.....Advertisement.....
.....Advertisement.....

Business

  • Miracle products and foo foo dust

    “Increase your profits and production for just pennies per acre.”

    Haven’t we all seen or heard such tempting claims about various products. But is it real? You know the pitch. Maybe it’s a fescue or bermudagrass that yields 20 tons per acre. Or a foliar fertilizer that doubles alfalfa production. It could be a soil enhancer that makes water wetter or releases more nutrients from your soil. Or possibly a microbial inoculant that allows you to safely bale or store wet hay.

    Click here to read more...
  • Controlling horn flies on cattle

    Warmer weather brings more pest problems. Horn and face flies are key cattle pests in Kentucky. Both species breed in fresh pasture manure piles but present very different threats and management problems. Fortunately, there are a variety of options.

    Click here to read more...
  • Retail, restaurant center desired in downtown

    Heath Seymour said the desire exists for a mixed-use facility in downtown Elizabethtown, providing restaurants and shopping residents who live in the area could walk to.

    City and Heritage Council officials gleaned the information during an informal poll at a quarterly downtown design meeting, in which participants were asked what they would like to see the former Herb Jones Chevrolet property developed into.

    Click here to read more...
  • New subdivision will be eco-friendly

    The Magnolia Farms housing development off the new Patriot Parkway promises 50 large lots and homes featuring the latest ecologically friendly features.

    Click here to read more...
  • Planting corn or soybeans in sod

    As grain markets have soared to more profitable levels over the last few years, I have seen and heard of countless hay and pasture fields that will be planted with corn or soybeans this spring.

    In spite of record high cattle prices, the balance sheet simply continues to favor grain crops over cattle, assuming cattle are being pastured on land suitable for row cropping.

    If you plan to be one of these modern day “sodbusters,” here are a few things to consider as you drop the planter into that long established hay field or pasture this spring

    Click here to read more...
  • AGC recognized for safety

    An Elizabethtown manufacturer has been honored for its dedication to safety.

    AGC Automotive Americas was recognized Friday by Kentucky’s secretary of labor for going more than a year and a half, about 1.5 million work hours without any of the more than 600 employees at the plant suffering an injury that would cause missed work.

    That distinction was made possible because of the commitment of management and employees to make sure the work environment is as safe as possible, plant manager Scott Guenther said.

    Click here to read more...
  • AT&T announces plans for 4G locally

    AT&T plans to extend its 4G LTE network to Elizabethtown this summer, enhancing wireless network technology and providing faster mobile Internet speeds.

    “AT&T customers in Elizabethtown can look forward to even faster speeds by the end of the summer on our leading lineup of smartphones, tablets and other devices,” said Hank Mangeot, regional director of external affairs for AT&T Kentucky.

    Click here to read more...
  • Don’t rush retirement decisions

    Question: As I get closer to retirement, the time is coming to make some vital decisions about my 401(k). I know I have multiple options. Where do I start?

    Answer: As retirement day approaches, your company’s human resources department may prompt you about what to do with your retirement plan money. There is a variety of options, but until you have a clear idea on how you see yourself sailing through your retirement years, avoid making irreversible decisions.

    Click here to read more...
  • Car care center to replace El Rodeo

    A tire and auto care company with numerous locations in Louisville and a presence in Shepherdsville is expanding south.

    The Elizabethtown Planning Commission has conditionally approved a plan for construction of a Ken Towery’s Tire & AutoCare facility at 1105 N. Dixie Ave., which is the former home of El Rodeo Mexican restaurant in Lakeshore Plaza.

    Click here to read more...
  • PNC trims branch in downtown Elizabethtown

    PNC Bank closed its West Dixie branch in Elizabethtown for the final time Friday.

    The two-story building, less than three blocks from the courthouse, once served as headquarters for First Hardin National Bank. Constructed in 1963 and remodeled after a fire in 1995, it contains more than 16,000-square feet and five drive-thru lanes, making it much larger than a typical bank branch. Much of the facility has been unused.

    Click here to read more...