La Grange News

Justin Feagans, 19, braved the recent heat to visit the skate park in La Grange, where he was the lone skateboarder, at least for a minute.

Two Oldham County groups plan to join forces and focus on building Oldham County businesses and attracting new ones.

Residents braved sweltering temperatures to participate in a public forum hosted by Magistrate Rick Rash June 25.

An 11-year dream became reality June 24, at least, part of it did. La Grange Mayor Elsie Carter and Oldham County Judge-Executive Duane Murner, above, are among many who celebrated cutting the ribbon on the first section of the Oldham County Greenways.

The paint on the side of Randy Dean's blue home in downtown La Grange is chipping, but repairing it will cost thousands, he said.

A nervous dog helped save her family's home Monday as she tipped off a nearby painter of her burning house.

This is from the Oldham County History Center's book: 'History and Families: Oldham County, Kentucky,' which is on sale at the Oldham County History Center museum gift shop.

Oldham County government will support several local charities and non-profit organizations, officials announced earlier this month.

Three years ago I brought home a brand-new black Jeep only to have tree sap drip on it the first time I took it out of the garage.

Douglass Hills residents Bowin and Lindsey Tichenor say they've been called to serve the people of the developing world by helping them get clean drinking water, so they're moving - with their three young children - to the Dominican Republic this summer.

A case involving a Lexington woman charged with shooting and killing her neighbor was sent Thursday to a Fayette County grand jury.

About 20 La Grange residents participated in the Mayor's Caucus at the James T. Beaumont Community Center June 15.

Anyone who has questions or concerns is asked to call BFD between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 222-1953. Members of La Grange Fire and Rescue will test fire hydrants in the city and the district.

La Grange leaders plan to make some changes in historic La Grange next year to keep trains from sounding their horns as they travel down the tracks that divide Main Street.

No matter what, the train keeping me from crossing Main Street in La Grange when I'm late for a meeting is always the longest train ever .

After more than a year of competency hearings, a Somali man accused of murdering his four children and attacking his wife in southern Louisville in 2006 has been found competent to stand trial.

The organizers of Oldham County Day are looking for people to fill booths during the popular annual event.

Ashbourne Inn was a local destination restaurant-motel in the 1950s known for its wonderful food; it also was a beautiful respite along the scenic route of U.S. 42.

The signs of summer are apparent rising temperatures, the sound of lawn mowers throughout the neighborhoods, the lights of baseball fields glowing at dusk, humidity levels rising, and unfortunately, gasoline prices climbing steadily.

Staying at home this summer doesn't have to be a bad thing. For the first time, the Oldham County Public Library has a facility and the resources to make this a most excellent event-filled summer for the whole family.