News Briefs on The LoJo for November 2018
By Jim Turner

Nov 30, 2018

Candlelight Christmas Service at Red River Meeting House

As has been the case for several years, a Candlelight Christmas Service will be conducted at the Red River Meeting House & Cemetery after the nearby Schochoh Christmas Parade from 2-4 p.m. Robert Operia will be the guest speaker. Music will be provided by Steve & Joyce Vann, Kathy Sneed and the Guyer children. Light refreshments will be served.

Nov 29, 2018

Schochoh Christmas Parade ready for another scenic tour

For the 29th time since the late James Harve and Margaret Smith started a parade in the middle of rich soil in big-time farming country, the Schochoh Christmas Parade will be held the first Sunday afternoon of December in South Logan. It will begin at 2 p.m. on Dec. 2 with the theme “Schochoh: It’s Where the Story Begins.” Afterwards free barbecue will be served at the Schochoh CommunityCenter. Contact Jennifer Moore for additional information at 270-772-1245.

Nov 26, 2018

Karrah Cron to sign with Wesleyan volleyball

The connection between Kentucky Wesleyan College and Logan County High School volleyball continues to grow. Lady Cougar senior Karrah Cron, who was Fourth Region Player of the Year, will sign with Coach Eric Hagan's Panthers at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Logan Careeer & Technical Center. Coach Steven Lyne's Lady Cougars play one or more times in Owensboro every year. Former Lady Cougar star/assistant coach Hannah Hudnall signed with Wesleyan in 2011, and former Lady Cougar Sierra Morrow just finished her third season as a regular with KWC, the last two as a starter. Cron's supporters are invited to attend the signing.

Nov 25, 2018

Adairville Christmas Parade Dec. 1

The City of Adairville will hold its Christmas Parade Saturday, Dec. 1, beginning at 6 p.m. Those who wish to be in the parade should line up in front of the old fire station.

Nov 24, 2018

UK, UGA win in-state rivalries in routs

Saturday was a day of routs in intra-state rivalries in college football. Of high local interest was number 15 Kentucky's 55-10 rout of Louisville. Also beating state rivals by at least 24 points were number 1 Alabama over Auburn, number 2 Clemson over South Carolina, number 5 Georgia over Georgia Tech, number 9 Central Florida over South Florida, number 11 Florida over Florida State, and number 18 Mississippi state over Ole Miss. Also of area significance, Vanderbilt became bowl eligible by crushing Tennessee. Logan County High School graduate Landon Stratton is a member of the Georgia team which should move into the top four teams in the nation, following number 4 Michigan's loss Saturday. There will be a lot of pressure on the committee to move #10 Ohio State into that spot after the Buckeyes won 62-31 over Michigan, but Ohio State was blown out in mid-season by unranked Purdue, under the direction of former WKU coach Greg Brohm and Nick Holt. Two of Saturday's big losers were coached by former WKU coaches, Willie Taggart at FSU and (WKU assistant) Jim Harbaugh at Michigan.

Nov 23, 2018

Shakertown Holiday Market set next weekend

The annual South Union Shaker Village Holiday Market will be held 6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, and from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1. Billed as “one of Kentucky’s finest antique and craft markets, just in time for Christmas! Features over 30 regional antique vendors and artists, all nestled in the historic atmosphere of the South Union Shaker Village.” Admission is a canned food item or donation that will be distributed to those who are needful.

Nov 22, 2018

WKU a cappella groups to

present holiday concert at library

Two WKU groups will present a fun-filled a cappella holiday concert Friday, Nov. 30, featuring the WKU TrebleMakers and Redshirts!  From 6-8 p.m., they will be singing holiday tunes as well as some of their regular concert tunes. Everyone is welcome. Light refreshments will be served at the end of the concert.

Nov 21, 2018

Live Nativity Scene in Lewisburg next weekend

A Live Nativity Scene will be produced and hosted by the Lewisburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 29-Dec. 1, from 5-8 each evening. “Afterwards, come inside and enjoy some soup and sandwiches, sweets, or just get a cup of hot chocolate or coffee to warm you right up!” church members say.

Nov 17, 2018

Ribbon cutting for RHS' 21st Century Center

A ribbon cutting will be held for Russellville Schools’ state-of-the-art 21^st Century Center will be held at the former location of the Russellville Area Technical School behind Russellville High School on Tuesday, Nov. 20, at 5:30 p.m. It’s part of an open house from 5-6 p.m.

Nov 17, 2018

Tourism's Christmas Holiday Market Sunday

Logan County Tourism will hold its third annual third annual Christmas Market at the Old Logan County Courthouse during Downtown Christmas Open House on Sunday, Nov.18 from 1-5 p.m.

Nov 14, 2018

Civil War expert to speak to Pastfinders Saturday

The Southern Ky Pastfinders' last meeting for 2018 will be held on Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Logan Co Public Library. The speaker this month is Tom Carr from Bowling Green. The president of the Bowling Green Civil War Round Table, Tom is an avid civil war historian and he will be speaking on civil war history in Southcentral Kentucky with a focus on his genealogical research. The public is invited to come and hear some interesting personal accounts of local experiences during the war. David Guion says, "Admission is free so don't let history be a mystery, come and learn with us."

Nov 13, 2018

Every Lady Cougar in v’ball

has 3.5 GPA or better

All 30 players in the 2018 champion Logan County Volleyball program have a minimum grade point average of 3.5, Coach Stephen Lyne has announced. They are Emma Allen, Ali Atkinson, Katie Baer, Maria Bertusi, Blayke Bingham, Olivia Bouldin, Ashylnn Canler, Karlee Canler, Kallie Jo Carpenter, Gracie Christian, Hannah Cron, Karrah Cron, Shelby Cross, Nevaeh DeArmond, Rachel Dezarn, Katie Fitzgerald, Onahka Fuller, Ali Garrett, Brittany Garrett, Carlie Hunt,  Shaina Johnson, Alyssa Kennedy, Hannah Matthews, Elizabeth McGinnis, Maddix Mowles, Micah Page, Harley Robertson, Hayley Schweers, Zoe Steenbergen and Madelyn Yonts.

Nov 10, 2018

Paint Party Fundraiser at LCHS to help students in need

Logan County High School Youth Services will host a Paint Party Fundraiser Tuesday, Nov. 27, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to make a brighter Christmas for some LCHS students in need. The cost is $40 per person for your choice of a Vintage Truck or Snowman jumbo wooden door hanger. $10 from every attendee will be donated to this cause! Please sign up on Facebook.com’s events page (events/316203985871795/) and post your door hanger choice.

Nov 8, 2018

Chamber's Annual Member

Breakfast hosted by hospital

The Logan County Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Member Breakfast on Friday, Nov. 16 from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the Logan Memorial Hospital Cafeteria.

Nov 7, 2018

Nov. 16 final day to order John Deere toys for 4-H

John Deere toys are being offered for sale as a fundraiser for Logan County 4-H. The proceeds will be used for local 4-H activities. A catalogue for ordering can be picked up at the Logan County Extension Office.

Nov 6, 2018

Incumbents win most contested races

Winners of contested races in Tuesday’s General Election were Cong. James Comer, State Rep. Jason Petrie, Commonwealth’s Attorney Neil Kerr, Sheriff Stephen Stratton, JailerPhil Gregory, Judge-Executive Logan Chick, Circuit Clerk Mary Jo Orange, First District Magistrate Tyler Davenport, Fourth District Magistrate Jason Wade Harper, Fifth District Magistrate Robert Chyle, Sixth District Magistrate Thomas Bouldin, Lewisburg Mayor Teddy Harper, Russellville City Council Members James Milam, Joe Sparks & Lovis Patterson, Adairville School Board Member Kenny Robertson. Taking the open seat on Russellville City Council was Diane Gilliam Walker. The only incumbents defeated in the biggest races were Circuit Clerk Sherry Johnson and First District Magistrate Dickie Carter. Watch The LoJo for more details, including city council races.

Nov 4, 2018

Flag Etiquette training offered

at Chamber Lunch and Learn

The Logan County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Lunch & Learn session Wednesday, Nov. 7, from noon-1 p.m. at the Logan County Extension Office. The theme is U.S. Flag Etiquette. A flag ceremony will be conducted by the Col. Benjamin Logan SAR Chapter. An RSVP is required at 270-726-2206.

Nov 2, 2018

Cougars and Panthers advance to second round

Both the Russellville Panthers and Logan County Cougars have advanced to regional semifinal games in their football clashes by winning home games Friday. Coach Mike Benton got his first playoff wins as a head coach with his Panthers beating Fort Knox 35-14. RHS will go to Campbellsville Friday. Coach Todd Adler's Cougars earned their seventh running clock of the season by beating Allen County-Scottsville 43-13. In the process running back Gary Hardy passed NFL starter Joseph Jefferson as the Cougars' all-time leading rusher. Hardy has at least one more game in his junior season and all next year to add to his total. The Cougars will play at defending Class 4A state champion Franklin-Simpson next week.

Nov 2, 2018

Both local teams ahead at half in playoffs

Both teams from the Land of Logan are leading their opponents at halftime of home first-round playoff games. Quarterback Jacob Naylor scored on a fourth-down rush to give the Russellville Panthers a 14-7 lead over Fort Campbell at halftime of a Class 1A game at Ken Barrett Field. Dontavious Blann, Tyler Ezell & Gary Hardy have rushed for touchdowns for the Logan County Cougars in a 24-7 lead  lead over AC-S in a 4A game.Lucas Arevalo has kicked a 32-yard field goal and all three extra points. Zack Yates & Ethan Steenbergen have led the defense. Jovan Gamble scored for the Panthers and Hunter McDowell added his third extra point to make it 21-7 RHS. Hardy scored another touchdown on an 81-yard drive midway through the third quarter, and Arevalo's kick made Logan's lead 31-3. The negative for Logan has been a pile of unnecessary penalties. Getting a 15-yarder on the opening kickoff of the second half, Logan had been whistled for 12 penalties totaling 125 yards. Some of those penalties nullified big gains.

Nov 1, 2018

Fundraiser for Humble family planned in Guthrie

A fundraiser will be held in Guthrie to raise funds to help the family of the late Matthew Humble on Saturday, Nov. 3, at 10 a.m. Officer Humble was chief of police in Guthrie before his death from cancer this month. The Facebook page says, “We will be having a fundraiser for Matthew to help with medical expenses and to show him and his family an outpouring of love and support. There will be a live auction, food, music and activities for kids. We will be selling T-shirts, bracelets and concessions.. come on out and help celebrate Matthew’s life.”

Nov 1, 2018

Cong. Comer to visit Russellville Rotary today

Rep. James Comer, who represents the First District of Kentucky in the U.S. House of Representatives, will appear at the noon meeting of Russellville Rotary Club Thursday. He is running as the Republican candidate for re-election, subject to Tuesday's General Election. He has made other campaign stops in Todd and Logan counties today.