Story by Jennifer P. Brown, Opinion Editor for the Kentucky New Era. HOPKINSVILLE, Ky., (January 7, 2012) – The Green River Academy Preservation Society in Todd County is keeping up an ambitious pace in its effort to restore and Elkton building constructed in 1835 as a girls’ boarding school. By the end of this week, [...]

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky., (October 24, 2011) – Pennyrile Area Fiscal courts, City Councils, private sponsors, and conservation districts are being heralded for their support to continue the work of the Pennyrile RC and D Council. RC& D chairman, former Elkton Mayor John Walton saluted the government agencies and retired Director Charles Turner for stepping up last year in the [...]

ELKTON, KY., (October 16, 2011) - The Green River Academy is featured in an Associated Press news story that has circulated to multiple newspapers. On October 10, 2011, Kentucky New Era Opinion Editor Jennifer Brown featured the article, “Preservation of History 1 Man’s Passion,” which outlines the Academy project’s growth since 2009. For more information on [...]

Story & pictures by Jennifer Brown, Opinion Editor of the Kentucky New Era. ELKTON,Ky. — Matthew Bailey, standing in a grassy lot behind the 1835 Green River Academy, can tell you exactly what he thinks should happen after the building is finally saved from years of neglect that nearly caused its destruction. view full post »

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