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Daily News for Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Saloma Road resident arrested on auto theft charge From Taylor County Sheriff's Office John G. Kessinger, 55, 1356 Saloma Road, Campbellsville, KY, was arrested after being apprehended by the Taylor County Sheriff's Deputies near the Allstar Food Mart on KY 55 at 4:41pmET, on Wednesday, April 3, 2013. The owner of the vehicle, Tina Wright, had called 911 and reported that someone had stolen her vehicle from the Allstar Food Mart where she is employed. The keys had been left in the vehicle; however, Mr. Kessinger was not known to Wright and did not have permission to drive the vehicle. Kessinger was charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking (Auto) and lodged in the Taylor County Detention Center in Campbellsville, KY. The Taylor County Sheriff's Department was assisted by the Campbellsville Police and other civilians who aided in stopping the vehicle. 2013-04-03 20:23:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Dennis (Dink) Stapp, 63, Russell Springs, KY (1950-2013) He was a native Russell Countian, the son of the late Aldon and Zula Mae Lawhorn Stapp. He is survived by his wife, Linda Faye Chumbley Stapp. He leaves 6 direct living descendants. He was a salesman, a veteran of the US Army, and a member of the Hayes Chapel United Methodist Church. Click on headline for complete obituary Dennis "Dink" Stapp, 63, of Russell Springs, KY, died Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at the Russell County Hospital, Russell Springs, KY. Funeral services for Dennis "Dink" Stapp will be 1pmCT/2pmET, Thursday, April 4, 2013, at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 Main Street, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Steve Wheeler officiating. Friends may call after 11amCT/12pmET, Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Blakey Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-04-03 19:59:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
CAUD board members vote to accept bonding company offer Deal lacks only attorneys for bonding company and Board Attorney Marshall Loy to complete paperwork with minor changes. Construction likely to start in a few days - completion expected in 90-120 days after Columbia, KY, contractor Stotts Construction starts project By Ed Waggener The Columbia/Adair Utilities District board voted 4-0 with one abstention, to accept the counter offer by the Merchantile Assurety Company to finish the utility's Phase 14 Project, which was abandoned in November by Southern Backhoe of Campbellsville, KY. Board Member Barry Stotts, whose parents company, Stotts Construction will enter into a contract with the Bonding Company to complete the job, abstained. The vote came on a motion by Member Tim Baker, with a second by Member Rudy Higginbotham, with Chairman Robert FLowers and Member David Jones joining for the 4-0 vote. The settlement was in the amount of $582,500. The vote was contingent on the District's Attorney and the Bonding Company making minor changes in the contract faxed to Mr. Loy earlier, principally that the contract for the completion work with Stotts Construction would be first with the bonding company. Immediately after that is done and the money is paid, the bonding company will assign the contract to the water district. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-04-03 17:41:29 | Comments | Printable version
Advantage Kentucky Alliance will open at WKU BOWLING GREEN, KY - Western Kentucky University, the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers and the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce will announce the official opening of the Advantage Kentucky Alliance, a NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) Manufacturing Extension Partnership, at 10:30amCT Friday, April 5, 2013, at WKU’s Center for Research and Development, 2413 Nashville Road in Bowling Green, KY. The announcement of the statewide partnership to assist manufacturers to innovate and grow statewide will include remarks from WKU President Gary Ransdell; Ron Bunch, President of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce; Scott Broughton, Director of the Advantage Kentucky Alliance Manufacturing Extension Partnership; and Greg Higdon, President and CEO of Kentucky Association of Manufacturers. 2013-04-03 17:12:00 | Comments | Printable version
Two Michigan men arrested on drug charges at Lucky Vista Motel Twenty year old men being held in Taylor County Detention Center, Campbellsville, KY awaiting pickup by U.S. Marshals to face outstanding charges From Campbellsville, KY, Police Department The Campbellsville Police Department arrested two Detroit, MI residents for Drug Possession and Trafficking, on Monday, April 1, 2013. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-04-03 15:39:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
It's Time to get to Know your farmers and crafters New members Jeff Scott, Carri Peterson, Beth Rutherford, Wendy Butler Burt, Cindy Vincent, Jerry Compton, Monica Thomas, Jana Esch, Beth Bailey, Dorthy Bailey, Barbara Armitage and Barbara's Husband Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Barbara Armitage It seems that spring has finally decided to arrive and just in time for the opening day of the Farmer's Market on the Square. The first Farmer's Market on the Square will be 8am-12pm noon CT, Saturday, April 20, 2013, at the Adair Annex Parking Lot, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-04-03 12:47:29 | Comments | Printable version
SCC and Union college expand 2+2 offerings By Allison Horseman News from Somerset Community College Somerset, KY (April 3, 2013) - Union College and Somerset Community College have worked jointly for several years to bring baccalaureate program opportunities to students who have completed associate degrees. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-04-03 11:56:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
ACSO makes DUI arrest on Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY Adair County Deputy Justin Cross arrested George Johnson, 55, Columbia, KY, at 1amCT, on charges of 1) Failure to illuminate head lamps, 2) Careless driving, and 3) Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The arrest was made on Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. Johnson was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail, Columbia, KY. - From Deputy BJ Bray, Adair County Sheriff's Office 2013-04-03 11:44:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
President of Southern Baptist Convention to speak at CU chapel Speaker was first African-American Vice President of the Southern Baptist Convention and also first African-American to be President of organization Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Lucas Pennington CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - Fred Luter Jr., president of the Southern Baptist Convention, will be speaking at Campbellsville University's chapel service at 9amCT/10amET, Wednesday, April 10, 2013, Ransdell Chapel,401 N Hoskins Avenue, Campbellsville, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-04-03 10:48:23 | Comments | Printable version
Joyce Coomer says Google is cooperative on map changes Writer had good experience with internet giant Joyce M Coomer writes: From my experience, Google lets just about anyone correct the maps. A year or two ago I googled our business address and they had us two streets over. I emailed them about it and was told that I could change the map myself. So, who knows who put up directions for the trucks? - Joyce M CoomerComments re photo 48973 Google is in big trouble over this intersection 2013-04-03 10:15:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
CACEDA votes to offer to sell 20 acres in Commerce Park Sale would be to a "Fortune 500" company By Ed Waggener The Columbia/Adair County Economic Development Authority (CACEDA) voted this morning to sell up to 20 acres in Green River Commerce Park for $7,500 per acre. Chairman Jim Hadley announced that the company is a Fortune 500 company, but said no more as to what type of company it is, what it will make, how many it will employ or about its impact on the community. The action followed a mostly closed or executive session under KRS 61.85. Present in the closed session were ChairmanHadley, CACEDA members Randy Burns, Tony Corbin, Dan Antle, Doug McCammish, and Kay Bowman; CACEDA Executive Secretary Sue Stivers, Adair County Judge Ann Melton, Columbia Mayor Mark D. Harris, Columbia/Adair Utilities District Manager Lenny Stone, and Greg Jones, of the SE Kentucky Development Corporation, Somerset. Also present at the rest of the meeting were Ken Wilkerson and Ed Waggener. 2013-04-03 09:51:54 | Comments | Printable version
Columbia, KY/Milford, CT: Link to story from Milford Sarah Aaron Bromley, daughter of Dr. Phil Aaron, Columbia, KY, sends a link to the story of the presentation of a Kentucky Colonelcy to Milford, CT, Mayor Benjamin Burke, by Dr. Gerald Chafin and the Lindsey Wilson Singers. The story link is: Milford Mayor to be Named Kentucky Colonel The presentation is being made this morning, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. See also: LWC College Singers to extend Columbia greetings to Milford, CT 2013-04-03 05:08:34 | Comments | Printable version
LWC College Singers to extend Columbia greetings to Milford, CT EVENTS: The Lindsey Wilson Singers will perform a concert Wednesday night, April 3, 2013, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 71 River St., Milford, CT. The Lindsey Wilson Singers' spring homecoming concert will be 7pmCT/8pmET, Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Columbia Baptist Church, 201 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. - Duane Bonifer Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Duane Bonifer COLUMBIA, KY - Columbia Mayor Mark Harris dropped by the Lindsey Wilson College Singers' Monday morning rehearsal to wish the ensemble best wishes on their upcoming spring tour of New England and to also present them with a proclamation. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-04-03 04:36:28 | Comments | Printable version
Fly Me to the Moon Jazz Concert Fundraiser at C/AC Airport For Hillary Hadley Memorial Scholarship By Inette Goodin Fly Me to the Moon is an evening of jazz presented by the Hillary Hadley Memorial Scholarship committee on April 12, 2013 at 6:30 PM at the Columbia/Adair County Airport, 735 Country Club Road, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-04-03 03:48:04 | Comments | Printable version
Appreciates work of efforts for Autism Awareness Kathryn Miller writes: Thank you. I have a nephew with autism and this means a lot. Keep up the good work in bringing awareness to this disorder. - Kathryn MillerComments re photo 48974 CJE Mayor proclaim Autism Awareness Day and Month 2013-04-03 03:42:41 | Comments | Printable version
Today, WEDNESDAY with CM, April 3, 2013 Haiku by Robert Stone for April 3, 2013: Unwavering love,--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 3 April 2013. -1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 568, in progress Quick links to Favorite CM Columns Mostly from Sunday with CM, March 31, 2013 and a few others from the past week
2013-04-03 03:23:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Columbia Rotary Club changes to noon meetings COLUMBIA ROTARY CLUB meets every second and fourth Monday of the month at Lindsey Wilson's Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY at 12pm noonCT. The meetings adjourn at 1pmCT. Rotary is an international service club and Columbia Rotary welcomes men and women who are interested in serving their community. Guests and all who wish to become Rotarians are welcome at the meetings. - George Kolbenschlag. (Additional information at www.rotarycolumbia-adair.org Sponsored) By George Kolbenschlag The Columbia Rotary Club begins its new noon meeting time Monday, April 8, 2013. The club meets at the Lindsey Wilson cafeteria for lunch, a program on a current topic and a brief business meeting. The meetings end at 1pmCT. Rotary is an international service club active in more than 200 countries with 1.2 million members. The Rotary International motto, "Service above Self" well defines the mission of the local club. Columbia Rotary is a group of men and women with a common interest in community service who enjoy the opportunity to meet, exchange ideas, discuss current topics and act on service projects with friends. The club has met continuously since 1935. Guests and those who may want to become members are always welcome at Columbia Rotary meetings. --George Kolbenschlag See the CM Directory of Recurring Meetings being compiled during the month of April. The list is for recurrent club, civic organizations, and meetings in schools and governmental units which occur on at regular times. Call 270-250-2730 if you need help to email your organization's listings. - CM 2013-04-03 03:12:39 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 3 Happy Birthday, Bonnie Walker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cameron Garmon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dana Young | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jamie Lynn Rucker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joseph Russell Chapman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Julie Sexton Hampton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Justin Walker (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kerry Yates (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sandra Land | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shelby Smith | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Adell Kinnett, Russell County, KY (1928-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alisha Gayle Hartley Lee, Casey County, KY (1981-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Audrey Arlyene Pedigo Perkins, Summer Shade, KY (1920-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Audrey Mae Reynolds Cowherd, 94, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Avery R. Justice, 76, Green Co, KY (1939-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Benny McGaha, 73, Adair County, KY (1944-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Joseph Sharp, formerly of Casey County, KY (1948-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Frank Fishback (1941-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clarice Lewis, 89, Adair Co., KY (1929-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Connie Anne Peavler, Boyle Co., KY (1959-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Devin Dewayne Pevely, Windsor, KY (1984-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Baker, Adair County, KY (1929-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edgar Thomas (Ed) Arnett, 81, Summersville, KY (1935-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward Wayne Compton, 20, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Faye Jessie, Adair Co., KY (1943-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Faye R. Wilson, 88, Russell Springs, KY (1931-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Flossie Walkup, Adair County, KY (1926-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garnett 'Snake' Sweeney, Casey County, KY (1933-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gerald Ray Pruyear, 49, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jackie Melson, Melson Ridge, KY (1953-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janet Gail Cabbell, 81, Adair County, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Dean Riggins, 66, Windsor, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessie Glendo Sullivan, 72, Russell County, KY (1945-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jewell Burchett Myers, Cumberland Co., KY (1933-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joel Gabbert, Adair Co., KY native (1943-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John N. Dee, 64, Adair County, KY (1953-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joy Lee DeWitt, Taylor County, KY (1924-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Carol Thurman, Metcalfe County, KY (1954-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kendall Harvey, 82, Adair County, KY (1934-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Russell Downey, 73, Adair County, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Wayne Curry, 68, Green County, KY (1946-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Levona I. Wilson, 89, Russell Co., KY native (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillian Grace Strode Hammer, Summer Shade, KY (1950-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lonnie (Gene) Denson, Casey County, KY (1948-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Loretta Hare, Russell County, KY (1935-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Hall French, 59, Taylor County, KY (1958-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marsa K. (Mousie) Cox, 68 Elk Horn, KY (1948-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Akin Cundiff, 86, Adair Co., KY (1938-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Jerome 'Smurf' Bray, Casey Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Buis Brown, Casey County, KY (1934-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Misti V. Kemp, 32, Jamestown, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nadene Shelton, 91, Columbia, KY (1933-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph Wethington, Casey County, KY native (1944-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Reba Garner, 86, Jamestown, Russell Co., KY (1929-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky M. Hadley, Adair County, KY (1956-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Evelyn Stearns, 62, Columbia, KY (1959-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Morrison Hunt, Taylor County, KY (1949-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stanley Dickson, Metcalfe County, KY (1940-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susie Kate Russell, 86, Jamestown, KY (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vera Faye Morgan Wicks, Russell County, KY (1945-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, April 3, 2013 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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