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Today's News

  • Students warned about nudity and ‘sexting’

    A Kentucky State Police detective had a strong warning for the student body of Trimble County High School last week when he addressed the criminal ramifications of posting nude photographs on the Internet and “sexting.”

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  • Board hears of budget cuts, year-end activities

    By TODD POLLOCK
    Special to The Trimble Banner

    The Trimble County School Board discussed a reduced budget for the upcoming 2013-14 school year during their regularly scheduled bi-monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 15.

    Certified Public Accountant Robert Wagoner was on site to outline the pecuniary report. Wagoner informed the board that they would be working with nearly $1.4 million less than last year.

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  • Policeman gunned down in 1937 remembered

    A new memorial wreath marker adorns the Milton grave of Trimble County native and slain Cleveland, Ohio police officer Virgil T. Bayne.

    The commemorative marker was donated by the Greater Cleveland Peace Officer’s Memorial Society in memory of Bayne, who at the time of his death in 1937, had served for 17 years as a patrolman with the Cleveland Police Department.

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  • Courtney repeats as high jump state champion

    Trimble County’s Kelsie Courtney added another state championship to her high school track and field credits Saturday by claiming the Class A girls’ high jump title for the second year in a row.

    Several Trimble athletes qualified for the state competition, which was held at the Owsley Frazier Cardinal Park on the University of Louisville campus.

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  • Church News Briefs

    Wesleyan Holiness plans revival services

    The Trimble Wesleyan Holiness Church, located at 4834 Peck Pike Road in Milton, will hold revival services beginning Tuesday, May 28, through Sunday, June 2. Services will be held at 7 p.m. nightly and at 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 2.

    The evangelist and singers will be Rev. Steve Cassady and family. Pastor Curtis Burge and the congregation extend a welcome to all to attend.

    Bedford Christian to host Outdoor Movie Night, Vacation Bible School activities

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  • Time to recharge

    True fact: I am not a professional photographer.

    Another true fact: I am in desperate need of — something.

    As I write this I’m sitting in a park pavilion early on a Saturday morning. I’m supposed to be taking photos of a kids’ triathlon for the newspaper, but right now, as the littlest kids are in the pool and on their bikes and running their little legs off, I’m NOT taking their pictures.

    Recently, I bought a jazzy new camera, a red one, with a zoomy lens.

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  • LOOKING BACK

    May 19, 1983 (30 Years Ago)
    The Trimble County Fiscal Court approved the proposed 1983-84 county budget at its May 16 meeting. The county estimated receipts from all sourced during the coming fiscal year amounts to $566,488.20. The budget will be sent to the state local finance officer for final approval.

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  • Memorial Day: Remember the cost of a free republic

    For nearly 150 years now, our nation has set aside a day to remember those who paid the ultimate price to protect our freedom.

    It is perhaps fitting that Memorial Day, which traces its roots to the Civil War, was itself the source of conflict for so many years.  It is believed to have begun in the South, when Confederate widows decorated not only the graves of their loved ones but also those of Union soldiers, knowing their families were grieving as well.

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  • Summer skin hazards

    In the summer it is important to be aware of dangers to your skin. Bites, burns and rashes are all common problems encountered when the weather gets warm. Thankfully, all can be taken care of easily, when treated properly.

    Sunburn

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  • AARP presents driving safety

    An AARP Driver Safety Class will be held at Tri County Com­munity Action Center, 3240 Hwy 421N Bedford, on June 6, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The class will be for ages 55 and older. Participants will learn defensive driv­ing techniques, new traffic laws and rules of the road.

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