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Today's News

  • Kentucky denies permit for coal ash landfill

    The Kentucky Division of Waste Management notified LG&E Wednesday, March 20, of its preliminary decision to deny the utility’s application (Activity ID No. APE20110002) for a special waste landfill permit for a coal ash landfill in Trimble County.

    Division of Waste Management Director Tony Hatton, in a letter to W. Michael Winkler, LG&E and KU Environmental Programs Manager, stated that the excavation or destruction of a cave on the proposed landfill site does not comply with requirements of the Cave Act in KRS 433.877(1).

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  • Milton F.D. observes tornado anniversary

    Milton Fire & Rescue personnel joined with other Kentuckians on Saturday to reflect on the lives lost and devastation caused by tornadoes that ravaged many Kentucky communities a year ago. The Milton firefighters held their observance in their new Station No. 2 that replaced a similar station that was destroyed in last year’s storm.

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  • Spring Forward! Time change is this Sunday

    Daylight Savings Time will begin this year on Sunday, March 10. Many remember April and October as being the months for the annual time changes in years past but federal law moved the time changes to March and November.

    Daylight Savings Time will end and we’ll return to Standard Time on Sunday, Nov. 3.

    Clocks will advance one hour at 2 a.m. on March 10. In November, clocks will drop back one hour.

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  • TRIMBLE COUNTY COMMUNITY CALENDAR

    Wednesday, March 6
    The Trimble County Cooperative Extension Service Council will meet at 9 a.m. at the Trimble County Cooperative Extension Service office located at 43 High Country Lane, Bedford.  All meetings are open to the general public.

    Thursday, March 7
    Trimble County Hymn Sing will be held at 7 p.m. at the Milton Methodist Church.

    Saturday, March 23
    Women, Our Lineage, Our Lives at the Harmonizing Health Retreat from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Call Patrice Joy Masterson for more information at 937-631-5581.

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  • Rotarians host annual speech contest

    By TEENA DRAKE
    Special to The Trimble Banner

    The Bedford Rotary Club has been conducting a Speech Contest since 1994 for young participants. A theme is chosen by the Rotary International President. Each year a group of high school students sign up to demonstrate their excellence in public speaking. They have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of ‘Rotary Club,’ learn about its history and its worldwide mission.

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  • When perfect isn’t enough

    A few weeks ago, I watched a movie on TV called “The Perfect Family.”

    Right away, just by the title, you know they’re not perfect.

    The main character is Eileen, the mother of the family. A devout Catholic, she attends Mass every day, and at confession she confesses every sin she can think of down to her gossipy thoughts.

    She serves communion and delivers food to the homebound. She’s careful to pray before meals and keeps a family altar in her home.

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  • New insurance tax passes second reading

    An ordinance taxing insurance companies for the privilege of doing business in Trimble County passed the second reading during Monday’s meeting of the Trimble County Fiscal Court. The ordinance will be effective July 1, 2013. The second reading was unanimously approved without discussion.

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  • TRIMBLE COUNTY SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS

    BEDFORD/MILTON ELEMENTARY
    Offered @ Breakfast Daily:Milk/Juice/Fruit/Cereal/Toast
    Breakfast -- free
    Lunch -- $1.85
    Milk  -- .45
    Offered Daily:  Milk / Juice / Chef Salad / Yogurt
    All bread is whole grain

    Monday, Feb. 11: Hot dog on WG bun, chili sauce, sweet potato fries, broccoli, applesauce or fresh fruit choice.

    Tuesday, Feb. 12: Spaghetti w/meat sauce, garden salad, peas, orange wedges, pineapple tidbits.

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  • Trimble County Sheriff’s Department Call Log

    Monday, Jan. 28
    3:43 a.m., federal overtime traffic detail, 12000 U.S. 421N
    7:46 a.m., assisted motorist, 1130 Joyce Mills Rd
    8:16 a.m., school visit, Trimble County Middle School
    2:15 p.m., terroristic threatening, Leisure court

    Tuesday, Jan. 29
    7:59 a.m., school visit, Trimble County Middle School
    8:50 a.m., school visit, Trimble County High School
    1:47 p.m., school zone traffic detail, Trimble County High School
    2:55 p.m., assisted motorist, 600 U.S. 421N
    5:48 p.m., process service, Megan Ln

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