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Daily News for Saturday, August 29, 2015
Adair Christian Convention Committee meets 10 Sep 2015 The Adair County Christian Church Convention meeting is scheduled for 6pmCT, September 10, at Cane Valley Christian Church, 2250 Cane Valley Road, Columbia, KY. - Fran Neat 2015-08-29 23:12:46 | Comments | Printable version
Tae In Wheeler, Middleburg, KY (1937-2015) She was a native of Nampyong, South Korea, and a resident of Middleburg, KY, at the time of her death. She was the widow of the late Hobert Buel Wheeler. Click on headline for complete obituary Tae In Wheeler, age 78 of Middleburg, KY, passed away on Friday August 28, 2015 at the Danville Center for Health and Rehab, Danville, KY. Funeral Services will be held at 10amCT/11amET, Tuesday September 1st, 2015 at Bartle Funeral Home, 231 Lynn Street, Middleburg, KY with Bro. Steven Willingham officiating. Burial will be in the Rich Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 5pm-8pmCT/6pm-9pmET, Monday August 31, 2015 at Bartle Funeral Home Middleburg. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-08-29 15:15:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Teresa Roy: All three Goldens are back home in Vester, KY now About: Three Golden Retrievers missing since Thursday - Vester area By Teresa Roy Vester, KY (3:05pm 29 Aug 2015) - All three Goldens are back home now. One was found on Grassy Springs Rd. at the home of Robin Wilkerson and taken to Lampton Lane to spend the night. The other was found off Christine Road just about 30 minutes ago playing with some children. Earlier Sasha, the senior Golden came home on her own, hungry and covered in burrs, but home! Thanks to everybody who helped. 2015-08-29 14:56:06 | Comments | Printable version
Kenneth Durham, 84, Yosemite, KY (1931-2015) He was a former employee of American Greetings, Farmer, formerly served on the Casey County School Board and a member of House of Prayer. He was a native of Yosemite, KY, and a resident of the community at the time of his death. He was the son of the late Elmer Coker and Mary Marie Goforth Durham, and the widower of Matrie Haste Durham. He leaves 22 direct and three step living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary Noel Kenneth Durham, age 84 of Yosemite, KY, passed away on Thursday August 27, 2015 at the Casey County Hospital, Liberty, KY. Funeral Services will be held 12pmCT/1pmET, Monday August 31, 2015 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel, 142 KY 49, Liberty, KY. Bro. Wayne Naylor officiating. Burial will be in the Durham Cemetery. Visitation will be 4pm-8pmCT/5pm-9pmET, Sunday August 30, 2015 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-08-29 14:22:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Clavin White, 86, Marrowbone, KY (1928-2015) 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 Seagle and Beulah Ballard White. His final restiing place will be in Marrowbone, Cumberland County, KY. Click on headline for complete obituary Clavin White age 86 of Marrowbone, KY, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2015 at his home. Graveside service will be Sunday, August 30, 2015 at 2:30pmCT, at Marrowbone Cemetery with burial to follow. The family requests visitation 1pm-2pmCT, on Sunday, August 30, at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N Main Street, Burkesville, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-08-29 14:01:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
James Curtis Johnson, 90, Metcalfe Co., KY (d 27 Aug 2015) He was the son of the late Polie and Eula Melton Johnson. He was of the baptist faith and World War II Army veteran. His wife, Betty Johnson, survives. He leaves five direct and seven step living descendants. James Curtis Johnson age 90 of Edmonton passed away Thursday, August 27, 2015 at his home. Funeral services will be held 1pmCT, Saturday, August 29, 2015, at Butler Funeral Home, 201 East Street, Edmonton, KY, with burial in the Bowles Cemetery near Center. Visitation will be from 5pm until 8pmCT, Friday and after 9amCT, Saturday at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-08-29 13:46:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Border Collie/Border Collie Mix found near Sonic April Shepperd writes: We have found a young Border Collie or a Border Collie/Mix around Sonic in Columbia and are looking for its owner. Must be able to identify the dog's sex and describe collar to take possession. If this is your dog, please call April at 270-250-4111. --April Shepperd 2015-08-29 12:00:11 | Comments | Printable version
Orean Whittle, 83, Russell County, KY (1932-2015) She as retired from Key Market Grocery as a Deli/Bakery Manager. She was a member of Coffey's Chapel United Methodist Church. She was a native of Russell County, KY, and a resident of the county at the time of her death. She was the daughter of the late Olis & Wilmoth Patterson Bennett and the widow of Odell Whittle. She leaves 10 direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary Orean Whittle, 83, of Russell Springs, KY, died Friday, August 28, 2015 at the Fair Oaks Nursing Home in Jamestown, KY. Funeral service for Orean Whittle will be 10amCT, Monday, August 31, 2015 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N Main Street, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Roger Garner officiating. Visitation will be after 5pmCT, Sunday, August 30, 2015. Interment in the McBeath Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Randall Hammond, Bobby Jasper, Paul Coffey, Laurel Rexroat, Donald Cooper, and David Sharp. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-08-29 11:49:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Three Golden Retrievers missing since Thursday - Vester area Happy Ending Update: Teresa: All three Goldens are back home now Three beautiful, Golden Retrievers - Sasha 7 years, Marlowe 1 year, and Thor, the baby at 9 months old, are missing. They are very friendly and would take up with anyone, owner says. If seen, likely in the area between Vester, Bull Run Road and Vester, she's very much like a call at at 270-634-3670 or 270-384-5852. Click on headline for full story, photo of Marlowe By Teresa Roy My name is Teresa Roy. I have three Golden Retrievers that have been missing since Thursday, 8/27, from the Vester/Christine community off Hwy. 206. They were last seen on Thursday in front of Terry Farris's home in his field off 206 about 5 miles out of Columbia and then on Bull Run Lane off Hwy. 206 at the home of Marsha Reddick. I didn't have a picture with all three together in it so I'm using one of Marlowe. (See linked photo) She has just turned one, is a light golden, and answers to her name, Marlowe. She is wearing a pink collar with dots on it and her rabies vaccination charm is attached. Marlowe is very friendly and would take up with anyone. She is traveling with two of my other Goldens. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-08-29 07:52:08 | Comments | Printable version
CPD extricates victim from a very tight spot Click on headline for photo(s) which tells it all From Columbia Police Department Thanks to Columbia Police Officer Josh Brockman, there's one happy raccoon roaming the Cole Street neighborhood in Columbia. He got an urgent call from his 911, and knew before hearing the situation something extraordinary was happening. "You never know what you are fixing to get into when your dispatcher is giggling while giving you a call," he said. 2015-08-29 06:59:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
2015 Kentucky State Fair Country Ham Project Results 30 Adair 4-H Students win in 4-H Ham Competition at KY State Fair. SEE ALSO:Adair Co. at 2015 Kentucky State Fair: Cloverville 4-H results Click on headline for story with photo(s), and prizes won by Beth Cowan, Hayden Hancock, Jonathan Gold, Garrett Tucker, Sarah Mast, Sadie Mast, Jessica Simpson, Faith Moore, Chandler Wisdom, Austin Fruth, Allison Burris, Courtney Vance, MaKayla Smith, Michael Gold, Tori Kimbler, Payton Coomer, Brady Cowan, Aspen Fruth, Samuel Moore, Susan Spinks, Keaton Burton, CJ Bonifer, Chloe Grider, Chase Coomer, Leah Dykes, preston Wisdom, Kaitlyn Burton, Parker Bonifer, Eliza Spinks. and Derek Burris in ham competition. By Tony Rose, Adair County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development Congratulations to all the Adair County youth who participated in the 2015 4-H Country Ham project. This year Hayden Hancock (PHOTO/STORY) received first place overall in 2003 age group and 3rd on his speech. Beth Cowan placed 2nd overall in 2005 age group and 3rd on her speech. The following youth also participated in the Country Ham project at the Kentucky State Fair: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-08-29 06:10:00 | Comments | Printable version
Comment on CM coverage of Pulaski County news Comments re article 77301 Newslink Kycom story on audit of Somerset City Government Bobby Billinger writes: Why is it important to report on Somerset's well being, but you will/cannot report on anything else that takes place (deaths, traffic accidents, etc.) in Pulaski County. - Bobby BillingerThanks for the comment: We're working on improved coverage of events in Somerset. The story cited was one covered by many media sources. We thought it of interest to our readers, even though Pulaski County is not yet in our primary coverage area of Russell, Casey, Cumberland, Adair, Taylor, Green and Metcalfe Counties. 2015-08-29 05:48:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
EDA will hold special called meeting Wed 2 Sep 2015 The Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Board will hold a Special Called. Meeting Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at 8amCT, in the board room of the Chamber of Commerce, 201 Burkesville Street, KY. Agenda
2015-08-29 05:25:28 | Comments | Printable version
90 wood products jobs being added in Somerset, KY Economic Development: Menzner Lumber to add operation in Somerset, KY, leasing a 195,000 s.f. plant from Glen Oak Lumber, located at 339 Arthur Drive, Somerset, KY. Expansion is $2.65 million project. Jobs are 48 miles, 48 minutes from Downtown Columbia, KY, according to Google Maps. Click on headline for complete story By Joe Lilly News from Gov. Steve Beshear's Communications Office Frankfort, KY - (27 Aug 2015) - A successful hardwood molding company has decided to expand to south-central Kentucky. Governor Steve Beshear today announced Menzner Hardwoods is locating a new facility in Somerset, KY. Menzner Hardwoods will invest $2.65 million into the project and create 90 jobs. "We want to welcome Menzner Hardwoods to the Commonwealth," Gov. Beshear said. "I congratulate them on this project and look forward to their building their business from this location in the Somerset community." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-08-29 05:17:53 | Comments | Printable version
Former police officer pleads guilty to sexual abuse Stephen E. Miller, 45, had resigned as Leitchfield police officer following complaints of inappropriate conduct toward two women. He pleaded guilty to violating sex abuse laws in case at Bluegrass Academy in Ft. Knox, KY. From U.S. Attorney's Office Department of Justice, Western District of Kentucky Louisville, KY (28 Aug 2015) - A Grayson County, KY, former police officer and school administrator pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to violating federal and state sex abuse laws, announced United States Attorney John E. Kuhn, Jr. Stephen E. Miller, age 45, pleaded guilty to four counts in a superseding information, on July 30, 2015, and this week Chief Judge Joseph H. McKinley, Jr. accepted the plea and scheduled sentencing for November 2, 2015 at 11amET, in Louisville, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-08-29 03:51:12 | Comments | Printable version
Today, SATURDAY with CM, 29 Aug 2015 Haiku by Robert Stone for August 29, 2015: Tidiness may cramp--Robert Stone, Saturday, 29 August 2015. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1446 2015-08-29 03:29:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 29 Happy Birthday, Betty White | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Billy Cowan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cheryl Green | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dolly Riley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Greg Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jamie Grider | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jamie Lee Bailey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jason Yarberry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jr. Feese (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Julie Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kristie Wilson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sidney Jay-Lynn Kimbler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Twins Austin Dwayne Lee and Amy Lynn Lee (August 29, 2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, W.M. Feese, JR and grandson, Beckam Feese | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thurston Sullivan, Louisville, KY (1937-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henry Gustoff Bobe, Russell County, KY (1923-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Kay Phillips, Liberty, KY (1953-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shelby C. Spears, Marrowbone, KY (1956-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Angela Deanna Brumley, Jamestown, KY (1974-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anthony David Taylor, Burkesville, KY (1990-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Billie Gene Fields, Green Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Murrel Jay Kessell, Jefferson Co., KY, (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paula Foley, Russell Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lanis (Pean) Davidson, Cumberland Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Pyles, Columbia, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marshall (Slim) Branham, Cumberland Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Roger Dale Shirrell, Green Co., KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Taylor Martin, Adair Co., KY (1919-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harold H. Foley, 66, of Russell Springs, KY (1947-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Merrill Collins, Burkesville, KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rita Harvey, 51, Adair Co., KY (1963-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lora Emma Greer, 93, Russell County, KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Julia Duvall Lawson, 81, Celina, TN (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Edgar Mason, Casey Co., KY (1947-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Wheeler, Taylor County, KY (1942-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary England Underwood, 90, Campbellsville, KY (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cecile Back, 80, Russell Springs, KY (1935-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elba Wolford, 89, Russell County., KY; Adair County, KY native (1926-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Greg Rueda, 61, Taylor Co., KY (1955-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Luttrell, 79, Russell County, KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Depp Davis, Jr., Columbia, KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sue F. Hopkins, 80, Casey County, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Estes Sparks, Adair County, KY (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas R. Reece, Edmonton, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Estill Johnson, Casey County, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Lee (Curly) Burton, Metcalfe Co., KY/Adair Co. KY native (1950-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Berry H. Hamblin, Russell Co., KY (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Welby Martin, 69, Taylor County, KY (1948-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Dean Haskins Mitchell, 84, Green County, KY (1933-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Avery Corbin Smith, 79, Russell Springs, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dennis C. Lobb, Green County, KY (1941-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Lee Gaskin, 82, Hustonville, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edna Alene Melson, 85, Cundiff, KY (1938-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eric Melson (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Freda Lee Garrett, 91, Liberty, KY (1930-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Isabelle J. Yanik, 94, Taylor County, KY (1925-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joanna Warf Moore, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Joyce Withers, 92, Russell Springs, KY (1928-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wade A. Bailey, 48, Columbia, KY (1975-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zelma Lee Mars, 80, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2015 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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