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Commentary: Downtown sets the tone Comments re article 104133 EDA finalizes plan for road will advertise for bids By Vonnie Kolbenschlag A vibrant downtown is a key component of economic development strategy. It sets the tone for how we see ourselves as a community and how others see us. Pretend - you are unfamiliar with Columbia. You walk onto the Public Square - you see some buildings that show the owners have kept them up, but you see some in terrible shape. How's that for an impression to a possible business? Is that a caring attitude toward people who have invested a lot of money fixing up their property? Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2019-05-22 07:28:08 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Thunder in the Springs, Sat 22 Jun 2019 Thunder in the Springs, a Christian music gathering, will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at 4pmCT in the Russell Springs City Park, 130 Milton Heights, Russell Springs, KY. Admission is free. Performers will include The Matt Franklin Band, The Locklears, Tim Readnour & the Melodic Brotherhood, and Cumberland Thunder. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2019-05-22 07:19:48 | Comments 
CU presents Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award to Ashli Watts By Ian McAninch Campbellsville, KY - Ashli Watts, senior vice president of public affairs for the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, and the commencement ceremony guest speaker at Campbellsville University on Saturday, May 4, was presented with the 2019 Algernon Sullivan Award. Dr. Michael V. Carter, along with Board of Trustees Chairman Henry Lee and Dr. Donna Hedgepath, provost and vice president for academic affairs, presented the award to Watts. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2019-05-22 07:11:03 | Comments
Vacation Bible School at Columbia Baptist Church starts Jun 2 The Columbia Baptist Church Vacation Bible School program will be Sunday, June 2, 2019 through Thursday, June 6, 2019, from 5:15pmCT to 8:30pmCT nightly. At The Incredible Race, we're off on a race around the world as we discover that no matter where we live, what language we speak, or what we look like, we are all part of the same family! Kids will discover we are all part of the same race, the human race, as they enjoy songs, crafts, games, goodies, and dramas. Sign up online at our website. Vacation Bible School at Columbia Baptist Church will be an amazing adventure filled with excitement, so contact us today! Columbia Baptist Church is located at 201 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY. Call the church at 270-384-3176 for more information. --William Sandell Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2019-05-22 05:28:05 | Comments Events scheduled for today, May 22, 2019 All events are listed in Central Time. | Print Version | Submit your upcoming event using our Submission Form.
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Today - WEDNESDAY with CM - 22 May 2019 For Day 142 of 2019. There are 223 days remaining in 2019. Haiku by Robert Stone for May 22, 2019: Confident believe--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 22 May 2019. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2808 There is no more text for this article. Click for printable version. Posted on 2019-05-22 05:21:04
Sunny today, high 88F It's currently 67F at the Adair County Mesonet station. It will be sunny today, with a high near 88F and southwest wind 7 to 15 mph. Skies will become partly cloudy by tonight, with a low around 67F. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Thursday brings a slight chance of showers or a thunderstorm. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high again near 88F. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation on Thursday is 20%. Thursday Night should be mostly clear, with a low around 66F and south wind 3 to 6 mph. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2019-05-22 05:24:42 | Comments
7-County Area Courts for Wed 22 May 2019 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at a glance:
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Speed limits being enforced by City of Columbia PD From the Office of Mayor Pam Hoots In an effort to continue to promote safety and security for all residents of our community, the City of Columbia, installed radar in all police vehicle units during the first quarter of this year. "This is the first time in over twenty years that the city police has had radar units," said Chief Jason Cross with the Columbia City Police Department. He noted that the units were procured with funding that the city receives from the alcohol beverage tax. During the past five weeks, close to 60 citations have been written by the department for speeding. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2019-05-22 01:35:49 | Comments
Clerk's office will close Saturday and Monday for holiday May 21, 2019 was a quiet primary Election Day, but as Adair County Clerk Lisa Greer said, they still have quite a few hours of administrative work to do before the election is officially closed. Voting machines and records will take the staff another day and a half she said. Then the office will be closed Saturday and Monday for the Memorial Day holiday. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2019-05-22 01:20:07 | Comments
Blinkhorn tied for 15th after 1st round of NAIA National Championship By Christopher Coombs Mesa, AZ - Callum Blinkhorn carded a 3-over par 74 during the first round of competition at the 2019 NAIA Men's Golf National Championships being played at Las Sendas Golf Club. He currently sits in a tie for 15th place in the field of 156 competitors at the par-71, 6,925-yard course after battling strong windy conditions all day. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2019-05-21 21:57:44 | Comments | See topic Sports
Walk-A-Thon for Bella Dawn Streeval and Family By Michele Foster Sparksville Baptist Church will be holding a Walk-A-Thon for Bella Dawn Streeval and Family on Saturday, June 8, 2019. Walkers will gather on the Adair County Square between 8amCT and 9amCT to walk to Sparksville Baptist Church. Please help support this worthy causing by sponsoring one of the participants, to love and support this family in their time of crisis. (See: Bella Streeval and her family need support and strength). You can help by a one-time donation, but our goal is to get as may sponsors as possible for a dollar amount per mile, up to 10 miles trekking from Adair County Square to Sparksville Baptist Church. The deadline for sponsorship will be Friday, June 7, 2019. For more information, or to find someone to sponsor, please call 270-805-1299. Note: Date may be postponed in the event of inclement weather. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2019-05-21 19:27:06 | Comments
Adair County unofficial results are in Unofficial results are in, and show Governor Matthew G. Bevin and Ralph A. Alvarado edging out Robert Goforth and Michael T. Hogan in Adair County for the Republican nomination for candidate for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, 49.94% to 44.96%, with other candidates in single digits. On the Democratic side, Andy Beshear and Jacqueline Coleman lead the pack with 39.03%, Rocky Adkins and Stephanie Horne garnered 35.85%, and Adam H. Edelen and Gill Holland recieved 22.84%. So far, this tracks with statewide results, with 84 counties reporting. See all Adair County results at clarityelections.com. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2019-05-21 19:08:23 | Comments | See topic Politics
STATEWIDE/County Links for 2019 Primary Election Results We'll update as we get results tonight, but unofficial results for local counties will be reported on the state's portal as well: Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2019-05-21 18:11:06 | Comments | See topic Politics
Polls closed, turnout higher than expected By Tiffany Kessler Adair County Clerk Lisa Greer is estimating local turnout in the May 21, 2019 Kentucky Primary at 17%, quite a bit higher than the 12.5% that was predicted last week by the Secretary of State based on early absentee voting. Vote counting is underway downtown, and we'll post results as they come in. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2019-05-21 18:06:11 | Comments | See topic Politics
Farewell Meal for Bro. Ivan and Carol Tucker at CVCC There will be a Farewell Meal for Bro. Ivan and Carol Tucker at Cane Valley Christian Church, 2250 Cane Valley Road, Columbia, KY, on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at 11amCT. Everyone is invited. --Nancy Cundiff Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2019-05-21 17:17:41 | Comments
Saturday's Smoke on the Mountain performance cancelled By George Kolbenschlag Homeplace on Green River has cancelled Saturday's performance of Smoke on the Mountain. Check the Homeplace Web page at homeplacefarmky.org for other information about Homeplace including other scheduled activities. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2019-05-21 17:11:33 | Comments
Letter: A message from Barbara Armitage Barbara Armitage writes: Over the years so many people have devoted time and energy to the restoration and upkeep of the Rose Garden. I want to thank them all. When I stepped down as president of the Garden Club I knew the club and the Rose Garden would endure in the very capable hands of Donna Jones. Donna has worked tirelessly for the past 6 years always making certain that the Trabue House Julia Horton Rose Garden was a place that Adair County could be proud of. My thanks to Donna and all the members of the Adair County Garden Club for their work and devotion to our community. --BarbaraComments re article 104112 Letter Rose Garden is beautiful Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2019-05-21 13:59:55 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
ACSO: Adair Co. man arrested on drug charges By Sheriff Josh Brockman Adair County Sheriff's Office On Friday, May 17, 2019, Sheriff Josh Brockman and Deputy Chandler Staten observed 35 year old Nicholas Murray walking into a shopping complex located on Jamestown Street. Murray had 3 outstanding warrants for his arrest and was actively being sought. Upon his arrest it was found that he was in possession of a substance believed to be methamphetamine. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2019-05-21 10:56:55 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Letter: Donna Jones is now leader of Garden Club Maury E Lewis writes: Barbara is no longer a part of Adair County Garden Club. She did a great job while she was president, and we now have another great leader named Donna Jones who is also director of the Farmers Market. People come and go and we keep moving forward. --melewiComments re article 104121 Letter Garden Club has done a wonderful job Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2019-05-21 10:36:23 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
EDA finalizes plan for road, will advertise for bids By Linda Waggener The regular meeting of the Columbia/Adair County EDA Board met this morning and agreed on action for the Green River Industrial Park road improvement. The Board agreed with the recommendation of Chairman Mark Dykes and he was given the go ahead to advertise for bids on the project. In other business, the newest Board member, Bobby Morrison, asked that the group enter into a study of what surrounding counties are doing, and have done, to enable them to have thriving factories and jobs in place. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2019-05-21 09:23:34 | Comments
Max England, 78, Louisville, KY (1940-2019) Max was the son of the late Joe and Elva England. He was a devoted teacher for 33 years at Fairdale High School, and he was a member of Summits Heights UMC. Maxie Joe England, 78 of Louisville, passed away May 18, 2019. Funeral services will be 12 PM EDT Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Summit Heights United Methodist Church, 7400 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY, with burial to follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation will be from NoonET until 8pmET on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven Funeral Home, 4400 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2019-05-21 06:40:56 | Comments | See topic Obituaries What's Cooking in Columbia Today Click restaurant names for hours, directions, and prices. Print What's Cooking Betty's Country Cooking MENU | 2339 Campbellsville RD, Columbia, KY (MAP) Phone 270-384-5664 | Non-smoking. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted. Hours: Sunday 8:00amCT til 3:00pmCT, Monday through Saturday 6:00amCT til 8:00pmCT On the hot bar at Betty's today, Wednesday, May 22, 2019: Patty's Liberty Road General Store and Deli MENU In the Village of Vester, (Adair County), 5097 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY 42728. Patty Smith Edwards, owner & manager. Phone 270-380-1039 HOURS: Monday through Thursday 5amCT-3pmCT. Friday 5amCT-7pm. Saturday 5am-3pm. Closed Sundays. Liberty Road Grocery & Deli is SMOKE FREE. Breakfast - Start your day with a home cooked breakfast with us. Bacon, Sausage, Ham, Tenderloin, Eggs, Biscuits, Home Cooked Gravy and all the Fixins. Adair County Schools Adair Co. School District, Dayna Parnell, Ass't Food Service Director, Carol Roy, Director of Food Services, 270-384-2476 ACES and ACPC Menu for Wednesday, May 22, 2019: Circle R Restaurant 712 Russell Road, Columbia KY. PHONE: 270-384-3212. Hours: Tuesday through Sunday 7amCT until 9pmCT. Closed Monday. Wednesday, May 22 Fiesta Mexico of Columbia 819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT Authentic Mexican Restaurant WEDNESDAY SPECIAL: Quesadilla Roja - Grilled Flour Tortilla Stuffed with Chicken or Beef with Cheese. Served with Rice, Lettuce, Sour Cream and Tomatoes. $5.99 Happy Hawg BBQ & More Catering, Dine-In, Carry Out and Delivery. 23 East Steve Wariner Dr., Russell Springs KY Located beside the Golden Rule-Wilson Auction Building. 270-585-4671. Open Saturday 10am-5pm; Monday, Tuesday, Wedesday, Thursday 10am-6pm, Friday 10am-8pm Closed Sundays Wednesday Special: Smoked Quarter Chicken Leg and 2 Sides $4.99 63 Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 22 J C "Blackbird" Harrison, Russell Springs, KY/Knifley, KY native (1943-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Chris and Jill Wilson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Chris and Terri Gibson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, James and Vickie Jessee (1982) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jeremy and Andrea Thomas | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Joe & Margaret Feese (1976) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jonathan and Jill Jessee | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Robbie and Cindy Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alexandra Morgan (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bessie Jewell Dile | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chad Wiley (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Derek Cape (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Garet Sandusky | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Glenda Taylor | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jax Kemp | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jazzlyn Douglas | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, John E. Moss (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Katie Stone | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lacey Morgan (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Matt Downen | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Phillip Joe Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ruth Opal Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shelby Powell (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Stanley Wethington (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday Mary Frances Visnick, 70, Adair Co. native (May 22, 1939 - September 29, 2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Clavis Wright, 43, Green County, KY (1975-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Arthur Jones, Russell Co., KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Dixon Draper, 70, Taylor County, KY (1948-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Mary Hazel Durrett, Green Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William "Fred" Goodin, Adair Co., KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kemel Work, Taylor Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bob Beimdick, Elizabethtown, KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Betty Jeffries London, Knob Lick, KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Wayne Nelson Compton, Green Co., KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip Marshall Campbell, Chicago, IL (1973) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Jane Geneva Dillon Glidewell, 94, Burkesville, KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James T. Givens, Green County, KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rae Jean Crosier, Casey Co., KY (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Opal Elizabeth Matney, Green Co., KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James E. Abell, Casey Co. KY (1983) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dalena Stiles, Taylor Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille West, Adair County, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Melissa Kay Melson, Adair County, KY (1963-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cordellia May (Polly) Lobb, Green Co., KY (1938-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnnie W. Matney, Green Co., KY (1923-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Opal Grider, Russell County, KY (1916-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Flossie Carey, Russell Co., KY (1924-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raydena (Dana) Lobb, Green County, KY (1959-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Reba H. Herriford, 75, Russell County, KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Norrita June Miller, Russell Springs, KY (1952-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dollie Harmon, Campbellsville, KY (1921-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vanessa Joy Furkin Jessie, 54, Barren Co., KY (1961-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Essie Mayrene Gibson, 75, Metcalfe County, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Watson, Casey County KY (1957-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. James H. Wentworth, Taylor Co., KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Judy Carolyn Shofner Hunt, Taylor County, KY (1959-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nellie Brewer, 86, Taylor County, KY/Marion County, KY native (1930-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Eugene Peavley, 77, Casey County, KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sarah (Liz) Cochran, Center, Metcalfe Co., KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Ann (Royse) Cundiff, Warren Co./Adair Co. KY native (1937-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Hubbard, 88, Russell County, KY (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nadine (Carr) Fights, Russell Co., KY/Casey native, (1936-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gavin Dale Vetter, 15, Taylor County, KY | (Updates/Corrections)View all birthdays and anniversaries for this month and next month on our Celebrations Page. 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