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Local state park and others holding Spring Cleanup Days

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Saturday, March 17th, 2012, 5:47pm
Local state park and others holding Spring Cleanup Days

FRANKFORT, Ky. – It’s time for spring cleaning, and several Kentucky State Parks, including one in Boone County, are seeking volunteers to lend a hand.

During March and April, these parks are holding special cleanup days and invite volunteers to join them picking up litter along trails, roads and lakes.

Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, Prestonsburg
March 17
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park will host Operation Clean Sweep on March 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come to the park for a fun-filled day while working to keep the park clean. Volunteers are invited to a cookout. Call 1-800-325-0142.

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Corbin
March 24
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park will host the 2012 PRIDE Spring Cleanup Kickoff on Saturday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Creation Museum Offers Free Admission on Christmas Eve

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Friday, December 23rd, 2011, 12:34am
Creation Museum Offers Free Admission on Christmas Eve

PETERSBURG, KY (FOX19) - The Creation Museum will offer free admission to the public during the day on Christmas Eve.  Answers in Genesis, which operates the museum, wants this gift to the community to be a reminder of what they believe is the greatest Christmas gift of all – the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. 

Free admission will last from 9 a.m. until the museum closes at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24.  

The Museum is at 2800 Bullittsburg Church Road, Petersburg, KY 41080, exit 11 off I-275; seven miles west of the Cincinnati Airport.  

Following the free day, the museum will continue its special evening program, “Christmas Town,” Dec. 26-27 and 30-31. About 12,000 guests visited during the first four days of the celebration, which includes a live nativity, dazzling lights and dramas.

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Governor Beshear ceremonially opens modernized Mall Road

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Wednesday, October 26th, 2011, 4:10pm
Governor Beshear ceremonially opens modernized Mall Road

FLORENCE, KY (FOX19) - By Emily Wood

Governor Steve Beshear was joined Wednesday morning by a host of community leaders to ceremonially open a revitalized Mall Road in Florence.

"Improvement of Mall Road was one of my top transportation priorities," Gov. Beshear said. "With its proximity to both Interstate 75 and Interstate 71, this is one of the most vital and visible retail corridors in all of Kentucky.

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Petersburg Ghost Walk is Thursday evening

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Thursday, October 20th, 2011, 2:59am
Petersburg Ghost Walk is Thursday evening

PETERSBURG, KY (FOX19) - The Petersburg Ghost Walk will happen Thursday, October 20, 6:30 p.m. starting at the Chapin Memorial Library, 6517 Market Street, Petersburg, 859-342-BOOK (2665).

The walk has new stops and stories this year.

Historic Petersburg is full of tales of ghostly encounters and grisly events. Join the library staff for a lantern walk through this once booming river town for a look into Boone County’s past. Paranormal Investigators of Northern Kentucky will be on hand to answer questions and to show evidence from their investigations. They'll meet at the community center. They ask you to call and register first. 

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State Park Event-Salt Festival at Big Bone Lick State Park

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Wednesday, September 28th, 2011, 1:01pm
State Park Event-Salt Festival at Big Bone Lick State Park

UNION, KY (FOX19) - Big Bone Lick State Park will be host to the 26th annual Salt Festival during the weekend of October 14-16 at the park in Boone County.

The weekend will feature demonstrations of pioneer and Native American life, salt making, storytelling, music, crafts and more.

While there, visitors can see the live bison herd, take a walk on any of the trails and see the ancient animal remains in the visitor’s center. Friday, Oct. 14, is set aside for school group field trips from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. School groups should register by calling (859) 384-3522.

On Saturday and Sunday, admission is $4 dollars per person, with children age 6 and under free. The Salt Festival is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday.

Creatures like the mammoth, mastodon, ground sloth and bison once roamed through mineral springs and swamps around what is now Big Bone Lick State Park.

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Cornhole tournament Friday and Saturday and Turfway and Fountain Square

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Thursday, August 25th, 2011, 9:00pm
Cornhole tournament Friday and Saturday and Turfway and Fountain Square

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Another Cincinnati sport event gets underway August 26 & 27. Born in Cincinnati, the sport of cornhole is reaching new heights and drawing crowds and competitors from across the country. As part of Tailgate Bash, a fundraiser for Easter Seals Work Resource Center, the Monster Energy World Cornhole Championship is the region’s premier professional cornhole tournament of the American Cornhole Organization on Fountain Square.

Competition continues to grow in anticipation of the four-round, two-day tournament commencing Friday, August 26, at 11 a.m. at Turfway Park. The first day of play will include the first two rounds played at Turfway Park.

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Florence Mall to kick-off back to school fun

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Monday, August 22nd, 2011, 1:01pm
Florence Mall to kick-off back to school fun

FLORENCE, KY (FOX19) - Spicing up your back-to-school look with a fresh, new wardrobe will inspire compliments from classmates and help boost confidence when walking down those crowded hallways. To make the school shopping experience a rockin’ good time, Florence Mall will host Family Recess, an interactive back-to-school program complete with family-friendly activities, including games, music, prizes, special offers and more.

Family Recess will be hosted on Saturday, September 3 at Florence Mall, and will be located in the Lower Level JC Penney Court.  Shoppers also will have a chance to win a family vacation for four to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor complex in Orlando, Florida.

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