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Depending on one’s point of view, the latest twist in the Milton-Madison Bridge project could be seen as a “perfect storm” or a “harmonic convergence.”

Love it or hate it, one thing is clear – the consultants hired to help determine whether to repair or replace the bridge linking Trimble County, Ky., to Jefferson County, Ind., have chosen to apply for a substantial federal grant that would help pay for replacing the superstructure on the existing piers.

Wednesday, Aug. 26

Henry County Public Schools is pleased to host John Halligan’s presentation for parents entitled “Bullying, Cyberbullying and Teen Depression” from 7 - 8:30 pm at Henry County High School. Parents from all neighboring counties are welcome to attend.

Friday, Aug. 28

Relay for Life’s “Fight like a girl” items-caps, long and short-sleeved shirts and hoodies sale ends today. Call 268-3062 to purchase your item.

The Carroll County Panther basketball team boosters will continue sponsoring bingo on the first and third Tuesdays of September through November at the National Guard Armory with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and play beginning at 7 p.m.

Panther Head Coach Carroll Yager said the team is earning money to play in the Sunshine Classic in Daytona Beach, Fl., December 27 -29.  

The Lady Panthers are also playing in the same tournament over Christmas, but Yager said he believes they are in better shape financially than his team.  

Safety was a factor in shutting down the Black Rock Road bridge in Ghent and that concern will be resolved when it opens again in September.

Luhn and Oak construction company won the bridge contract to build an HS25 concrete box beam bridge at a cost of $247,909. Construction began shortly after the bridge closed on June 18. It will re-open in early September and will carry 90 tons, the same as any bridge on the interstate, according to Taylor Perkins, with Entran the engineering firm overseeing the project.