TODAY'S LOCAL NEWS 

Marion County Fiscal Court Meeting 8-22-08
Marion County Fiscal Court met in regular session last night. 
The Court approved the chip seal proposal for County road work.
They also went back to the issue of stop lights vs. caution lights at the intersections on the new bypass. The Court was complementary of Lebanon City Council's discussion and thoughtfulness that they put into the discussion at their meeting and agreed that their idea of a caution light may work well at the intersections. The Court decided to ask the City of Lebanon if they would share the burden of the cost of the lights, with the City paying for the one with in city limits, while the Court picks up the cost for the other. The Magistrates were also hopeful that they may be able to talk to several entities to help reimburse the cost at a later time. 
The Court also revisited the issue of E911. As of right now, the Court said they do not have the updated numbers to figure out how much it would cost to find a way to budget or fund it. The Court was in agreement that it was a good system, but without the final figures they could not move formally on the program. After they receive cost estimates, the Court will take up the issue again. 

Tractor Stolen in Washington County 8-22-08
The Washington County Sheriff's Office is working a case involving a tractor that was stolen yesterday morning from the Tick Creek Road area. It is an orange Kubota M8200, with a black Bush-Hog brand, front-end loader. It was seen in the area around 7:30am yesterday, and possibly headed toward the Mackville area. If anyone has any information or may have seen this tractor, please contact the Washington County Sheriff's Office immediately at 859-336-5400.

Pizza Sandwich Recall 8-22-08
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a recall on a Kentucky made product. The agency is recalling 54-ounce, 12-pack packages of "Hot Pockets Pepperoni Pizza." The pizza sandwiches are made by Nestle Prepared Food Company based in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. The recalled packages have "8157544614D," "EST 7721A" and "BEST BEFORE JAN2010" printed on the box. According to the "Courier Journal," the hot pockets are being recalled after the company received complaints. It's not clear what the complaints were. If you have concerns or would like more information, call Nestle Consumer Services at 1-800-350-5016.

The State Fair Continues 8-22-08
More family fun is scheduled throughout the day at the Kentucky State Fair. The Kentucky Beef Cook-Off Contest and World's Championship Horse Show will take place today. Also, today is Wristband Day in the "Thrillway". From 2 p.m. until 6 p.m., it will only cost 12 dollars for a wristband that will allow visitors of all ages to ride unlimited rides. The Village People will also perform a free concert tonight at the old Cardinal Stadium.

State Purchase Of Bonds Finalized 8-22-08
The state has finalized a deal to provide the state's only public nonprofit student loan provider 50-million dollars. The move will allow the provider to make student loans during the 2008, 2009 school year. Governor Steve Beshear announced on August 15 that the state would purchase a bond from the Kentucky Higher Education Student Loan Corporation to provide short-term bridge financing for student loans. The deal received final approval earlier this week from the State Property and Buildings Commission and the Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee. 

Move In Day At UK 8-22-08
It's has become tradition, University of Kentucky President Lee and his wife Patsy will be welcoming thousands of new UK students and their families to campus on Friday. It's move-in day. Fifteen-hundred staff and volunteers will join the Todds in helping the students move into the residence halls. UK expects to pass out ten-thousand hot dogs and 20-thousand bottles of water to refresh those moving in.