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Color in Motion announces plan to return in 2014

The Color in Motion 5K recently completed its first race in Lebanon, and race officials have announced that they plan to return next year.

According to the press release, the race is tentatively scheduled to return May 17, 2014.

Red Cross Statement on Oklahoma Tornado

The American Red Cross issued the following statement in the aftermath of the Oklahoma tornado:

Our thoughts and concerns go to everyone in Oklahoma following this horrific tornado.

The American Red Cross has one shelter open in Moore and is working on locating others; we continue to operate three shelters that were opened Sunday in the Oklahoma City area following the storms on Sunday.  .

Red Cross volunteers are out tonight with food and supplies supporting first responders.

Board excuses Hamilton from attending meetings

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.

Deciding the future of Main Street

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.

Marion County's Got Talent is Saturday

"Marion County's Got Talent" show at Angelic Hall at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 18, in Lebanon. Youth winners will receive an invitation to showcase their talent at the Kentucky State Fair on the 4-H stage. The competition will be hosted by Kentucky Classic Arts (KCA) and Marion County 4-H. Call (270) 692-0021 to register.

Letters to the editor, May 15

Background checks for bus drivers

Lebanon man pleads guilty to cocaine trafficking

Patrick Ridegeway, 26, of Marion County Detention Center pled guilty to eight counts of first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (less than four grams of cocaine), seven counts of second-degree persistent felony offender and one count of promoting contraband in Marion Circuit Court recently.
Ridgeway was one of 19 people arrested as part of a round-up conducted Dec. 20, 2012, by members of the Kentucky State Police, the Appalachia High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Drug Task Force, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Lebanon Police Department.

5-15-13 Police Log

Got a lead?
The Lebanon Police Department’s tip line is (270) 692-5529.

Don’t get scammed

Did you get a letter claiming that you won a big prize?
“Congratulations! You’ve won [fill in the blank.]”
Or, has someone called you and claimed you’ve won a cash award?
Don’t be fooled. It’s a scam.
Sergeant Tim Abell at the Lebanon Police Department is warning local citizens to not fall victim to these scams. Unfortunately, he’s currently working a case involving a local woman who lost a sizeable amount of money after being scammed by criminals possibly located in the Philippines.

5-15-13 Reunion

Class of 1963
The Lebanon High School Class of 1963 will hold a 50 year reunion Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Lebanon High School Gym (Centre Square). It will be open to any attendees of Lebanon High School. Contact www.classcreator.com or call (270) 692-3288.