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Daily News for Monday, March 8, 2021
Recycling, Composting, Hazardous Waste grants open Frankfort, KY - The Energy and Environment Cabinet's Division of Waste Management is accepting grant applications for projects that develop recycling and composting infrastructure or offer education programs, and for household hazardous waste (HHW) collection events. Local governments, solid waste management districts, public schools, universities and colleges are eligible to apply. Applications with regional projects are given priority. Each grant requires a 25 percent local match. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-03-08 21:58:10 | Comments | Printable version
Tony Lee Whited, 64, Casey County, KY (1956-2021) Tony Lee Whited age 64 of Liberty, KY passed away on Saturday March 6, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Liberty, KY on November 23, 1956 a son of the late Everett and Grace Hatfield Whited. Tony was a foreman at Chubby Baird’s Gate Shop. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-03-08 21:44:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Melinda Alice (Mendi) Milby Laslie, 55, Green Co., KY (1965-2021) Melinda Alice "Mendi" Milby Laslie of the Hudgins Community of Green County, daughter of Julia Sue Mitchell Milby of Green County and the late Willie Vernos Milby, was born on Wednesday, October 6, 1965 in Green County and departed this life on Friday, March 5, 2021at her home. She was 55 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ, was an Attorney-at-Law for the Kentucky Legal Aid for 30 years, and was Junior Chamber International Senator with the U.S. Junior Chamber of Congress. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-03-08 21:27:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Letter: On the 522nd Joyce Byars writes: 522nd Engineers Fort Knox 1970 Mechanized 57th Infantry. We wore their patch with a battle axe crossed with a ball and chain. The ball had spikes on it.Comments re: Letter: Patch for 522nd Engineer Company, Ft Knox, KY 2021-03-08 18:40:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Letter: Need solutions, not complaints, about litter By Vonnie Kolbenschlag Where I live, there is regular garbage pick-up. Where some people live, there is no regular garbage pick-up. Most products we buy come in plastic, paper or cardboard. Many containers should not be burned - as was possible in the "old days" before Styrofoam and many kinds of plastic products we have now. Burning such produces toxic smoke. Once we had recycling trailers for paper, plastic, cardboard. They had to be removed because some people put their garbage in . . . dirty diapers, partially eaten food, containers with hazardous liquids, cigarette stubs . . . Someone at the Recycling Center had to go through all that to retrieve the paper, plastic and cardboard. Same thing happened with other recycle containers we once had - people used them for garbage disposal. So, now garbage ends up on our roads. We write about the condition of our roadways that are littered. Is there a way to provide garbage service throughout the county? Yes, it would probably mean a service charge - it's the price of civilized living. In some places people pay a recycling fee in addition to garbage collection fees. Since conditions of our landscape may impact the possibility of potential businesses locating here, I suggest that solutions be considered by our Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Boards and that their ideas be reported to our county magistrates. We need solutions, not complaints. 2021-03-08 18:38:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
State 2020 annual unemployment rate increased to 6.6% By Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY - Kentucky's annual unemployment rate for 2020 was 6.6%, up from 4.1% in 2019, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. The U.S. annual unemployment rate jumped to 8.1% in 2020 from 3.7% in 2019. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' estimate of the number of employed Kentuckians for 2020 was 1,885,645. This figure was down 99,017 from the 1,984,662 employed in 2019. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-03-08 18:34:51 | Comments | Printable version
Quarles honors soybean growers during KY Soybean Week By Sean Southard Frankfort, KY - Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles honored Kentucky's soybean producers by proclaiming Soybean Week in Kentucky the week of March 8. "Most people don't recognize how important the soybean industry has become as part of Kentucky's agricultural economy," Commissioner Quarles said. "Our soybean producers are tough as nails and have survived the ups and downs of the farm economy in recent years. Their labor results in feed for livestock and value added products like candles, oils, and even glycerin for hand sanitizer. I want to take a moment to say thank you to all of our soybean producers, the Kentucky Soybean Association, and the Kentucky Soybean Board for all they do for our communities." Kentucky produced an estimated 100 million bushels of soybeans in 2020, up 30 percent from 2019, the National Agricultural Statistics Service reported. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-03-08 18:33:18 | Comments | Printable version
ACES Academic Team takes top honors at regional competition By Lisa Newell-Hare Selected by the Kentucky Association for Academic Competition (KAAC), Adair County Elementary School served as the Region 11 Host for Elementary Governor's Cup on Tuesday, March 2, and Saturday, March 6, 2021. The fourteen schools within Region 11 were Adair County Elementary School, Clinton County Middle School, Cumberland County Elementary School, Green County Intermediate School, Hopkins Elementary School, Metcalfe County Elementary School, Nancy Elementary School, Pine Knot Elementary School, Russell Springs Elementary School, Salem Elementary School, Science Hill Elementary School, Southern Elementary School, Wayne County Monticello Elementary, and Whitley City Elementary School. Each team competed virtually from either their school or home. With no state competition for elementary levels, Adair County Elementary School Academic Team ended its season with a hard-earned victory of top honors on Saturday, March 6, 2021. "At the end of the afternoon Saturday, all the time and hard work these students had put in during the season had paid off," stated Lisa Newell-Hare, one of the team's two coaches, along with Jeana Pike. "They have once again proven that Adair County students take academics to another level. We hope this serves as a foundation as these students move on to middle school and high school Governor's Cups." Accomplishments for Adair County students at Regional Competition included: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-03-08 18:28:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
BRDHD scheduling vaccines for Phase 1C in Metcalfe Co. By Kim Flora The Barren River District Health Department, which serves coutnies including Metcalfe County, is currently administering COVID-19 vaccine for individuals in Phase 1C. For phase guidelines, please visit chfs.ky.gov (PDF). Effective March 8, 2021, our agency will schedule appointments for mid-March through the end of March for individuals in Phase 1C. Due to vaccine supply, vaccine clinics will occur on specific days for each county. Once the appointments are full for March, we will schedule appointments again in late March for the month of April. To schedule an appointment online: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-03-08 18:23:57 | Comments | Printable version
Governor: 25% of KY adults have received a COVID-19 vaccine Eighth straight week of declining cases; positivity rate has declined to 4.06% By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen Frankfort, KY - On Monday, Gov. Beshear announced 834,130 Kentuckians - 25% of Kentucky adults - have now received at least one dose of one of three highly effective COVID-19 vaccines. Gov. Beshear also announced Kentucky has now seen eight straight weeks of declining COVID-19 cases. Today's COVID-19 report includes the lowest number of new cases since Sept. 14. "This is the exact type of trajectory we want to see as we are vaccinating people," said Gov. Beshear. "This is in many ways a race against time against the variants. If we can continue that downward trajectory while increasing the number of people vaccinated, we can hopefully get to the end of this thing sooner rather than later. The President has made a promise that all adults who want to be vaccinated will be able to get their first shot by at least the end of May." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-03-08 18:16:06 | Comments | Printable version
Delmer Pierce, 81, Russell Springs, KY (1939-2021) Delmer Pierce of Russell Springs passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021, in Russell Springs, KY. He was 81 years old. Services will be held privately, at the convenience of family, at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel, Jamestown, KY, with Bro. Wayne Keith officiating. Burial will follow in Hadley Cemetery Jamestown, KY. A walk through visitation will be held from 6pmCT until 8pmCT on Wednesday at H. E. Pruitt Memory Chapel. We ask everyone attending please wear a face covering and follow Covid rules. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-03-08 18:12:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Alberta Elliott, 88, Middleburg, KY (1932-2021) Alberta Laura Elliott of Middleburg passed away on Saturday March 6, 2021, at the Mayfair Manor. She was 88 years old. Graveside services will be held at 1pmET on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Middleburg Cemetery, with Bro. Kevin Pittman officiating. Burial will follow in the Middleburg Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-03-08 18:05:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Adair Co. Middle School receives $3500 STEM TAF grant By Debra Waddell Adair County Middle School Columbia, KY (3-8-2021) - Adair County Middle is pleased to announce it has received a $3500 STEM grant from the Toshiba America Foundation (TAF). These funds will support the Thermal Energy Project for 7th Graders. Thermal energy transfer is a major topic for 7th grade science. Students have to determine which type of materials, what size of materials and the amount of kinetic energy in an object produces the most thermal energy transfer. After they determine which type and size of materials minimize and maximize the most thermal energy, students will be required to design a device that either minimizes or maximizes the most thermal energy from our class studies. All 7th grade science students will have the opportunity to participate. Toshiba America Foundation's grants fund projects designed by individual classroom teachers. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-03-08 18:02:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
ACES SBDM Council meeting, Tue 9 Mar 2021 By Sommer Brown, Principal Adair County Elementary School Adair County Elementary School's regularly scheduled School-Based Decision Making Council meeting will be held at 4pmCT on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. The meeting will be held at the school and is open to the public. 2021-03-08 12:54:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Dr. Robert B. Brashear, 67, Columbia, KY (1953-2021) Dr. Robert Byron Brashear passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 19, 2021, in Bonita Springs, FL. He was 67 years old. Dr. Brashear chose cremation, and a Celebration of Life is scheduled for 1pmCT on Saturday March 20, 2021, at Columbia Christian Church, 206 Campbellsville Street, Columbia. The service will be live-streamed on Columbia Christian Church Facebook page. The family will receive friends at the church after 11amCT. Social distancing will be observed and masks required during visitation and service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-03-08 12:50:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
History Monday: Mighty Girl Louise Grissom, 105 Years Ago By Mike Watson The following story was carried on the front page of the Adair County News, 9 August 1916. The story of a 'Mighty Girl' of the day, one willing to brave the night to help a loved one. A Paul Revere Ride: The following act of little Louise Grissom, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Grissom, in a sense, was as courageous as the ride made by Paul Revere. 2021-03-08 04:14:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Mike Watson - History
Adair Co. Schools Federal Program Meeting Pursuant to federal regulation, there will be a meeting for any persons who are interested in information about the various Federal Programs offered through the Adair County School District. The meeting will be held at 9amCT on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in the board room of the Adair County Board on Education, 1204 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY. For more information contact John Shelley at 270-384-2476 ext. 2010. 2021-03-08 04:09:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Robyn Elaine Lear, 37, Liberty, KY (1983-2021) Robyn Elaine Lear of Liberty passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. She was 37 years old. Funeral services will be held at 1pmET on Friday, March 12, 2021, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel, 142 KY Hwy 49, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Russell Shaffer officiating. Burial will follow in the Clearview Cemetery. A walk through visitation will be held from 6pmpET until 8pmET on Thursday March 11, 2021, and will continue after 11amET on Friday, March 12, 2021, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-03-08 04:05:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Sunny today, high 64F It's currently 30F at the Adair County Mesonet station. It will be sunny today, with a high near 64F and light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Tonight will be mostly clear, with an overnight low around 35F and south wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Tuesday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 67F and southwest wind 6 to 11 mph. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy, with an overnight low around 43F and south wind 5 to 7 mph. 2021-03-08 03:56:10 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for March 8, 2021 What if you should be--Robert Stone, Monday, 8 March 2021. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3464 2021-03-08 03:47:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Mon 8 Mar 2021 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Monday, March 8, 2021, at a glance:
2021-03-08 03:46:15 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 8 Happy Anniversary, Stephen and Michelle Westmoreland | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Justin Akers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alice Lynn Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Andy Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Arlis Price | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brandon Roberts | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brenda McCoy Harvey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brian Montgomery | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bridget (Keltner) Singleton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Charles Shaw | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Collin Darnell (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Deloris Franklin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Justin Akers (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Keith Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Neil Goodin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nina Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sharon McGuire Gupton | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Nelson Sharp, Campbellsville, KY (1921-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dustin Trevor Oakes, Russell Springs, KY (1990-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Ann Hawkinson, Liberty, KY (1942-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ellen Willis Columbia, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Flossie Janet Wright, 83, Green Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tara Bennett Hickey, Russell Co., KY (1973) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chester (K) Maynard Russell Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virgil Corbett Humphrey, Green Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Dale Stephens, Russell Co., KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Bradshaw, Crocus, KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Robert Lee Woolridge, Green County, KY (1958-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anthony Lee (Tony) Byrd, 55, Casey Co., KY (1959-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Feather Faulkner, Taylor County, KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Jo Owens, 75, Windsor, KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Daniels 81, Burkesville, KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe David Acree, 68, Russell Co., KY(1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Ronald (Bear) Combs, Summer Shade, KY/Ary, KY native (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary (Gussie) Scott Lawhorn, Albany, KY (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Thomas Maynard, 73, Adair Co., KY/Russell Co., KY native (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Rosie Virginia Lowery, Green Co., KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Pamela Jean Wilson Scott, 67, Cumberland County, KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ashley Allen, 41, Campbellsville, KY (1980-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Belva (Belle) Walden Bagshaw, 71, Cumberland County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald R. Routt, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Mae Burton Johnson (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edwin (Ed) Breeding Cheatham, 65, Campbellsville, KY (1958-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henry Noel, 82, Adair County, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Taylor Hubbard, 39, Taylor Co., KY native (1982-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Dean Rodgers Lee, 81, Adair Co., KY native (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Milerdine (Mammy) Paxton, 93, Green Co., KY (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Ann Wethington, 68, formerly of Casey Co., KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Lewis Pike, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Morrison, 92, Glens Fork, KY (1931-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Gosser, 68, Liberty, KY (1952-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sophia Autumn Lynn Redwine, infant, Burkesville, KY (2016-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thelma Garcia, 84, Fallbrook, CA (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, March 8, 2021 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form. The events database was created in late 2007, and doesn't contain any data for earlier dates. |
 
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