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Around Town With Stark & ClarkThrough The Garden Gate With Andy Rideout - Fall/Winter 2025 EditionBack by popular demand, former Henderson County Horticulturalist and now owner-operator of Day's Garden Center, Andy Rideout sits down with us to share more great lawn and gardening advice as we close out another growing season. Plus, we get his insights on decorating for the holiday season and ways to shop for that gardener on your gift giving list!
2025-12-0338 minAround Town With Stark & ClarkOn Budget, On Time - We're a Step Closer to Completing I-69!It was a hot, sunny Summer afternoon in 2023 when state and local officials broke ground on the first phase of a long awaited project to construct a new Ohio River bridge linking Henderson and Evansville. Fast forward to a cool but equally sunny November day in 2025 when many of those same state and local leaders proudly cut the ribbon officially opening Kentucky's future access to the Ohio River Crossing. ORX Spokeswoman Mindy Peters joins us for a look at how this project, with its roundabouts and more, has unfolded. Just as important, she shares what lies ahead for local...
2025-11-2646 minAround Town With Stark & ClarkLocal Musicians Make Christmas Brighter for the Community at Local ChurchesListen in as local musician Tim Wilkerson shares how he and his friends plan to spend this Christmas season telling the story of Christ's birth in song at a number of local churches. It's a ministry that Tim is very passionate about and has it grown tremendously in a short period of time.
2025-10-2934 minAround Town With Stark & ClarkRiver Rhythm RisingBourbon, sometimes referred to as Kentucky brown drinky juice, is making a comeback in Downtown Henderson thanks to Rhythm River Distillery. We go straight to the source, owners Andrew & Meredith Powell, who let us peek behind the scenes on this project that has major potential for future growth of local tourism in the Central Business District.
2025-07-2332 minAround Town With Stark & ClarkThrough The Garden Gate With Andy Rideout - Summer 2025 EditionJust in time for the peak planting season we sit down with our good friend Andy Rideout who is transitioning from life in the public sector with the UK College of Agriculture to now owning his own greenhouse and garden center.
2025-05-2838 minAround Town With Stark & ClarkHAAA HappeningsIn this episode of Around Town we find out what the "Eck" is going on with the Henderson Area Arts Alliance with Executive Director Kensington Eck and her multi-talented assistant River Gaddis. Not only do we review the current season of performances at the Preston Fine Arts Center but also get a sneak peek at what goes into planning for the next season of shows.
2025-03-2832 minAround Town With Stark & ClarkTalkin' Tourism with Abby DixonBe careful opening this installment of Around Town because it's bursting with great news on the tourism front here in Henderson. From being named one of the South's top friendliest cities to the development of a new downtown boutique hotel to a new summer music series there's a lot to look forward to as we hear in this upbeat interview with Tourist Commission Director Abby Dixon.
2025-02-1231 minAround Town With Stark & ClarkLights, Camera, Action! We've Got The Scoop on The First Ever "Henderson I Love You" Film ProjectNate Fish and AJ Casey are two very creative Henderson County High School educators who are both passionate about their students and their community. Join us as we learn how Nate and AJ are joining forces for a unique film series that explores what makes Henderson such a great place to call home and how the entire community can get involved.
2024-10-2327 minAround Town With Stark & ClarkFrom Henderson to Hollywood and Back!How does a young girl's affection for her local library lead her to becoming one of the most well-known costume designers to the stars of Hollywood? You'll find out in this amazing behind the scenes interview with Henderson's own Ane Crabtree who also shares what has brought her back to her hometown.
2024-10-0258 minAround Town With Stark & ClarkYour Vote Matters and So do Your Views - Henderson Speaks OutHenderson was the only Western Kentucky stop for the Kentucky Democratic Party's Rural Listening Tour. Executive Director Morgan Eaves shares details on the purpose behind the tour and how to get more rural voters engaged in the electoral process.
2024-09-0619 minAround Town With Stark & ClarkThrough The Garden Gate With Andy Rideout - Summer 2024 EditionJoin us as we dig deep for the latest on Summer lawn and garden care with Henderson Horticulturalist Andy Rideout. The pros and cons of using landscape fabrics, what to do if your tree has taken a direct hit from a lightning strike and proper watering tips are just a few of topics we discuss in this Summertime edition of Around Town.
2024-08-1426 minAround Town With Stark & ClarkListen Up To What's Happenin' on The Hill!In this episode of Around Town we take you on a tour of our very own Henderson Community College touching on enrollment, tuition, new campus projects and more, with Dean of Students Dr. Chad Phillips and Marketing & Media Manager Michelle Dixon.
2024-07-2425 minAround Town With Stark & ClarkKentucky Battle - The Encore!Kentucky Battle is a comedy written by John William Gibson that was originally presented at the Preston Arts Center earlier this year and is being brought back by popular demand. Find out more as we sit down with lead actress Stacy Howell and fellow cast member Vivian Backes. Plus, we preview other upcoming events at the local fine arts center.
2024-07-0827 minAround Town With Stark & ClarkHear All About It! Henderson Has A New Local Newspaper!Hendersonian Vince Tweddell is on a mission to keep local residents informed on what's happening in their community. Listen as Editor and Publisher Tweddell shares the story behind the birth of The Hendersonian, Henderson's new online and print edition newspaper. He also discusses how the project continues to evolve and what plans are being made to insure Henderson never goes without a local newspaper ever again.
2024-05-0729 minAround Town With Stark & ClarkSee You at The Polls - All About Election 2024 With County Clerk Renesa AbnerAll elections are important but a Presidential election year brings its own set of challenges and nuances for the County Clerk's office. Henderson County Clerk Renesa Abner guides us through the dates and deadlines leading up to the May Primary. We also touch on what this Spring's ballot will look like.
2024-04-1729 minAround Town With Stark & ClarkHelping Henderson Get Roundabout ReadyWith the arrival of Spring comes stepped up construction all along the new I-69 Section One corridor here in Henderson. We discuss the upcoming changes to the Zion Road / Highway 351 intersection including the introduction of not one, not two, but three roundabouts to outer Second Street with Mindy Peterson, Spokesperson with the Ohio River Crossing Project.
2024-03-2724 minAround Town With Stark & ClarkThrough The Garden Gate With Andy Rideout - Spring 2024 EditionSpring has sprung and there's gardening to be done! We've got all the dirt on when to plant and more with our good friend Andy Rideout with the UK Extension Service.
2024-03-2027 minAround Town With Stark & ClarkWe're Off To See The Wizard!!!Where can you find witches, wizards, and winkie guards? In the land of Oz of course! The cast and crew of the Henderson County High School Theater and Choir Departments will take you down the Yellow Brick Road with this Spring's musical production of The Wizard of Oz! Find out about the special collaboration with local elementary school students and more from some of the cast members in this edition of "Around Town".
2024-02-2821 minAround Town With Stark & ClarkGet Off The Couch and Help SOFAThe SOFA Foundation isn't something to lounge on, instead it's an organization designed to support arts education at Henderson County High School. Listen in as SOFA (School Of Fine Arts) Foundation President Greg Gibson shares details on a first ever fundraiser in early March 2024 that you can participate in and support the next generation of artists, singers, actors and creative thinkers!
2024-02-2318 minAround Town With Stark & ClarkHelping Henderson Families THRIVEOur guests on this edition of Around Town are Dr. Jennifer Liles of Premier Pediatrics and Pharmacist Chris Butler of Butler's Apothecary who joined us to spread the word about THRIVE, Henderson's nonprofit family medical center located at Dr. Liles' offices on Water Street. Listen in to find out more about how THRIVE provides high quality, primary medical care for uninsured or underinsured adults and children.
2023-12-2727 minAround Town With Stark & ClarkThrough The Garden Gate With Andy Rideout - Fall 2023 EditionIt's Fall Y'all and we're back with our favorite lawn and garden expert Andy Rideout of the UK College of Agriculture Extension Service. Andy has great advice on Ageratum, holiday gift giving for your gardening friends, and preparing your lawn and garden for the coming winter season. We also share the ins and outs of fall pruning and preview the next Master Gardeners class.
2023-11-2229 minAround Town With Stark & ClarkShining a light on the 2024 Total Eclipse - You Will be left in the dark!In this edition of Around Town we get you set for a very special celestial event, the 2024 total eclipse of the sun. Our special guest is Keith Todd with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet who helped plan for the 2017 solar eclipse in Hopkinsville and is already updating those plans for next April's event.
2023-10-2522 minAround Town With Stark & ClarkAn Inside Look at Involvement Inc.Involvement Inc. is a community service agency located in the heart of downtown Henderson. It was founded in 1978 and has offered a variety of programs. We shed more light on this little known agency in this interview with Executive Director Michelle Wilson and Board Member Alison Rust.
2023-09-0124 minAround Town With Stark & ClarkThrough The Garden Gate With Andy Rideout - Summer EditionHaving issues with snails eating your plants? Are your shrubs dead or dying following last winter? Those are just two of the topics we cover in this edition of Around Town with our good friend UK Horticultural Agent Andy Rideout who also shared some timely tips for Summer gardeners and sage advice on what not to do during the hottest days of the year.
2023-08-0928 minAround Town With Stark & ClarkOperation Fight Fentanyl - Part TwoIn this episode of Around Town Pem and Bill share the stories of two area residents whose lives have been permanently impacted by illicit drugs including Fentanyl. This is the second part of a two-part series that features testimony from a recent Town Hall Forum conducted by the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission.
2023-07-0521 minAround Town With Stark & ClarkOperation Fight Fentanyl - Part OneThis episode of "Around Town" focuses on one of the most serious health threats our country has ever faced. Illicit Fentanyl or Fentanyl laced drugs have claimed many lives in recent years including four Hendersonians earlier this year. In this part-one of a two-part series, we hear from those who spoke at a recent Operation Fight Fentanyl Community Forum held in Henderson.
2023-06-0220 minAround Town With Stark & ClarkA Real LuLu!In this episode of Around Town we visit LuLu's Fine Home Furnishings offering a high-end approach to consignment shopping, specializing in providing accessories and home decor. Lulu's is located at 1116 Broadway Avenue in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
2023-05-1018 minAround Town With Stark & ClarkCrusin' to Corvetteville Part 2: Custom CarismaIn this edition of Around Town we get a sneak peek at this year's Carl Casper exhibit "CUSTOM CARISMA: The Legendary Creations of Carl Casper" at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Our Guest is Bob Bubnis, Curator of Collections & Exhibits Manager.
2023-04-1233 minAround Town With Stark & ClarkCruzin' To Corvetteville!Buckle up for a quick road trip to the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green where lots of exciting events are planned to celebrate the sports car's 70th anniversary!
2023-03-0317 minAround Town With Stark & ClarkAround Town -"Who's Getting Behind The Wheel? 4th Graders!"On today's podcast we explore a powerful new program being introduced to Kentucky's elementary school students - Gen-EV.Not only are 4th graders building next generation go-carts but they are racing them as well! UK's Shelia Medina gives us all the "nuts & bolts" of this exciting new project!Find out more at https://aroundtownwithstarkandclark.com
2023-02-1516 minAround Town With Stark & ClarkAround Town - Pem & Bill Are Ready For Liftoff With Help From NASA Astronaut Stan Love!!!Around Town With Stark & Clark will keep you informed and entertained on all things Henderson and beyond! Bill Stephens Stark and Pem Pfisterer Clark, with over 6 decades in the realm of broadcasting between them, are extremely excited to launch this new digital platform. Come along as they introduce you to engaging guests and timely topics…and have fun with them along the way! Listening to Stark & Clark may or may not make you healthy, wealthy or wise but it just might make you “happy as a lark”. Fi...
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