Community News

Football season is over, but the Band of Brothers, as a service organization, isn’t finished when it comes to helping out its community.
The Band of Brothers collected garbage for five hours along five miles of US 62 on Jan. 29, receiving $100 per mile through a county grant.
Now the group will use the $500 they earned to send care packages to U.S. soldiers serving in Afghanistan.

The Anderson County Extension Service has scheduled private applicator pesticide training sessions on March 8 at 1:30 p.m., and on April 10 at 6:30 p.m.
All sessions will be held at the Extension Office at 1026 County Park Road.
According to the Extension’s release, “By law anyone using chemicals classified as ‘restricted use’ must have a valid private applicator certification card. The only way to keep this card current is to attend pesticide update training on proper use and handling.”

Three people were transported to Frankfort Regional Medical Center after being rear-ended by a suspected drunk driver Friday afternoon at the intersection of US 127 and 62.
Officer Jeremy Cornish said the female driver of the pick-up will be charged with a DUI citation after rear ending the vehicle in front of her.
The female driver of the second vehicle, who will be cited for operating a vehicle with a suspended license, was transported to Frankfort Regional Medical Center, along with her two passengers.

Lovers Leap Vineyards and Winery came under new management last week.
Former owners Logan and Pam Leet confirmed last Friday morning that they had sold their interest in the winery.
The Leets operated the winery for several years after taking it over from its founders, Jerry and Ann Holder, according to the winery’s website.
The names of the winery’s new owners were not listed on the website. An answering machine at the winery said it will be closed until March 1.