UNION CITY —
A total of 114 people attended the Mark Bishop concert at Union City Christian on Sunday night.
A number of people were present from different churches in the area, plus some from Ohio.
It was a very good concert. His latest CD, “I Still Need Him,” is very good and if you got one, you will like it.
Madison County Republican Women’s annual potluck will be Friday, July 20, at the Madison County Fairgrounds.
Doors will open at 6 p.m. with a meal to follow at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are $10 and children under age 12 are free.
Faded Blue, featuring Mike and Donna Agee, will provide music. Lonnie Napier will conduct a fundraising auction. A number of candidates will be present to present their views. The public is welcome to attend.
Those interested in joining the women’s group may contact Tabitha Evans at 859-985-9942 or Donna Morris at 859-314-4275.
The next community blood drive by the Kentucky Blood Center will be Tuesday, July 24, from 2-6 p.m., at Union City Ruritan.
Birthday wishes this coming week to Robert Lawson, Friday; Bonnie Russell and Richard Childers, Sunday; Macie Eades, Monday; Brandon Abney, Tuesday; and Nadine Thomas, Wednesday.
If you have news or announcements, let me know at 623-3880 or email drtech@roadrunner.com.
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Bishop concert a success
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BQA Training June 25
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