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Deer Tick blamed for Lyme Disease

2026-03-31

Lyme Disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and transmitted through bites from infected black legged ticks (also called deer ticks), and is expanding geographically across the United States and in many parts of the world.

Infections can happen year-round, but the majority of cases occur from late spring through early fall, peaking in summer.
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LWU creates Pulaski Co. Government Scholarship

2026-03-31 - Somerset, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University Pulaski County government and Lindsey Wilson University leaders signed an agreement on Monday, March 30, 2026, to allow Pulaski County government employees and their immediate family members eligible to receive a special scholarship in Lindsey Wilson's Education Outreach programs.

Pictured, from left: Lindsey Wilson Coordinator of Educational Outreach Penny Rizenbergs, Pulaski County Judge-Executive Marshall Todd, Lindsey Wilson counseling professor Daniel Melear and Lindsey Wilson Regional Enrollment Director for Educational Outreach Cheryl Boger.
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Adair Co. Homemakers meet for Savor the Flavor series

2026-03-31 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Shannon Steveson
The Adair Co. Homemakers met for the latest installment of the Savor the Flavor education series on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Pictured, from left to right, are FCS Agent Dylan Gentry, Bridgett Powell, Joy Arnold, Peggy Brown, Shannon Steveson, Betty Knifley and Shirley Dudley Reliford.

The series continues April 7, April 14, and April 21, 2026, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY.
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