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Daily News for Tuesday, September 16, 2025
William M. (Blue) Downs, 77, Columbia, KY (1947-2025) William Michael "Blue" Downs died on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Summit Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation in Columbia. He was 77 years old. The funeral Service will be held at 11amCT on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Paul Patton officiating. Burial will follow in Columbia Cemetery. Visitation is requested after 5pmCT on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-09-16 20:56:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Agenda for Sept 18 Regular School Board Meeting From Carolee Lloyd Adair County Board of Education The Adair County Board of Education will meet in regular session at 6pmCT on Thursday, September 18, 2025, in the Adair County Board Conference Room, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-09-16 20:52:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Amon R. Spoon, 83, Fairplay, KY (1942-2025) Amon Rand Spoon of Fairplay passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was 83 years old. Funeral services will be held at 1pmCT on on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Adam Shepard and Bro Elbert Hadley officiating. Burial will follow in the Haven Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4pmCT until 8pmCT, and will continue Friday morning until time for the service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-09-16 14:23:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Adair Co. Extension District Board to meet Oct 2 From Nick Roy Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources The Adair County Extension District Board will meet at 6:30pmCT on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service located at 409 Fairgrounds Street in Columbia. The meeting is open to the public. 2025-09-16 14:19:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service
Eight inducted in LWU Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony By Duane Bonifer The Lindsey Wilson University Athletics Hall of Fame inducted two classes on Saturday morning, September 13, 2025, at the Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center. Entering the Hall of Fame in the Class of 2024 were Jared Barnes '05, men's basketball; Trent Coffee '01, baseball; Andre Cooper '03, men's soccer; and Jamaine Gordon '07, track and field. Entering the Hall of Fame in the Class of 2025 were Jill Lirbank-Almbaek Fitzgerald '06, women's soccer; Kirsty Marr Chapman '04, women's soccer; Brian Ombiji '05, men's soccer; and Ashley Rainey '13, women's basketball. The LWU Hall of Fame now has 70 inductees since it was inaugurated in 2001. 2025-09-16 13:46:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
ACHS Football Homecoming Candidates Homecoming festivities for Adair County High School Football will be taking place at the game versus the Glasgow Scotties on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Indian Field, 623 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. Kickoff for the game is scheduled for 7pmCT. Homecoming festivities will be held at 5:30pmCT. Tickets for the game are available at hometownticketing.com.
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Harold Dean Ramage, 87, Russell County, KY Harold Dean Ramage (aka Hallelujah Harold), passed away at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Facility in Jamestown, Kentucky, Saturday September 13, 2025 of this year and awoke in the Presence of his Creator and Redeemer, entering into HIS Presence forever. Harold was born May 2, 1938, in Salem, Kentucky. At the age of four, he was placed in the Masonic Orphans and Widows Home in Louisville, Kentucky. He was the youngest of eleven born to Ivory Ramage and Lenora Mae (Walker) Ramage. Harold lived at the orphanage until he graduated from Eastern Kentucky High School in Louisville. He was an impressive athlete. He earned a basketball scholarship to LWC in Columbia. He joined the United States Navy and played basketball for the four years he was enlisted. Harold was a challenging athlete in several sports, even into his sixties. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-09-16 11:46:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Winfred Cook, 82, Cumberland County, KY Winfred Cook, age 82 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Cumberland County Hospital. Winfred was born on October 06, 1942 in Seco, Kentucky to the late James Arbor Cook and Bertha Amburgy Cook. He was a longtime employee of Cumberland Valley Manor and in later years worked for Up the Creek Winery. Winfred loved fishing and enjoyed playing Santa Claus for many years. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Brenda Thrasher Cook, two brothers Kenneth Cook and Charles Cook, and one sister Velma Short. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-09-16 11:45:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Letter: Question about water Shannon Steveson writes: Veronica is not alone I noticed a different in the smell of the water from chlorine type smell to a musty smell also and wanted to let her know she wasn't alone in noticing that.Comments re: Question: Anyone else experiencing water taste issues? 2025-09-16 10:01:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Budget Committee to meet Sept 18 From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator The Adair County Fiscal Court Budget Committee will meet at 8:30amCT on Thursday, September 18, 2025, in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The public is invited to attend. 2025-09-16 09:57:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Lindsey Wilson University to go All In on Sept 23-24 By Duane Bonifer Lindsey Wilson University alumni and friends will celebrate the school's first year as a university on Sept. 23-24 -- and the focus is to help build "a stronger U." Since 2014, the Lindsey Wilson community -- on campus and throughout the world -- has come together for 48 hours to support the university's annual "All In" celebration. The campaign is held on campus, online and over telephones. Money raised during the "All In" period supports a myriad of Lindsey Wilson projects, including scholarships, academic programs and cocurricular programs. The theme of this year's "All In" celebration is "Building a Stronger U." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-09-16 09:53:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Letter: Water taste is temporary Troy Grider writes: The "earthy" taste in the water is markable every year about this time due to the lake "turning over" and treatments having been ramped up to compensate. Good news is that in a few weeks it will get better. I use a water softener and whole house filtration which mitigates a lot of the taste.Comments re: Question: Anyone else experiencing water taste issues? 2025-09-16 09:50:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Letter: Bad smell and taste of water Connie Youngs writes: I have noticed this too! Even using a filter pitcher does not get rid of smell/taste.Comments re: Question: Anyone else experiencing water taste issues? 2025-09-16 09:49:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 16 Happy Anniversary, Paul and Janet Novielli (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brian Doss (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Davis Pickett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donald R. Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dylan Chandler Wisdom | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Eddie Bardin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Heather Grigsby (1974) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, J.D. Jenkins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jane Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jerri Jeffries | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kathy Diane Pennell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kim Goodin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, Mary Perkins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robyn Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tim Bradshaw | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tommy Joe Young | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Ray Burton, Adair County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ret. Master Sgt. Jason Cisco, Campbellsville, KY (1973-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Allene Kelsay Robertson, Adair Co., KY, native (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margie Burton, Taylor Co., KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bentley Scott Rood, infant, Taylor Co, KY (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Gladys Susan Berry Pruitt, Green Co., KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Murray, , Adair Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Laura Ella Sharpe, Adair County, KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Peggy E. Bishop, Green Co., KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Hoosier, Taylor Co., KY, (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timothy Wayne Howard, Breeding, KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Regina Davidson Burton, Adair County, KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Morgan, Casey County, KY (1931-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Jim Wesley, Columbia, KY (1941-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Gifford, Casey County, KY (1940-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Jean Scott, 76, Burkesville, KY (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Merle Cox, Taylor County, KY (1936 - 2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Moss Marcum, Adair County, KY, Green County, KY native (1916-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delmer W. Lee, Creelsboro, Russell Co., KY native (1919-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Bjalobok, 95, Adair County, KY (1919-2015)> | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arlo Johnson, 75, Russell Co., KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise Coffman, Casey County, KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harold Phillip Harper, Monroe Co., KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Opal Wright, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arthur (Art) Bean, Glensfork, KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Billy Lucian Squires, 73, Green Co., KY (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brian Kelly Doss, 46, Columbia, KY (1969-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Richard Perkins, Taylor Co., Adair native (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessica Harpin, 33, Casey County, KY (1982-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Diann Long, Casey Co., KY (1947-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnny Dale Parke, 47, Metcalfe Co., KY (1969-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bernice Burton Cowan, Adair County, KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Greer, 60, Clementsville, KY (1957-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Rice, 85, Columbia, KY (1936-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cynthia (Cindy) Harvey, 71, Columbia, KY (1953-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Denver Durham, 78, Casey Co., KY (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jackie Quinn, 67, Columbia, KY (1956-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, JoAnn Scott Hildebrand, 75, Green County, KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louvina Judd Geralds, 89, Adair Co., formerly of Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lydia N. Turner, 83, Columbia, KY (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Oliver (Cat) Stone, 85, Adair Co., KY native (1937-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pamela J. Austin, 70, Russell Springs, KY (1952-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Calvin Roller, 75, Marrowbone, KY (1946-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Thomas (Bill) Sullivan, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1944-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, September 16, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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