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Today's News

  • Hardins keep dairy in the family

    Farming has always been part of Todd Hardin's life. He remembers helping on his grandfather's farm at a young age.

    "I've been milking since I was 10 years old," Todd said.

    After he graduated from high school, he recalled discussing his future with his father, Lynos Hardin.

    "Dad asked me what I want to do. I said farm," Todd Hardin said, "and he went out and bought some land."

    Todd's wife, Jill Hardin, is no stranger to farming, either. She grew up in St. Mary, where her father raised hogs and beef cattle.

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  • Fire destroys farm equipment on Ike Lane

     An equipment shed full of farm equipment was destroyed early Tuesday morning at 165 Ike Lane in St. Mary.

    The Raywick Fire Department was dispatched to the scene at 4:30 a.m., and according to Raywick Fire Chief Chuck Helm, the shed was fully involved with the firefighters arrived on the scene.

    The shed belongs to Larry Mattingly. It was full of farm equipment — tractors, lawnmower, balers, wagons and more — according to Helm.

    "Everything that he had was in that building," Helm said.

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  • Knights' campaign starts this week

    Some old and new faces will greet the Marion County High School baseball team this week as they begin their quest for solid footing in the 20th District and Fifth Region standings.

    The Knights are coming off a successful scrimmage against Hart County in which they dominated.

    Five pitchers (Tyler Wright, Justin Buckman, Eric Miles, David Raley and Paul Spalding) had a chance on the mound.

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  • Rain dilutes spring practice

    Though spring practice went nearly perfect for nine days, the tenth day was a spoiler for Marion County High School football Head Coach Jeff Robbins and the Knights.

    Rain and dormant grass sent Robbins and company seeking shelter in the fitness center Friday instead of ending spring practice with the annual intra squad Maroon - White scrimmage.

    "If it was the fall and we needed to go out, we go out. The safety of the kids and concern for kids is the number one factor," Robbins said.

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  • Owen's firsts in Florida

    A potty training two-year-old, breeding flamingos, beautiful beaches and scary, slimy fish with teeth... those are just a few of the things I had a chance to experience and enjoy recently during my first-ever family vacation in Florida.

    It was the first "real" vacation I had been on in nearly five years, but for some reason when I returned I felt like I needed another vacation. I guess that's where the two-year-old comes in, huh?

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  • Q&A: Superintendent candidate Ed Musgrove

    How was your day today (March 26)?

     

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  • Uncover roses and strawberries

    This week I have several things I wanted to let everyone know about as well as some gardening chores that should or should not be done now.

    It is time to uncover roses and strawberries but you should keep your mulch or covering material handy especially for the strawberries in case we have a late spring freeze.

    After pulling the covering off of the roses, you should incorporate a one-half cup or so of 10-10-10 around each bush to give them a little extra boost for their spring flush. After about four weeks, give them another dose to keep them fed.

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  • Letters to the editor, April 1

    A passion for helping people   In remembrance of David Ford (my brother).

    This is your favorite sister as I would always say to him.

    Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, was the worst day of my life, and Wednesday, Feb. 11 through Friday, Feb. 13, were the hardest days of my life to get through.

    My brothers, Darrell and David are my rocks to lean on and my protectors. Both my brothers are wonderful.

    I wanted to talk about him at the funeral service. But it was so hard at the time.

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  • Q&A: Superintendent candidate Lisa Carroll

    How has your day been today (March 30)?   Lisa Carroll: It's been very nice. We visited each school, had lunch with all the principals, met several teachers, several students. It's been a very, very productive day. I had the meeting with the Chamber folks.

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  • Lady Knights start strong

    The Marion County Lady Knights girl's tennis team started their season strong despite a lack of senior leadership.

    Head Coach Angela Holt and her team finished the week with two wins and one loss, falling to a tough Casey County High School team.

    Sixth grader Alyssa Farmer, the number three singles player had a strong season debut by going winning two and losing one for the week.

    Lauren Buckman and Taylor Corbett played solid as a doubles team, also going two and one on the week.

    Here are the full results from the last week of play:

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