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Luther Martin, Argyle, Casey Co, KY (1923-2018) Luther He was a sawmill operator and a member of Brush Creek Pentecostal Church. He was the patriarch of a very large respected Casey County family. He was the son of the late Solomon and flossie gentian Martin and the widower of Ida Pearl Poff Martin. He leaves 81 direct living descendants spanning four generations. Click on headline for the full obituary Luther Martin age 94, of Liberty, KY passed away on Monday April 16, 2018 at the Casey County Hospital. Visitation will be held from 5-8pmCT/6-9pmET Wednesday April 18, 2018 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be held at 12noonCT/1pmET Thursday April 19, 2018 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel, 142 KY Hwy 49, Liberty, KY with Bro. Bearl King officiating. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-04-17 22:24:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Spring Revival is 25-26-27 Apr 2018 at Second Christian, Columbia, KY Spring Revival at Second Christian Church, 829 Burkesville Street, Columbia KY, will be at 6:30pmCT, nightly, Wed-Thu-Fri, 25-26-27 Apr 2018. All are welcome - Bill Wheat 2018-04-17 18:20:40 | Comments | Printable version
J. C. Froedge, 83, Adair County, KY (1934-2018) He was a native of Adair County, born August 18, 1934. He was the son of the late Will McKinley and Pearl Lee Parson Froedge. His wife,m Dora Allene Garrison Froedge, survives. He leaves 10 direct living descendants. In his career he was a logger, retired at the time of his death. . Click on the headline for the complete obituary J. C. Froedge, 83, of the Weed-Keltner community of Adair County, died Monday, April 16, 2018 at 3:18pmET at University Hospital in Louisville. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 20, 2018 at 12noonCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, with Bro. Glenn McInteer officiating. Burial will be in Moore Cemetery. Visitation will be after 10amCT Friday until time for the service to begin. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-04-17 18:00:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Randy Burns letter tells why EDA resignation came late Action in Tuesday, April 17, 2018 C/A EDA board meeting Randy Burns had thought that letter of resignation was emailed, and in the excitement of settling in to a new job, was under the impression that it had been done. He wrote, "I wish nothing but the best for each of you as you continue to work for the betterment of this community we all love so much." Click on headline for complete letter with photo of Burns' replacement as secretary. By Ed Waggener Chairman Mark Dykes read from a letter from former Columbia/Adair County Economic Development Board member and Board Secretary Randy Burns, to the Board which outlined an inadvertent failure of a draft resignation to reach Chairman Dykes, Mayor Curtis D. Hardwick, and Adair Co. Judge/Executive Mike Stephens. Burns letter of resignationfollows: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-04-17 17:59:54 | Comments | Printable version
Willenia Curry: Dog in Class Ad #16067 now at pound Willenia Curry writes: This baby has been taking to the pound. The sheriff's department was called to my house because of her. I hope her owners come forward and claim her; she is a very good dog. Please, people, stop dropping dogs off near Allen Curry Road. Thank you - Willenia Lee CurryRelated: Lost dog shows up in Gradyville, Adair County, KY 2018-04-17 17:05:57 | Comments | Printable version
Nona Parnell Richardson, 80, Hodgenville, KY (d 16 Apr 2018) She leaves many descendants in Adair, Jefferson, Metcalfe, Hardin, LaRue and elsewhere. Her final resting place will be in Green County, KY. Click on headline for complete obituary Nona Parnell Richardson, age 80 years, of Hodgenville, KY, passed away, Monday, April 16, 2018 at her residence. Graveside Services will be held at 1pmCT/2pmET, Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at the Maple Hill Cemetery in Green County, KY, with Bro. Kenny Parnell officiating. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-04-17 15:29:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Joey White sends report of the last hours of Glenn Morrison, Jr. Joey White details events leading up to the death of Glenn Morrison, Jr., issuing a poignant note of personal loss: "I'd like to say that Glenn Morrison JR was always respectful and would always joke and speak to you no matter where he was," Mr. White writes, adding,"In closing, the jail staff and I will greatly miss him and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends." Next earlier article, this story: CPD investigates death By Joey White First and foremost, I would like to send out my condolences to the family and friends of Glenn Morrison, Jr, age 33. After being arrested he was sent to TJ Samson Hospital of Columbia where the doctor medically cleared him for incarceration. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-04-17 15:15:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Memorial services for Lewis VanFossen will be 23 Apr 2018 A memorial service for Lewis Dayton VanFossen, 69, Green Co., KY (1948-2018) will be 10amCT, Monday, April 23 at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home, 209 W Court Street, Greensburg, KY, with Rev. William Davenport officiating. Visitation will start at 9amCT, Monday until the funeral hour at 10amCT, at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home. 2018-04-17 14:10:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Pursuit ends in crash, gunfire with suspect airlifted to UK/Lex Pursuit follows report of suspicious vehicle on Lawson Bottom Road near Bakerton in Cumberland County and ends south of the Adair County line in northern Cumberland County. Gunshot victim listed in critical condition, KSP reports. Female passenger in fugitive vehicle taken into custody on outstanding warrants. No one else was hurt. KSP Critical Response team is investigating. Click on headline for complete story with photo from scene of accident By Sr. Trooper Nick Hale Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY COLUMBIA, KY (Tue 17 Apr 2018) - This morning at approximately 07:19amCT, the Cumberland County Sheriff's office received a call of a suspicious vehicle on Lawsons Bottom Road.< Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-04-17 13:46:47 | Comments | Printable version
William Garlan Baker, 86, Adair County, KY (1932-2018) He was a member of Columbia United Methodist Church, a retired welder for Fisher Body in Chicago, IL, and a farmer. He was a member of the Green River Kruzers Car Club and enjoyed woodworking and storytelling. He was a member of an outstanding family. He was the son of the late William Dewey and Iva May Keltner Baker. His wife, Doris Perkins Baker, survives. He leaves 11 direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary Garlan Baker, 86, of Columbia, KY passed away Monday, April 16, 2018 at 10:36amCT at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY after several weeks illness. Funeral services will be Thursday April 19, 2018 at 11amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, with Columbia United Church Pastor Dr. John Hatton officiating. Interment in the Haven Hill Cemetery, 1276 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. The family requests visiting after 4pmCT Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-04-17 13:21:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Adair County's PRIDE coordinators plan April Spring Cleanup From PRIDE COLUMBIA, KY - Adair County's local PRIDE Coordinators are looking for volunteers to pick up litter during the 20th annual PRIDE Spring Cleanup Month in April. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-04-17 13:10:15 | Comments | Printable version
Joyce Elaine Hatfield, 69, Casey County, KY (1948-2018) Joyce was a retired hairdresser who is remembered to have loved to sing, read and spend time with her family. A native of Casey County, she was a daughter of the late Elmer Irvin and Violet Irene Randolph Wood. Click on headline for complete obituary Joyce Elaine Hatfield, of Liberty, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. She was 69 years of age. The funeral service will be held at 12noonCT/1pmET Thursday, April 19, 2018 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Josh Harness officiating. Cremation rites will follow. Visitation will be held from 5-8pmCT/6-9pmET Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-04-17 12:59:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Cumberland Thunder to sing at Antioch UMC on 22 Apr 2018 Cumberland Thunder will be singing at Antioch United Methodist Church, 3422 Wheeler Hill Road, Columbia, KY, on Sunday morning, April 22, 2018, at 11amCT. Everyone is welcome to attend. - Connie Scott, for Antioch United Methodist Church 2018-04-17 12:49:24 | Comments | Printable version
CPD investigates death of Adair County Jail inmate Columbia Police Investigate death of inmate at Adair County Jail who passed away at TJ Health of Columbia, after medical problem development after incarceration. Video of footage prior to arrest appears to indicate suspect had ingested something, possibly narcotics. He was transported to TJ Columbia for medical clearance prior to booking. After incarceration, cellmates called attention to problems, and inmate was taken back to TJ/C where he was later pronounced deceased, by Adair County Coroner Todd Adkin. A full report and toxicology are still pending and will be released to the Office of Adair County Coroner Todd Akin and Law Enforcement when completed by State Medical Examiner's office. By Ofc. Josh Brockman Public Information Officer Columbia Police Department, Chief, Jason Cross On Sunday, April 15, 2018, Columbia Police Department was requested to initiate an investigation into the death of an inmate. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-04-17 12:00:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Adair Co. BD of Education Reg. Meeting - Thu 19 Apr 2018 AGENDA Public Notice Click on headline for complete agenda The Adair County School Board Regular Monthly Meeting will be Thu 17 Apr 2018, at 6pmCT 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. 2018-04-17 10:23:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Raiderview to Host Discussion on free speech in the media. From Raiderview Raiderview, the student-run newspaper of Lindsey Wilson College, is sponsoring the first segment of the "Front and Central" discussion series. The open discussion will take place at 2pmCT, on Thursday, April 19, 2018, in the Hodge Center, 402 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY, on the LWC campus, involving local journalists and professors in politics and journalism from LWC. According to Cody Maggard, Raiderview Editor, the purpose of the discussion is to talk about the current climate regarding the view of media in the "fake news" era of journalism. The ultimate goal of the event is to shed light on the role of journalism in the changing world of media coverage. The event is free to attend, and will include a question and answer section from the audience. The public is encouraged to attend. 2018-04-17 09:38:55 | Comments | Printable version
Road closure - KY 61 from Adair into Cumberland County Unconfirmed at this time, indications that single vehicle crashed during high speed chase. Road is shut down and was expected to closed for a few hours. Click on headline for story with photo at the scene Special report from the scene BREEDING, KY - (Tue 17 Apr 2018 at 8:30amCT) - Traffic on Hwy 61, heading south from Adair County two to three miles into Cumberland County, KY, is reportedly being turned back into Adair County for rerouting due to a vehicle crash. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-04-17 08:09:12 | Comments | Printable version
Jones Chapel UMC sends Thank You for phenomenal support Turnout from community, support of business people, candidates made benefit for Bro. Mike Moon, pastor of Jones Chapel United Methodist Church made event a huge success. Click on headline for complete Thank You Dear Editor, The church family at Jones Chapel United Methodist Church wishes to express our sincere appreciation to the people of Adair and Green County for your support of the April 14th benefit for our Pastor, Mike Moon. Our goal was to raise funds to assist Bro. Mike during the twelve weeks he is expected to need for recovery from his March 28th surgery for pancreatic cancer. Your willingness to come out on a wet evening in April to express your support financially was phenomenal. Each and every bid, no matter how big or how small, was greatly appreciated. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-04-17 04:53:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Brooks Milby, Green County, KY (1932-2018) He was a beloved citizen of Green County, KY, whose life touched so many who knew him. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member and a Deacon of the Brush Creek Baptist Church. He was a farmer and a retired employee of the Green County School System having worked as a School Bus Driver for 35 years. He was the son of the late Oscar Milby and Gracie Skaggs Milby. His wife of 66 years, Geneva Maxine Milby Milby, survives. He leaves 17 direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary Mr. Brooks Milby, 85, of Greensburg, KY, departed this life on, April 13, 2018 at his residence in Summersville, KY. The funeral services for Mr. Brooks Milby was conducted at 10amCT, Monday, April 16, 2018 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S Main Street, Greensburg, KY. Burial is in the Green County Memory Gardens, Hodgenville Road, Summersville, KY. Bro. Timmy Shirley and Jason Wall were the officiating clergy. Visitation was 3pm-8pmCT, Sunday, April 15, 2018, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home and after 7amCT, Monday until time of the funeral service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-04-17 03:35:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
London, KY cardiologist sentencing set for 14 Aug 2018 Cardiologist convicted of health care fraud for medically unnecessary pacemakers. Defendant is currently scheduled to be sentenced on August 14, 2018 in London, Kentucky, by U.S. District Court Judge Gregory F. Van Tatenhove. He faces a maximum of 10 years imprisonment. Click on headline for complete story From U.S. Attorney's Office U.S. Department of Justice, Eastern District of Kentucky LONDON, Ky. - On April 11, 2018, a federal jury convicted London physician Dr. Anis Chalhoub of health care fraud. The jury returned its guilty verdict after twelve days of trial, during which it heard evidence that Dr. Chalhoub defrauded Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurers by implanting medically unnecessary pacemakers in his patients and causing the unnecessary procedures and follow-up care to be billed to health insurance programs. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-04-17 02:45:09 | Comments | Printable version
KSP Post 15 to conduct safety traffic checkpoints Law enforcement will concentrate on areas with high ratio of vehicular crashes resulting n injury and/or death By TFC Billy Gregory, Public Information Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY COLUMBIA, KY (Mon 16 Apr, 2018) – Kentucky State Police, Post 15 will be conducting safety traffic checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Washington, Marion, Taylor, Green, Casey, Russell, Adair, Metcalfe, Monroe, Clinton and Cumberland. Troopers will be checking for impaired drivers, children that are not properly restrained in child safety seats and informing the public about the use of seatbelts. These safety checkpoints will be conducted in various locations throughout the Post 15 area that are experiencing a high ratio of vehicular crashes resulting in injury and/or death compared to relatively low safety restraint usage ratio. 2018-04-17 02:38:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Diane Wallace: Has seen Indigo Bunting only 3 times in KY There were quite a few in Upstate New York, near Audubon Bird Sanctuary in Ithaca, NY where she lived prior to moving to Gradyville. Diane Wallace writes: It's already been told, as usual...I'm late...but yes, this is definitely an Indigo Bunting and a fine specimen as well. I have seen them only three times in Kentucky. Twice in Clay County, KY and one time in Gradyville, Adair County. However...up north, that is in Upstate New York...I've seen quite a few. Having lived close to Audubon Bird Sanctuary (Ithaca NY), I became quite familiar with these and many other birds! --Diane WallaceComments re photo 78204 Birds of KY Should this zippetydodah bird be here 2018-04-17 01:48:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Birds of Kentucky
Today - TUESDAY with CM - 17 Apr 2018 Haiku by Robert Stone for April 17, 2018: Dreams do sound foolish--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 17 April 2018. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2408 2018-04-17 01:39:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Marsha Walker: Knew early Mary Keen would be great teacher Marsha Walker writes: I have to take a little credit for Mary Keen being such a great teacher. One afternoon in my geometry class Mary asked if she could teach the class the next day. Of course I said she could! She did a wonderful job of going over that day's assignment and answering other students' questions. I am very proud of her, and I know she loves all of her students and fellow teachers. - Marsha WalkerComments re article 96762. Mary Beth Keen is ACEA Teacher of the Month 2018-04-17 01:27:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 17 Happy Anniversary, David and Nancy Mann | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anna Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cathy Cross | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dale Furkins (1971) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jack (Brad) Cox | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James Richard Napier | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeremy Page (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, John Eugene Savage lll (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lanette Standridge | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lindsey Williams (1986) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marla Shelley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Lou Feese (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Olivia Huff (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Paul Eastridge | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Peggy Tallon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sarah Coop | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tony George (1981) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tristan Evans (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Connie J. Kilpatrick, Jamestown, KY (1961-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zachary Dale Powell, Somerset, KY (1991-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carlotte Murphy George, Russell Springs, KY (1958-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clarence Buster Currans, Greensburg, KY (1942-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harrison Clay Ackerman, Columbia, KY (1998-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruhel Graham Judd, Greensburg, KY (1921-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Lillie Catherine Strader Lobb, Green Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Sue Lemmon, Taylor Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Armstead Hulse, Cumberland Co., KY (1928 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathryn Vaidean Richardson, Russell Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Orthella Marie Clark, Green Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Hill, Russell Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Della Mae Luttrell, Casey County, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Annie Marie Creason Milby, Green Co., KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sarah H. Coop, Adair County, KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille Harris, Magnolia, KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Athel (Arvis) Bernard, 83, Dunnville, KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Ruth Akin Johnson, Green Co., KY native (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janet Morris Dunlap, 80, Taylor County, KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Aaron Dale Lee, Casey Co., KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Estill Hamilton, 83, Metcalfe County, KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cordia B. Mason, 74, Russell Co., KY (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leonard Sowards, Jr., Taylor Co., KY/Fayette Co., KY native (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Regina Moran Hall, Green County, KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lloyd Russell Luttrell, 65, Windsor, KY (1953-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Piercy , 82, Taylor Co./born Russell Co. KY - Formerly of Adair Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Moran, 82, Columbia, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Claude Cape, 70, Jamestown, KY (1950-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herald Elwood Moran, 85, Green Co., KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James E. "Yank" Loy (1922-1990) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeffrey Lynn Merriman, Taylor County, KY (1953-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Alberta Rodgers, 77, Adair Co., KY native (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Karen Denise White, Russell Springs, KY (1956-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Karen Hare, Russell Springs, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robin Michelle Pennington, Liberty, KY (1963-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Elvis Harris, 58, Columbia, KY (1962-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Runa Rowe Wooten (1908-1998) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory, Cletta Aaron, Russell Springs, KY (1918-2010) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, April 17, 2018 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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