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Daily News for Monday, June 18, 2018
Kids Buck Vouchers for fresh food start Saturday at FM2 Kids Buck Vouchers made possible through Appalachian Diabetes Control and Translation Project in grants to the Adair County WATCH (working actively toward community health) Coalition and LCDHD allow free food to children. Submitted by Janet Cowherd and Jelaine Harlow Adair County WATCH (working actively toward community health) Coalition and Lake Cumberland District Health Department (LCDHD) recently secured a "mini" grant through Appalachian Diabetes Control and Translation Project (ADCTP). The goal of this grant is to reduce the prevalence of chronic disease in Adair County by encouraging children and youth to increase fresh produce in their diets. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-18 19:37:02 | Comments | Printable version
Columbia City Council Meeting Tues 19 Jun 2018 - AGENDA Click on headline for complete AGENDA From Rhonda Loy, City Clerk Agenda for 19 June 2018 Special Called Meeting of the Columbia City Council. This meeting will be held on Tue 19 Jun 2018, at 5:30pmCT in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with the following Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-18 18:23:41 | Comments | Printable version
Bea Samuel Montgomery, 94, Taylor Co., KY/Owen Co., KY native (1923-2018) November 27, 1923 - June 16, 2018 (Age 94)  Bea was an amazing woman. She was not only a homemaker, she was a surgical technician, she co-owned with her husband Ollie, Montgomery Shoe Store and the Cozy Theatre. She was a former president of the Democratic Women's Club, a member of the Campbellsville Women's Club and a former chairperson for the Cancer Crusade. She was a long-time member of the Campbellsville Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Paul Cobb & Cora Coleman Cobb, and the widow of Ollie Montgomery. She leaves a total of seven direct and step living descendants and many others to treasure her memory. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Bea Samuel Montgomery of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Paul Cobb and Cora Coleman Cobb, was born November 27, 1923 in Owen County, KY. She died at 10:15 P.M., Saturday, June 16, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age: 94 Funeral services for Bea Samuel Montgomery will be a at 10amCT/11amET,Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue in Campbellsville, KY, by Dr. Paul Patton. Entombment will be in Brookside Mausoleum, 200 Block of W Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. Visitation will be 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, Friday, June, 22, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-18 14:54:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Michael Lee Franklin, 70, Russell County, KY (1947-2018)  Michael was a Truck Driver, born in Muncie, IN on August 5, 1947, a son of the late Delmer and Conda Yates Franklin. Click on headline for complete obituary Michael Lee Franklin, age 70, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Sunday June 17, 2018 at his residence. Funeral Services will be held at 2pmCT/3pmET Thursday June 21, 2018 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel, 142 KY Hwy 49, Liberty, KY with Rev. Greg Ryan officiating. Burial will in the Tapscott Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-7pmCT/6-8pmET Wednesday June 20, 2018 at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-18 14:47:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
James A. (Jim) Hatcher, Taylor Co., KY (1945-2018) March 03, 1945 - June 16, 2018  He was a veteran of the Vietnam War having served his country honorably in the United States Navy and received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal (two bronze stars), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with device, and will be accorded full military honors by the Marion County Honor Guard at committal Services. He professed faith in Christ and was of the Cumberland Presbyterian Faith. He was a retired truck driver, a member and past master of the Pitman Masonic Lodge #124, a member of the Grand Lodge of KY, a member of American Legion Post #82, a member of the VFW and a devoted husband and father who loved to hunt and fish. He was born in Jefferson County, KY. He died in Hardin County, KY. At the time of his death he was a resident of Taylor County, KY. He was the son of the late Herbert W. Hatcher & Laura Raymer Hatcher. His wife of 49 years, Kaye Shofner Hatcher, survives. He leaves four direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary James A. "Jim" Hatcher, 73, of Campbellsville, KY died at 5:51pmET, Saturday, June 16, 2018 in Elizabethtown, KY. The funeral service for James A. "Jim" Hatcher will be at 12pmNoonCT/1pmET,, Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at The Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY by Rev. Steve James. Burial will be in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens, 700 Old U.S. 68, Campbellsville, KY, with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be 4pm-7pmCT, Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-18 14:10:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Christine Ledford Keesee, 86, Casey County, KY (1932-2018)  She was born in Merrimac, WV on November 14, 1932 a daughter of the late George and Marie McCoy Vance. She was a retired bookkeeper for A & P Groceries. She was preceded in death by her first spouse, Donald Talmadge Ledford; her second spouse, Thomas Davis Keesee; a brother, Carl Vance, and a sister, Ann Hurley. Click on headline for complete obituary Christine Ledford Keesee, age 86, of Liberty, KY passed away on Saturday June 16, 2018 at the Liberty Care Center. Funeral Service will be held at 12noonCT/1pmET Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel, 142 KY Hwy 49, Liberty, KY. Burial will be at 1pmCT/2pmET Monday, June 25, 2018 at the McCoy Cemetery in Belfry, KY. Visitation will be at 10amCT/11amET Saturday June 23, 2018 at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-18 13:59:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
UCB Branch Bank's huge flag stolen. They want it back We have had so many compliments on our flag at the Columbia Branch of United Citizens Bank. Sometime over the weekend our flag was stolen. We would like to have it back or replaced by whoever took it. If anyone has information on who might have taken it, please call us at 270-384-2265. Valerie Thomas, United Citizens Bank 2018-06-18 13:38:55 | Comments | Printable version
Traffic Advisory - Multi vehicle crash blocks S I65 in Hart County Traffic is detoured Bonnieville to Munfordville. Clearing projection 4-5 hours issued at 11:35amCT By Chris Jessie, Public Affairs Officer Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, District 4, Elizabethtown, KY ELIZABETHTOWN, KY (Mon 18 Jun 2018 at 11:35amCT) A multi-vehicle crash near Mile Marker 66 has all lanes blocked southbound. A detour is set up via Exit 71 at Bonnieville where motorists can continue South and rejoin I65 at Exit 65 in Munfordville via US 31W. Clearing is expected to take four or more hours. Updates will be posted. Expect significant Southbound delays when approaching the area. Motorists may wish to utilize US 31E from Hodgenville or even Western Kentucky Parkway to William Natcher Parkway routes via Exit 91 around the area. 2018-06-18 11:23:16 | Comments | Printable version
Brandon Burns, 34, Columbia, KY (1983-2018)  He attended the Columbia First Church of the Nazarene and was the Lindsey Wilson College Bowling Team Coach. Brandon made a lasting impression on the lives of his student athletes, family and countless friends. His infectious personality and passion for life was evident whether on the golf course, in a bowling alley, or just spending time with those who loved him. He was a member of a large, highly regarded family with deep family ties in Adair, Cumberland, Green, and Taylor Counties of South Kentucky and elswhere. He was the son of Barney & Mary Anna Curry Burns of Columbia. His wife, Ashley Claywell Burns, survives. His children, a daughter Chloe and a son expected in August, Jordan Parker Burris, survive. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo Brandon Burns, 34, of Columbia, KY passed away suddenly Sunday, June 17, 2018 at 7:48amCT, at his home. Funeral service for Brandon Burns will be at 1pmCT, Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY with Rev. Jon Carnes, Rev. David Kemp, and Rev. Neil Janes the officiating ministers. Interment in the Cane Valley Cemetery, 83 Cane Valley Cemetery Road, in the Cane Valley Community of Adair County, Columbia, KY. The family requests visiting after 2pmCT, on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-18 10:55:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
J.O.Y. Ministries holding free summer camps for kids From Maggie Coleman and Krystal Cundiff As we head into summer we have the opportunity to run summer camps for elementary, middle/high school students. These students will be learning about healthy lifestyle habits, life skills, academic content, team building and that they are deeply loved by the Creator of the universe! We are so thankful to have loving, caring educators that are willing to give us a portion of their summer to help us care for these students. We are so excited about having more opportunities to serve young people as this is what started our ministry and ultimately where our hearts will probably forever be! Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-18 10:47:46 | Comments | Printable version
Two days after certification, K-9 Gunner assists in arrest Columbia Police Department arrests suspect on alleged drug charges with help of new Department K-9 Gunner. (Photo, partners Ofc. John Dial & K-9 Gunner) Note - A charge is merely an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a subsequent court of law. Click on headline for complete story By Ofc Josh Brockman, Public Information Officer Columbia Police Department, Chief Jason Cross COLUMBIA, KY (15 Jun 2018) at 11:50pmCT, Columbia Police Officer Anthony Darnell initiated contact with the operator of a 2005 Nissan car after he observed it parked behind a local business which was closed. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-18 09:59:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
VBS at Columbia Christian Church is 8 thru 12 Jul 2018 Vacation Bible School, themed "Shipwrecked/Rescued by Jesus", will be at Columbia Christian Church, 206 Campbellsville Street, Columbia KY will be 6pm-8pmCT, each evening, Sunday thru Thursday, July 8-9-10-11-12, 2018. Contact: 270-384-2612 for information or transportation. - Adam Shepard 2018-06-18 09:40:31 | Comments | Printable version
Single vehicle accident on LBN Pkwy takes life of Columbia man Accident occurs on Columbia side of Russell Springs, Exit. Members of the Russell County Sheriff's Office, the Russell Springs Fire Department and the Russell Springs Fire Department at the scene. See also: WKYT-Tv story with photo(s) Click on headline for complete story According to the Russell County Sheriff's Department release, a single vehicle accident just before 9pmCT Sunday, June 17, 2018 on the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway claimed the life of an Adair County man. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-18 08:47:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Food Pantry at Columbia Church of Christ closed during VBS Due to Vacation Bible School being this week, the Food Pantry at Columbia Church of Christ, 501 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY, will not be open this Thursday, June at its usual 10am-12pmNoonCT time. The next Food Pantry will be on Thursday, July 19, 2018 when the normal schedule will resume. The Food Pantry is open the third Thursday of each month for those in need of food. - Melissa Stone 2018-06-18 08:31:17 | Comments | Printable version
Business coach Luke Ramsay to speak on growth from within A Business Incubator mention has resulted in a guest speaker bringing experience to Columbia. As a City Council member I continuosly study possibilities that can recruit jobs to Columbia, along with ideas to improve historic downtown. I asked Mayor Curtis Hardwick about a study for a city business incubator to support young entrapreneurs and create jobs. He suggested getting more information at the same time Mr. Ramsay was featured at a neighboring county's event. He has since accepted an invitation to speak in Adair County. - LW Click on headline for complete story By Linda Waggener Luke Ramsay, Economic Development Extension Specialist with the Community & Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky (CEDIK), will be speaking in Columbia on two upcoming occasions - Monday, July 2, 2018, 6pmCT at the City Council meeting, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, and Tuesday, August 14, 2018, 11:45amCT at the Chamber of Commerce lunch meeting, Roberta Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia. In his presentations, he will explore entrepreneurism (the focus of a business incubator as one leg of the economic development stool) and investing in existing businesses (instead of trying to create or attract new ones) -- "the biggest return on investment for a community." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-18 08:09:05 | Comments | Printable version
Southern Heirs at Canaan Valley SBC, 23 Jun 2018 The Southern Heirs will be singing at Canaan Valley Separate Baptist Church, 2268 KY 910 Liberty KY, at 5pmCT/6pmET, Saturday, June 23, 2018. Everyone is welcome. Singing the old southern gospel and hymns. Charles Shepherd 2018-06-18 04:10:34 | Comments | Printable version
William Jones, 86 Green County, KY (1931-2018  He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Greensburg Baptist Church. He was dispatcher for the Greensburg Police Department for 36 years. He was a member of a large, respected family now widespread, but with deep Green County roots. He was the son of the late Cleo & Alverta Risen Jones. His final resting place will be in Greensburg Cemetery on N Main Street. Click on headline for complete obituary William Jones, 86, Green County, KY, departed this life on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at his home. The funeral will be at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home, 209 W Court Street, Greensburg, KY, at 1pmCT, June 20, 2018 with Bro. Twyman Davis the officiating minister. Burial will be in the Greensburg Cemetery, N Main Street, Greensburg, KY. Visitation will be 11am-1pmCT, Wednesday at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-18 02:12:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Today - MONDAY with CM - 18 Jun 2018 Haiku by Robert Stone for June 18, 2018: Though now free from fear,--Robert Stone, Monday, 18 June 2018. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2470 2018-06-18 01:45:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 18 Happy Anniversary, Wayne and Tammy Bryant (1975) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Addison "Addie" Rose Way (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brittany Janes (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bruce Willis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David Burris (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Della Hughes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Garnett Baker (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hayes Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Irene Harmon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeffery Lynn Willis (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Patty Rush Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Relda Rucker Kerr (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sandy Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tammy Stearns Stotts | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Whitney Wade (June 18, 1995) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Cleveland Grant Johnson, Russell County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herbert Richard, Columbia, KY (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ida Belle Lee Thomas, Casey County, KY (1932-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Karen Ann Milby Jeffries, Greensburg, KY (1968-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth McFarland Hadley, Russell County, KY (1940-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Rigney Scearce (1925-2006) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Myrtie Karnes Curry McAllister, Adair Co., KY native (1915) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marian Grace Walker Woosley, Taylor Co., KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dewey Lee McGaha, Russell Co., KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margarett Keltner, Adair County, KY (1922 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Carol Bethune, 58, Green Co., KY (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Sneed, Adair County, KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Myra Ellen Smith, Dunnville, KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert (Bobby) Foster, Campbellsville, KY (1957) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Thurman Scott Carter, Metcalfe Co., KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred McGuffin, 63, Adair County, KY (1950-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Elmer Earl Clark, 91, Green Co., KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Marie McCubbins, Green Co., KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Walter C. Curry, Adair County, KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Marson Ray Scott, 72, Green Co., KY (1943-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Louise Conatser Gordon, 76, Summer Shade, KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Justina McCoy, 89, Cumberland Co., KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Coe, 79, Russell Springs, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Gwenda Morris Hitch, 67, Taylor County, KY (1950-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tammy Lynn Hare, Russell Co., KY/Adair Co. native (1967-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bernice Wisdom, 76, Adair Co., KY native (1947-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Delores Matthews, 68, Campbellsville, KY (1954-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Debbie Demrow, 69, Liberty, KY (1953-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeffery L. Willis, 59, Columbia, KY (1963-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marsha Brown, 63, Hustonville, KY (1957-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Arthur Ussery, 77, Columbia, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tresia Ann Morgan Dial, 67, Edmonton, KY (1956-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Joyce Branham, 74, Burkesville, KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, June 18, 2018 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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