The Bill Monroe 100th Birthday Celebration is just around the corner and Ohio County Tourism is excited about the plans that are to take place.  Plans have been in the works for some time to celebrate what would have been Bill Monroe’s 100th Birthday. Monroe, who is known worldwide as the “Father of Bluegrass” was born on Jerusalem Ridge in Rosine on September 13.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has announced the beginning of the 2011 Adopt-a-Highway Poster Contest.  Students from across the Commonwealth are invited to submit creative works for use in the Adopt-a-Highway calendar for 2012. The contest is open to all Kentucky students of elementary, middle and high school age.

Exposure to the contest and to the Adopt-a-Highway program provides young people with a sense of ownership in Kentucky’s highways and stresses the importance of keeping Kentucky’s highways clean and free of litter.

Governor Steve Beshear has announced $952,500 in funding for 39 Community Early Childhood Councils (CECC) across Kentucky to promote school readiness for children.  The announcement is part of the governor’s continuing commitment to improving education and health services for Kentucky’s youngest citizens.