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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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Bear sighting in Edmonton makes WBKO news

Columbia Magazine contributor Marie Freeman, who lives on the Metcalfe County side of Adair, shares the video at this link from WBKO News of a bear sighting in Edmonton.

The news item mentioned that food is the likely draw for any bears that come into our yards. Leaving out animal food is a main thing to consider, young bears especially look at it as an invitation to dinner.


2023-06-22 22:44:56 | Comments | Printable version

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Thanks to all who support the Homemakers



2023-06-22 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Dylan Gentry, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent.
Cyndy Humble, Lake Cumberland Area President, addressed the Adair County Homemakers Annual Meeting. The theme for the event was "Let's Have a Cookout", and the decor and food were made to match. Thank you to all who attended and supported the event, - Dylan

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Donald Wayne Levi, 78, Metcalfe County, KY

Donald Wayne Levi, age 78, of Edmonton, Kentucky passed Monday, June 19, 2023 at his residence.

Born on Thursday, October 19, 1944, the son of Elbert Wayne and Mary (Kinny) Levi, he was a member of the He's Alive Community Church in Glasgow, Kentucky, and was a loving father and foster parent to some 20 children, and was retired from General Motors in Indianapolis, Indiana.


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2023-06-22 22:30:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Congratulations Campbellsville Main Street Program

Campbellsville Main Street was one of 15 Kentucky Main Street communities recognized by Gov. Andy Beshear who joined leaders from the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, along with state and local officials, to celebrate another successful year of the Kentucky Main Street program.

Leaders were recognized for their efforts to foster economic vitality and job creation through historic preservation.


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2023-06-22 22:21:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Donald Graham Rogers, 80, Green County, KY

Donald Graham Rogers was born on June 17, 1943 in Green County, KY to the late Arvist Rogers and Maerine Patterson Rogers. He departed this life on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, KY having obtained the age of 80 years and 3 days.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He was a welder.


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2023-06-22 21:09:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Columbia Church of Christ VBS, June 26-28

From Melissa Stone

Join us at Columbia Church of Christ from 6pmCT to 8pmCT nightly, this upcoming week, June 26-28, 2023, as we are "Going On A Prayer Hunt" to learn about how to pray to our Awesome God! We have classes for kids of all ages, from Newborns to 12th graders! Food will be provided! Admission is free!

Register online at: https://columbiakycoc.org/VBS.

Columbia Church of Christ is located at 501 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. Wes Stone, Youth Minister.


2023-06-22 17:16:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

Patricia Ann (Prissy) White, 76, Metcalfe County, KY

Patricia Ann "Prissy" (Smith) White, age 76, of Edmonton passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023 at her daughter's residence in Adair County, Ky. She was born on Monday, December 23, 1946 the daughter of Robert Neal and Leola (Gardner) Smith.

She was a Christian woman of the Baptist faith, member of the Edmonton Baptist Church, an employee at Mallory's Capacitor, and a member of the Eastern Star # 470.


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2023-06-22 15:57:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Betty Gay Buchanan Lowe, 95, Green County, KY

Betty Gay Buchanan Lowe of Greensburg, Kentucky, daughter of the late Fred Buchanan and Evelyn Cheuvront Buchanan, was born on Tuesday, June 12, 1928 in Campbellsville, Kentucky and departed this life on Sunday, June 18, 2023 in Campbellsville. She was 95 years and six days of age.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member and elder of the Ebenezer Presbyterian Church. She attended Campbellsville College where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education and later received her Master's Degree from Western Kentucky University. She was a retired school teacher for the Green County Board of Education after 27 years of service. Mrs. Lowe was also a member of the Green County Homemakers, and the Rod Lowe Post #124 Auxiliary.


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2023-06-22 15:51:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Traffic in town will slow for paving on several streets

Street paving in the City of Columbia will be continuing in July.

City streets to be paved are: Appleby Drive, Guthrie Street, Moseley Drive, and Will Walker Road.

According to the Mayor's office, they have been notified that Tutt Street and Hudson Street will tentatively be milled and paved during the first two weeks of July. This is subject to weather conditions and schedule changes. These are state maintained streets.


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2023-06-22 13:52:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Annual Adair Homemakers Meeting enjoyed by all

Dylan W.K. Gentry, County Extension Agent
Adair County Family and Consumer Sciences

The Adair County Homemakers Annual Meeting was a huge success this week!

The highlights of the event included singing 4-H Camp songs, presenting awards, and grilled foods.

The theme for the event was "Let's Have a Cookout", and the decor and food were made to match. Thank you to all who attended and supported the event.


2023-06-22 11:04:50 | Comments | Printable version

Mark Bishop in concert at Columbia Church of God

From Teresa Thompson

Gospel artist Mark Bishop will be in concert at 6:30pmCT on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at the Columbia Church of God. Free admission - a love offering will be taken. Call 270-384-4590 for more info.

Columbia Church of God is located at 708 Mitchell Street, Columbia, KY.


2023-06-22 08:36:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

Sulphur Well tradition continues Aug 19, 2023

Kim Harwood, Executive Director,
Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce


The traditional August event, Sulphur Well Homecoming, and the 22nd Annual Liz Jeffries Memorial Duck Race, will be August 19, 2023.

Save the date for a day full of activities in historic Sulphur Well, KY. Duck Race tickets are available at the Edmonton-Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce office.


2023-06-22 08:31:34 | Comments | Printable version

Maxine May Scott, 81, Casey County, KY (1941-2023)

Maxine May Scott, of Liberty, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. She was 81 years old.

Born October 18, 1941, in Liberty, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Ed Lee and Eva Ellen (Atwood) Edwards. Maxine loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a loving and wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.


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2023-06-22 08:30:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

7-County Area Courts for Thu 22 Jun 2023

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Thursday, June 22, 2023, at a glance:
  • Adair County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Casey County: No events Circuit Court. 15 events District Court.
  • Cumberland County: No events Circuit Court. 4 events District Court.
  • Green County: 1 event Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Metcalfe County: 2 events Circuit Court. 3 events District Court.
  • Russell County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Taylor County: 2 events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties


2023-06-22 08:27:34 | Comments | Printable version

Haiku by Robert Stone for June 22, 2023

One likes to be liked
but when liked by the right one
needs no other like.
--Robert Stone, Thursday, 22 June 2023.
-1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4300


2023-06-22 08:25:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today


Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 22
Happy Anniversary, Gerald and Laverne Reliford (1968) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Bobby and Lesa Withers | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Mark and Angie Adams | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alison Glen Bauer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Allen Foster | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brad Scholl | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brandi Grider (2002) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carolyn Pelston Plahuta | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carson Nash Darnell (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chowning triplets - Laura, Emily & Kaleb | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cobain Carter | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Hilda Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jessica Young (1991) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kalina Henry (1997) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Russ Walker | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy birthday, Sandra McKinney | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sarah Gentry Massie | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tyler Evan Grant (2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Scott Columbia, KY (1963-2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul Wilkinson, Sr. Casey Co., KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lavinia Coffey, 95, Adair Co., KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. J. C. Watson, Burkesville, KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stevie Kidd, U.S. Veteran, Casey Co. Ky (1955-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Allen (Petie) Wilson, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Riley C. Brumley, Russell Co., KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. George Ray Norris, Adair County, KY (1957-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce Crew, Casey Co., KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janice Dean White Goodin, 73, Russell County, KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Angelia (Angie) Christena Lester, Willow Shade, KY (1964-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Baylee Fayth Hagedorn, stillborn, Adair Co., KY (d. 22 Jun 2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Burris, 81, Coburg Community (1934-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hazel Virginia Shaw Huckelby, 85, Dubre, KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arthur Lee Fillippinie, 84, Russell Co., KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. David Arlen Anderson, 67, Cumberland Co., KY (1948-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sabrina Lynn Bell Stigall, 42, Louisville, KY (1973-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Dorothy Jean Newton, Taylor Co./Marion Co., KY native (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kathy Marlene Pittman Hearon, 57, Casey County, KY native (1959-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Harold Adren Alvord, 63, Campbellsville, KY (1953-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Coffey, 62, Milltown, Adair County, KY (1954-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Huston Pendleton, 77, Adair Co., KY (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenn Mikel Hedgespeth, Campbellsville, KY (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Harvey Bryant, 57, Metcalfe County, KY (1960-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Fern Baldock Thomas, 88, Casey Co., KY (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Angela Jannette Gribbon, 40, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carol Ann O'Neill, 72, Columbia, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Garry W. Downey, 68, Columbia, KY (1956-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gerald Palmer (Jerry) York, 65, Greensburg, KY (1956-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judy Lane Morrison, 66, Russell Springs, KY (1953-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard Lucas, 88, Columbia, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sandra Daphine Clark Vicari McKinney, 83, Greensburg, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Weldon Gunter, 58, Campbellsville, KY (1964-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Thursday, June 22, 2023
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
9:30amCTAdair Co. Fiscal Court special called meeting (click for agenda) | (ID:65182, Comment)
6:00pmCTAdair Co. Republican Party monthly meeting | (ID:65078, Comment)
Vacation Bible School at Russell Heights Baptist Church | (ID:65120, Comment)
Vacation Bible School at Purdy Separate Baptist Church | (ID:65126, Comment)
Vacation Bible School at Columbia Seventh-Day Adventist Church | (ID:65147, Comment)
Vacation Bible School at Beulah Chapel | (ID:65167, Comment)
Vacation Bible School at Sparksville Baptist Church | (ID:65174, Comment)
6:30pmCTVacation Bible School at New Hope Separate Baptist Church | (ID:65114, Comment)

 

































 
 
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