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Each night, families across America wonder where their next meal will come from, children are sent to bed hungry. And while it may not seem possible, some of those children are likely in our own communities.
A semi-truck with 24,000 lbs. worth of food and essential items will soon unload here in Owen County, in an effort to help local families in need.
The Kentucky Speedway Charities will provide a Feed the Children distribution at the Owen County Fairgrounds June 13.
A Feed the Children semi-truck made a stop at Owen County’s Fan Fair two years ago.

June 14-15
5-6 p.m., Survivor registration (in front of the extension building)
5:45-6:45 p.m., Survivor reception dinner (inside extension building)
6:45 p.m., Campsite judging and silent auction begins
7 p.m., Survivor photo (all survivors should meet at the bleachers for survivor photo)
7-7:30 p.m., Opening ceremony
7:45 p.m., Survivor lap (survivor recognition and walk of fame -- all teams, friends and family will line the track to honor the survivors and cheer them around the track)

By David Lilly
For the News-Herald
Every state is at some risk of tornadoes and the damage that they leave behind. Some tornadoes are clearly visible, while rain or nearby low-hanging clouds may obscure others.
Occasionally, tornadoes develop so rapidly that little, if any, advance warning is possible.
To begin preparing for any disaster, you should build an emergency kit and make a family communications plan.

Thirty-two contestants representing local scholarship  pageants from across the state will be vying for the title of Miss Kentucky  2013 and this year one of the semi-finalists will be determined by the  public, rather than the panel of judges.