Today's News

Jets Over Kentucky Week kicks off with free flying for pilots July 4-8 at the Lebanon-Springfield Airport just outside downtown Lebanon. This radio-controlled jet show is a Kentucky Tourism Council Top 10 Summer Event and is expected to draw nearly 200 pilots from all over the U.S. and three other countries.

The Kentucky Senior Amateur Tour came to Lebanon last week and Chris D. Hill came away a winner.

Hill shot a 75 at Rosewood on Thursday to earn 450 points in the Senior Amateur Golf Tour. Hill is the overall leader in the championship flight division with 2,700 points. His nearest rival, Stacy Russell, has 775 points. The championship flight includes golfers with a 0 to 3.9 handicap.

Jim Rollins finished second in the championship flight with an 82. He earned 275 points and moved into third place overall in the tour standings.

Today (June 17) I had the honor to bid farewell to a wonderful man by the name of Mark Mattingly. He was a big man, with a bold laugh, and was always involved with the City of Loretto. He also worked for Makers Mark in Loretto. I have known Mark for many years, and knew he was very involved with the community, but I in no way realized how much. He did what was expected of him, and did it well. Then he kind of faded into life! He never once expected recognition; just a simple thank you did it for him.

Thursday, State Sen. Jimmy Higdon, State Rep. Terry Mills and the Rev. Jim Graf greeted convicted felons at the Marion County Library. Only a few people showed up, but the reason they were there will likely have at least some interest to many in our community.

Convicted felons lose their right to vote, but, after they have served their time and paid all their fines, fees and restitution, they may have that right restored.