Mushroom: Train Wrecker, 2 of 2 2022-09-08 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Marie Freeman. Marie Freeman discovered this sizeable mushroom recently, shown here with gills and a hand for scale. Marie writes, "The fall time is so fruitful for fungus. Found this today. It's sometimes called 'Train Wrecker' because it can grow on chemically treated wood like railroad ties." Paired photo: Mushroom: Train Wrecker, 1 of 2 Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Mushroom: Train Wrecker, 1 of 2 2022-09-08 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Marie Freeman. Marie Freeman writes, "The fall time is so fruitful for fungus. Found this today. It's sometimes called 'Train Wrecker' because it can grow on chemically treated wood like railroad ties." Scaly lentinus (Neolentinus lepideus) is a distant relative of the Shiitake. It may be found alone or in groups along dead or decaying pieces of timber. Due to inconsistent reports of safety, consumption is discouraged. It grows on well-decayed deadwood such as stumps, logs, and branches, but it also appears on treated lumber, fence posts, utility poles, railroad ties, and other wooden structures. (picturemushroom.com) Paired photo: Mushroom: Train Wrecker, 2 of 2 Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Another view of Rexall Drugs sign 2022-09-08 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Larry J. Smith. A second view of the Young's Rexall Drugs sign that is visible on the Greensburg Street corner of the Public Square. Larry writes, "I hope the building owner will leave this vintage Rexall signage in place, this a really cool symbol what the business looked like in the 50's. Simple Times!" Related photo: History unveiled in Rexall Drug sign Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

History unveiled in Rexall Drug sign 2022-09-07 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Jeff Johnson called to share with all who love history of our town that they might want to catch a glimpse of old orange Rexall Drug sign on the corner building. It was being unveiled today as the exterior is undergoing improvements. Related photo: Another view of Rexall Drugs sign Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Butterfly: Hackberry Emperor 2022-09-07 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. A hackberry emperor made a stop on my windshield this afternoon, and stayed put long enough for a couple of closeup photos. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Dr. Hopkins visits the Big Dawg 2022-09-07 - Campbellsville, KY - Photo by Larry J. Smith. Larry writes, "Dr. Joseph Hopkins, president of Campbellsville University, is in his element here in Taylor County and is the perfect fit for our university. This morning, Hopkins gave an update on CU, stating after a couple of rough Covid years the university is on track for its biggest year ever. Hopkins is a people-person and never meets a stranger. On any given day, you'll see him walking Main Street blending right in. He's also a great singer and maybe we can use him on the radio too." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Ribbon Cutting for Breath of Grace Wellness 2022-09-07 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at NoonCT on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, to welcome Breath of Grace Wellness to the Public Square upstairs over Harris Barber Shop. Front row from left: Pam Hoots, Rebecca Spaulding, Maggie (puppy), Tiffany Priddy, Callie Bradford, and Patrick Burke.Back from left: Jennifer Brock, Sandy Corbin, Ellen Zornes, Sarah Jessie and Angie Cowan. Not pictured: Michael Watson. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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