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Daily News for Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Dr. E. Bruce Heilman to speak at CU chapel service 25 Oct 2017 By KayCee Wilhelm, student news writer, Office of University Communications CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. - Dr. E. Bruce Heilman, Campbellsville University 1949 alumnus, and Board of Trustee member as well as chancellor at the University of Richmond, will speak at Campbellsville University's chapel at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, in Ransdell Chapel, located at 401 N. Hoskins Ave., Campbellsville, Ky. Everyone is invited to the chapel. Heilman has served as a member of the Campbellsville University Board of Trustees about 25 years. He has been the driving force for the construction of the E. Bruce Heilman Student Complex with a third building being planned. The Betty Dobbins Heilman House (the president's home at Campbellsville University) is named in his late wife's honor. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-10-18 20:33:02 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Co. BD of Education Regular Meeting 19 Oct 2017 Public Notice Click on headline for complete agenda This is official notification that the Regular School Board Meeting that is scheduled for 19 Oct 2017, at 6pmCT will be held at Adair County Board of Education Building Conference Room, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-10-18 16:32:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
KY man gets 20 years in beating death of 7 week old baby He will not be eligible for probation or schock probation, according to Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear Click on headline for complete story By Terry Sebastian & Crystal Staley FRANKFORT, KY. (Wed 18 Oct 2017) - Attorney General Andy Beshear and his Special Prosecutions Unit today announced the 20-year sentence of a Boone County man in the beating death of seven-week-old Aiden Wainscott in 2015. Cody Jene Phelps, 25, of Walton, KY entered a plea of guilty in September 2017, in Boone Circuit Court to first-degree manslaughter, Class B felony, and two counts of first-degree criminal abuse, Class C felonies. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-10-18 16:19:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Edith Mae Wilkinson, Adair Co., KY native (1938-2017) Edith was a cook at Danville Country Club for over forty years. She also worked as a cook at Bate Middle School and Pioneer Playhouse; as well as working at Palm Beach. She was a member of Hopeful Gospel Church. She loved her family, crocheting, and sewing. Edith was the Valedictorian of her graduating class at Bate School. She was the widow of Ambers Wilkinson, Sr., who died just 40 days prior. She leaves 14 direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Edith Mae Allen Wilkinson, of Danville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at her home in Danville. She was 79. The funeral service will be held at 12pmCT/1pmET, on Saturday, October 21, 2017, at Gethsemane Baptist Church, 123 Quisenberry Avenue, Danville, KY, with Rev. Casey M. Curtis officiating. Burial will follow in Hilldale Cemetery. The family will receive friends 10am-12pmNoonCT/11am-1pmET, on Saturday, October 21, 2017, at Gethsemane Baptist Church in Danville. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-10-18 15:50:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Leftwich place fuzzy photo sent me into a world of memories Walter and Addie weren't all that religious, but they must have taken Genesis 1:28 seriously -- "And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth..." and, lo they did meet up nearby at Cave Ridge at her father's store, courted, married and went forth and were fruitful -- nine children fruitful. Click on headline for story with photo(s) By Linda Marcum Waggener Mom didn't leave much behind for she was one to give something to everyone she passed, especially to family. Going through old photos she left in her collection brought a favorite to the fore: The Walter and Addie Turner Leftwich place, her childhood home, my every-Sunday-dinner-cousin-meeting-place for the first decade or so of life. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-10-18 15:07:02 | Comments | Printable version
Vivian Hochstrasser, Casey Co., KY (1945-2017) Vivian was a retired Nurse's Aid and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Liberty, KY. She enjoyed attending the Senior Citizens Center and going to auctions, yard sales, and flea markets. She the daughter of the late Chester & Wanda Ellsworth. She was the widow of Norman Hochstrasser. She leaves 22 direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Vivian Hochstrasser, 72, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017, at the UK Medical Center in Lexington. She was 72. Funeral services will be held at 5pmCT/6pmCT, Thursday, October 19, 2017, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Liberty, KY, with Pastor Larry Crenshaw officiating. Burial will be held privately in the Hiter Cemetery. Visitation will be 3pm-5pmCT/4pm-5pmET, on Thursday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-10-18 14:49:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Adair Co. Little League Basketball signups 22-29 Oct 2017 By Chad Bell Adair Co. Little League Basketball for Boys & Girls Preschool-6th Grade, sign-ups will be: - Sunday, October 22, 2017 from 1pm-4pmCT, at ACHS Gym, 526 Indian Driveor you can sign up Mon-Fri, 23-27 Oct 2017, 8am-2pmCT, at J and S Auto Sales, 1157 Russell Rd, Columbia, KY. For more information, contact Chad Bell at 270-378-0218. 2017-10-18 13:46:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Adair HS FCA will host event at Trinity UMC 21 Oct 2017 The Adair County High School FCA will host, "A Night of Hope" at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2418 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY, on Saturday, October 21, 2017, doors open at 5pmCT, special musical 6pmCT, and Pastor Jacob Boger from Generation Church will bring the message. At the service, donations will be accepted for Pastor Boger's ministry to the homeless and poverty stricken. Suggested to donate at the door are: personal care items, household items, nonperishable foods, and clothing (socks, undergarments, coats, jackets, blankets and much more). Contact: contact Andrew Reliford (co-sponsor) at andrew.reliford2@adair.kyschools.us or 270-634-1133. - Andrew Reliford 2017-10-18 11:44:43 | Comments | Printable version
I-65 N closed this weekend in Jefferson County Interstate to be closed to accommodate safety improvements Click on headline for complete story By Andrea Clifford, Interim Director Office of Public Affairs, KY Transportation Cabinet LOUISVILLE, KY (Wed 17 Oct 2017) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) reminds motorists that a portion of Interstate 65 North will be closed this weekend in Jefferson County. This interstate shut-down is the second of two weekend closures, one in each direction, to accommodate safety improvements and other roadway maintenance. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-10-18 09:31:47 | Comments | Printable version
CHS football team crushes Bethlehem By Calen McKinney, Public Information Officer Campbellsville Independent Schools (CIS) Campbellsville High School football team crushed Bethlehem on Friday, Oct. 13. Final score was 50-14. CHS will travel to Caverna on Friday, October 20. Game time is 6:30pm/7:30pmET. Dale Estes is the CHS head football coach. Assistants are Herb Wiseman, Tyler Hardy, Robbie Gribbins, Bronson Gowdy, Aaron Webb and Will Griffin. 2017-10-18 08:22:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Lisa Mann, Russell Springs, KY, appointed to KY Housing Board FRANKFORT, KY. (17 Oct 2017) – Gov. Matt Bevin today made the following appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions: Lisa Mann, Joanna Shake Tammy Weidinger, and Lisa Mann have been appointed to the Kentucky Housing Corporation Board of Directors: - Lisa Mann, of Russell Springs, is executive director for Lake Cumberland Housing Agency, Inc. She will represent the interests of the homeless and serve for a term expiring October 30, 2020.The Kentucky Housing Corporation, the state housing finance agency, was created by the General Assembly to provide affordable housing opportunities. As a self-supporting, public corporation, Kentucky Housing offers lower-than-market rate home mortgages, housing production financing, homeownership education/counseling, rental assistance, housing rehabilitation and supportive housing programs for special needs populations. 2017-10-18 08:19:52 | Comments | Printable version
Bobby Dunbar will speak at Journey to Recovery Journey To Recovery, 114 Office Park Drive, Columbia, KY, will be hosting Bobby Dunbar, Friday, October 20, 2017, 6pmCT. Please come out and support Bobby Dunbar and the Journey To Recovery Program. This program is for everyone; we are all on a journey of some kind. - Laverne Hadley 2017-10-18 07:57:40 | Comments | Printable version
KY man found guilty of threatening to murder U.S. official Lexington man convicted of charges including threatening to murder a federal prosecutor and solicitation to murder an officer of the United States Click on headline for complete story From U.S. Attorney's Office U.S. Department of Justice, Western District of Kentucky LEXINGTON, KY - (Tue 17 Oct 20170) - United States Attorney Russell M. Coleman today announced the guilty verdict, in United States District Court, of a Mexican National, on charges of threatening to murder an Assistant United States Attorney and solicitation to murder an officer of the United States. "The rule of law requires public servants of character to enforce that law," stated United States Attorney Russell Coleman. "I am grateful to the men and women of the jury in Lexington, who through today's verdict reinforced that any serious threat to the safety and security of our prosecutors puts our entire community at risk and will not be permitted in our commonwealth ." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-10-18 07:53:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Garlic growing expert to address AC Garden Club By Donna Jones, President Adair County Garden Club The garden club will meet on October 26, 2017 at 1pmCT at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. This month we have the pleasure of having Dennis Morgeson from the Springfield Extension Office. Dennis will be presenting a class about Garlic, how to grow and care for it. Questions about the class or club can be addressed by calling Donna Jones at 270-634-2125 . 2017-10-18 07:37:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Farm and Garden
Columbia Police make arrest; allege large marijuana grow Arrest made on Hadley Church Road, a short, deadend road off KY 704 approximately 8 miles south of intersection of KY 704 and Fairplay Road, Columbia, in Adair County Magisterial District 3. CPD Ofc Josh Brockman is continuing the investigation and was assisted by Chief Jason Cross, Sgt Gary Roy, Ofc Jamie Cole, Russell County Sheriff's K-9 deputy Ethan Pike, and Adair County Emergency management. Note: Charges/allegations are not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by law enforcement is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding. Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Ofc. Josh Brockman, Public Information Officer Columbia Police Department, Jason Cross, Chief Columbia Police arrest Adair County man after investigation leads to indoor marijuana growing operation. On Monday, October 16, 2017, Columbia Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence located off of KY 704 on Hadley Church Road. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-10-18 03:10:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Mark Fudge announces collection days for OCC Collection this year will again be at Wheet Fellowship Hall, 1200 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. The goal this year is 4,000 boxes for the Columbia Drive. This year, a donation of $9 per box is required for shipping and other project costs. Also this year, candy and toothpaste can no longer be included in boxes Click on headline for complete schedule. From Mark Fudge, OCC Community Relations Coordinator Churches, organizations, and individuals can drop off their shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child at the Columbia Church of the Nazarene Wheet Fellowship Hall, 1200 Jamestown Street, beginning Monday, November 13 through Monday, November 20, 2017. Collection Center hours at the Wheet Fellowship Hall are as follows: - Monday - November 13, 2017, 5pm-7 pmCTBe sure to include a donation of $9 for each box to cover shipping and other project cost. Also starting this year candy and toothpaste can no longer be included in boxes. Our goal is to collect 4,000 shoebox gifts in Adair County in 2017. Call me at 270–634–2919. - Mark Fudge 2017-10-18 02:33:08 | Comments | Printable version
Today, WEDNESDAY with CM - 18 Oct 2017 Haiku by Robert Stone for October 18, 2017: Because they can feel,--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 18 October 2017. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2227 2017-10-18 02:00:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 18 Happy Birthday, Bailey Ann Taylor Stone | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Boomer Lewis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Caitlin Helm | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carol Gruner-Mann Weddle | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cheri Olson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dan Brockman (1952) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emily Fletcher | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jordan Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Keaton Alexis Burton (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Madison Foster (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melessia "Missy" Cook (1970) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Missy L. Bryant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mitchell Bingham, (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steven Corbin (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Timber Louise Cobb (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tommy Steele | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillie Rose Simpson Watson, Jamestown, KY native (1951-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randell (Bouncer) Polston, Russell County, KY (1952-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Dean Stephens Scott, Cumberland County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Dean Scott, Marrowbone, KY (1951-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bert Ronald Johnson, Russell Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carl Linden Tarter, Russell Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Montra Helen Hayes, Adair Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Douglas C. Young, Green Co., KY (1944-) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Faye Sallee, Taylor Co., KY, (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ken Allison, Green County, KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Demaris Holt, Adair County, KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vicky Lynn McFarland, Russell County, KY (1967-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Everett Rogers, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Smothers, Lebanon, KY (1955-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wynema Fudge , 96, Adair County, KY (1917-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mattie B. Schrock, infant, Casey Co., KY (2014-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cecil Boyce Lowery, Auburn, KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Haskell (Hack) Spears, Cumberland Co., KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henry Thomas Hall, 68, Casey County, KY (1946-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Scottie Lee Pierce, Columbia, KY (1971-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robby Fisher McColley, Taylor Co., KY (1982-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Cook, 63, Edmonton, KY (1951-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Billy Frank Blevins, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Myles Stanley Coomer, Metcalfe Co., KY (18 Oct-18 Oct 2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Christine Watts Harper, Green County, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Clyde Kean, Sr., 62, Russell Co., KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Lowe, 86, Edmonton, KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenny Lee (Tigger) Tomblin, 38, Edmonton, KY (1978-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Brown Judd, 63, Green Co., KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nell Melton, 80, Cumberland Co., KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessie Riley Shoopman, Greensburg, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brent L. Goodin, Bowling Green, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Lee Turner, Columbia, KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Reba Hindman Vaughn-Wright, Adair Co., KY native (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Marie Furkin, Adair Co., KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Jean Coffey, Metcalfe County, KY (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Erica Benson, 41, Liberty, KY (1976-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Viola Smith Hurd, 75, Cumberland County, KY (1942-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eula Loy, 82, Adair County, KY (1935-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Creed Eston Hume, Cumberland County, KY (1926-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gladys Murrell Blaydes (1927-2008) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Imogene Byrd, 89, Liberty, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph Thaddeus (Thad) Smith, 88, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Lucille Bardin, 92, Louisville, KY (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Montra Hayes | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tamara (Tami) Jean Smith, 58, Edmonton, KY (1963-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Teddy (Ted) Wayne Shive, 77, Summer Shade, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilma Jean Coomer, 90, Adair Co., KY (1932-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zola M. Hettinger, 90, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, October 18, 2017 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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