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Daily News for Monday, March 9, 2015
Pat Thompson is named Campbellsville Police Chief Makes history as first woman police chief in organization's history By Larry Smith, The Big Dawg, FM 99.9 The Campbellsville City Council, meeting in special session tonight, voted 7-4 to accept Mayor Tony Young's recommendation to name veteran Campbellsville Police Officer, Assistant Chief Pat Thompson, to succeed Chief Tim Hazelette following Hazelette's announced resignation day, March 26, 2015. The new chief makes history as the first woman to head the force. She was selected from among 37 excellent applicants for the position. The opposition to her appointment were Council Members David Nunnery, Greg Rice, Patty Phillips, and Jim Ewing. - Larry Smith, Operations Manager, Shoreline Communications 2015-03-09 20:31:25 | Comments | Printable version
Cecil Howard Garmon, 75, Cumberland County, KY (1939-2015) He was a former employee of Bowling Green Express, Manning Motor Company, and Ryder Trucking Company. He was a member of Burkesville Church of Christ. He was a native of Cumberland County, KY, and a resident of the county at the time of his death. He was the son of the late Roy Beauford Garmon and Pearlie Mae Garrett Garmon. His wife, Jewell Arms Garmon, survives. He leaves five direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary Cecil Howard Garmon age 75 of Marrowbone, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, March 07, 2015 at Cumberland County Hospital. Funeral service will be Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 1pmCT, at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N. Main Street, Burkesvile, KY with Burial in Dutch Creek Cemetery with military honors. Family requests visitation on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 from 4pmCT until 9pmCT, at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-03-09 19:43:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Council approves 2nd reading to accept Holladay Place Streets Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story The Columbia CIty Council approved the second reading of an ordinance to accept streets in the Holladay Place Development and Pineview Properties LLC into the City of Columbia Street System in a brief, 20 minute Special Called Meeting Monday evening, 9 Mar 2015, starting at 6pmCT. Mayor Curtis Hardwick presided. The vote was 4-1 to approve, on a motion by Ronnie Rogers, with a second by Craig Lasley, who were joined by Craig Dean and Linda Waggener. Council Member Charles Grimsley voted no. Council Member Mark Harris was absent. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-03-09 18:21:41 | Comments | Printable version
Dr. Carey speaks on 'Restorative Justice' at CU KHIPP forum By Josh Christian, news from Campbellsville University CAMPBELLSVILLE, KT- Dr. Galen Carey, vice president of government relations for the National Association of Evangelicals, spoke on Criminal Justice Reform at the Kentucky Heartland Institute on Public Policy forum, in the Badgett Academic Support Center Banquet Hall, 110 University DR , Campbellsville, KY, on February 24, 2015, on the campus of Campbellsville University. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-03-09 17:53:08 | Comments | Printable version
Meeting 19 Mar 2015 on various Federal Programs at AC Schools Public Notice Pursuant to federal regulation, there will be a meeting for any persons who are interested in information about the various Federal Programs offered through the Adair County School District. The meeting will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2015, at 2pmCT in the board room of the Adair County Board of Education at 1204 Greensburg Street, in Columbia, KY. For more information contact John Shelley at 270-384-2476 ext. 2010. - JOHN SHELLEY, Title I Coordinator, Adair County Schools, Columbia KY. 2015-03-09 17:34:50 | Comments | Printable version
Adair County will participate in Statewide Tornado Drill By Greg Thomas, Adair County Emergency Disaster Manager March is severe weather awareness month and Tuesday, March 10, at 9:17 am Adair County will be participating in the statewide tornado safety drill. The drill will be triggered by the National Weather Service offices within Kentucky. Communication and notification equipment along with our sirens will be tested at that time in Adair County. We do encourage you to participate at your home, work, or business and test your emergency plan for a severe storm or tornado. 2015-03-09 17:28:24 | Comments | Printable version
Today is the 55th anniversary of Great Snowfall of March 9, 1960 Today is the 55th anniversary of the Great Snowfall of March 9, 1960. There had been another snow a few days earlier, and I remember the "old folks" later allowing as to how that one had been "a-layin' on, waitin' for more." On March 9th, "more" arrived in abundance. 2015-03-09 17:12:14 | Comments | Printable version
Dale Turner Harvey, 85, Adair Co., KY (1930-2015) He was a member of a prominent Adair County, KY, family, the son of the late Holland H. and Vina E Reece Harvey. Mr. Harvey was a long time member of the Argo Summit Baptist Church in Illinois where he served as a deacon. He served on the Bedford Park Zoning Board for 25 years and was retired from General Motors. Dale Turner Harvey, 85, of Bedford Park, Illinois, formerly of Adair County, Kentucky, passed away Friday, March 6, 2015 at his home in Illinois. The family requests visiting after 4pmCT on Thursday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Friday, March 13, 2015 at 11amCT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Rev. David Kemp will officiate. Interment will be in the Haven Hill Cemetery, 1276 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY, with full military rites presented by VFW Post 6097. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-03-09 15:32:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Board of Elections Meeting: Thu 26 Mar 2015 The regular monthly meeting of the Adair Board of Elections will be held Thursday, March 26, 2015, at 10amCT, in Adair Co. Clerk Lisa Greer’s office at 424 Public Square, Ste 3, Columbia, KY. The Agenda:
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Sabo Family singing at Antioch UMC Sun 15 Mar 2015 The Sabo Family from Campbellsville, KY will be singing Sunday night, March 15th at 6:30pmCT at Antioch United Methodist Church in Sparksville. Bro Troy Elmore and congregation invite you to join us for a great night of fellowship. --Angie Murphy 2015-03-09 15:09:51 | Comments | Printable version
Elaine Bennett, 63, Columbia, KY (1952-2015) Elaine was a member of Word Of Life Family Church, a deputy Property Valuation Administrator in the Adair County PVA office. She was also the owner of a community theater Dream Depot, which had blessed the community and brought joy not only to the community but to Elaine as well. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Elaine Bennett, 63 years of Columbia, KY passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 11:15amCT, at her home after an illness. The funeral service will be Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 11amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Pastor Randy Parnell will officiate. Interment in McClister Cemetery at Fairplay, KY. Visitation after 4:30pmCT Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-03-09 14:59:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
C-AC Economic Development Authority meeting Thu 12 Mar 2015 The Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority monthly meeting will be on Thursday, March 12 at 8amCT at the Chamber of Commerce Board Room. Mr. Will McDowell, Industrial Development Manager and Mitch Ruscitti, Project Manager, from the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development will be able to attend. Discussion and information on the Build-Ready Program will be on the agenda. 2015-03-09 14:46:50 | Comments | Printable version
2015-2016 Adair Co. Preschool Registration: April 17 and May 8 Registration for 2015-2016 Adair County Preschool will be held in the Adair County Library Basement, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY 42728 on Friday, April 17 from 8am until 2pmCT and again on Friday May 8, from 8am until 2pmCT. Parents are asked to bring proof of household income, such as w-2 forms; 2014 taxes; check stubs; etc. 2015-03-09 14:41:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Taylor County Grand Jury returns indictments 3 Mar 2015 Eight indictments brought against eight individuals. The Taylor County, KY Circuit Court grand jury, Campbellsville, KY, returned indictments against the following individuals on Tuesday, 3 Mar 2015: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-03-09 11:35:46 | Comments | Printable version
Remembering Elaine, by Willie Matt Feese, Jr Remembering Elaine, by Jr. Feese A few words to show our appreciation for Elaine. We received the very sad news todayW.M. Feese, Jr., Mon 9 March 2015 Related: Elaine Bennett, 63, Columbia, KY (1952-2015) 2015-03-09 10:58:16 | Comments | Printable version
Gregg and Blane Bardin will participate in St. Baldrick's This will be eighth year for Gregg and Blane to participate in annual fundraiser Click on headline for announcement with photo(s) Gregg and Blane Bardin will participate in the St. Baldrick's Event to be held at Campbellsville University at the Powell Athletic Center, 203 Tiger Way, Campbellsville, KY from 9am-11amCT/10am-12pm noon CT. < This will Gregg & Blane's eighth year to participate in the event. St. Baldrick's is an event at which people get their heads shaved to raise money for research for Childhood Cancer. If you would like to donate to Gregg and Blane's efforts, you can make checks payable to St. Baldrick's Foundation, and mail to Gregg Bardin, 2970 Holmes Bend Road, Columbia, KY 42728. 2015-03-09 10:23:00 | Comments | Printable version
Elliott Burton will be Adair Youth Chairman for Comer for Governor From Jamie Comer for Governor HQ Frankfort, KY- Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture and candidate for Governor James Comer has asked Elliot Burton to serve as Youth Chair for his campaign in Adair County. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-03-09 10:00:31 | Comments | Printable version
Adair County Schools Attendance Report: Jan 20 - Feb 25, 2015 Adair County Schools Attendance Report through February for the 5th month of school, completed February 25, 2015. Attendance Update January 2015 Attendance Update: Student Attendance January 20th-February 25th-6th school month
Bus Drivers: 96% Food Service Staff: 93% Maintenance Staff: 95% Central Office Staff: 96% Student attendance through the 6th school month: 94.87% Student Attendance Rate Yearly Goal: 96% Alan W. Reed, Superintendent Adair County Schools, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY 42728 2015-03-09 09:57:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Yosemite, KY driver taken to hospital following 1 vehicle crash By TFC William Gregory Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY COLUMBIA, KY – Tpr. Adam Likins is investigating a collision that occurred on Sunday, March 8, 2015, at 5:10pmET, 5 miles east of Liberty on KY 70. 52-year-old Delbert Northern, of Yosemite, KY, was operating an eastbound, 1997 Mazda truck when he exited the left side of the roadway and struck a tree. Northern was belted and was transported to Ephraim McDowell hospital, Danville, KY, by Casey County EMS for non life threatening injuries. Alcohol is believed to be a contributing factor. 2015-03-09 09:47:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
CU Lady Tigers fall in MSC final, 74-67 to Shawnee State By: Jordan Alves, CU Sports Information FRANKFORT, Ky. -- It just wasn't meant to be for the Campbellsville Lady Tigers to repeat as Mid-South Conference Tournament champions today. Shawnee State knocked off Campbellsville, 74-67, in overtime to claim its first title since joining the conference in 2010-11. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-03-09 09:34:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Spirituals singing at Tabor CC on Sun 15 Mar 2015 The Spirituals from Edmonton KY will be in concert at Tabor Community Church,1477 Fairplay Road, Columbia Ky. on Sunday night, March 15, 2015 at 6pmCT. Pastor Ralph Hadley and congregation invite everyone to attend. - Patricia Hadley 2015-03-09 09:30:12 | Comments | Printable version
Indians fall to Bardstown 59-38 By Brent Campbell The Adair County Indians' Boys Basketball season ended Saturday after falling to the Bardstown Tigers in the first round of the Fifth Region Tournament. Adair County trailed 34-19 at the half but played even with the Tigers in the third quarter. However, the Indians just could not overcome the deficit in the final period. The final score of 59-38 closed out the season for the Indians. Chance Melton was named to the Fifth Region All Tournament team. We would like to wish the best of luck to our senior players and cheerleaders: Harlee Smock, Aaran Taylor, Noah Polston, Zach Hutchison, Shelbi Cheatham, Cyera Jamison, and Taylor Burton. Thank you for the being a part of Adair County basketball and cheer. 2015-03-09 08:01:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Today, MONDAY with CM, 9 March 2015 Haiku by Robert Stone for March 9, 2015: Not answered but felt,--Robert Stone, Monday, 9 March 2015. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1273 2015-03-09 05:18:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
The seven new puppies at GRAS are all doing great And all ready, "Tank" has elected himself the Head Honcho. He bulldozes his way through the pack for attention and food. All the puppies eyes are open. They are establishing distinctive personalities. And they look like small, fat weeble wabbles Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Kim Sallee Just a quick update on the 7 "new additions" at the Green River Animal Shelter. They are doing great....they all have a VERY good set of lungs, a hearty appetite and ZERO amount of patience when it comes to waiting in line for their bottle. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-03-09 01:04:50 | Comments | Printable version
Oma Christine (Teenie) Lawhorn, Russell Co., KY (1925-2015) She was a native of Adair County, KY, and a resident of Russell County, KY, at the time of her death. She was the daughter of the late Pearl Tiller Lawless and Robert Lawless. She was a retired custodian at the Jamestown Elementrary School. She leaves 10 direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary Oma Christine (Teenie) Lawhorn, 89,of Jamestown, KY passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015 at the Russell County Hospital, Russell Springs, KY. Services were private. Burial is in Jamestown Cemetery, 201 N Main Street, Jamestown, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-03-09 00:36:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Jean (Imogene) Reed Bradshaw, Adair Co., KY (d. 7 Mar 2015) She was a long time resident of Columbia, KY, and a long time employee of Westlake Cumberland Hospital. She lived the last four years in Virginia with her niece. She was a member of leading, highly respected old line Adair County, KY family, and the last surviving child of the ate Joseph Miller and Bertie Elizabeth Breeding Reed. She was the widow of the late Kimble Bradshaw. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Jean (Imogene) Reed Bradshaw, formerly of Adair County, died Saturday, March 7, 2015 at the age of 83. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 from 5pmCT to 7pmCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. A memorial graveside service will be Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 10amCT, in Haven Hill Cemetery, 1276 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-03-09 00:13:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
James DeWayne (Garfield) Pelly, 42, (1972-2015) He was a member of a highly regarded Adair County, KY family. He was a native of Adair County and a resident of the county at the time of his death. He was the son of Wayne & Vocal Huddleston Pelly, who survive. His wife, Melissa Mullen Petty, also survives. He leaves four direct living descendants. He was a mechanic. Click on headline for complete obituary James DeWayne "Garfield" Pelly, 42, of Columbia, KY, died Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 10pmCT, at the Westlake Regional Hospital Emergency Room, Columbia, KY. Funeral service will be Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 1pmCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with burial in Haven Hill Cemetery, 1276 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 4pmCT, Monday, March 9, 2015, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-03-09 00:02:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 9 Happy Birthday, Addison Faith Gibson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Aiden Hinkle (2017) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Betty Fisher (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brent Baker (1975) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brian Cowan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brittany Wall | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Camden Dwayne Harvey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, DJ Ballou | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dylan Hancock (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Floren C. Morrison | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jaxson Riley Bell (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kay Powell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kaylee Vance (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Clark (1968) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ramona Dial | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rhonda Calhoun | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Roxanne Yarberry Hart | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sarah Hancock (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tara Pierce | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Terry Flatt | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Walter Avin Janes | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Avin Janes, 81, Dirigo, KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Wright, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Lucille Fisher, 74, Russell Springs, KY (1946-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Pauline Pike, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bryson Conley Skaggs, 18, Campbellsville, KY (2005-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cecil W. Pearson, Jr., 57, Knifley, KY (1967-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chrystal Ree Martin Blaydes, 90, Taylor Co., KY Metcalfe native (1925-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dale Alfred Napper, 74, Adair County, KY (1942-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Kay Patterson, 66, Greensburg, KY (1956-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fay Wade, Russell Springs, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Finis Burton | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Murphy, 77, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Foster, Taylor Co., KY/McCreary Co. native (1948-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gregory Todd Galloway, 52, Casey County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harlan (Bubby) Anderson, 74, Burkesville, KY (1942-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Heather Davidson, Laughlin, NV (1979-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hilda Juanita Vannoy, 84, Casey County, KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Isaiah Gyle Rexroat, 16, Russell Co., KY (2004-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, JoAnn Allison Durrett, 76, Greensburg, KY (1939-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jordan Redmon (March 9, 1992 - July 7, 2008) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Johnson Randolph, Casey Co., KY (1935-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Dale (Lightning) Turner, Green County, KY (1956-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Randell Poindexter, Cumberland Co., KY (1953-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leon Salyers, Casey Co., KY (1939-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mark Steven Ponder, 65, Casey Co., KY (1951-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Catherine Russell Miller (March 9, 1911 - October 18, 1981) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maymie Page Janes, 90, Adair County, KY (1926-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ola Bright, Taylor County, KY (1921-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Reda F. Rooks, 64, Columbia, KY (1959-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Bradley Bradshaw, 75, Columbia, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert W. Smith, 84, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robyn Elaine Lear, 37, Liberty, KY (1983-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandy Gregory, Taylor County, KY, (1961-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shannon Whitlow Klassen, Green Co., KY (1973-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Mark Tarter, 62, Dunnville, KY (1955-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Unema Roberts | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, March 9, 2015 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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