Burkesville News

School districts may not have to take a financial hit from high absenteeism caused by influenza.

Employees at two locations of an apparel industry in Glasgow were informed Friday morning that they will be losing their jobs next year.

Carhartt, a company that manufactures work wear, announced the closing of its two Glasgow facilities, a distribution center at 40 Aberdeen Drive and a sortation operation at 702 Happy Valley Road. The closures will affect approximately 100 jobs locally.

"The date for official closing has not yet been determined, but it will be in mid-March (of 2010),” said Lindy Bleau, public relations spokesperson for Carhartt.

Local employees will be given the option of transferring to another Carhartt facility in Hanson north of Madisonville, which is approximately two hours away from Glasgow, Bleau said. Bleau said she was unsure how long a time frame associates would have to decide about relocating, but assumed that they would be given an ample amount of time.

School districts may not have to continue taking financial hits from high absenteeism caused by influenza outbreaks.

The recent rash of school closings because of the flu has led to legislative proposals to change the way Kentucky calculates the amount of state funds local districts receive.

This winter, as North American Bald Eagles fly south for the season, four Kentucky State Parks are offering guided eagle watch tours as part of an eagle watch weekend program devoted to the education, conservation and observation of this elusive and majestic bird.

School districts may not have to continue taking financial hits from high absenteeism caused by influenza outbreaks.

Gov. Steve Beshear has angered some Christians with his yuletide terminology. A giant evergreen that will brighten the Capitol lawn this winter won't be called a Christmas tree.

SAFE TRICK OR TREAT NIGHT The W.C. Fiscal Court will host the Safe Trick-or-Treat night at the ASPIRE Center for Halloween.

Can you believe it? Gov. Steve Beshear and Senate Democrats think constitutional amendments proposed by Senate President David Williams, R-Burkesville, and Sen.

Dale Hollow Resort will host Beginning Caving Expedition By Jamie Avery BURKESVILLE, KY - Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park, 5970 State Park Road Burkesville, KY 42717-9728, will be hosting its "Beginning Caving Expedition" the weekend of November13-15, 2009.

Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park dares you to enter the park on Saturday, October 24, 2009.

Kentucky lawmakers might consider dipping into local school districts' contingency funds to help balance the 2010-12 state budget, according to House Speaker Greg Stumbo.

Driver injured after losing control of Mustang, strikes tree By TFC Billy Gregory, Public Affairs Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY CLINTON CO., KY - A collision occurred at 11:45 amCT.

Gov. Steve Beshear is not merely the favorite in the 2011 gubernatorial race. He may be a shoo-in. Republicans, who won the office a mere six years ago, could have trouble fielding a credible candidate.

Senate President David Williams is demanding that a Lebanon lawyer retract statements he made last week in a letter to newspaper editors raising the specter that Williams has accepted financial benefits from Indiana casino interests in return for his opposition to expanded gambling in Kentucky.

Glasgow police arrested four individuals for suspected drug activity Thursday at a room in the Comfort Inn on Cavalry Drive.

Republican leaders of the Ohio Senate are taking a page from their colleagues in the Kentucky Senate.

The Cumberland River Cruisers Club dinner was held at the park in Burkesville. Club members and their families came for a beautiful day in the park and good food. The weather cooperated by being extra nice, with the temperatures in the mid seventies and a partly cloudy sky. Club members did a nice job of organizing with plenty of ice cold drinks to go with the hamburgers and hot dogs all furnished by the club. Each member brought a dish of their own choosing, so there was a nice assortment of vegetables and desserts. After a short blessing of the meal, members and their families began passing along the picnic tables and filling their trays.

After everyone had passed through the line and ate, members sat and talked and showed their cars to others in attendance.

We had a nice time and I believe everyone that came did also. Nice job by the members that worked to make it fun and enjoyable for everyone.

Thanks!

FRANKFORT, Ky. - Shively Democrat Dennis Horlander has been a low-profile member of the state House for 14 years - neither a legislative leader nor chairman of a standing committee.

Sycamore Springs: Cumberland River rainbow a beautiful sight Click on headline for story plus 2 photos By Cindy Meyer Saturday afternoon we took a short ride down Burkesville way, to the Bluegrass Festival, and eat some good food.