.....Advertisement.....
.....Advertisement.....

Regional

  • CAC students place third in regional math league contest

    The Christian Academy of Carrollton placed third in the Pre-Algebra category at the May 10 Top Schools in the Association of Christian Schools International Ohio River Valley Regional Math League Contest.
    The following students received a gold, silver or bronze medal awards for being the top scoring students in the individual categories in the
    contest: Pre-Algebra—Nate Newcomer took first place with a perfect score; Geometry—Matthew Newcomer, second place with a perfect score; and Pre-Calculus—Austin Martin, third place.

    Click here to read more...
  • Switzerland County presents countywide yard sale

    Locals and businesses located in Vevay and throughout Switzerland County, Indiana are gearing up for a spring yard sale. The event will take place on Saturday, June 15, 2013 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. across the county. Some residents will also participate on Sunday, June 16.  The event is open to the public.
    For more information on county, lodging, restaurants and tourist activities, call (812) 427-3237 or log on to www.switzcotourism.com. Switzerland County Tourism-Vevay, Indiana is also on Facebook.
     

    Click here to read more...
  • Executive director hired for I-71 economic development group

    By KRISTIN BECK
    Landmark News Service

    The six-county partnership focusing on regional economic development has a new name, a new executive director and a new website, but has the same focus: to bring new business, to maintain and expand current business and to develop the existing workforce for the counties along I-71.

    Click here to read more...
  • Ky. automakers produced over 1 million vehicles in 2012

    FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky’s thriving automotive industry enjoyed a banner year in 2012, with annual production reaching more than one million vehicles for the first time since 2007, before the national economic downturn.

    Click here to read more...
  • Farm Service Agency announces important program updates

    WASHINGTON, DC—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency reminds producers that the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 extended the authorization of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (the 2008 Farm Bill) for many Commodity Credit Corporation commodity, disaster, and conservation programs through 2013. FSA administers these programs.  

    Click here to read more...
  • Kentucky Equine Survey releases statewide findings

    By Holly Wiemers
    Kentucky is home to 242,400 horses and the total value of the state’s equine and equine-related assets is estimated at $23.4 billion, according to the 2012 Kentucky Equine Survey.

    Click here to read more...
  • Congressman Massie signs on to REINS Act

    WASHINGTON – Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY) has signed on as an original co-sponsor of the REINS Act. This bill aims to curb unchecked and costly regulations.

    “Overregulation stifles economic growth and hurts small businesses,” said Rep. Massie. “It is vital that Congress act to overhaul our regulatory process.”

    American small businesses spend roughly $10,500 per employee due to federal regulations.  This annual regulatory burden of $1.75 trillion leads to higher consumer prices, reduced wages, and fewer jobs.

    Click here to read more...
  • Construction on Hwy. 36 bridge at Locust Creek under way soon

    The long-awaited replacement of the Hwy. 36 West bridge over Locust Creek will begin next month.

    The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced this week that crews will begin moving utilities in the area of the bridge Feb. 4 in preparation for the bridge closure March 1.

    In a news release, KYTC officials said the contractor, Judy Construction of Cynthiana, Ky., plans  to open the new bridge to traffic by June 1 and expects to complete the entire project by June 30, weather permitting.

    Click here to read more...
  • Kentucky State Police to conduct checkpoints

    The Kentucky State Police will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints in the counties of Oldham, Trimble, Henry, Owen, Carroll and Gallatin during the period of Jan. 28 – Feb. 11, 2013.

    The intent of a traffic safety checkpoint is to provide for high visibility public safety service, focusing on vehicular equipment deficiencies, confirming appropriate registration of vehicles and the licensing of drivers.  Violations of law or other public safety issues that arise shall be addressed in accordance with Kentucky traffic and regulatory laws.
     

    Click here to read more...
  • Kozar named CEO of Carroll hospital

    Carroll County Memorial Hospital’s new chief executive officer began his new duties yesterday.

    The CCMH Board of Directors has named Michael Kozar as the new CEO to replace Kanute Rarey, who announced his retirement in August.
    Board chairman Dennis Raisor, in making the announcment in a news release, said Kozar “rose to the top in our nationwide search for a new CEO.”

    Click here to read more...