Dec 20, 2024
Funeral services to be held for Auburn legend Eloise Hadden
A Celebration of Life for Auburn matriarch Eloise Hadden, 93, will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at The Haven, which is the former First Presbyterian Church in Auburn at 141 Lincoln Street. Visitation will be held before the funeral, beginning at 11 a.m. Mrs. Hadden was a legendary retired teacher and civic leader in Auburn and throughout Logan County and the Western Kentucky University alumni community. She was responsible for the creation of the Auburn Historical Society, the Auburn Museum and a branch library in Auburn. Among her honors is inclusion in the Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame. Among her survivors are her daughter Edna Hughes, son-in-law Mike Hughes, granddaughters Meredith and Sara and great-granddaughter Harper.
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Dec 20, 2024
Cougars romp in H&H win over Trigg
Coach Michael Frailex brought his Trigg County Wildcats to the H&H Holiday Hoopfest with a 4-2 record Friday. But host Logan County didn't let that get in the way of blasting the Wildcats 73-33. Coach Josh Frick's Cougars now move into Saturday's championship game against the Bluegrass Blazers, a homeschool consolidated team from northern Warren County. The Blazers beat East Robertson earlier in the day to advance to the finals. The game follows the girls championship game, estimated to be about 8 p.m.
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Dec 20, 2024
Lady Cougars win H&H opener in a landslide
The Logan County Lady Cougars recorded a massive victory to open the H&H Holiday Hoopfest Friday at home. Coach Dedra Adler's team blasted Clarksville Northeast 66-18. Freshman forward Brenley Adler was baned Player of the Game. Quiimara Summers was honored for Northeast. In Saturday's championship game at 5 p.m. in the LCHS Main Gym, Logan will play East Robertson, which beat Whitesville Trinity in the nightcap.
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Dec 17, 2024
John Myers named state football coach of the year
Long-time Russellville High School football coach John Myers has been named Kentucky Coach of the Year in high school football. Myers, the second-winningest coach in Panther history, took over a Barren County program that has struggled for decades and directed the Trojans to a 10-3 record and a regional runner-up finish in the state’s largest class, 6A. Firsts recorded in school history were two playoff wins and a berth in the regional finals. Ot was the Trojans’ first 10-win season since 1979 and first playoff win since 1992. Myers also served as athletic director and principal at RHS and as transportation director for the school district. His wife, Jennifer Myers, is currently serving as assistant principal at Russellville Middle School.
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Dec 17, 2024
Roxanne's Pizza in Auburn hosting free Christmas dinner
Roxanne’s Pizza and Pub at 117 West Main Street in Auburn is hosting its annual Free Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day from 12-4 p.m. Planners say, “We are doing it potluck style. Feel free to bring your favorite dish, or just swing by and grab a plate. The holiday season is rough, and if you need a place to go, we are here for you. Bring yourself, bring a friend, bring the family. Located downtown Auburn. 15 minutes from Bowling Green, 10 minutes from Rockfield and Russellville, 20 minutes from Franklin.” For more information, call 270-542-8585.
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Dec 17, 2024
Retirement reception for Lewisburg Bank's James Justice set Friday
Lewisburg Banking Company invites everyone to join us in celebrating our CFO and Senior Vice President, James Justice. After 25 years of dedicated service to Lewisburg Bank, James is retiring. Please stop by the Lewisburg office this Friday, Dec. 20, from 1–3 p.m to honor his incredible career and wish him well in his next chapter.
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Dec 17, 2024
Swim teams' seniors to be honored today
Logan County High School/ Russellville High School Senior Night Swim Meet will be held today (Tuesday) at 5 p.m. at the Carpenter Center.Seniors Maddie Burgess of Logan County and Carolina Gwynette of Russellville will be honored. Jonathan Hindman coaches both teams.
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Dec 14, 2024
Lewisburg Christmas Parade moved to Sunday
The Lewisburg Christmas Parade has been moved from today to Sunday. Spokesperson Paige Higgins explains: "There's a chance of rain w hen our parade was to start. So we moved it to Sunday with no chance of rain and wanted to allow enough time for word to spread. We did say 3.m. on Sunday, but we got word that a funeral will be coming through the same time so we delayed tthe start to 3:30." Afterwards, pictures with Santa will be available at McKinney Park. Then the Lewisburg Community Choir will present its Christmas concert, beginning at 6 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.
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Dec 12, 2024
Country Ham Breakfast for Bro. Joe's Family Christmas Friday
Logan County 4-H and Independence Bank are sponsoring a Country Ham Breakfast to benefit Brother Joe’s Family Christmas. It will be held at the Extension Office Friday from 6-9 a.m. Only 500 plates will be served, and reservations are suggested by calling 270-946-7151. A $10 donation is suggested.
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Dec 12, 2024
Free family shopping at Concerned Citizens
Concerned Citizens of Logan County will offer its 7th annual Free Christmas Shopping for families in Russellville/Logan County on Saturday. Beginning at 9 a.m., parents or guardians can shop for each child. Eight families will be allowed to shop at one time. Each will be given about 12 minutes to shop. You will have to show proof that the child lives with you. At 3 p.m., youth will shop for parents for free. Concerned Citizens is headquartered at 428 East 5th Street in the K.P. Hall.
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Dec 10, 2024
Gracie Borders records double-double for LWC
Former Logan County Lady Cougar star Gracie Borders put together a double-double Monday as the Lindsey Wilson Lady Raiders overwhelmed Campbellsville-Harrodsburg 91-29. Borders, who was Fourth Region Player of the Year while playing for the Lady Cougars two years ago, totaled 12 points and 10 rebounds. A sophomore, she was one of five Lady Raiders who scored between 14 and 10 points while playing 25 minutes. Joining her in that group were RaeEllen Jones, Taylor Guess, Emily Cox and Jarie Thomas. The Lady Raiders are off to a 7-3 start.
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Dec 9, 2024
Lewisburg Community Choir to present Christmas program Sunday
From Director Larry Vaught: The Lewisburg Community Choir would like to invite you and your family to a special musical service of Hope as they share their Christmas Program “All is Well” this Sunday night, Dec. 15. at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church off of Stacker Street in Lewisburg. The 25-voice choir is composed of people from a variety of churches who enjoy singing and sharing their faith in song. The program is centered around the new carol by Michael W. Smith, which relates that we can find peace and hope in the promise of Christmas. The program will start at 6 in the Sanctuary and will feature solos by Dennis Mohon and Steve Arnold. A love offering will support the Lewisburg Benevolence Fund. For more information, call 270-977-5823.
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Dec 3, 2024
Lady Panther basketball drops opener
Hart County held off the visiting Russellville Lady Panthers 56-42 in the season opener Monday. Coach Orlando Hayden’s RHS team was led in scoring by Mariyah Merriweather with 13 points, M’Riyah Boyd with 11 and DeMyiah Allen with 7. Boyd hit 3 of her 12 three-point attempts. The Lady Panthers hit only 8 of 21 free throws. Russellville is playing without its most experienced player, the injured Ja’eda Poindexter.
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Dec 1, 2024
Wreaths to be laid on Auburn veterans' graves
After the goal was met for raising funds to pay for 300 wreaths, the graves of all 300 veterans buried in the Auburn Cemetery will be adorned with a wreath for Christmas. The wreath-placement ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. on Dec. 14, This is officially part of the Wreaths across America Ceremonies. Each wreath costs $17.
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Nov 17, 2024
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Nov 14, 2024
Bro. Joe's Radiothon on WRUS Friday
The annual Bro. Joe’s Family Christmas Radiothon conducted by WRUS will be aired Friday from 2-5 p.m. It’s a fundraiser for the annual drive to make Christmas better for local families in need. The charitable operation was started by the late Bro. Joe Carrico, who was the long-time pastor at Post Oak Baptist Church and Logan County’s Doer of Good Deeds. For decades, it was known as Toys for Tots, but that name is copyrighted by the U.S. Marines. Those who want to donate can call 270-542—TOYS, courtesy of LTC Connect.
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Nov 9, 2024
Cougars' lead slips away in fourth
Logan County led the first three quarters in their Class 4A regional road game Friday at heavily favored Bardstown. The Cougars led 14-0 early in the second quarter, 14-7 at the half and 17-14 after three quarters. But the punting team converted only one of three fake punts late in the game, and the 8-3 Tigers came back to take the lead and the 28-20 win. Elijah Sells returned a punt 28 yards for the first score, freshman TySean Thomeczek connected with quarterback Ridge Holman on a 64-yard pass play, and Caiden Kirby kicked two field goals and two extra points. The Cougars finished the season 4-7.
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Nov 8, 2024
Panthers edge Bethlehem, season continues
One of the greatest turnaround seasons in Russellville's 90 years of football history will continue at least another week. The Panthers, who started 2024 with records of 0-3 and 1-4, beat visiting Bardstown Bethlehem 28-27 Friday to run their record to 6-5. Even more important, they not only earned another playoff game but also another home game. The Panthers, who are the number one seed from Class 1A, Region I, District 1, will entertain Campbellsville, District II's number two seed, at Rhea Stadium Friday in the regional semifinals. Labryan Nourse caught a 54-yard touchdown pass from Hunter Hallman, and Nourse ran for 110 yards and a touchdown. Jamarion Gardner ran for 79 yards and a touchdown, and Justin Bigbee returned a kick for a score. Madison Bloodworth kicked two extra points, and Too Too McKeage scored a two-point conversion and recovered a fumble. Noah Stovall intercepted two passes and recovered a fumble.
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Nov 6, 2024
Logan Countians vote for winning candidates
The majority of voters who submitted ballots in Logan County in the General Election that ended Tuesday helped national, regional and local candidates win, including former President Donald Trump in a return to that office, Congressmen James Comer and Brett Guthrie, Court of Appeal Judge Lisa Payne Jones, Adairville Mayor Donna Blake and Russellville school board members Phillip Wells and Shawnri Gamble. Auburn, Adairviille and Russellville city councils were contested. Rep. Jason Petrie, Commonwealth Attorney Neil Kerr, Auburn Mayor Mike Hughes and Circuit Clerk Mary Jo Orange were reelected unopposed. Logan Countians helped defeat the Private School Voucher Amendment. WRUS’ Chris McGinnis compiled all the candidates’ local point totals. They can be found in a News Article on The LoJo.
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Nov 4, 2024
Voting on Election Day Tuesday set at 5 Logan sites
With more than a fourth of Logan County's registered voters already having cast their ballots early plus more through absentee ballots, Logan's voters have a choice among five locations to make their preferences known. They are Adairville, Auburn and Lewisburg school gyms, the Logan County Extension Office and the Logan County Career & Technical Center. Hours at each are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. County Clerk Stacy Watkins says about early voting last week, "Over 25 percent of our (19,536) registered voters have made their voice heard already! 4,962 have been through the line to cast their ballots, not including absentee by mail." WRUS will broadcast local results Tuesday night on all its platforms.
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Nov 2, 2024
Bethlehem coming to RHS to open playoffs
The Bethlehem Eagles of Bardstown will bring a 5-5 record to Rhea Stadium Friday to play First District champion Russellville, also 5-5. The Eagles are the fourth seed in District 2 despite being ranked 11th in the state in Class 1A. The three teams above them in the district are ranted first, third and sixth in the state. A Panther win Friday would allow Coach Mikie Benton's to stay at home the following week to against the Campbellsville-Ballard Memorial survivor. The Panthers' 41-0 loss to a tremendous Paducah Tilghman team Friday had no effect on the pairings in either Class 1A or 4A.
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Nov 2, 2024
Cougars qualify for Class 4A playoffs again
The Logan County Cougars are preparing for their eighth straight Class 4A playoffs next week, despite having lost their final regular season game 49-7 Friday night. That loss to South Warren—the second-ranked team in the state in Class 5A—didn’t damage the Cougars’ RPI as much as did Hopkinsville’s 35-28 loss to Pleasure Ridge Park, a Class 6A team which came into the game with a 1-8 record. Logan’s RPI fell by less than a point and Hopkinsville’s by 3.5 points. The Tigers join Calloway County as Class 4A District 1 teams whose seasons have ended. The Cougars on Friday will travel to Bardstown, the top seed in District 2.
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Oct 31, 2024
RMS to host Family Wellness Night Monday
Family Wellness Night will be held for all ages at Russellville Middle School this Monday from 5-7 p.m. Dinner and activities will be provided along with fun, family and giveaways. It will be in the RMS Cafeteria. Advance questions can be answered at 270-726-8428.
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Oct 31, 2024
Thanksgiving Tractor Pull planned
The Logan County Cattlemen’s Association in conjunction with the Logan County Antique Engine and Tractor Club will present the Turkey Track Thanksgiving Tractor Pull on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 30, beginning at 3 p.m. in the Logan County Ag Arena. Details can be found in the accompanying graphic. For more information call Kevin Williams at 615-766-6741 or Kenny Yokley at 270-221-5466.
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Oct 30, 2024
Early voting open next three days
From Logan County Clerk Stacy Watkins: Any registered Logan County Voter is welcome to visit the Extention office at 255 John Paul Ave to vote early Thursday the 31st, Friday the 1st or Saturday the 2nd, from 8am to 4pm! Please remember, Election Officers are not allowed to help ANYONE determine how to vote so it's very important to review the questions/amendments beforehand!
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Oct 30, 2024
Trick or Treat hours set for Logan and its cities
Trick or Treat hours for the four cities in Logan County and for the rest of the county have been announced. They are 4:30-7 p.m. in Adairville, 5-7:30 in Auburn, 5-7 in both Lewisburg and Russellville, and 4:30-7:30 in the unincorporated areas outside the cities.
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Oct 30, 2024
Kentucky League of Cities honors Lewisburg
KLC Executive Director/CEO J.D. Chaney and Immediate Past President/Auburn Mayor Mike Hughes present a Level III Master of City Governance award to Lewisburg Mayor Kathy Stewart.
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Oct 29, 2024
East edges Lady Cougars in 5 sets
Leading two sets to one, the Logan County Lady Cougars needed to win one of the last two sets Tuesday to advance to the Fourth Region Volleyball Tournament finals. It didn't happen, though. Warren East, which was a slight favorite going in, scraped by with a 25-23 win in the fourth set. Then the Lady Raiders won the deciding set 15-9. Coach Caleb Sheffield's Lady Cougars, who were the defending regional champion and a state quarterfinalist in 2023, finished this season 20-15. Lydia Owens and Aubrey Sears received all-regional awards from Metcalfe County Athletic Director Josh Allen.
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Oct 26, 2024
Logan to open v'ball region Sunday
Three of the five top-rated volleyball teams in the Fourth Region Tournament, including Logan County, have drawn into the upper bracket. The good news is that number one Bowling Green (30-6 overall, 11-1 region) is not one of them. The Lady Cougars (19-11, 22-1, 5th) will play Clinton County ((14-18, 9-10, 12th) at 4 p.m. Sunday at Metcalfe County. In their bracket are South Warren (21-11, 12-5, 3rd) and Warren East (19-10, 13-5, 4th). Coach Steven Lyne’s Todd Central team (18-16, 8-6, 9th) goes against BGH Monday. A Logan win would send the Lady Cougars into Tuesday’s 5:30 p.m. semifinals. The championship match will start at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
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Oct 26, 2024
Cougar Middle teams to host SKY championships tonight
The SKY Conference Football Middle School Championships will be decided at Logan County High School Saturday evening. Both the 7th and 8th grade Logan County teams play in both games tomorrow. The 7th grade game starts at 6 p.m. vs. Allen County-Scottsville. The 8th grade finals will follow, which matches Logan County against Barren County in a rematch of last year’s 7th grade Championship.
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Oct 25, 2024
Cougars come from behind to beat East
Down 19-0 after a quarter, the Logan County Cougars ground out a 27-19 Class 4A district victory at Warren East Friday to move into a three-way tie for the number four spot in district standings. The game ended with the Cougar defense stopping the East runner inches short of the goal line on a play that started inside the Cougar 1-yard-line on a play that started with a tenth of a second showing on the clock. Among those making important offensive plays for the winners were Christian Helle, Ridge Holman, Brady Hinton, Cooper Parker, TySean Thomeczek, Caiden Kirby and the offensive line, who drove the Raider defense back over 80 yards on what proved to be the clinching touchdown.
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Oct 25, 2024
Panthers blast Fulton County for championship
The Russellville Panthers won convincingly with a 40-12 road drubbing at Fulton County Friday. Their fifth win in their last six games clinched the Class 1A, Region 1, District 1 championship for Coach Mikie Benton’s Panthers. Sophomore Jamarion Gardner passed the 1,000-yard mark rushing for the season and senior quarterback Hunter Hallman broke the 1,000-yard barrier passing in this game. The Panthers have one more regular season game before they begin the playoffs at home.
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Oct 23, 2024
Panther Band headed to state
After finishing third in regional competition this weekend, the Russellville Panther Band will compete at the Kentucky Music Education Association State Semifinals in Louisville Saturday morning and hopefully the finals that night. Director Trevor Cardwell. Assistant Director Brian Elliott and their band will leave for Louisville Friday at 5 p.m. from Rhea Stadium. They will go around Carrico Park Square and then take East Fourth Street and Bowling Green Road to Derby City. Russellville/Logan County residents who would like to show their support for the band are urged to be along that route to cheer them on.
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Oct 23, 2024
RHS players named all-district
Russellville High School has announced the names of athletes on some Panther teams who have recently been named all-district. In boys soccer, the honors went to Riley Hatfield, Eli Flippen, and Mason Davenport for being honored as All District Soccer players. Russellville Lady Panthers' Finley Miller and Mya Rangel were selected to the 13th District Volleyball All-Season Team.
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Oct 22, 2024
Lady Cougars win 22nd straight district title
The Logan County Lady Cougars avhe won their 22nd consecutive 13th District Volleyball championship. In fact, it has been 7,769 days since they have lost a district match in either the regular season or postseason. Coach Caleb Sheffield’s team beat Todd Central 25-22, 25-11, 25-14 in Tuesday’s finals at LCHS, The Lady Cougars had eliminated Russellville 25-2, 25-10. 25-13 on Monday. Lady Cougars Aubrey Sears, Lindy Mitchell, Lydia Owens, and Kirsten Harris were named to the 13th District All Season Team.
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Oct 21, 2024
Clash to open volleyball district tourney
The host Logan County Lady Cougars are favored to win their 22nd straight district volleyball championship this week, starting with a Clash of the Lady Cats tonight at 5:30 against Russellville. Coach Caleb Sheffield's team hopes to extend the program's streak of not having lost a district match in over 20 years. The Lady Panthers are coached by Bailey Howell and Jerry Thweatt. Franklin-Simpson and Todd Central will play the second match tonight. The tournament finals will be Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the LCHS Auxilary/Volleyball Gym.
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Oct 20, 2024
Russellville Christmas Bazaar planned
The 4th Annual Russellville Christmas Bazaar will be held Sunday, Nov. 24, from noon to 5 p.m. at the old armory. Planners are now accepting vendor applications, This event is part of the Russellville Downtown Open House day hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. Contact Katie Sandlin by call or text at 270-646-0400 for more information or application. Limited spaces available.
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Oct 19, 2024
New Vision at First Baptist hosting first community event
The first community event sponsored by soon-to-merge New Vision Community Church and First Baptist Church will be a Trunk or Treat at First Baptist’s 277 South Main Street in Russellville location. It will be Sunday, Oct. 27, from 5-7 p.m. Check out the Auburn Bank Community Calendar for more Halloween events coming up today and in the next couple of weeks.
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Oct 18, 2024
Biggest football games of season tonight
The most important football games of the regular season will be played tonight by local teams. Often, the Logan County-Hopkinsville game has been for the district championship, but tonight the winners will most likely ensure themselves a playoff berth representing their six-team Class 4A district. Host Logan (3-4 overall,1-2 district) is a two-point favorite over the Tigers (2-5, 1-2). Russellville (3-4, 1-0) and Caverna (5-2, 1-0) are guaranteed playoff berths in their four-team Class 1A district, but tonight’s winner will most likely be the number one seed in the postseason. Host Caverna is rated fifth in the state, but the Panthers have won three of their last four games. WRUS will broadcast the RHS game live tonight and a recorded version of the Cougar game at 1 p.m. Saturday.
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Oct 17, 2024
Kentucky Schools Commissioner to visit Logan Friday
Kentucky Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher will visit with Logan County Schools leaders Friday. He will be hosted by Superintendent Dan Costellow and Assistant Superintendent Ben Kemplin. Planned are a tour of Olmstead School at 10 a.m,, tour the Logan County Career and Technical Center at 11:45, and talk during lunch with the seven county principals,school board members, central office staff, and Rep. Jason Petrie.
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Oct 17, 2024
L EAD Board calls meeting for property/prospect issues
The Logan Industrial Development Authority, Inc. (LEAD) will hold a called meeting Monday, Oct. 21, at noon in the Logan County Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room in the Harrison-Hite Building, 116 South Main Street, Russellville. After discussion of the contract on the contract for the spec building now under construction in West Russellville, the board will go into closed session for “discussion of property/prospect issues.” No specifics were announced. The purpose of a spec building is to have the basics of a site ready to attract new industries to the community,
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Oct 16, 2024
Bitty Ball registration begins Monday
Registration for Bitty Ball basketball begins Monday at the Russellville Recreation Center. This is for first and second graders. Signups can be done during regular office hours and on most Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-7 p.m. through Nov. 21 except next week, when the extended hours will be only on Monday, Oct. 28.
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Oct 14, 2024
Check out Calendars on The LoJo
The Tobacco & Heritage Festival is over, and the schools’ two-week breaks are now a memory, but there’s still a multitude of fun events coming up in the Land of Logan in the next few weeks. We at The LoJo have worked hard to list as many events as possible, their times and locations in our public calendars. Put it on your personal calendar to check out the Auburn Bank Community Calendar and the Roy’s Bar-B-Que Sports Calendar daily. Also send us notices about events your organization wants to publicize, and we’ll do out best to let our many readers know about them.
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Oct 14, 2024
Auburn names its own top Haybale winners
The Williams Flooring Center entry on Main Street has been named Auburn's favorite in a contest conducted by Auburn Kentucky Tourism. Livvy Mae Boutique's entry, which was first-place winner in Logan County Tourism's Haybale Trail competition, placed second, and Susan Lynn Forsyth's entry, which earned a third place nod in one of the county divisions, was also third in this one.
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Oct 14, 2024
Cougar basketball tryouts this week
Tryouts for the 2024-25 Logan County Cougar basketball season will be held on Tuesday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for those athletes not participating in a fall sport. There will be a separate tryout on Sunday, Oct. 20l from 1:30-2:30 p.m.for those that are currently playing a fall sport. You must have an updated KHSAA physical in order to tryout. Questions? Contact Coach Frick at josh.frick@logan.kyschools.us
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Oct 14, 2024
Auburn Halloween Costume Contest set Oct. 26
The Auburn Halloween Costume Contest will be held Saturday, Oct, 26, on the Square following the parade at approximately 7 p.m. There will be five age divisions from birth to senior citizens.
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Oct 14, 2024
Lewisburg Bank's final birthday bash Friday
Lewisburg Banking Company has been celebrating its 130th anniversary in each of its branches in the other three cities in Logan County, This Friday the final celebration will be held at the main office in Lewisburg at 287 North Main Street from noon-3 p.m. The public is welcome.
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Oct 13, 2024
Lady Cougars win regional opener
Pulling an impressive upset, the Logan County Lady Cougars edged visiting Barren County 4-3 Sunday evening to advance to Tuesday's regional semifinals on their home field Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. Statistics for the game aren't available yet. Coach Barry McReynolds' team now plays Bowling Green, which knocked off Barren County 7-1 in the tournament opener earlier in the day.
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Oct 13, 2024
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Oct 13, 2024
Fall Cruise-in and Car Show at Kirby Sunday
The Fourth Annual Fall Cruise-in and Car Show will be held at Kirby Funeral Services Russellville next Sunday from1-4 p.m. The parking lot is located at the intersection of the Franklin and Bowling Green roads at Russellville’s East End. Justin Kirby and Clay Bilyeu are the planners of the event.
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