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Work on sinkhole under McLean County highway
Personnel with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) will be closing down a portion of Kentucky Highway 250 in McLean County located around the 6.7 mile marker beginning at 9 a.m. on Tuesday to repair a sinkhole that has developed beneath the roadway. The closure is located near the intersection of Kentucky Highway 250 and US Highway 431 and is expected to last 24 hours. Matt Hughes, ...
Farm to Fork to benefit God's House of Hope Food Pantry
The McLean County Ag Extension Office is hosting the Farm to Fork dinner event on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at the Myer Creek Park 4-H Building. “It’s not outside thankfully,” laughed David Fourqurean, the office’s extension agent. “We’ll have air conditioning so don’t worry about that.”
McLean Co. refurbishes county gravel roads
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials with McLean County have announced the completion of a refurbishment project for the county’s gravel roads. This initiative, which involved the application of over 4,000 tons of aggregate, has upgraded 20 miles’ worth of roads. Judge/Executive Curtis Dame stated, “This project represents our commitment to improving infrastructure and enhancing the […]
McLean County Ag Fair returns to Myer Creek Park next week
The McLean County Ag Fair is returning to Myer Creek Park in Calhoun beginning next week, Thursday, July 11, through Saturday, July 13. “This is a big event for the county. People come from counties over to watch some of the larger motorsports events,” said Kristie Bowlds, the fair’s president.
Mastering Hot Weather Management in Poultry Houses
The Cooperative Extension offices in McLean, Grayson and Ohio Counties are teaming up to host a crucial breakfast meeting on Friday, July 26, 2024, aimed at aiding local poultry farmers in mastering hot weather management for their chicken houses. The event will be held at the Ohio County Extension Office, located at 1337 Clay St. in Hartford.
GRDHD Recognizes 50 Years as a District Health Department
The Green River District Health Department is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Green River District Health Department, formed in 1974, is a district health department serving the citizens of Daviess, Hancock, Henderson, McLean, Ohio, Union, and Webster Counties. Services offered include programs in four key areas: Clinical Services, Health Promotion &...
Stirsman retiring after five years as treasurer
When Belinda Stirsman took over as the McLean County treasurer in 2019, the judge executive at the time, Edward West, referenced the county’s budget to be in a state of crisis. But now, as Stirsman prepares for her exit on Friday, June 28, the state of the county’s budget...
Freeze frame: Free Spirit Photography by Kenya offering photography in McLean County
Muhlenberg County native Kenya Ray, 31, has always loved photography. “I used to beg my dad to buy me a DSLR camera so I could take better pictures,” she said. “I never got one, and I can see why because they’re so expensive, but I didn’t stop loving photography.”
McLean County Public Schools hosting Summer Job Fair
MCLEAN COUNTY, Ky. (WEVV) — McLean County Public Schools is hosting a Summer Job Fair. The event is hosted by the McLean County Board of Education. Organizers say they are looking for cooks, bus drivers, bus monitors, custodians, and substitute teachers. Those who come out can learn more information...
Poplar Grove News
It’s almost July! Apparently, McLean County will be having Fourth of July celebrations this coming weekend. My sister and I are each getting over three-week-long bouts of bronchitis and have no energy. I think we got it because of allergies, but we’ve never had it so bad. So, we will stay close to the AC.
Farmers Bank & Trust embracing small communities for 125 years
Farmer’s Bank & Trust has been focused on meeting the needs of its customers for 125 years and with 10 offices in the western Kentucky area, including two in McLean County, the bank has a goal to make customers and the community, its number one priority. The company’s website...
Foe Family Farms offering craft sessions this weekend
In keeping with the theme of providing educational and fun opportunities for the McLean County community, Brittany Foe with Foe Family Farms is starting a series of arts and crafts sessions on the farm beginning this Saturday, June 22, with a kid’s art class. For a $10 fee, class...
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