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Today's Features

  • Spice up the holidays by adding herbs to many favorite foods

    When you think of herbs to add to a holiday meal, you may only think of sage for sage stuffing.

    Many of the smells and tastes associated with holiday memories come from familiar herbs and spices. Cooking and garnishing with herbs and spices during the holidays add aromas and a special touch to entertaining in your home and gifts from your kitchen. Here are some seasonings for the season:

    • Bay leaves: Adds a woodsy flavor to soups, sauces and roasts; use them for garnishing serving dishes and to make small wreaths for gifts

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  • Trooper honored for enforcement

    The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety and the Kentucky State Police issued awards at a ceremony held Dec. 8, 2011 to law enforcement officers across the state for their individual contributions to the Commonwealth’s mission of aggressive traffic enforcement.

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  • Carroll County Public Library - Dec. 14, 2011

    Wednesday, Dec 14, Walk away the pounds, 9 a.m.; Wednesdays at One, The Way We Get By, 1 p.m., 10 a.m.-noon; YAH book group, 4 p.m.; Zumba, 5:15 p.m.

    Thursday, Dec. 15, Walk away the pounds, 9 a.m.; Yoga, 9:45 a.m.; music makers, age 18 months and up, 11 a.m.; story hour, age 4-6, 1:30 p.m.; GED Help, 3:30 p.m.; ESL Class, 6 p.m.

    Friday, Dec. 16, Walk away the pounds, 9 a.m.; creative Fridays, 10-noon; computer basics, 10:30 a.m.; greasy, grimy grossology, sign-up please!, 3:30 p.m.

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  • Kroger holds Relay for Life fundraiser

    Kroger Relay for Life bake sale and pictures with Santa will be held, Saturday, Dec. 17, at Krogers in Carrollton.  

    The bake sale will be held from 10 a.m. -1 p.m. and pictures with Santa Claus (donation of $1) from 1-3 p.m. All donations will be given to Relay for Life.
     

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  • Carroll County Senior Center - Dec. 14, 2011

    The Carroll County Senior Center is located at 110 Sixth St., Carrollton, (502) 732-7026

    Wednesday, Dec. 14, Euchre, pool, Wii games, rummy, 9:15 a.m.; b-day flowers, 11:30 a.m.; 12 days of Christmas, noon.

    Thursday, Dec. 15, Euchre, pool, Wii games, rummy, 9:15 a.m.; Bunk-O, 10:30 a.m.; nutrition with Grace, 11:45 a.m.; 12 days of Christmas, noon.

    Friday, Dec. 16, Euchre, pool, Wii games, rummy, 9:15 a.m.; PACS nutrition, 10:30 a.m.; 12 days of Christmas, noon.

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  • Food pantry donation
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  • Rotary, CCMH partner for winter ball fundraiser

    Carrollton Rotary Club will partner with Carroll County Memorial Hospital to begin a fundraising campaign to purchase digital mammography equipment for the hospital.
    The club will revivie the popular Rotary Winter Ball, a black-tie optional event scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 18 at General Butler State Resport Park, according to club member Nick Marsh, chairman of the event.

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  • Recipes help to spice up the holidays with flavor

    A few years ago, a dear friend gave me a taste of a wonderful quick bread, that I thought was out of this world.

    I was fortunate because Pam Eskew gave me the recipe.  Her mother, Mary Biehl, gave it to her.

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  • Block of quilt
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  • Beef network helps farmers enhance livestock values

    The Kentucky Beef Network (KBN) and the University of Kentucky have developed a new program, funded by the state Agricultural Development Board, to enhance the value of feeder calves in Kent-ucky. 

    This project lasts for three breeding seasons — Nov-ember 2011 to January 2012, March-June 2012, and November 2012 to January 2013 — and it is a great opportunity for beef cattle producers in Carroll County.

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