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Today's News

  • Fiscal court approves constable appointment

    The decision of whether to approve Dr. David Donathan’s bid to fill Washington County’s vacant position of constable has been a hot issue at recent fiscal court meetings, and after Donathan spoke to county government leaders face-to-face last Monday, he was finally accepted for the position.

    Donathan ensured the court that he has no ulterior motives for requesting to fill the office of constable and simply wants to serve in the position before it is potentially removed in the near future.

  • SWEDA notes ‘right to work’ preference with companies

    At its regular meeting last month, the Springfield-Washington County Economic Development Authority discussed ways of bringing new businesses to the county, including the official hiring of Daniel Carney as its executive director.

    Carney, who took the position and began work on April 8, will earn $45,000 annually with benefits that include insurance, retirement, a cell phone plan and vacation.

  • Lincoln Legacy: Museum honors 16th president

    The Lincoln Legacy museum at the 1816 Courthouse was officially opened to the public on Friday, and the display received plenty of praise.

    Washington County Judge-Executive John Settles and Springfield Mayor John Cecconi helped introduce the museum to the community, and Cecconi told the group outside the courthouse that the building’s rich history made it the perfect home to honor Lincoln.

  • Insurance for your breeding season

    This article is from Dr. Les Anderson, Beef Extension Specialist, University of Kentucky. I thought it was a timely article to share with you.

    I received the call on Monday. I seem to receive this call six-eight times each year. This particular rancher had just finished getting his cows diagnosed for pregnancy. He had 43 cows falling calving cows.

  • 4-H Youth Fair just over a week away

    4-H members work hard all year to complete projects, whether it is using their hands to make a skirt or woodworking project, showing an animal or presenting a speech. Many 4-H members will be competing or will be honored for their achievements over the coming weeks and the honors they receive will be shared.

  • Don’t plant frost sensative plants yet
  • Comer visits Clements Ag Supply, talks future of farm

    Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture James Comer was at Clements Ag Supply in Washington County last Tuesday for a stop along his tour across much of the state speaking with farmers about the latest news in his office.

    With so much controversy circling Comer’s predecessor, he said keeping Kentucky farmers in the loop about what’s going on is one of his main goals.

  • PHOTOS/RESULTS: Military Appreciation Day 5K run / walk

    SCC Communications

    David Thompson was the first male and first overall finisher of the second-annual St. Catharine College military appreciation day 5K run / walk.

    Thompson finished the race in 21 minutes and 42 seconds. Roberta Meyer was the second overall finisher and the first female to cross the finish line. She finished in 23:14.

    In the female 12-and-under group, Laurel Brahm finished first in 26:27. Brianna Mattingly finished second in 39:06.6. Jasmine Benningfield finished third in 39:06.7.

  • PHOTOS: WC is 'on track' and field
  • SCC softball fighting for tournament berth

    The Mid-South Conference softball tournament starts April 25 in Kingsport, Tenn. and Holly Smith is hoping her St. Catharine College Patriots are part of that event. But that won’t be determined until possibly Monday when the Patriots play Campbellsville to conclude the regular season. The top eight teams will make it to the conference tournament.

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