Today's News

FRANKFORT, KY. – The Department for Local Government (DLG) has announced an Area Development Fund (ADF) grant of $11,914 to the Trimble County Fiscal Court for the County Park Equipment project.
“I am pleased that these much needed funds will be allocated towards Trimble County Park,” said DLG Commissioner Sandra Dunahoo. “Maintaining and preserving park landscaping ensures that they will be enjoyed by the children and families of this community for many years to come.”

DAVE TAYLOR
Managing Editor
The Trimble County Circuit Court Clerk’s office has been selected as the pilot program for a new Electronic Court project, which will ultimately be implemented in court systems throughout Kentucky.

By TIM HENDRICK
Landmark News Service
The miniature golf course at General Butler State Resort Park has a different look thanks to the efforts of students at the iLead Academy and Carroll County Area Technology Center.
iLead Academy director Larisa McKinney said the idea of renovating the miniature gold course came out of a meeting she attended at sometime in the fall of 2015.
Friends of Butler developed the project as part of it’s efforts to improve the facilities.

By DAVE TAYLOR
Managing Editor
For the second time in eight months a majority of Trimble County voters have rejected a nickel tax levy passed by the Trimble County Board of Education. Tuesday’s final vote tally showed 1,176 voters against the nickel tax, while 590 voters favored the tax levy. The difference of 586 votes indicates the tax levy was rejected by nearly twice as many votes as were recorded in favor, according to Trimble County Clerk Tina Browning.