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‘Zippy Honey Blaze’ limited-edition bourbon honoring Stephen Rolfe Powell
The Art Center of the Bluegrass announced the release of a special Maker’s Mark Private Selection Bourbon honoring the legacy of Stephen Rolfe Powell and the GLASS National Art Museum in Danville. This partnership between the world-class bourbon distiller and the Art Center of the Bluegrass began in the fall of 2023 when Maker’s Mark […] The post ‘Zippy Honey Blaze’ limited-edition bourbon honoring Stephen Rolfe Powell appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Danville Boyle County CVB Event Calendar
Upcoming Events from Saturday, May 18th – Saturday, May 25: Boyle County Farmer’s Market Saturday May 18th & 25th at Constitution Square from 9-12 p.m. Jeanne Penn Lane Celebration of Kentucky Writers on Saturday, May 18th at the Boyle County Public Library from 12-5 p.m. and Morley’s Backyard beginning at 6 p.m. Spring Tea at […] The post Danville Boyle County CVB Event Calendar appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Four Marion County men sentenced in federal case involving conspiracy to traffic controlled substances
LOUISVILLE — Five men have been sentenced to prison in a federal case involving conspiracy to traffic methamphetamine and fentanyl, including four men from Marion County. Steven Edlin, 50, from Loretto, was sentenced to one year in prison and three years of supervised release for retaliation against a witness on Wednesday, May 8 according to a press release from United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky.
Lexington Fire Department donates old gear to central Kentucky fire departments
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — The Lexington Fire Department is finding some new life for its old gear, by gifting it to firefighters in surrounding counties. “So, when we got our new SCBAs (self-contained breathing apparatuses) last year, we knew we were going to have a surplus,” said Battalion Chief Derek Roberts with the Lexington Fire Department.
Getting A Harrodsburg History Lesson
Visitors to the Mercer County Public Library got a chance to search through Harrodsburg’s and Kentucky’s history last week, including the 1792 Kentucky Constitution, complete with doodles, exquisite cursive penmanship and watermarks on the original paper. It was all part of a special program being put on by...
Boyle’s Stewart brothers fifth in state bass fishing tourney
Keenan Stewart and Coleman Stewart of Boyle County finished fifth Saturday in the boys division of the KHSAA Bass Fishing Championships on Kentucky Lake. The Stewart brothers’ 10 fish caught Friday and Saturday totaled 29 pounds, 4 ounces. Brayson Claunch and Cameron Owens of Boyle finished 17th and Jack Henry Carnes and John Scott Carnes […] The post Boyle’s Stewart brothers fifth in state bass fishing tourney appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Library to host a crochet club and Silent Book Club
The Boyle County Public Library offers numerous free activities, special events, and services for the community. Interactive activities often include storytimes, author visits, crafting, and book clubs. This month, library staff have scaled back their regularly scheduled youth events to prepare for an activity-packed, all-ages summer reading program, which kicks off on May 29. Here […] The post Library to host a crochet club and Silent Book Club appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
DreamFlight Charities to host Discovery Event Saturday
DreamFlights Charities is hosting a Discovery event at the Danville-Boyle County Airport (Wings Flight Maintenance Hangar) on Saturday, May 18 starting at 11 a.m. The event will give people the chance to learn about aviation opportunities for students, and even book an optional “Discovery Flight.” Guest entry is $5 and includes a meal. Discovery Flights […] The post DreamFlight Charities to host Discovery Event Saturday appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Fort Logan Hospital nurse recognized for extraordinary service
Ephraim McDowell Fort Logan Hospital (EMFLH) is pleased to recognize and honor one of its nurses for her extraordinary patient care. McKenzie McElroy, a nurse in the Obstetrics Unit at EMFLH, was one of many nurses nominated for the DAISY Award. A resident of Lincoln County, McKenzie has been caring for patients at EMFLH for […] The post Fort Logan Hospital nurse recognized for extraordinary service appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Boyle Fair wins runner-up for Most Progressive Fair award
lance.gaither@bluegrassnewsmedia.com The 2023 Boyle County Fair was the debut of the new fairground location at Smoky Way off the Danville Bypass. The location was a success, allowing the fair to see larger numbers of attendance and livestock entries. With the growth of the fair, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture named the Boyle Fair a runner-up […] The post Boyle Fair wins runner-up for Most Progressive Fair award appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Northern lights visible from Perryville
This past weekend, the aurora borealis was visible in the sky all throughout Kentucky and other places across the country, which is a rare and unusual sighting. A local 10-year-old, Ima Grace Gibson, spotted the Northern Lights in Perryville with her father, Eric Gibson. Ima Grace took these photos at around 5 a.m. Sunday morning. The post Northern lights visible from Perryville appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Celebration of Kentucky Writers happening Saturday
On Saturday, May 18 from noon to 5 p.m., the Boyle County Public Library will host the 27th annual Jeanne Penn Lane Celebration of Kentucky Writers. Its sister event, The Songwriters Showcase, will be held after this event at Morley’s Backyard at 6 p.m. Both are free and open to the public. A special Homecoming […] The post Celebration of Kentucky Writers happening Saturday appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Danville Police Blotter
This document serves as a quick overview of some recent calls for service by the Danville Police Department. It does not include every call or detail related to each incident; names, specific street addresses and most traffic stops have been omitted. Burglary-Stanford Rd. Unfounded. Domestic-Hustonville Rd. Verbal only, options given. Domestic-Erskine Verbal only, options given. […] The post Danville Police Blotter appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
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