flashback: Put on Your Boogie Shoes." The Junior Miss Program logo is "emphasis on education" and its participants will be judged on scholastics, interview, talent, fitness, and self-expression.

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  • Big Hit

    The 2011 Kentucky State Little League Tournament did more than just kick up dust when it came to Lebanon last week. Over the course of six days, thousands of visitors streamed into the community. Whether they were refueling themselves or their vehicles, those visitors spent a lot of money while they were here.

    While some businesses certainly benefited more than others, the effect of all the visitors spread throughout the community.

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  • Student injury lawsuit dismissed

    A lawsuit filed against local school officials regarding a student injury has been dismissed.

    On June 15, Marion Circuit Judge Dan Kelly dismissed a claim filed on behalf of Rosie Dyer against Glasscock Elementary Principal Lee Ann Divine and teacher Lena Murphy.

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  • Campbellsville woman charged in husband's death

    A Campbellsville woman has been accused of murdering her husband with an overdose of morphine.

    Kathleen Wise, 60, of 4203 Bengal Road was arrested Tuesday at 5 p.m.

    According to a Taylor County Sheriff's Office report, the office received a call on July 7 about a death that occurred on June 8.

    The report states that Taylor County Coroner Terry Dabney pronounced Joseph Kenneth Wise, 71, dead at his home in Campbellsville. At the time, it was believed Mr. Wise had died of a heart attack.

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  • Bradfordsville Post Office on list for closure study

    The United States Postal Service announced July 26 that it will be studying more than 3,600 post offices for possible closure, and one of those branches is in Marion County.

    The Bradfordsville Post Office is one of more than 130 Kentucky branches identified as being part of the studies.

    The studies are part of the postal service's "retail optimization efforts," according to a press release on the USPS website.

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  • Marrett has stepped down from city council

    Kenny Marrett said that he has resigned from his seat on the Lebanon City Council effective noon Tuesday, July 26.

    "I've got other passions that I want to pursue, and sometimes they don't coincide with my responsibilities as a council member," Marrett said.

    He added he planned to continue his work on those other passions, including his work with the Lebanon Main Street Committee and the Marion County Jobs Consortium.

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  • Red Cross meeting July 26

    As part of the effort to re-establish an active Red Cross unit in Marion County, a community meeting has been scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, on the third floor of the David R. Hourigan Center in Lebanon.

    If possible, the county would like to have teams of individuals from each community were trained to respond to catastrophic events.

    If you are interested in signing up for a training session, please contact Susan Hardin at (502) 348-1893 or email redcross@bardstown.com.

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  • Correction: Loretto Food Land advertisement

    An advertisement for Loretto Foodland in the July 25 Twin County Advantage contains price misprints.

    The ad should read as follows:

    - 10 pound Idaho potatoes should be $3.99

    - 16 ounce Kraft Salad Dressing should be three for $5

    We apologize for the error.

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  • Tourism commission meeting Friday afternoon

    The Lebanon Tourist and Convention Commission will meet twice Friday afternoon, July 22.

    The commission will meet at 3:30 p.m. to discuss Youth Explosion, a proposed youth rally for Christ to be held Sept. 9-10 at Centre Square. The event coordinators, which include commission Chairman Dan Lawson, are seeking $7,500 to assist with the event.

    Lawson said at a previous meeting that he will not vote on the funding request because of his involvement with the event.

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