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Upcoming Jessamine County Public Library events
Check out the JCPL Events Calendar at www.jesspublib.org for more information and to register. Programs marked with an asterisk (*) require registration. Monday, July 22 Summer Learning Bookstore, 1:00-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 23 Summer Learning Bookstore, 9:30 a.m.- 8:30 p.m. Learn & Go: Health & Hygiene, 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, July 24 Summer Learning Bookstore, 9:30 […] The post Upcoming Jessamine County Public Library events appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Jessamine County Fiscal Court approves aid for High Bridge, John Preece and industrial park
House Bill 1 has appropriated funds from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account to various state agencies for miscellaneous projects and programs. Magistrates approved resolutions authorizing Judge-Executive David West to sign to receive these funds at the Fiscal Court’s first meeting of the month. The Fiscal Court submitted requests to the state for three projects […] The post Jessamine County Fiscal Court approves aid for High Bridge, John Preece and industrial park appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Holland: God is an ever-present help in trouble
By Billy Holland Columnist On September 25, 2000, two years after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, 19-year-old Kevin Hines in a state of chaos and despair, attempted to commit suicide by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. He fell more than 220 feet to the freezing dark waters of the Pacific Ocean, slamming into […] The post Holland: God is an ever-present help in trouble appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Mercantile Coffee Owner Suggests Downtown Events, Road Aid Program Breakdown presented at Nicholasville City Commission Meeting.
The July 8 Nicholasville City Commission Meeting was short, including only one ordinance reading, a few personnel changes, a public hearing, and a presentation from the owner of Mercantile Coffee on Main. The Commission first held a public hearing on the local government Municipal Road Aid Program. According to City Clerk Kathy Walker, the city […] The post Mercantile Coffee Owner Suggests Downtown Events, Road Aid Program Breakdown presented at Nicholasville City Commission Meeting. appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
The Jessamine County Schools Summer Camp is in full swing.
By Palmer McNeal Staff Intern The After School Program hosts the Summer Camp through Jessamine County Schools. It provides students in the county with child care from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. According to the After School Program (ASP) website, the program aims to “support working families by offering reliable and high-quality care […] The post The Jessamine County Schools Summer Camp is in full swing. appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
School Board Hears West Jessamine Construction Update at New Superintendent’s First Meeting
Jessamine County Schools Superintendent Sara Crum attended her first superintendent meeting at the Monday Board of Education meeting. The first part of the meeting is always the Superintendent’s Report. The meeting began with a design update for the West Jessamine Middle School renovation by Tate Hill Jacobs Architects in Lexington. Katrina from Tate […] The post School Board Hears West Jessamine Construction Update at New Superintendent’s First Meeting appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Can KY political parties spend on proposed constitutional amendments? Courts could decide
A court challenge on political free speech appears likely, according to a well-known Republican attorney. This fall, Kentuckians will voted on two proposed constitutional amendments.
Roark: The health Issues of ticks
By Steve Roark Contributing Writer Used to early to mid-summer was considered tick season, but since here of late I have pulled them off me all 12 months, I no longer think there is a season. But warm weather gets more people outdoors, which ups the chance of contact with the little pests. I’ve also […] The post Roark: The health Issues of ticks appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Amcor Celebrates 50 years in Nicholasville
By Palmer McNeal Staff Intern This past week, Amcor celebrated its 50th year in Nicholasville. Amcor is a plastic manufacturing company that specializes in packaging for food, beverages, medical products, and many other items. The Nicholasville plant makes plastic bottles for some of the biggest alcohol producers, such as Jim Beam, Malibu Rum, and […] The post Amcor Celebrates 50 years in Nicholasville appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Geri-Antics: Garden antics
By Anne Carmichael Columnist I never liked gardening when I was young enough to do it without fear of ending up in traction. My standard response when encouraged to assist in landscaping our home was “I don’t do dirt.” I certainly appreciated our well-manicured lawn and boasted about the plethora of beautiful trees and […] The post Geri-Antics: Garden antics appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
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