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USA Weekend received thousands of questions submitted online by fans of country music superstar Taylor Swift.

And one came from Crestwood resident Amber Nichter, a graduate of Oldham County High School from Crestwood.

Editors chose only 27 to ask Taylor Swift in their interview for “What if you could ask Taylor Swift anything?”

Legendary jockey Pat Day told an enticing tale May 26 at the John Black Community Center in Buckner.
As guest speaker for the Homebuilders’ Association of Louisville, he stood before a large group of Oldham County homebuilders and their associates – bankers, framers, manufacturers, plumbers, insurance salesmen, and many other contract professionals.

Over 100 booths of juried artists and craftsmen will be displaying their works on the shaded Oldham County Courthouse lawn June 4-5.
Free to the public, hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. both days.
This well attended show is in its 11th year and is the primary fundraiser for the Arts Association of Oldham County.

The Miss Heart of America Organization recently named Ms. Barbara Winters, La Grange's 2011 Ms. Heart of America. 

Winters lives in La Grange with her husband, Ron. 

She enjoys reading and spending time with her family. She currently serves on the board for Oldham County Dollars for Scholars and volunteers for Cedar Lake Lodge.

Service to community is taking the place of service to country for many young veterans upon their return to the states.

“When you come back from serving your country, people place you on a pedestal,” said young veteran David Ingram of the U.S. Army. “Especially kids. They are proud of your service and you’re proud to have served.”

Usually when a small town like La Grange asks professionals for an urban design and planning assessment, the cost is between $150,000 to $200,000.

Linda Goin, executive director of Discover Downtown La Grange, said the city is lucky to obtain the expertise from the University of Cincinnati students for only $10,000.

And, taxpayers aren’t footing the bill.

Sculptures dotted the pathways leading through the beautiful foliage of Yew Dell Gardens Friday evening.
Some small, others massive, some were semi-hidden while others were boldly placed for spectators to fawn over at Yew Dell’s fourth annual sculpture show.
May 20 marked a celebrated opening night, but viewing opportunities continue now through July 31.

A touching ceremony took place Tuesday at La Grange Baptist Church.

The Peace Officers’ Memorial Service honored the 165 law enforcement officers and three K-9s nationwide who laid down their lives in 2010 and 2011.

The Little Colonel Players present Andrew Bergman’s “Social Security,” the final show of their 2010-11 season at the Little Colonel Playhouse in Pewee Valley.
Directed by Rick Reinle, Social Security offers a humorous look at family, parenting and love in the “golden years.”