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Sponsored by Campbellsburg Hardware, the Campbellsburg Country Festival Baking Contest will be Saturday, September 21st! Come out to the festival to see the competition - or to put your own skills to the test.

Contestants are allowed to enter their goods from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Campbellsburg Community Building located at 21 W Oak St, Campbellsburg. The baked goods auction will take place at the shelter house at 3 p.m.

There are a number of categories to represent at the baking contest, such as:

• Cakes (made from scratch)

• Fruit Pies (filling & crust must be made from scratch - no canned filling permitted)

• Rolled or Drop Cookies (made from scratch)

There are also a number of rules to be followed:

• Contestants should enter a whole cake, pie, or a baker’s dozen cookies (13)

• All entries must be presented in disposable containers, or if not, they will not be returned, and entries should be covered with clear plastic wrap

• Entries must NOT require refrigeration

• Filling, frosting, glazing, pie filling, and meringue, whether cooked or uncooked, are not permitted to contain cream cheese, whipped cream, unpasteurized milk or raw eggs/eggwhites (pasteurized eggs or eggs cooked to 160℉)

• Home canned fruits are not permitted

• Recipes must list which ingredients were used in each part of the entry (including pie crust and frosting) and are to be printed on an 8½” x 11” sheet of paper

• Contestants’ names are not to be on either entry, or the recipe

• Each contestant may enter only one item in each category but are permitted to enter in all categories

• No recipe, container, or entry will be returned

Failure to comply with the above rules will result in points being deducted for each violation. The first place winner in each category will receive a $50 cash prize, each 2nd place winner will receive a $25 cash prize, and each third place winner will receive a $10 cash prize.

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The Miss Country Girl Pageant is set to commence on Thursday, September 12th at 7 p.m. Open to all Washington County girls, the pageant will be held at West Washington High School located at 8028 W Batts Rd, Campbellsburg.

The pageant will be separated into divisions:

Little Miss Country Girl: Grades 3-5

Junior Miss Country Girl: Grades 6-8

Miss Country Girl: Grades 9-12

Registration deadline is Saturday, September 7th. To register, Click Here.

Come out to support the Miss Country Girl Pageant!

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Tractor Supply Company is hosting a pet treat tasting event here in Salem. Planned for Sept. 7, 2024, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. This event will give pets the chance to sample a variety of pet treats available at Tractor Supply Company.

"At Tractor Supply, we believe in giving your pets a choice," said Jarrod Hoover, manager of the Salem Tractor Supply store. "From our exclusive 4health® brand to a multitude of other high-quality products, we carry a wide variety of pet food and treat options to ensure your four-legged friends stay nourished and satisfied all year long. We hope you will join us on September 7th to let your pet find its treat of choice."

This event is open to the public and will take place at 601 S. Main St. Suite 112. For more information, please contact the Salem Tractor Supply at (812) 883-3343.

The rural lifestyle retailer, which is a one-stop shop for all things pet, including a wide variety of food, treats, toys, crates, carriers, training tools and health supplements, will help alleviate needs and support important program initiatives.

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Applications for funding from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) Community Recycling Grant Program are due on Friday,Sept. 6, 2024.

Counties, municipalities, solid waste management districts, universities, schools, and nonprofit organizations located in Indiana, are eligible to submit a Community Recycling Grant application requesting $1,000 to $100,000 in funding for recycling and household hazardous waste collection and disposal.

The Community Recycling Grant Program is funded through IDEM’s Solid Waste Management Fund.  Eligible projects should focus on education and promotion of recycling, processing of recyclable materials, waste reduction, or HHW and organics management (including yard waste management and composting).

Grant funding is intended to create successful, cost-effective, and sustainable programs.  Applicants must demonstrate a direct or indirect increase in waste diversion as a result of the project.

To apply, visit IDEM’s website at idem.IN.gov/recycle/resources/indiana-community-recycling-grant-program. For additional information, contact 800-451-6027 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Final funding determinations will be made in late-December 2024.