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    Day Camp for Cub Scouts

    Cub Scout Camp Day was last week at The Homeplace on Green River. Scouts from Marion County were among show who attended. In the picture, Elijah Kirkland and Evan Curry take part in a bit of bird watching.

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    Local fire departments raise funds...
  • Job training program offered

    Unemployed veterans aged 35 - 60 may qualify for up to 12 months of job training through the new Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP). VRAP will provide training for programs of education that lead to a high-demand occupation. The program, a joint effort of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Labor, will start July 1, 2012.

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    Old Mill Days Beauty Pageant form
  • Skin cancer is most common cancer...

    As summer quickly approaches, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has joined the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and National Park Service (NPS) to emphasize the dangers of skin cancer and has provided simple steps Americans can take to protect themselves. The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention designated the Friday before Memorial Day “Don’t Fry Day” as a way to highlight sun safety.

  • 10th Annual Bikers vs. Cancer Relay...

    Craig and Debbie Drury’s Bikers vs. Cancer Relay for Life Poker Run will mark its 10th anniversary.
    This special event will be held on June 16 at McB’s on Main Street in Lebanon.
    The event is a day for everyone to enjoy delicious BBQ, win prizes, play poker, ride motorcycles, and raise funds and awareness for the breast cancer research at the American Cancer Society.

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    Van Hook is honored with a citation
  • Add exercise without changing your...

  • Family visits Frankfort in memory...
  • Services will be expanded to...

    Cornbread, cowboys, pioneer women, fitness enthusiast, retro housewives and the Mafia. What do all of those things have in common?  They’re all at, or coming to, your Marion County Public Library.  

  • Are you a distracted driver?

    By Jennifer Osborne

    Marion County Health Department

  • Marion County girls can make...

    As the weather warms, this is the perfect time to think about the time-honored tradition of summer camp. From swimming and hiking, to singing songs around a campfire and newer challenges like a high ropes course, camp is the place for making memories that last a lifetime.
    Girls from the Marion County area in grades 1 through 12 have a great way to build these kinds of memories this summer. Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana will be holding summer camps at two locations on multiple dates from June through July.

  • Spike in motorcycle crashes prompts...

    KSP reports that 2012 has already shown a spike in motorcycle-related crashes with a 69 percent increase from 2011 for the same time period.  For this reason, KSP has decided to utilize their best asset for reaching the public - social media.  With over 40,000 followers on Facebook(c), 2,900 followers on Twitter(c) and an active YouTube(c), Flickr(c) and Blogger(c) account, the agency plans to blast out motorcycle safety messaging via these platforms.

  • Make mealtime family time

    One of the fondest memories of my childhood is that of my entire family sitting down almost every evening for a nice meal together.  It was a great opportunity for us to talk about the day’s events and stay connected with each other.  For most families these days it is hard to make time for family meals for many reasons.  But the benefits of sharing a meal together are tremendous for both parents and kids.

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    Habitat for Humanity
  • House of Representatives honors...
  • Paige Wilson is honored at Capitol
  • Three paged for Sen. Tom Buford
  • Family fun day is set for April 21

    St. Catharine, The City of Springfield, The Central Kentucky Community Theatre, and the National Guard are partnering to hold a day event for families everywhere Saturday, April 21.
    First the event will hold a 5k located at Idle Hour Park in Springfield at 7 a.m. recognizing our troops. All are invited (even kids) to run or walk and can register at  http://www.active.com/running/springfield-ky/military-appreciation-5k-fu...

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    Efforts are in the works to...