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Daily News for Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Teacher resources available through Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources now offers new resources to assist teachers and continue the education of students in the fields of hunting, fishing and wildlife conservation, all in a virtual format. Through the department's free distance-learning resources, parents and teachers can help students make more meaningful connections and discoveries about the natural world around them. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife conservation educators developed programs consisting of video segments and worksheets that provide simple and engaging activities. All resources can be used in a classroom or online from home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-09-02 20:46:12 | Comments | Printable version
Green River Lake State Park is tops for camping By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen Gov. Beshear spoke Wednesday about five Kentucky State Parks that were recognized as part of Kentucky Living magazine's "Best in Kentucky" awards. "We've always known we had an amazing state parks system, but as we've asked people not to travel outside of Kentucky, what they've done is rediscover what gems we have," the Governor said. "They are truly special places, and I think we will see Kentuckians visiting more and more. I can't wait until we have gotten past COVID and have people from all over seeing the best of what we offer." The winners are:
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Wanda Mae Curtis, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2020) Wanda Mae Curtis of Campbellsville passed away on September 1, 2020. She was 87 years old. The funeral service will be held at 7pmET on Friday, September 4, 2020, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, officiated by Rev. Rodney Booe and Bro. Phil Woods. Burial will follow at 11amET on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Brookland Cemetery in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. Visitation is requested from 5pmET to 7pmET on Friday, September 4, 2020, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-09-02 20:35:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Adair County Middle School SBDM Council meeting By Rodney Morgeson, Principal Adair County Middle School Adair County Middle School will have a special called SBDM Council meeting at 3pmCT on Friday, September 4, 2020, in the cafeteria at Adair County Middle School, 322 General John Adair Dr, Columbia, KY. 2020-09-02 20:23:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Genrose Straley, 88, Taylor County, KY (1932-2020) Genrose Straley, 88, Campbellsville, passed away peacefully at Sunrise Nursing Home in Hodgenville, Kentucky on August 31, 2020. Visitation will be from 10amET - 1pmET Friday September 4, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville. The family requests all visitors to follow recommended guidelines pertaining to COVID-19 (face masks and social distancing). Funeral services will be held at 1pmET Friday September 4, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Lebanon National Cemetery, 20 State Hwy 208, Lebanon, Kentucky. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-09-02 20:00:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Darwyl Ivan Atwell, Metcalfe County, KY (1939-2020) Darwyl Ivan Atwell “aka” Toby, born April 4, 1939 near Center, KY departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, September 02, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. July 22, 2002 Darwyl married his true love, Diane Beard Young Atwell, in Sulphur Well. From that day forward they became as one as she remained by his side until his departure from this life. After college Darwyl served in the United States Army from 1962 until 1964. Sometime after that he became a policeman in Hardin County, Kentucky from 1968 until 1970. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-09-02 19:53:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Campbellsville University sets new online enrollment record By Ariel C. Emberton Campbellsville, KY - In the last two weeks, and for the first time in her history, Campbellsville University has surpassed online enrollment of 1,500 students for the upcoming fall semester, according to Trevor McWhorter, director of online enrollment. "The online team is proud to offer ease of access, affordability and academic rigor to over 1,500 fully-online students enrolled at Campbellsville. With 53 fully-online programs and counting, I look forward to seeing this growth continue," McWhorter said. McWhorter said with the semester starting Sept. 3, two weeks later than normal, numbers are higher than what they would have normally been. "This is another key benchmark and milestone in our online education platform," he said. "Online education is rapidly growing as more and more students seek higher education options that allow them to keep their jobs, work around their busy schedules and manage family responsibilities," Dr. Shane Garrison, vice president for enrollment services and professor of educational ministries, said. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-09-02 13:51:44 | Comments | Printable version
Brown & Brown continues acquisition streak with VAS Daytona Beach, FL - J. Scott Penny, Chief Acquisitions Officer of Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE:BRO), and Bill Breindel, the owner of Vehicle Administrative Services, LP, SafeRide Motor Club, Inc. and related affiliates (collectively, "VAS"), today announced that Brown & Brown, Inc. (Brown & Brown) has entered into an agreement to acquire the VAS affiliated companies. The transaction is expected to close in October 2020, subject to certain closing conditions. VAS is a premier provider of emergency roadside assistance and related consumer auto protection products. Starting as a family owned business in 1983, Bill Breindel and his father were pioneers in the wholesale roadside assistance business. Since 1998, VAS has created and refined a suite of essential protection products to complement their core offering of emergency roadside assistance with a focus on enhancing products offered by VAS customers. The VAS team will continue to operate from VAS headquarters in Addison, Texas, led by Bill Breindel. Bill will report to Mike Neal, President of Brown & Brown Dealer Services ("BBDS"). Mike Neal stated, "Bill has over 35 years of experience in managing and refining roadside assistance and other vehicle protection products that complement products offered by VAS clients. The VAS team's focus on customer service, compliance and development of new protection products is consistent with the customer first values of Brown & Brown Dealer Services. We, at BBDS, look forward to partnering with Bill and the VAS team as we continue to provide innovative solutions for our collective customers." 2020-09-02 13:47:59 | Comments | Printable version
County Offices closed Monday for Labor Day By Bridget Compton The following county offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2020, in observance of Labor Day:
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KSP Post 15 Monthly Activity Report for August 2020 By Tpr. Nick Hale During the month of August 2020, there were 19 traffic accidents investigated by the State Police working in the Post 15 area in the 11 counties of Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Taylor and Washington. During the month of August 2020, there were:
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Kick the Smoking Habit with free virtual class Jelaine Harlow, Health Education Coordinator Adair County Health Department The Adair County Health Department is offering their first ever Virtual Smoking Cessation class. This free ten-week program uses nicotine replacement products, education, and group support, in a virtual setting, to help you stop smoking or using other tobacco products in 2020. The class will begin at 5pmCT on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. The ZOOM Live Virtual Course can be completed on your phone, tablet, or computer. To register or find out more, contact Melinda Smith at 1-800-928-4416, extension 1150. 2020-09-02 13:36:51 | Comments | Printable version
ACPC SBDM Council meeting, Tue 8 Sept 2020 By Debbie Bradshaw, Principal Adair County Primary Center The next Adair County Primary Center SBDM Council meeting will be held at 5pmCT on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. The meeting link is: meet.google.com/ohq-tccb-ikf 2020-09-02 11:55:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
ACSO: Russell Co. man arrested on felony meth charges By Sheriff Josh Brockman Adair County Sheriff's Office On Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at 12:18amCT, Adair County Sheriff's Deputy Joey Keith initiated a traffic stop on KY 55 for a moving equipment violation. During the stop Deputy Keith developed probable cause to suspect the presence of illegal narcotics in the vehicle. As the result of a subsequent vehicle search, methamphetamine and a handgun were located. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-09-02 11:18:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
CPE study: Dual credit up 75%, driving student success By Sue Patrick The number of Kentucky high school students enrolling in dual credit courses has soared more than 75% in recent years, helping to improve grades and shore up college persistence, particularly among low-income students. Those findings are part of a new report - released today - from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, which measured the impact of dual credit on student success at the state's public, four-year universities. It is the first comprehensive study on the topic since Kentucky launched a statewide dual credit policy and scholarship program in 2016 to improve participation. The report can be accessed on the Council’s website at dualcreditreport.pdf. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-09-02 08:31:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Fish and Wildlife regulations amended Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Frankfort, KY - In accordance with KRS 150.025, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is providing updated information about several fish and wildlife-related regulation amendments that have received final legislative approval and are now in effect. Changes affect trapping, migratory game birds, falconry, black bear season and Special Commission permits. The following is a summary of the changes: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-09-02 08:28:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors
To the Nines, Six Feet Apart To The Nines will be held from 6pmCT to 9pmCT this Friday, September 4, 2020, with extended shopping hours for downtown local businesses, and socially distanced socializing. The event is a good way to support local small businesses. Please wear your mask and follow social distancing guidelines. 2020-09-02 08:20:05 | Comments | Printable version
Missing juvenile located overnight By Mike Keltner, Director Adair Co. Emergency Management The Kentucky State Police and several Adair County agencies, including Adair Co. Emergency Management, performed a search for a missing Breeding juvenile overnight. Word first went out at around 3amCT that a female from Breeding had been reported missing after she left a residence. She was located about an hour and a half later. 2020-09-02 08:16:30 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Co. Clerk's Office Labor Day schedule By Lisa Greer Adair County Clerk The Adair County Clerk's Office will be closed Saturday, September 5, and Monday, September 7, 2020, for Labor Day. We wish each and everyone a safe and blessed Labor Day. --Adair County Clerk Lisa Greer and Staff 2020-09-02 08:12:14 | Comments | Printable version
Governor extends Ernst & Young contract for unemployment By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen Gov. Beshear announced on Tuesday he again is extending Ernst & Young's contract, which began in July, to help process unemployment insurance claims. "Today, I'm announcing we will extend our partnership with EY through the end of the year," the Governor said. "As a reminder, EY is one of the big four accounting and consulting firms and has significant experience in unemployment insurance claims. The firm has helped other states with UI problems and has the personnel, skill, experience and resources to help Kentucky get the job done." Gov. Beshear said that in nine weeks, EY helped Kentucky process more than 141,000 claims. By extending the contract through the end of the year, the Governor said officials expect to get through about 70,000 disputed claims awaiting adjudication. Gov. Beshear was joined by Amy Cubbage, deputy secretary of the Labor Cabinet, who provided further details. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-09-02 08:10:07 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Synergy Food Mason writes: Is this the industrial jobs we filled out applications for a couple months ago, or something completely different? Either way good news for Columbia.Comments re: Synergy Food Group announces intent to locate in Columbia 2020-09-02 06:14:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Mostly cloudy today, chance of storms, high 84F It's currently 72F at the Adair County Mesonet station. It will be mostly cloudy today, with a high near 84F and a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, and an overnight low around 71F. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight. Thursday will be partly sunny, with a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, and a high near 83F. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Thursday night will be mostly cloudy, with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and an overnight low around 68F. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. 2020-09-02 06:07:35 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for September 2, 2020 Just going to think--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 2 September 2020. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3277 2020-09-02 06:03:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Wed 2 Sep 2020 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at a glance:
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Karen Sue Scherzer Reed, Cumberland County, KY Karen Sue Scherzer Reed of Burkesville, Kentucky, passed away Monday, August 31, 2020 at the Cumberland County Hospital having attained the age of 58 years. The Funeral Service will be conducted on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at 11amCT in the Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home. The family will receive friends after 5pm on Saturday, September 5, 2020 until the funeral hour on Sunday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-09-02 03:48:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Donnie Poff, 67, Casey County, KY (1952-2020) Donnie Dean Poff, age 67, of Liberty, KY passed away on Monday August 31, 2020 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be held 5pmET Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel in Liberty. Funeral Services will be held 1pm Thursday September 3, 2020. Bro. Troy Coffey will be officiating. Burial will be in the South Fork Cemetery. For the health and respect of the family please follow all rules for social distancing. Due to State Mandate: Masks will be required for the funeral and visitation. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-09-02 03:44:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Betty Lou Collins, 76, Russell County, KY (1943-2020) Betty Lou Collins, 76, of Russell Springs, died Sunday, August 30, 2020 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10amCT Thursday, September 3, 2020 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. David Coffey officiating. Visitation 4:30-8pmCT Wednesday and 8-10am on Thursday. Interment in the Poplar Grove Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-09-02 03:39:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 2 Happy Anniversary, Burchell and Vera Couch (1964) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Cecil and Libby Beard (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Doyle and Darlene Bunch (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Gary and Lee Ann Roy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Gerald and Ida Doss | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Kenny and Donna Redmon (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Larry and Betty White (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Tamara and Billy Andrew, Jr. (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Todd and Billie Kaye Wilson (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday Nita Addyson Nobles (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Becky Keith (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Blake Flatt | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carol Hargrove | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Clinis Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jacob Doss (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jordan Blake Flatt (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kaneice Frost | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kim Reynolds | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steve Cave (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Thad Keltner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Welby Gibson (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jackie Lynn Parnell, Adair Co., KY (1974-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carlos "C.B" Floyd Casey Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Voyce Burris, Adair County, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ova Ellabeth Bledsoe, Russell Co., KY native (1917) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rosemarie Seelye, Russell Springs, KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Victor James Stansbury, Lebanon, KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Max E. Calhoun, Green County, KY (1956) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beverly Dee Merritt, Adair County, KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Carl Taylor Perkins, 94, Greensburg, KY (1918-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sherri Riley, Cumberland Co., KY (1961-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Doris Richerson Kelly, Green Co., KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Simpson, 64, Casey County, KY (1950-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Evert Edsel Wells, 81, Russell Co., KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lyndon Dale Thomas, 81, Adair Co., KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Lou Settles Fields, 52, Edmonton, KY (1963-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Anderson, 87, Russell County, KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Linda Sue Judd, 66, Green County, KY (1950-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maxine Huddleston Dykes, 86, Adair County, KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edmond Taylor, 78, Cumberland County, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Florence Curry, 99, Taylor County, KY (1918-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby H. Thompson, 71, Taylor County, KY (1946-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alta Lorine Pierce, 85, Russell Springs, KY (1936-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ayleen Williams, 95, Campbellsville, KY (1927-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty C. Thompson, 82, Edmonton, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty 'Boots' Tucker, 80, Russell County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Calvin Montgomery, 73, Adair Co., KY native (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carl D. Redmon, 80, Columbia, KY (1943-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles (Charlie) T. Richardson, 83, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Col. Frank Lane Wolford, Adair Co., KY (1817) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny Clarkson, 57, Windsor, KY (1963-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ethel Rachel Jeffries Adams, 96, Green County, KY (1928-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eva Mae Tucker, 91, Russell County, KY (1928-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eva Pauline Mardis Graves, 88, Taylor Co., KY (1934-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fanola Cox Upton, 87, Greensburg, KY (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Greg Reeder (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Russell Cahoe, 70, Columbia, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillie Riddle, 99, Cumberland County, KY (1919-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Kathryn Cassady, 94, Knob Lick, KY (1926-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Milton Lewis, Jr., 78, Columbia, KY (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Monica J. Gartin, 50, Campbellsville, KY (1972-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Oscar Robertson, Russell County, KY (1920-1996) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky Taylor, 65, Columbia, KY (1959-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Wayne Grider, Cumberland Co., KY (1959-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Gail Dotson, 58, Columbia, KY (1964-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sherrell Nathaniel Milby, 64, Greensburg, KY (1958-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terrill (Terry) Wayne Harris, 67, New York, NY (1955-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Brown, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timothy Pittman, 54, Yosemite, KY (1966-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vickie Sue McClister, 61, Columbia, KY (1960-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Hawkins, 81, formerly of Columbia, KY (1938-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Welby Richardson Gibson, 95, Edmonton, KY (1927-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, September 2, 2020 All events are listed in Central Time. 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