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8 Local Things to do this Season
Free Group Learn & Skate Every Saturday in April & May @ 10am - 12pm Gift Skateboarding Indoor Skate Park Head over to Gift Skateboarding for skate lessons. All participants must have a valid waiver on file. Waivers are done electronically at giftskateboarding.com. Helmets are required
Journalism Students Takeover!
“In the community, Colonel Cast News and Colonel Journal actively seek partnerships within the community to practice the craft of making good media and making Henderson a better place. This has involved helping local businesses create multimedia content, doing live and recorded video production for
2023 Kids Takeover Ad Contest
The fifth annual Kids Takeover Ad Design contest was a huge success! Kids from across the city and county completed the ad templates for their chance to win. Each business judged the entries and chose the winners. Thank you to all of the kids who entered the contest and for all of the businesses
The Port
HELP AND HOPE FOR HENDERSON’S TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS Photo by Darrin Phegley The Port, whose doors opened in October of 2022, serves as a beacon of hope for many 16- to 25-year-olds in the Henderson area. This organization provides free services to teen and young adults within the age range,
Simple & Healthy Fruit Pops
Photos by Jamie Plain These tasty popsicles are the perfect treat to cool down with as the weather warms up! Not only are they an easy healthy snack, they’re completely customizable for the pickiest of eaters. All you need is a popsicle mold, sticks, your favorite fresh fruit, and a liquid to hold
Henderson K-9 Suits Up
Photos by Darrin Phegley At the Henderson Police Department, there are workers that come in all shapes and sizes. Some of those workers do not fit the typical standard for an officer, but they work hard all the same. One of these nontraditional workers is a 3-year-old German Shephard named Kari,
Gingerbread Pancakes
Photos by Jamie Alexander These holiday pancakes are a great way to warm up a chilly winter day! Not only do they taste great, they fill the entire house with the smell of holiday spices. Try topping them with cinnamon syrup, powdered sugar, whipped cream or crushed nuts to take them to the next
6 Local Things To Do This Fall
Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch September 14-October 31 Fridays @ 4-9pm | Saturdays @ 10am-9pm | Sundays @ 1-7pm At Cates Farm A must-do on the fall-family-fun itinerary in Henderson. With general admission to Cates Farm, you can pick your own pumpkin, go through a challenging corn
Halloween Popcorn Balls
Photos by Jamie Alexander Popcorn balls are always popular around Halloween. The classic type of popcorn balls include some candy-making work (sugar-melting, thermometers, etc) that not everybody is always interested in. That’s why this “melt everything together and be done with it” version is
9 Local Things To Do This Season
Ugly Christmas Sweater Party Tuesday, December 5 @ 5 - 7:30pm Henderson County Public Library - Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Room C Do you absolutely LOVE Christmas? How about ugly Christmas sweaters? Top that off with a hot chocolate bar and some yummy cookies, and you have the perfect
The Book Nook
Just Be Claus: A Christmas Story By: Barbara Joosse Even as a baby, sweet little Claus seemed different. He didn’t cry like the other babies and with his rosy cheeks and round little belly, he was a jolly soul. His grandmother declares he is precisely perfect! But as Claus grows, the little boy
20 Under Forty
Congratulations to the 2023 Henderson Chamber of Commerce “20 Under 40” Honorees! The Henderson Chamber of Commerce is excited to shine a light on the young professionals in our community with this inaugural 20 Under 40 group. Their dedication, passion, and commitment to excellence are truly
2023 Local Shopping Guide
Henderson has a variety of specialty and one-of-a-kind shops offering gifts, home decor, clothing and accessories, art, handmade items, and of course, delicious food options. Check out our local shopping list on the next page to check off all of your holiday shopping needs! Find everything you need
City Junior Ambassador Program
Photo by Whit Phelps Photography “The goal of the City Junior Ambassador program is to promote civic engagement while also exercising municipal transparency. We want the students to see what goes on behind the scenes of their local government in an effort to encourage them to become more involved
Lofton’s Law
Photo by Darrin Phegley In August 2021, packed with dorm room essentials, Lofton Hazelwood left his Henderson home and headed towards Lexington to join his older sister, Preston, at the University of Kentucky. Like many others, the new freshman and agriculture major began his college career in the
Living the American Dream
Mero Nunez's Story of Immigration to America Photo by Darrin Phegley In 1966, Baldomero “Mero” Nuñez, Sr. arrived in New York City after leaving his home in the Dominican Republic. He would eventually settle his family in Henderson, KY, where they currently stand four generations strong, basking
Get Creative with Delicious, Decorative Cookies
Recipe & Photo provided by Family Features A decadent holiday meal isn’t complete without a sweet dessert to cap off the evening. When in doubt, go with a traditional treat that’s perfect for sharing: cookies. These Ornament Cookies can be shaped any way you like to celebrate the holidays. The
A Festive Family Craft
DIY Holiday Character Candy Pots Photo by Jamie Plain Looking for a delightful holiday DIY project to engage your kids and create wonderful memories? Look no further! These charming Candy Pots are a fun and engaging family activity perfect for the holiday season. Gather your little ones and let's
Parent Profile: Ryan Stoner & Stephanie Gentry
Tell us a little about yourself (family, pets, etc) Ryan: I come from a huge loving family, I was raised in Henderson/Union Counties. I went to Henderson Community College where I met my best friend and husband, Tim. Bless his heart, he’s also known as the shop IT director and handyman. We have
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