Today's News

By ROBERT VILLANUEVA rvillanueva@thenewsenterprise.com

WEST POINT — Founded on the banks of the Ohio River in northern Hardin County, West Point’s roots go back more than 200 years.

HARDIN COUNTY   The Hardin County School board voted Monday to sell Sonora Elementary School and its land, after the board and the Kentucky Department of Education decided the property was surplus.

The board will accept sealed bids for the land.

Sonora Elementary closed in 2006 when Creekside Elementary opened in Sonora.

On Oct. 12 pets and their owners gathered on the lawn of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Brandenburg for a Blessing of the Animals. The Blessing was held in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and the environment. Possibly the first environmentalist, St. Francis believed it is our duty to protect and enjoy nature as stewards of God’s creation. Whether dog or cat, each pet waited patiently as the Rev. Stephen Winsett, blessed it and presented the owner with a certificate.

By CHUCK JONES cjones@thenewsenterprise.com RADCLIFF — When the John Hardin Bulldogs arrived for Sunday night’s film session, the mood was like nothing they had experienced this season. Or last season, for that matter. The Bulldogs had an eye-opening experienc