Education

A Sinking Fork teacher and a bus driver who also works as an instructional assistant were named Certified and Classified Employees of the Year, respectively.

The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Foundation established the Leadership Institute for School Principals.

The auction raised more than $150,000 on the final night, and chairman Cody Noffsinger praised the community for its support.

Rotarians had raised nearly a quarter-million dollars at the conclusion of the auction's fifth night.

On Friday the auction enters its last two nights, when Rotarians traditionally raise some of the largest amounts for the club's scholarship fund.

HCC President Dr. Alissa Young did the honors and gave Chris Bentzel a pie to the face.

Rotarians highlighted the efforts of elementary schools in the first round of fundraising reports from local schools. More schools will report on Thursday.

The auction resumes at 7 p.m. Wednesday. It runs nightly through Saturday at the Memorial Building downtown.

The auction, which raises money for college scholarships, continues nightly through Saturday at the Memorial Building.

The auction, from April 19 to 24, will raise money for college scholarships.

Sara Sweeney will replace Tonya Oakley, who is retiring this summer.

The longtime headmaster will retire at the end of the school year, according to an announcement from the school.