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Today's News

  • Updated facts about coconut oil

    For many years, the high saturated fat content of coconut oil made the oil a no-no for individuals looking to lose weight or live healthier lifestyles. Recent scientific reports have said saturated fat may not be as bad as once thought or as bad when compared to trans-fat. This has allowed coconut oil to gain popularity.

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  • Subscription clubs can save you time, money

    This one’s for the guys

    I know, ladies, it’s all about our husbands, boyfriends, dads, brothers or any other guy in your life, this time.

    I have found a great way for us to have our guys looking better than ever at a very low price. We pamper ourselves to make sure we look nice … I think it’s time for the guys to have a turn.

    Guys, don’t let this go to your heads, but I have found a couple of monthly subscriptions to make life a little easier, and that are cheap!

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  • Act now to avoid flower withdrawl this winter

    What a beautiful weekend. I know many of you are wishing it would cool off, but I’m thankful it’s staying warm. The nights are gorgeous. Even if the sun is setting earlier, it’s still making incredible pictures to close the day.

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  • Friends of APL book sale is Sept. 24

    From staff reports

    Friends of the Anderson Public Library will host a book sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 24 at the bookstore, located behind the library on North Main Street.

    There are a large number of new selections featuring large print books, history, Civil War books, Christmas cookbooks, Christmas decorating and craft books, coffee table books, children’s books suitable for home schooling, and fiction of all flavors.

    There is also a limited selection of books printed in the early- to mid-1900s that will move quickly.

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  • Highway 151 residents to discuss lawsuit Monday

    With a trial date looming, the group of Highway 151 residents suing the state’s transportation department has planned another town hall-styled meeting for Monday, Sept. 26 at Alton Christian Church.

    The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m.

    Tom Isaac, one of the people leading the lawsuit to ban non-local commercial vehicles from the narrow stretch of dangerous highway through Alton, said it’s important for residents to stay informed on the progress of the lawsuit and show their support.

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  • News briefs

    Troop 37 seeks items

    for annual rummage sale

    Boy Scout Troop 37 will conduct its fall rummage sale on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Christian Church, 300 S. Main St., Lawrenceburg.

    The scouts said in a news release that they “would love to have your support through donations of sale items or coming to the sale.”

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  • Officer Chad Cox received commendation

    50 YEARS AGO

    Thursday, Sept. 22, 1966

    Filming had begun on “The Flim Flam Man.” A crew of about 150 had invaded Lawrenceburg a couple of weeks before and began their work of creating various sets to be used.

    Even though it was rainy this week, they filmed scenes in Cartinhour Grocery a couple of days before moving on to West Jackson.

    More than 400 people had signed up to be extras, but the studio personnel said they only needed 100.

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  • Francis ‘Buddy’ Edwards birthday

    Francis “Buddy” Edwards is turning 70 years old and the family is hosting a celebration in his honor from 2 to 5 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Salvisa Fire Department on Main Street in Salvisa.

    The family requests no gifts, please.

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  • Fall into some new recipes from the orchard

    Tomorrow is the first day of fall. Hard to believe. It’s still plenty hot out and I still have tomatoes and cucumbers in my garden. I want to go to the orchard in Versailles but I can’t get in the mood.

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  • Calendar of events

    Sept. 21

    8:30 a.m. — Breakfast club at the Anderson County Senior Center

    9 to 10 a.m. — Congressman Andy Barr, Anderson County office hours, outside the judge executive’s office at 137 South Main Street, Lawrenceburg.

    10:30 a.m. — Arnold Clark and Friends at the Anderson County Senior Center

    11:30 a.m. — Potluck lunch at the Anderson County Senior Center

    1 p.m. — Rook and games at the Anderson County Senior Center

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