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School board appoints McGuffey to fill vacant District 1 seat
Tyler McGuffey has been appointed by the Lincoln County Board of Education to fill the vacant District 1 seat until November. The seat was left open following the unexpected death of District 1 Board Member Marvin Wilson who passed away on April 6. School board members went into executive session for about two hours Thursday […] The post School board appoints McGuffey to fill vacant District 1 seat appeared first on The Interior Journal.
DISD educators recognized by Central Kentucky Educational Cooperative
The Danville Independent School District congratulated educators recently recognized by the Central Kentucky Educational Cooperative (CKEC): Debbie Mullaney, Tim Breitenbach and Derek Otto. The CKEC Deeper Learning Team hosted the Innovative Educator Awards on Friday, May 3, where Danville High School English Teacher Derek Otto was one of 24 Innovative Educators celebrated. Superintendent Ron Ballard […] The post DISD educators recognized by Central Kentucky Educational Cooperative appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Shaker Village opens natural children’s playscape
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill has officially opened a Children’s Playscape that uses all natural materials and blends seamlessly into the scenery of the historic property. The playscape is located by the outdoor dining section of The Trustees’ Table restaurant, so adults can keep a watchful eye on kids at play. The playscape gives kids […] The post Shaker Village opens natural children’s playscape appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Nine BCHS students earn Biliteracy Seal
Boyle County Schools is proud to announce that nine outstanding students have received the first Seal of Biliteracy for Boyle County Schools. These recognitions not only honor their linguistic skills but also their commitment to becoming global citizens. Mia Severance earned the biliteracy seal showing proficiency in German. Cannon Bostick, Kayla Cervantes, Joey Chen, Cristian […] The post Nine BCHS students earn Biliteracy Seal appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
LCHS students accepted into Governor’s School for the Arts
Lincoln County High School Junior Brody Skipper was accepted into the Governor’s School for the Arts for Vocal Music. Brody has been a part of the chorus and drama/theatre program at Lincoln since 6th grade. He is in Beta Club, STLP, Mock Trial, plays tennis and is performing in Lincoln County’s upcoming performance of “Annie.” […] The post LCHS students accepted into Governor’s School for the Arts appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Primary election is Tuesday: See voting locations
The Primary Election Day is Tuesday, May 21. Voters in Boyle County have six places that they can go to vote. Voting hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Any qualified, registered voters can vote at any of the following locations, regardless of where in the county they live: Perryville Baptist Church, 204 E. Second […] The post Primary election is Tuesday: See voting locations appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Jessamine County resident finds home in Cedarhurst
In December 2022, lifelong Jessamine County resident Bill Cox moved into Cedarhurst of Nicholasville, an assisted living community. He’s now Cedarhurst’s official resident Ambassador. He loves to garden, help the kitchen team grill on warm days, and converse with other residents and Cedarhurst employees. He even grows his mint to make a special Mint Julep […] The post Jessamine County resident finds home in Cedarhurst appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
School board discusses salary increases
In an effort to keep wages competitive, Lincoln County Board of Education members are considering raising wages for certified and classified staff. Director of Finance Lee Ann Smith presented salary proposals during the May 9 working meeting, beginning with classified staff. Smith recommended a $1 per-hour raise for classified employees, which averages out to about […] The post School board discusses salary increases appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Danville to construct sidewalk on Baughman Avenue
Increased traffic and concerns for pedestrian safety have revealed a great need for a sidewalk along Baughman Avenue in Danville. The cooperation of property owners (residents), utility providers, and city leaders has been crucial to moving the project forward in recent years. Due to the location of utilities, the Baughman Avenue Sidewalk will be located […] The post Danville to construct sidewalk on Baughman Avenue appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
50 years old: Norton Center added to National Register of Historic Places
The Norton Center for the Arts, marking the end of its illustrious 50th season, held a grand “Farewell to 50” party on May 9. The highlight of the event was the prestigious plaque dedication. A testament to its rich history, the Norton Center was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places. “We embarked […] The post 50 years old: Norton Center added to National Register of Historic Places appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Perryville Council swears in new K9 officer
lance.gaither@bluegrassnewsmedia,com During a meeting of the Perryville City Council on May 9, the council swore in a new K9 unit for the Perryville Police Department after their previous K9 officer, Liberty, passed away after four years of service. “The city feels a significant loss,” said Perryville Mayor Rob Kernodle. Officer Larry Nunes has our condolences. […] The post Perryville Council swears in new K9 officer appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Danville Boyle County CVB Event Calendar
Upcoming Events from Saturday, May 18th – Saturday, May 25: Boyle County Farmer’s Market Saturday May 18th & 25th at Constitution Square from 9-12 p.m. Jeanne Penn Lane Celebration of Kentucky Writers on Saturday, May 18th at the Boyle County Public Library from 12-5 p.m. and Morley’s Backyard beginning at 6 p.m. Spring Tea at […] The post Danville Boyle County CVB Event Calendar appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Library to host a crochet club and Silent Book Club
The Boyle County Public Library offers numerous free activities, special events, and services for the community. Interactive activities often include storytimes, author visits, crafting, and book clubs. This month, library staff have scaled back their regularly scheduled youth events to prepare for an activity-packed, all-ages summer reading program, which kicks off on May 29. Here […] The post Library to host a crochet club and Silent Book Club appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Northern lights visible from Perryville
This past weekend, the aurora borealis was visible in the sky all throughout Kentucky and other places across the country, which is a rare and unusual sighting. A local 10-year-old, Ima Grace Gibson, spotted the Northern Lights in Perryville with her father, Eric Gibson. Ima Grace took these photos at around 5 a.m. Sunday morning. The post Northern lights visible from Perryville appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
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