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Eva June Wesley Wilkinson, 84, Liberty, KY (1931-2016) worked first as a nurse, then as manager alongside her husband, Leonard in their business Kentucky Textbooks, and then at the Casey County Health Department administering the WIC program. She leaves one direct living descendant, a son, David. Click on headline for complete obituary Eva June Wesley Wilkinson, age 84, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at her residence in Studio City, California. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5pmET until 8pmET at McKinney Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Liberty, KY. Funeral services will be held at 11amET Wednesday, August 17,2016 at West Side Christian Church in Liberty. Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-08-09 17:21:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
James Bruce Gossage, 80, Russell Springs, KY (1935-2016) He was a carpenter and a member of the Royville Friendship Church. Click on headline for complete obituary James Bruce Gossage, 80, of Russell Springs, died Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at the Fair Oaks Nursing Home in Jamestown, KY. Visitation will be after 5pmCT Friday, August 12. Funeral service for James Bruce Gossage will be 10amCT, Saturday, August 13, 2016 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 North Main St, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Charles Edwards and Bro. Danny Withers officiating, and Special Music by Ronnie & Sheila McGaha. Interment in the Rexroat Cemetery Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-08-09 17:16:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Adair County Board of Elections meets 25 Aug 2016 PUBLIC NOTICE The Adair County Board of Elections will have their regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, August 25, 3026, at 10amCT in the Office of Adair County Clerk Lisa Greer, 424 Public Square, Ste 3, Columbia, KY. - Lisa Greer 2016-08-09 16:10:26 | Comments | Printable version
Adair County Election 2016- Filing for local offices complete City Council has eight candidates for six seats. Incumbent school board members in District 2 and District 4 have opposition. Four incumbents are only ones to file for Adair County Soil Conservation Board. Deadline was 4pmCT, today, Tuesday, August 9, 2016. List compiled at 3:45pmCT. (If any additions after that time, Clerk Lisa Greer will let us know.) - CM By Ed Waggener A total of eight people had filed for the six Columbia City Council seats open this fall as the deadline passed: They are Craig Dean, Mark Harris, Craig Lasley, Ron Rogers, and Linda Waggener, all incumbents, and John Ford, Tommy Steele, and Pam Hoots. For School Board: In Division Two, incumbent Quinn Lasley will face challenger Daniel Adams. In Division Four Incumbent Board Chairman Floyd Burton will face challenger Jonathan Gaskins. In Division Mike Harris has no opposition. There are four seats open on the Adair County Soil Conservation District. Only the four incumbents filed. They are Larry Burton, James Bennett, Judith Goodin, and Brent Baker. Election day is Tuesday, November 8, 2016, 6am-6pmCT. 2016-08-09 16:02:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Adair principals say excitement is in the air for new school year Teachers meet parents, students at open houses Click on headline for story with photo(s) By Wes Feese, Media Relations, Adair County Schools With students' first day of school now only days away, parents and students came out in huge numbers Monday afternoon for open houses at Adair County Primary, Adair County Elementary, and Adair County Middle School, as well as a freshman orientation at Adair County High School. Both the adults and students expressed enthusiasm about the new school year. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-08-09 14:35:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Phillip Reeves (Phil) Aaron, M.D. 70, Adair Co., KY (1945-2016) ![]() Click on headline for complete obituary Phillip Reeves "Phil" Aaron M.D., 70 of Columbia, KY passed away Monday, August 8, 2016 at 7:36pmET, at the Kindred Hospital in Louisville, KY after several month's illness. Memorial services will be held Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 11amCT, at the Columbia Baptist Church, 201 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Public visiting and receiving friends by the family will be from 2pmCT until 9pmCT, Friday, at Columbia Baptist Church, 201 Greenburg Street, Columbia, KY. At the request of Dr. Phil Aaron his remains were cremated and scattered according to his wishes. Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-08-09 13:35:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
One Dead after I-65 accident Driver of Freightliner pronounced dead at the scene; driver of Toyota Camry taken to UL Hospital in Louisville with serious but non-life threatening injuries. KSP was assisted on the scene by KSP CVE, Glendale Fire Department, Central Hardin Fire Dept, Elizabethtown Fire Dept, Hardin Co. EMS and the Hardin Co. Coroner’s Office. The accident is under investigation by KSP Trooper/Detective Bryan Washer. Click on headline for complete story By Tpr. Jeffrey K. Gregory, Public Information Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Elizabethtown, KY GLENDALE, KY –Kentucky State Police Post 04 Troopers worked a two vehicle fatality accident on I-65 Monday afternoon. On August 8, 2016 at approximately 1:40pmET, Troopers responded to the 86 mile marker on I-65 just East of Glendale on a report of a two vehicle accident. Bridget M. Yates (52) of Vine Grove, KY, was operating a 1991 Toyota Camry Northbound on I-65 partially in the shoulder and partially in the right lane. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-08-09 13:30:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Porter & Dolly were in Columbia at Fair in Fall of 1971 Next earlier item, this story:: Letter: Porter Waggoner benefit show Jimmy Baker was a member of the Adair County Rescue Squad in 1971 when that group sponsored The Porter Waggoner Show with Dolly Partin at the Adair County Fair Grounds. "I remember it was in either late September or early October," he said, but doesn't have a specific date. He and we are hoping that someone will come up with a playbill for the occasion. 2016-08-09 13:23:28 | Comments | Printable version
CAUD regular meeting agenda 11 Aug 2016 There will a regular meeting of the Columbia/Adair Utilities District Board of Commissioners, at 4:30pmCT, Thursday, 11 Aug, 2016, at the conference from of the CAUD office at 109 Grant Lane, Columbia, KY, with the following agenda:
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Letter: Porter Waggoner benefit show Ruth Smith writes: I don't know the exact date but I do know it was for a benefit for the April 27, 1971 tornado victims. --Ruth SmithComments re article 84889 Query When was Porter Waggoner Show at AC Fair 2016-08-09 12:17:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Mrs. Connie Sue Judd Moran, Green County, KY (1944-2016) ![]() Click on headline for complete obituary Mrs. Connie Sue Judd Moran, 72, departed this life Sunday, August 7, 2016 at Jane Todd Crawford Hospital in Greensburg, KY. Funeral services for Mrs. Connie Sue Judd Moran will be conducted 11amCT, Thursday, August 11, 2016, at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home, 209 W Court Street, Greensburg, KY, with Bro. Ricky Arnett and Bro. Larry Wisdom officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Separate Baptist Church Cemetery in the Grab Community of Green County. Visitation will be from 5pmCT until 8pmCT, Wednesday, August 10, 2016, and after 7amCT Thursday at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home in Greensburg. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-08-09 11:23:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Kentucky farmers' markets can 'double' fresh food for families Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, Community Farm Alliance, and WellCare collaborate to expand programs that benefit families and farmers. New program at farmers markets across the state, and - near here -in Bardstown, Burkesville, Columbia, Danville, and Edmonton. Complete statewide list in full story By Ted Sloan, Kentucky Dept. of Agriculture FRANKFORT (9 Aug 2016) -- More Kentucky-grown fruits, vegetables, and agricultural products will feed hungry Kentucky families this year, which in turn will help support the state's farming communities. This season, 25 Kentucky farmers markets and two Fresh Stops Markets in Lexington are offering the successful "Double Dollars" program, which allows people receiving government nutritional assistance to double their spending power if they shop at local farmers markets. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-08-09 11:05:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Farm and Garden
Query: When was Porter Waggoner Show at AC Fair? Wayne Baxter asks Do you or anyone else know the exact date that the Porter Waggoner Show, with Dolly Parton, appeared at the Adair County Fairgrounds about fifty years ago? --Wayne BaxterThanks. In not in my OEM Database - but someone with a better rememberer may recal or be able to retrieve the information. It is a question long on my mind, too. Glad you prompted the search. Anyone who knows, or has a lead, please let us all know. - EW 2016-08-09 10:51:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Annual Kids Fishing Derby at Green River Lake State Park US Army Corps of Engineers Park Rangers will be hosting the Annual Kids Fishing Derby from 8:30am-11amCT/9:30am-12pmET on Saturday August 20, 2016 at Green River Lake State Park 179 Park Office Road, Campbellsville, KY 42718 near the picnic pavilion. This is a free event and any kids under 16 are welcome to participate (anyone fishing ages 16 and older will need a fishing license) All equipment and bait will be provided. You could win a fishing rod combo or various other prizes! For questions please contact Jessica Lee at 270-465-4463 or Jessica.l.lee@usace.army.mil Park Ranger Jessica Lee 2016-08-09 10:11:13 | Comments | Printable version
Overcorrection a factor in one vehicle accident injuring 3 Four occupants involved in accident on KY 80 E near Sano Road in Adair County. Two of injured transported by Adair County EMS to TJ Health/Columbia. One taken to Russell County Hospital. Deputy Brandon Hitch is the investigating officer. Click on headline for complete story From Adair County Sheriff's Office, Columbia, KY On Monday evening, August 8,2016 at 8:54pmCT the Adair County Sheriff's Office responded to a single vehicle accident on highway E 80 near Sano Road in Adair County. Tyler Spoon was attempting to pass a vehicle when he noticed oncoming traffic. Spoon overcorrected and overturned coming to rest on an earth embankment. Passengers in the vehicle were Emily Popplewell, Faith Wheeler and Hannah Jasper. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-08-09 09:22:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Remembering Dr. Phil Aaron: He was a compassionate man Von Price's family had total confidence in him. She remembers him as a compassionate man, like his father, Dr. Oris Aaron. Next earlier Remembering Dr. Phil Aaron: Comments re article 84882 Remembering Dr Phil Aaron from Jon Halsey By Von Price I have been checking Columbiamagazine.com everyday to see if there is any info about Dr Phil Aaron's condition. Today makes me very sad and brings tears to think what a wonderful Doctor and a great asset to Columbia Dr Phil was to every one. My last encounter with Dr. Phil was the night he told me there was nothing else he could do for my Mom. My Mom passed away four days later. I remember him coming to Stotts-Phelps-McQueary to pay his respects to my Mother. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-08-09 09:10:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Dallas Cavanah, 81, Edmonton, KY (1935-2016) ![]() Click on headline for complete obituary Perry Dallas Cavanah, Jr age 81 of Edmonton, KY, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Metcalfe Health Care in Edmonton. Funeral services will be held 2pmCT, Thursday, August 11, 2016 at the Edmonton Baptist Church, 208 Dunham Street, Edmonton, KY, with burial to take place Monday, August 15, 2016, at 2pmCT, at the Riverside Cemetery at Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Visitation will be from 5pmCT until 8pmCT, Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at Butler Funeral Home, 201 East Street, Edmonton, KY, and after 10amCT, Thursday, August 11, 2016, at the Edmonton Baptist Church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-08-09 08:31:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Maury Lewis reports broken telephone pole at MP 7 KY 55 S Road Maury Lewis writes: There is a broken telephone pole at mile marker 7 on highway 55 south. I tried several times to contact Windstream and I am always put on hold with a 10 minute wait, even at 6 am. I got through one time and they switched me over to repair and they put me on hold with a 10 min. wait so I quit trying. Just putting it on here so maybe some one from Windstream might see it Maury Lewis --Maury LewisThanks Maury: Maybe the good folks at Windstream will get your message. - EW 2016-08-09 08:21:23 | Comments | Printable version
Bridge work on Interstate 65 in Warren County to cause delays Overnight bridge work taking place near mile marker 30 By Wes Watt KY Transportation Cabinet, District 3, Bowling Green, KY BOWLING GREEN, KY (9 Aug 2016) – Bridge work taking place on Interstate 65 overnight tonight, Wednesday and Thursday will cause some delay to motorists traveling near mile marker 30 in Warren County. Crews are setting bridge beams for the new I-65 interchange which is part of the new I-65 to U.S. 31-W connector project currently being constructed in the northern part of Warren County. The bridge work is taking place from 8pm to approximately 2amCT, all three nights. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-08-09 07:35:03 | Comments | Printable version
Remembering Dr. Phil Aaron, from Jon Halsey Comments re article 84875 Sad word of the passing of Dr Phil Aaron Jon Halsey writes: It's easy to love those who love us. Dr. Phil was an easy man to love. - Jon HalseyThanks. Dr. Phil was a master with words and spotted the talent in others. He loved quotes. He would have treasured this one, a succinct measure of a life well lived. - EW 2016-08-09 07:04:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Campbellsville Independent Schools begin 2016-17 school year CIS School Year: 8 Aug 2016 to 18 May 2017 By Calen McKinney Campbellsville Independent Schools' students began the 2016-2017 school year on Monday, August 8, 2016. Students at Campbellsville elementary, middle and high school headed back to class at 8amET and were greeted by their teachers. Kindergarten students spent the morning learning classroom rules and the proper way to walk in the hallways. They also spent time coloring and reading stories. At Campbellsville Middle School, fourth-graders were given a tour of their new school. And at Campbellsville High School, students spent the day doing classwork to help them become college and career ready. The 2016-2017 school year is set to end on May 18. Campbellsville Independent Schools Website: www.cville.kyschools.us 2016-08-09 06:56:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Farm Bureau sponsors 3rd graders Homeplace experience By Billy Joe Fudge Vice-President, Homeplace on Green River Adair County Farm Bureau during their July meeting stepped up to the plate and hit a home run for Adair County's 230 Third Grade Students. They agreed to pay $5.00 for each student to have an outdoor educational experience at Kentucky's Outdoor Classroom. Kentucky's Outdoor Classroom at Homeplace on Green River is quickly becoming a destination for our area's teachers who want to provide a real world, hands on, outdoor, educational experience for their students. Most parents, teachers and administrators recognize that our electronic, urbanized culture no longer provides the experiences necessary for our children to develop a healthy appreciation for their place and role in the natural world. They also know that our children need to develop at least a basic understanding of the agricultural industry which provides the food and fiber that sustains them. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-08-09 05:33:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Today, TUESDAY with CM - 09 Aug 2016 Haiku by Robert Stone for August 9, 2016: Though valuable,--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 9 August 2016. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1792 2016-08-09 05:17:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Link: WAVE-Tv coverage of Campbellsville City park Here's a link to a story of on WAVE3.com from last night's Campbellsville City Council meeting: - Human waste, needles spilling into Campbellsville park 2016-08-09 05:09:37 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 9 Happy Anniversary, Dan and Marty Burris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Harmon and Nancy Parnell (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Todd and Felicia VanArsdale (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Caleb Reed (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chasity Murphy (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Goodson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dawn Reliford (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jerry Lee Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Landon Pennington (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Linda Walker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marsha Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mason Adams | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wilburn Cheatham | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birhtday, Sandra Gosser Lawhorn (1952) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, D. W. Crawley, Jr., Taylor County, KY (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Short, Burkesville, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Wesley (J.W.) Spears, Burkesville, KY (1938-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David L. Henderson, Sr., Campbellsville, KY (1931-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ann Russell, Adair Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. James Bradley Thompson Taylor Co., KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Leslie (Bill) Ray, Green Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Ruth Lawhorn, Russell Co., KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Curtis Williams, Russell Co., KY(1929-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Emma Hughes, 92, Flatwoods community (1922-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norma Vibbert, 74, Burkesville, KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Merle J. Decker, 100 years, Jabez, KY (1915-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna C. Johnson, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Johnny Webb, 58, Kettle, KY (1958-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darrell King, 78, Liberty, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beula Nell Pickett Jewell, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Wheatley Sr., Taylor Co., KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ledie Royce Babbitt, 71, Green County, KY (1946-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dale Melton, 69, Adair County, KY (1948-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Ray Brown Knifley, Adair County, KY/Russell Co., KY native (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ann Wethington McFarland, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ellen Caulk Edwards, 88, Greensburg, KY (1934-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darla Stephens Gossage, 52, Russell Springs, KY (1970-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dewayne Whited, 78, Liberty, KY (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gladys Maedell Meadows Milby, 81, Green County, KY (1938-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jackie Hayes Kimbler, 86, Columbia, KY native (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Dewey King, 78, Casey Co., KY native (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Delaine Corbin, 68, Adair Co., KY (1939-2008) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Loretta J. Cook, 79, Jamestown, KY native (1941-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maedell Whitlock, 71, Adair Co., KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mavis Adams, 89, former resident of Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard (Ricky) Blythe, Sr., 68, Liberty, KY (1953-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Benningfield, 82, Taylor Co., KY native (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zelma Lotter, 80, Adair Co., KY native (1943-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, August 9, 2016 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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