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Daily News for Monday, December 16, 2019
Governor Beshear ends Medicaid waiver By Crystal Staley Frankfort, KY - In his first week in office, Governor Andy Beshear eliminated roadblocks created to make it more difficult for nearly 100,000 Kentuckians to access critical health care and pharmacy benefits. Gov. Beshear did so by having his administration notify the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, ending the 1115 demonstration project, known as "Kentucky HEALTH," that required Kentuckians to meet certain work requirements in order to have health insurance coverage. Gov. Beshear also signed an executive order to protect the state's Medicaid expansion program. The governor effectively ended Kentucky's litigation involving the waiver in federal court (the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia), and has asked the court to dismiss Kentucky from the lawsuit. Gov. Beshear believes that Kentuckians and the Commonwealth's health care systems are better served by repealing the waiver. "Health care is a basic human right and every Kentucky family deserves to see a doctor and receive treatment when they are sick," Beshear said. "I will not allow burdensome roadblocks and unnecessary red tape to stand in the way of the health and well-being of Kentuckians. If we are going to move forward as a Commonwealth, and build a bigger and brighter future for all our families, we must first ensure they have access to health care." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-12-16 20:08:22 | Comments | Printable version
Roads closed due to flooding From Gale Cowan Adair County Judge Executive Below is a list of roads that we know are flooded. There could be more! Just because we haven't been notified doesn't mean there aren't more. If it's a low lying area that is prone to flood it probably is! Please be cautious!
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End-of-year pension proposals made by state board By Rebecca Hanchett, LRC Frankfort, KY - A proposal that the 2020 General Assembly consider adding the State Treasurer to its Public Pension Oversight Board was one of 10 recommendations approved today by the board. Current board membership includes representatives of the Governor, State Auditor, and Attorney General but none from the State Treasurer's office despite that agency's involvement with the public pensions systems, said Sen. Jimmy Higdon, R-Lebanon, one of the board's co-chairs. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-12-16 19:05:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Letter: Keepsake photo Ken Page writes: Could that be old Concord Church and the adults be Rollin's parents?Comments re photo 86233 Southern Adair County keepsake photo 2019-12-16 19:00:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Lake Road closed for downed tree By Andrea Davis Due to a very large tree being down in the road and weather conditions not allowing for its clearing tonight, the road across the Green River Lake dam and dike (Lake Road) will be closed tonight, Monday, December 16, 2019, until tomorrow midday. Our maintenance crew will have the tree removed as quickly as possible tomorrow and the road will reopen. 2019-12-16 18:56:59 | Comments | Printable version
Deadline Extended for Health Care Coverage Enrollment By Anya Armes Weber/Beth Fisher Frankfort, KY - The Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment period for Kentuckians to select 2020 Marketplace health insurance plans at https://www.healthcare.gov has been extended. The new deadline is 3amET, Wednesday, December 18, 2019. The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services re-opened the Marketplace at 3 p.m. Monday to accommodate consumers who attempted to enroll in coverage during the original final hours of open enrollment on Sunday, December 15, 2019, but who may have experienced technical issues, preventing them from completing their online applications. The Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange (KHBE), part of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), is the gateway to the federal health care marketplace and works to ensure Kentuckians are prepared, informed and have the resources they need to choose a 2020 health plan. Customers can find more information online at healthbenefitexchange.ky.gov. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-12-16 18:28:21 | Comments | Printable version
Lindsey Students complete recycling information project Prof. David Goguen, who teaches the Media Studies Practicum Class at Lindsey Wilson College, recently tasked his students with creating a comic strip about recycling that was targeted towards younger kids. Lauren Decker, an Art and Media Studies major from Leitchfield, KY, put together the following comic strip, with some helpful information at the end about the Adair County Recycling Center:  2019-12-16 14:20:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
Trinity UMC will have a combined service Sunday 22 Dec 2019 The Trinity United Methodist Church, 2418 Campbellsville Road, Columbia KY, will have a Combined Christmas Service this Sunday, December 22, 2019 at 9:30amCT. Pastor Steve Pescosolido and the congregation invite everyone to come and celebrate the birth of Christ in worship. 2019-12-16 13:15:02 | Comments | Printable version
Virginia Lee Salyers Williams, 92, Casey County, KY (1927-2019) Virginia Lee Salyers Williams age 92, of Liberty, KY passed away on Sunday December 15th, 2019 at the Casey County Hospital. Funeral Services will be held 10amCT/11amET Wednesday December 18, 2019 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Greg Powell officiating. Burial will be in the Casey County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held 6-9pm Tuesday December 17, 2019. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-12-16 13:08:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Larry Baker, updated Edit, 2019-12-17 - These sessions are not open to the public, we apologize for the miscommunication. --PW He will speak Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Adanta in Columbia at 10am and again at 1pmCT. He said that he had paralysis until his brother Bob Baker, evangelist, challenged him to accept Christ and let pills go. He said when he did that, his paralysis disappeared - "I've been living for God ever since." 2019-12-16 13:03:14 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Barn fire, not house fire Donna Rieder writes: This was actually a barn, not a residence --DonnaComments re article 107974 White Oak Church Road fire report Thanks -- we've updated the original article. 2019-12-16 12:59:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Letter: Dog in photo is lying down Jana Esch writes: The dog is lying down with his front right leg extended in front of him. He's laying on his right hip so his legs would be on the other side of him and unseen from the camera's view. --JanaComments re photo 86242 What could have made the dog appear nearly legless 2019-12-16 11:25:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
CAUD: Boil Water Advisory on Greensburg Road Date Issued 12/16/2019 Time Issued 11:15 A.M. A BOIL WATER ADVISORY is in effect for consumers from 6168 Greensburg Road to 7180 Greensburg Road and all side roads in between. The advisory has been issued due to main line leak. Following such an event, the potential exists for bacteriological contamination of the water supply therefore this Boil Water Advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure. Until further notice, boil all water used for drinking and cooking, bringing the water to a rolling boil for three minutes before using. This advisory will remain in effect until the situation has been corrected and test results have shown the water to be of an acceptable quality. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-12-16 11:24:01 | Comments | Printable version
Journey to the Manger churches say thanks for record year Journey to the Manger, produced by Pickett's Chapel and Tarter's Chapel United Methodist Churches, was reported to have been a major success December 6-8, 2019 in Adair County. Adair County Judge Executive Gale Cowan said, "We want to thank everyone that came down and took the 'Journey To The Manger.' Sunday night was the biggest night of the 3-night event." Ann Smith and Lisa Coomer, of Picketts Chapel and Tarter’s Chapel United Methodist Churches respectively, organizers of the event, also send out a thank you to everyone who came to tour the one-mile Journey to the Manger 2019. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-12-16 11:21:07 | Comments | Printable version
Adair EDA meets tomorrow, Tuesday, 17 Dec 2019 The Adair County Economic Development Authority EDA Board of Directors will meet Tuesday, December 17, 2019 8:00amCT at the EDA office, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. A planned visit to the Adair County High School Welding & Career Center has been rescheduled. The agenda follows. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-12-16 09:32:31 | Comments | Printable version
Simple rules can prevent holiday home fires By Ricki Gardenhire Frankfort, KY - House fires during the holiday season are more frequent, costly and deadly than at any other time of the year. But, there are safety measures that Kentuckians can take to avoid home fires this season. "Christmas trees and other holiday decorations are an annual tradition for many, but misuse and neglect can lead to deadly consequences," said Kentucky Fire Marshal Mike Haney. "It's important that we take the time to read and follow safety precautions as we dress-up and decorate our homes and businesses for the holidays." Between 2013 and 2017, U.S. fire departments responded to an annual average of 160 home structure fires that began with Christmas trees, according to the National Fire Protection Association. These fires caused an average of three deaths, 15 injuries and $10 million in damages. If your family's holiday is not complete without a live tree, consider these precautions: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-12-16 09:14:43 | Comments | Printable version
Christmas Story Drive-Through at Barnett's Creek UMC By Bryan Rich Barnett's Creek United Methodist Church will be presenting a "Christmas Story Drive-Through" on Saturday, December 21, 2019, from 5pmCT to 7pmCT. The church is located at 1338 Barnett's Creek Rd, Columbia, KY in Adair County. For more information, call 606-303-1182. 2019-12-16 09:10:54 | Comments | Printable version
Joint Solid Waste & Nuisance Committee meeting By Bridget Compton The Adair County Fiscal Court Solid Waste & Nuisance Committees will have a joint meeting on Thursday, December 19, 2019, at 8:30amCT at the Adair County Annex Building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. This meeting is open to the public. 2019-12-16 09:08:15 | Comments | Printable version
Spirit of Christmas float in Russell Springs on Sat By Mike Bunch The "Spirit of Christmas" float provided by Elvis & Judy York will be at the K-Mart parking lot, 301 US-127, Russell Springs, KY, this Saturday, December 21, 2019, at 5pmCT (weather permitting). Santa and his Elves will be on board to hand out gifts to all the kids. 2019-12-16 08:22:31 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Dog in repose Connie Ferguson writes: I think it is laying down. Its front leg is stretched out in front of it. --ConnieComments re photo 86242 What could have made the dog appear nearly legless 2019-12-16 08:20:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Coburg Dollar Store Armed Robbery Suspects caught in Illinois By Sheriff Josh Brockman Adair County Sheriff's Office Just after 6pmCT on 12-15-19, I received a call from White County authorities in Illinois stating they had information that the suspects we had obtained warrants on were heading to their county. The Sheriffs Office exchanged information including details of case along with photos of the suspects and vehicle they were believed to be in. At 01:33am on 12-16-19 Sheriff Brockman received another call from White County Sheriff Doug Maier in Illinois stating that they had both Timothy and Brittni Smith in custody. They also stated that they had robbed a station in the neighboring county of Edwards Illinois prior to them being captured. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-12-16 07:43:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Gov. Beshear: POW/MIA flag to fly permanently at state capitol By Crystal Staley Frankfort, KY - To remember and honor every prisoner of war and those missing in action, Governor Andy Beshear will sign a proclamation Monday that will order the POW/MIA flag to fly permanently at the state Capitol. Kentuckians who visit the statehouse at 700 Capitol Ave. in Frankfort will observe the flag flying 365 days of the year. "Every day we honor the sacrifices of Kentuckians and Americans who are still prisoners, missing or unaccounted for," Beshear said. "To show our daily commitment to these heroes and their families, the POW/MIA flag will be flown permanently at the Capitol. I will issue and sign an official proclamation to ensure it will fly every day I serve as governor." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-12-16 05:53:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
White Oak Church Road fire report By Donald Hare The Adair County Fire Department responded to a barn fire on Saturday afternoon, December 14, 2019, at 12:22pmCT. Upon arrival at 3271 White Oak Church Road, responders found a building fully engulfed in fire. Property belonged to Donald, David, and Mike Schweppe. The cause of the fire is unknown. There were 16 firemen on the scene for approximately 2.5 hours. The building was a total loss. Note: updated on 2019-12-16 2019-12-16 05:47:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Rainy, chance of thunderstorms and flooding, high 54F It's currently 41F at the Adair County Mesonet station. There is a 100% chance of showers today, with the possibility of thunderstorms that could produce heavy rain. Rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches with locally higher amounts will be possible. Flooding will be possible in low-lying and poor drainage areas. High near 54F with light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Tonight will bring more rain, possibly changing to snow around 4amCT. Low around 35F, northwest wind 7 to 11 mph. Little or no snow accumulation is expected. Tuesday will bring a slight chance of snow before 11amCT, then a slight chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 39F and northwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy and colder, with a low around 22F. West wind 5 to 8 mph. 2019-12-16 05:46:20 | Comments | Printable version
Today - MONDAY with CM - 16 Dec 2019 Haiku by Robert Stone for December 16, 2019: If poor, be giving;--Robert Stone, Monday, 16 December 2019. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3016 2019-12-16 05:40:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Mon 16 Dec 2019 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Monday, December 16, 2019, at a glance:
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Fire truck injury rollover investigated by Adair Sheriff's Office By Sheriff Josh Brockman Adair County Sheriff's Office On 12-14-19 at 2:20pmCT Deputy Chandler Staten was dispatched to White Oak Church Road in reference to a structure fire. Columbia Adair County Fire Department was already on scene trying to extinguish the fire. While in route to the fire, Deputy Staten pulled up on an overturned Fire truck being a 1999 Freightliner that was shuttling water to the pumper trucks on scene. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-12-16 04:06:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 16 Happy Anniversary, James and Dolly Riley (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jamie and Annette Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Marcy and Doug McCammish | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Barbara Janes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bob Spires | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Denissa Corbin (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James Roberts | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jamey Neat | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Katie Karnes Everidge | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Keith "Peanut" Gilbert | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kyle Jordan Garner (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michelle Mann (1968) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Pam Murphy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, Sammy Taylor | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sondra Bryant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tony Joe Compton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Zane Wesley Greer (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Joyce Jones (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eloise Bea Baker, Taylor County, KY (1943-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Janrose Rapier Green Co., KY (1944-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lewis Dean Withers, Russell Co., KY (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles O'Brien, Taylor County, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steven Joe Cain, Russell County, KY (1955-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tresa Ann (Kennison) Kinslow, Glasgow, KY (1959-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Mae Mouser, 85, Adair County, KY (1929-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Magdalene Coomer, Adair County, KY (1929-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Janes Froedge, 75, Glasgow, KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, M.D. Shirley, 89, Taylor Co., KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frederick W. Handy, 57, Green Co., KY (1958-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Martin, 60, Casey County, KY (1955-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Catherine Turner Feather, 86, Taylor Co., KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Heady Warner, 70, Taylor Co., KY (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Edward McKinley, 63, Adair Co., KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daniel T. Curry, 54, Green County, KY (1962-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles (Charlie) Dencil Simpson, Green County, KY (1942-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beula Grant, 93, Columbia, KY (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carol Ann Powell, 72, Columbia, KY native (1950-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ethel Cundiff, Casey Co., KY (1930-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Junior Beauchamp, 71, Metcalfe Co., KY native (1949-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patty Johnson, Cumberland Co., KY native (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, December 16, 2019 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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