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Tips for trying a small-scale...

With more people living in urban areas, many think they do not have the space to garden. A new publication from the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, ID-248: “Gardening in Small Spaces,” describes how you can garden in a limited area.

Ogden Ridge work continues, to...

Several residents from Ogden Ridge Road were at Monday’s special called fiscal court meeting, seeking solutions, if county officials had any, to frustration with ongoing work done by Louisville Gas and Electric (LG&E).

“It’s been a real nightmare,” said Magistrate Kenny Green, whose district covers the Ogden Ridge Road area.

County schools close tomorrow...

Trimble County’s students will get a three-day weekend on the heels of returning from spring break as schools will be closed tomorrow, April 13.

The closure will allow teachers to attend the end of this year’s legislative session, Superintendent Steve Miracle said. It was a direct response to Gov. Matt Bevin’s vetoes of House Bill 200 and House Bill 366, the budget and revenue bills, respectively. Principals polled teachers to see if there was a large number who wanted to be in Frankfort and there was, Miracle said.

HONORING THE FAMILY LEGACY

From a family blacksmith shop in the post-Civil War era that eventually spurred the creation of Burrows Garage and Wrecker Service in 1917, Scott Burrows has worked hard to preserve his family’s legacy.

Burrows, the fourth-generation owner-operator of Burrows Wrecker Service in Sligo, was recently named a member of the Class of 2018 International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame. He is one of eight named to this year’s class.

Connector Road bridge closure...

The Connector Road bridge is scheduled for closure beginning Monday to allow for bridge replacement at the Little Kentucky River. The road will be closed up to 100 days for this construction work, according to state transportation officials. During this closure, motorists should follow the signed detour via KY 1335 (Carlisle Road), KY 316, U.S. 421 and U.S. 42.

Fiscal court begins prep work on...

The Trimble County Fiscal Court met to discuss the county’s estimated near $4.8 million budget for the next fiscal year during a workshop, part of a special called meeting Monday.

The proposed budget is pending state approval and will also need two readings by the fiscal court before it is finalized. Prior to the budget workshop, there was a 15-minute window for public comments about the road fund and the Local Government Economic Assistance fund (LGEA). However, no public comments were made when given the opportunity.

Community Day at the Park...

As Trimble County Little League teams hit the baseball diamond, other activities will be in abundance for family and community members Saturday at the second annual Community Day at the Park.

The event is hosted through a partnership with the Trimble County Fiscal Court and the Trimble County Family Resources and Youth Services Center (FRYSC).Shawna Jent, director of Trimble County FRYSC, said the idea was spurred from a discussion she had with a family.

Trimble triumphs in softball...

After nearly three weeks of dealing with weather cancellations, the Trimble County Lady Raiders finally got the 2018 fast pitch softball season underway Thursday with not one, but two wins over Eminence. The wins were the first varsity triumphs for new head coach Kala Judy.

Disaster declaration request...

February flooding took its toll on Trimble County: A monetary toll.

The county sustained approximately $375,000 of road damage, said Emergency Management Director Andrew Stark. In addition to the road damage, he said five or six residences would also qualify for federal assistance because of damage.

Trimble baseball opens All...

The Trimble County Raiders drew blood early and often in Monday’s opening round of the Eighth Region All A Classic, claiming a 11-0 shutout victory over Eminence in five innings.