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Today's News

  • A flurry of activity

    There was a whole lot to cheer about all over Marion County this past weekend.

    Friday afternoon and evening, thousands of runners trekked through the county - from Maker’s Mark Distillery to Falcon Crest, across the Marion County Veterans Memorial Highway, through Lebanon, up Short Line Pike and onto other adventures - as part of the inaugural Bourbon Chase.

    Sunday, hundreds of ATV and motorcycle riders and hundreds and hundreds of spectators visited a farm south of Bradfordsville for the Rolling Fork Run.

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  • H1N1 vaccine expected to arrive soon

    Two cases of H1N1 have been confirmed in Marion County, according to the Kentucky Department of Health.

    To date, 512 cases of H1N1, also known as swine flu, have been confirmed in Kentucky, and four deaths have been attributed to this strain of influenza virus.

    Limited quantities of a nasal spray H1N1 vaccine were sent to some Kentucky communities earlier this month.

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  • Lady Knights head into tournament play

    After a solid final week of the regular season, the Marion County High School volleyball team looks poised to take another district tournament title.

    An early week 2-0 loss to region power Central Hardin (22-10) didn't slow down the Lady Knights.

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  • Knights turn it on against Bardstown

    The Marion County High School boys soccer team went full circle Thursday night against Bardstown High School.

    The Knights and the Tigers ended in a tie the last time they played in September at the Trojan Classic. Knights Head Coach Greg Conley left the game feeling dissatisfied because he knew his team could play better.

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  • Pet of the Week

    Bubby is an older geagle mix who would make a great pet.

    Bubby is a pretty laid back little guy who would just love to cuddle on the couch or hang out on the front porch. Bubby is neutered and current on all of his shots.

    October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, and in celebration the Shelter is waiving the $25.00 adoption fee. If your pet is missing, call the shelter-it may be there.

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  • An afternoon of grace

    As the bells chimed to announce that it was noon Saturday, approximately 50 people gathered outside the David R. Hourigan Government Building in Lebanon.

    They gathered for one purpose: to pray.

    Specifically, to pray the Rosary.

    Helen Hughes, the organizer of the event, said this is the third year the public Rosary has been held in Marion County. The event was held as close as possible to Oct. 13, the anniversary of what some Catholics believe was Mary’s final apparition to three children in Fatima, Portugal, in 1917.

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  • Thrill of the ‘Chase’

    Susan Perobek rang a cowbell, cheered and took photos as her teammate Paula Pierce finished her leg eight of the inaugural Bourbon Chase, a 200-mile relay that passed through Marion County Friday.

    “We’re always looking for some new adventure,” said Perobek, the captain of the Girls Night Out team, which included members from Louisville, Arizona, Colorado and Tennessee.

    The “Girls” were just one of the 150 teams that  participated in the relay. Each team had between six and 12 runners.

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  • Loretto man in accident on KY 527

    A Loretto man was involved in Oct. 6 in a single-vehicle accident .7 of a mile north of St. Francis on KY 527.

    Gregory Ruley, 44, was driving a 1989 Chevy S-10 Blazer north on KY 527 at 1:11 p.m. Tuesday when he lost control in a curve, ran off the road and struck a ditch. The state police reported that he then crossed the roadway again and overturned in a yard.

    Ruley was not wearing a seat belt, according to the state police.

    He was transported to Spring View Hospital by Marion County EMS. Ruley has been treated and released.

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  • Council approves pay increases for some city employees

    A few Lebanon city employees will see bigger paychecks thanks to decisions made by the Lebanon City Council during a special-called meeting Sept.

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  • 'King of Pot' featured on America's Most Wanted

    U.S. Marshals and the Kentucky State Police have been looking for Johnny Boone for years, and now the television show America's Most Wanted is lending a hand. Boone, 66, was described as the "King of Pot" and "Godfather of Grass" and as a member of the infamous Cornbread Mafia on the television program that aired Oct. 3. The U.S. Marshals have been looking for Boone for more than a year. In September of 2008, they were offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to his apprehension.

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