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Color in Motion comes to Lebanon

Like a rainbow shedding its colors, the Color in Motion 5K race left its mark as it passed through Lebanon.

Thousands of runners participated in the event, and they've got the dirty t-shirts to prove it.

Look for more in the May 15 print edition.

Board excuses Hamilton from...

The Marion County Board of Education unanimously voted Tuesday, May 14, to excuse Superintendent Dr. Chuck Hamilton from attending board meetings for the remainder of his contract, which ends June 30.
Hamilton, who unexpectedly announced his retirement after only two years as superintendent, did not attend the board’s May 14 meeting.

Superintendent search has begun

The Marion County Board of Education took its first few steps toward searching for a new superintendent during a special-called meeting Tuesday night, May 7.
Dr. Chuck Hamilton unexpectedly announced his retirement Thursday evening, May 2.
Board Attorney Joe Mattingly informed the board that it had until May 31 to establish a screening committee. He also told board members that they must decide whether they want to hire a special search consultant, such as the Kentucky School Boards Association, or complete the search process in-house.

Marion County Board of Education...

The Marion County Board of Education will be having its regular monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 14, at the administration building located at 755 E. Main St., Lebanon,
The agenda includes:
• Special recognitions: STLP and 2A Pole Vault Mason Dixon Champion
• Lebanon Middle School – National Schools To Watch Designation
• Parent representatives Neil Lanham and Michelle Lancaster – high school boys basketball
• Parent representatives Susan Murphy and Kristie Raikes – motivational speaker request

Superintendent unexpectedly...

Almost two years to the day after Dr. Chuck Hamilton was hired to become the Marion County Superintendent, he unexpectedly announced his retirement Thursday evening, May 2.
Hamilton’s announcement came during a special-called meeting at the Marion County Board of Education office. At 5 p.m., the board went into executive session to discuss personnel under KRS 61.810(1)(f).
The closed session lasted only two minutes and the board reconvened into open session and unanimously accepted Hamilton’s retirement, effective June 30.

Louisville man found guilty of...

A Louisville man who filed a federal civil lawsuit over his arrest was found guilty on two charges Friday after a jury trial in Marion District Court
James G. Walker Jr., 47, of 7500 Farm House Lane in Louisville was found guilty of disorderly conduct and harassment. Charges of resisting arrest and fourth-degree assault were dismissed, although the harassment charge was listed as a lesser charge to assault in the court records.

School board holding special-...

The Marion County Board of Education has scheduled a special-called meeting at 5:30 tonight, May 7, at the board office, 755 E. Main Street in Lebanon.

The agenda includes the following:

- Pledge of Allegiance/moment of silence

- Student learning and consent items

- Minutes of the May 2 meeting

- Superintendent search process

- Executive session (if needed)

Fields of Gold

On the roads that straddle Marion and Nelson counties, drivers may have seen fields that look like they have been marked with a giant highlighter. The farmers of Peterson Farm have added canola to their crop rotation this year, and people are taking notice.
“I’ve seen people taking photographs, and I’ve also seen people go out and cut it for cut flowers,” said Albert Peterson, who farms with his father, Bill, and his uncles, Bernard and David.

Deciding the future of Main...

Business owners and operators, government officials and representatives of local organizations gathered May 8 to discuss the future of the Lebanon Main Street program.
Last week’s meeting at the David R. Hourigan Building started that conversation, but questions remain about whether the local program will continue its affiliation with the Kentucky Main Street Program (through the Kentucky Heritage Council) and what it will look like if it does continue.

Clarkson to perform Saturday at...

Phillip Clarkson will perform Saturday, May 11, at the Bradfordsville School and Community Center, 115 S. Sixth Street in Bradfordsville.
The performance is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Concessions including chili dogs and drinks will be sold during the performance.
Everyone is invited to attend, and proceeds from this performance will support the school building.