Bobbie Curd, Freelance Journalist Profile

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Working cattle into first-place

6 days ago | pmg-ky1.com | Bobbie Curd

After a recent competition, a cattle working team from Henry County High School is now the reigning state champion. Jason Ray, Jake Crabb and Wade Moore took home first-place in the Kentucky Junior Cattlemen’s Association Cattle Handling Contest on May 2, held in Hardin County. Ag teacher and Future Farmers of America (FFA) Advisor Lindsey Davie said it wasn’t really a surprise. Last year, the first year the competition was held, the team came in second, so they had their sights on winning.
Actions making differences

6 days ago | pmg-ky1.com | Bobbie Curd

Back in 2004, it was an eye-opening experience for Crestwood couple Michael and Beth Searcy to go on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic (D.R.) with their former church. After returning in ‘06 and in ‘07, “we really started to pull things together …” Michael says, eventually starting their own organization in 2008.
Bringing Bingo back

1 week ago | pmg-ky1.com | Bobbie Curd

There’s a new game in town that’s drawing crowds. And those crowds not only have the opportunity to win money in a fun environment, they are helping support area youth while playing. Oldham County Athletic Boosters (OCAB) has worked together to offer Bingo nights twice a month. The events are fundraisers, with all proceeds benefiting school athletic teams and student athletes at Oldham County High School.
ALL ABOARD Railfest 2025

1 week ago | pmg-ky1.com | Bobbie Curd

A special celebration will hit Oldham County this weekend to commemorate 175 years of railway history through downtown La Grange. Railfest 2025 will be a full weekend of free events. “One-hundred and seventy five years is a big deal …” says Donna Sabo, director of La Grange Tourism and Conventions. She and assistant Rhonda Richins say the entire community has jumped on board to make Railfest a real down-home event.
‘Infinite paths’

2 weeks ago | pmg-ky1.com | Bobbie Curd

Fourth-grader Silas Matherly says he could easily name 10,000 things about chess that he loves. And he and his mom, Julie, hope others at Eminence Elementary School join up to be a part of the new chess club — for many reasons. Silas has been playing the game since he was 5, and now at age 9 he’s winning tournaments.
Ever wonder where ‘gaslighting’ came from?

3 weeks ago | pmg-ky1.com | Bobbie Curd

Although The Theatre Downstream is opening its 11th season on April 25 with a Victorian Era thriller originally produced in 1938, the play examines a very current topic. “Angel Street” is a murder mystery with a suspenseful look into a psychologically abusive relationship. The piece was first produced in 1938, written by Patrick Hamilton and titled “Gas Light.”The play is also the origin for the use of the term “gaslighting” to describe a form of manipulative behavior.
Getting the big picture

4 weeks ago | pmg-ky1.com | Bobbie Curd

Anna Lusk is a prime example about how growing up around other health-conscious people can affect your life. She worked hard for her undergraduate and graduate degrees, but coming from a family who ate fresh foods with a dad running marathons helped. “When you grow up around that, it becomes a part of who you are and what makes you healthy. And you want to spread it to others …” And Lusk has been busy doing that as food service director for Henry County Public Schools over the last five years.
High school junior gets bill passed focusing on financial literacy

1 month ago | pmg-ky1.com | Bobbie Curd

An important bill was recently signed into law by Gov. Beshear that was sponsored by three Republicans, including Speaker of the House. But the driving force behind teaching high schoolers financial literacy is actually a high-schooler named Patrick Graboviy. House Bill 342, introduced by Rep. Ken Fleming, requires students to take a financial literacy class by their junior or senior year, starting this year.
‘It’s not just about the bottom line’

1 month ago | thefarmerspride.com | Bobbie Curd

Economists say inflation is here to stay, at least through 2025. And food banks are reporting unprecedented demands on programs that have been working harder to combat rising food …
‘Hail and well met!’ Kentucky Renaissance Fair celebrates 20 years in Eminence

1 month ago | pmg-ky1.com | Bobbie Curd

It’s not uncommon for a family to work together, but Holly Wilson and crew are in their 20th year of growing — and may be the only family business with a “sword policy.”Wilson, along with parents Ed and Linda Frederick have been running Kentucky Renaissance Fair LLC since it first opened up in Eminence to a crowd of about 300, in 2006.