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Where 'green' began
MONTELLO, Wis. — When walking in the footsteps of greatness, it is of equal importance to follow where they lead and to discover where...
Culinary Giant: Ada Boni
Ada Boni's cookbook "Il Talismano della Felicita" is considered to be the Italian "Joy of Cooking." It's easy to see why: Published in 1928,...
How to handle multiple moms
Mother's Day should be simple. Dad helps kids make homemade. Or everybody takes her to brunch and calls it a day.
Instagram now lets you tag your photos
Now, Instagram's plan for tagging is coming into focus. Here are a few things to keep in mind.
Memorial Day deals and steals
With Memorial Day weekend around the corner, there are deals and “steals” vying for travelers’ attention. Here are some...
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Dogs communicate in many waysLast week was National Pet Week and I hope most dog owners took some time out to play with and enjoy their pets. Were they happy with the... |
From the Farm: Won't be long until strawberries arrive at marketLocal homegrown strawberries will be arriving at the market soon. To celebrate, we will mark May 25 as Berry Blast Saturday. Complimentary... |
Accent: Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass set for May 25-26 at Shaker Village of Pleasant HillPLEASANT HILL — The programs and artists for the 2013 Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass have been set. The festival, scheduled... |
Weekender: Area A&E Happenings for May 2, 2013Events for this column must be submitted to the Advocate by noon Tuesday to be in the Thursday newspaper. Call (859) 236-2551, ext. 135,... |
Accent: Art-full Raffle to feature works by well-known local artistsTwo well-known local artists have donated works for the live auction that will be held during The Arts Commission of Danville/Boyle County&... |
Turn an crockpot into a canoeDo you have too much stuff? Every few days, it starts to feel like spring, so maybe you’re in the spring cleaning mood. Maybe you have... |
Accent: Shaking Things Up: Lunch with the Arts showcases unique Indonesian musical instrumentVisitors to the Community Arts Center can take a trip to Indonesia and Asia without ever leaving their seats, thanks to Kuo-Huang Han, a... |
Lawn chemicals pose danger to pets“Spring has sprung, the grass has riz…” or so goes the ditty. However, in my case, there is very little grass due to... |
Weekender: Area A&E Happenings for May 9, 2013Events for this column must be submitted to the Advocate by noon Tuesday to be in the Thursday newspaper. Call (859) 236-2551, ext. 135,... |
Danville-Boyle County Humane Society Pets of the Week for April 30, 2013Our highlighted pets this week are Kitty and Sundance. Kitty is a pretty, 2-year-old calico cat. Kitty was abandoned by her owner who... |
Woman photographs dogs for animal shelterWhen Stanford’s Kisha Buis was given a camera following the birth of her son, she soon fell in love with a newfound hobby of... |
Mercer teacher hopes to never stop learningTo never stop learning is the goal for Eve Kersey, a sixth-grade teacher at King Middle School in Harrodsburg. |
Newspaper launches new text alert systemThe Advocate-Messenger is pleased to announce the formation of the On Guard Text Alert System. |
Going Green: 'Save the Salamanders' -- decline those chopsticksI really enjoy eating out and I really enjoy finding unique cuisines I haven't tried before or only get the chance to eat on rare occasions. |
Tractor Supply supports 4-H with paper clovers May 8-19May 8-19, Tractor Supply Co. will host its spring 2013 4-H paper clover campaign. Tractor Supply has been working with the National 4-H... |
Boyle agencies awarded Arts Access Assistance Grants by Kentucky Arts CouncilThree Boyle County groups have been awarded Arts Access Assistance Grants from the Kentucky Arts Council to bring arts to a population... |
Celebrate special week for petsThis is National Pet Week. For those who do not have pets, but wish they could, this is a special week to enjoy the company of friends&... |
Parksville singer Chloe Goss will perform at Renfro ValleyThe young Christian singer from Parksville receiving international airplay will perform at Renfro Valley next month. |
Boyle County Humane Society Pets of the Week for May 7, 2013Our highlighted pets this week are Sebastian and Jed. Sebastian is a handsome black and white adult cat. His favorite activities are... |
CASA at Woodlawn gala set for FridayFor every Kentuckian, the first Saturday in May brings excitement and tradition as the world’s finest thoroughbreds race for the roses... |
Art: Youth are front and center at Community Arts CenterThis May, more than flowers are blooming—young artists from Danville and Boyle County are in fine form at the Community Arts Center&... |
Wildlife cruises on tap in May at Shaker Village of Pleasant HillPLEASANT HILL — Nature- and bird-lovers looking for a unique wildlife experience will find it this spring at Shaker Village of... |
'Rounding Third': A tale of two coaches opens Friday at West T. HillTwo different coaching philosophies will be explored in West T. Hill Community Theatre’s production of “Rounding Third.” |
Area gospel artist wins international competitionAvery Watkins, a native of Garrard County, recently was awarded the Horizon Award Male Vocalist of the Year in the adult/traditional... |
Children's Chatter: Your toddler and finger foodsAround the four- to six-month mark, your child can start to eat some solid foods, including finger foods. The transition to solid foods... |
Children's Chatter: Help your child deal with stranger anxietyOne of the joys of parenting is introducing your baby to friends and family. Your child, depending on how old she is, most likely will smile... |
Hobbies on a Budget: There are creative ways to pick up extra cashDo you sometimes wish you had an easy way to earn a little extra spending money? We’re not talking about get-rich-quick schemes... |
Hobbies on a Budget: Make a difference in your world with the little thingsIt's easy to applaud and appreciate the large-scale efforts of groups that go in and do a rebuilding project after a natural disaster or... |
Scholarship newsThe winner of the first Danielle Thomas Memorial Scholarship, in the amount of $1,000, is Ryan Kramp. From left are Jamie Thomas Bright,... |
Weekender: Area A&E Happenings for April 25, 2013Events for this column must be submitted to the Advocate by noon Tuesday to be in the Thursday newspaper. Call (859) 236-2551, ext. 135,... |