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Daily News for Friday, August 23, 2019
KTC: Load limit increase on KY61 Cumberland River Bridge By Amber Hale The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has announced an increase in the load limit on the KY 61 Cumberland River Bridge in Cumberland County effective today, August 23. The increased load limits result from a recent bridge rehabilitation project where necessary structural repairs were made. The new load limits on the bridge are: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-08-23 17:46:59 | Comments | Printable version
LWC Women's Soccer heads to Mt. Vernon Nazarene on Sat. By Brady Budke The No. 6 Lindsey Wilson women's soccer team travels to Mount Vernon Nazarene (Ohio) on Saturday afternoon, August 24, 2019, at 1pmCT, to face the Cougars at Mount Vernon High School, 300 Martinsburg Rd, Mt Vernon, OH. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-08-23 17:44:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Alberta Joan Horn White, 84, Russell Springs, KY (1935-2019) Alberta Joan Horn White of Russell Springs, Kentucky passed away on Thursday August 22, 2019, at Fair Oaks Health System in Jamestown. She was 84 years old. Funeral services will be held at 3:30pmCT on Sunday, August 25, 2019, at Fairview Baptist Church, Highway 80, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Joe Allen & Bro. Eric Withers officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, August 25, 2019, from 2pmCT until 3:30pmCT at Fairview Baptist Church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-08-23 17:40:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Gov. announces $139K in transportation funding for Russell Co. By Amber Hale During Friday's Russell County Fiscal Court meeting, Governor Matt Bevin announced $139,000 in discretionary funds for resurfacing work on Tarter Lane, Woolridge Schoolhouse Road and A.B. Roy Road. Resurfacing repairs address existing surface cracks, potholes, raveling, and base failures. The Russell County Fiscal Court is responsible for administering the work, and KYTC will reimburse the county for the projects. Resurfacing work will address:
"I would like to thank Governor Bevin and KYTC Rural and Municipal Aid for their continued support in helping the Russell County Fiscal Court keep our county road infrastructure maintained for our citizens," said Judge-Executive Robertson. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-08-23 17:23:46 | Comments | Printable version
Ronald Gregory Allen, 66, Grove Ridge, KY (1953-2019) Ronald Gregory Allen of the Grove Ridge Community, passed away on August 22nd, 2019. After battling cancer for 6 months and 3 weeks, he died peacefully at home surrounded by family. He was 66 years old. Funeral Services will be held at 2pmET on Sunday, August 25th, 2019, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel, 142 KY Hwy 49, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Kevin Pittman, Bro. Joe Hixson and Bro. Ed Bray officiating. Burial will follow in the Grove Ridge Cemetery, with Military Rites performed by the Casey County Honor Guard. Visitation will be held from 5pmET until 8pmET on Saturday, August 24, 2019, and after 9amET on Sunday, August 25th, 2019, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-08-23 17:15:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Solid Waste Committee meeting Tue 27 Aug 2019 By Bridget Compton The Adair County Fiscal Court Solid Waste Committee will meet Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 3pmCT in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The public is welcome to attend. 2019-08-23 17:10:02 | Comments | Printable version
CPD: Trafficking Arrest on Tutt Street By Officer Adam Cravens On Friday afternoon, August 23, 2019, officers were on a call on Tutt Street when a male subject arrived near scene and initiated contact with officers. After speaking with the subject, officers gained consent to search his person as well as his vehicle, at which point several grams of suspected methamphetamine and paraphernalia were located. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-08-23 16:56:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Everett Howard Harvey, 76, Russell Springs, KY (1943-2019) Everett Howard Harvey of Russell Springs passed away August 22, 2019 peacefully after a long illness. He was 76 years old. Funeral services will be at 1pmCT on Sunday, August 25, 2019, at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, 391 E. Steve Wariner Dr., Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. David Coffey & Bro. Rabon Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethlehem Cemetery, West Highway 80, Russell Springs, Kentucky. To honor his life long career as a truck driver, he will be driven to his final resting place by JR Hudson Transport. Visitation will be Saturday, August 24, 2019, at 5pmCT at Wilson Funeral home in Russell Springs, Kentucky. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-08-23 10:14:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
KY Afield Outdoors: Remember boating safety at end of summer By Lee McClellan Frankfort, KY - The sun sets earlier each day and the kids are back in school. Summer is all but over. This inevitability prompts many to visit lakes, rivers and streams to get in that last weekend of the summer boating season during the Labor Day holiday next weekend. "Our busiest weekend of the year," said Maj. Shane Carrier, assistant director of law enforcement for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. "Traditionally, Labor Day marks the end of the boating season." The crowded conditions common on this upcoming holiday weekend make observance of simple boating safety procedures vital to a safe outing for everyone. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-08-23 10:07:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors
Letter: Beautiful photo Donna Popplewell writes: That photo would make a great puzzle! Absolutely Beautiful! --DonnaComments re photo 84845 Nelson County Rainbow 2019-08-23 08:44:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Hungry Kids Cafe menu for Saturday 24 Aug 2019 Hungry Kids Cafe menu from Lois Cunningham for Farmers Market on the Square Saturday morning, August 24, 2019: Free Kids Breakfast until 10:30amCT: Breakfast Burritos, Fresh Fruit and Muffins Free Kids Lunch menu: Pork Loin, New Potatoes, Sliced Veggies and Wow Butter Cookies As always, grownups are welcome to eat for a donation. 2019-08-23 07:46:49 | Comments | Printable version
Area unemployment rates rise year-to-year By Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY - Unemployment rates rose in 99 Kentucky counties between July 2018 and July 2019, including Adair and all surrounding counties, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet.
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DOI: 2020 Anthem rates rising, Caresource rates declining Kentuckians will see an average rate increase of 9.7% percent for Anthem Health Plans of Kentucky (Anthem). Caresource plans will decrease an average of 4.5% percent. Anthem serves Adair, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, and Russell Counties, while Caresource serves Adair and all surrounding counties. By Krista Locke Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Department of Insurance (DOI) announced today that it has completed its review of the individual and small-group insurance rates filed in the Kentucky market. The rates will be used to calculate insurance premiums for the 2020 benefit year. Kentuckians in the individual market will once again experience changes in premiums and plan offerings. Kentuckians will see an average rate increase of 9.7% percent for Anthem Health Plans of Kentucky (Anthem), which is a 2.3% decrease from the proposed rate filing. Consumers will also notice an average rate decrease of 4.5% percent for CareSource Kentucky Co. (CareSource) plans. The actual rates charged will vary based on individual plan selection and factors. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-08-23 07:21:57 | Comments | Printable version
A Taste of KY, U.S.A. - ISP Family/Student Potluck By Sabine Eastham Director of International Student Programs On Wednesday, August 21, 2019, over 110 people congregated in the back yard of the International Student Programs (ISP) House at 304 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY, bringing delicious dishes to provide a "Taste of KY, U.S.A." at the Host Family - Host Student Potluck. Despite the heat, everyone had a great time getting to know one another, and starting to make memories. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-08-23 06:58:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
Today - FRIDAY with CM - 23 Aug 2019 Haiku by Robert Stone for August 23, 2019: You cannot go on--Robert Stone, Friday, 23 August 2019. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2901 2019-08-23 06:53:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Cloudy, chance of storms, high 80F It's currently 71F at the Adair County Mesonet station. It should be cloudy today, with a high near 80F. Showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a continued chance of showers and thunderstorms and an overnight low around 62F. Weather should improve for Saturday, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 81F. Saturday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 61F and light east wind. The chance of storms will return on Sunday, with mostly cloudy skies and a high of 82F. 2019-08-23 06:53:18 | Comments | Printable version
7-County Area Courts for Fri 23 Aug 2019 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Friday, August 23, 2019, at a glance:
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Farmers Market on the Square welcomes ACMS students By Donna Jones, Market Coordinator Farmers Market on the Square (FM2) will have potatoes, green beans, squash, cucumbers, peppers, and still some tomatoes Saturday, August 24, 2019, in addition to the many regular items for sale. We will also be giving away a wooden bowl made by Carlos Lloyd this Saturday and next Saturday. Brittany Smith's ACMS Ag 1 class visited the Farmers Market on the Square on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. Students visited with the vendors and asked questions about the produce and goods they were selling. Students were also able to purchase local produce to take home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-08-23 05:44:59 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 23 Happy Anniversary, Ray and Betty Miller (1953) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Austin Burress (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, B.J. Steinhilber | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brooke Bishop (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carole Thomas | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chad Parnell (1979) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chuck Woodbury | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donna McKinney Jewell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elizabeth Murphy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kim Perkins Barbee | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Ann Keltner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Makayla Marie Janes (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mike Ollery (1965) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ramie Hutchison | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Thomas Hill | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Trinity Burton (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wichita Owens | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Aletta Kay Shofner Johns, 51, Taylor Co., KY (1964-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arlon (Tick) McInteer, 83, Columbia, KY (1939-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bill Glen Selby, 85, Adair Co., KY (1938-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Rose, Cumberland Co., KY (1944-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Kerns, 89, Adair County, KY (1928-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edith Marie Walker, 94, Adair County, KY (1925-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernestene (Shorty) Janes Kemp, 87, Adair Co., KY (1929-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fredia Corine Hadley, Russell County, KY (1928-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fuller Harding, 94, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary D.Butler (1950-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hilary Ann Shuffett, Green Co., KY (1978-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J.T. Bland, 81, Adair Co., KY native (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jackie Wilson, 59, Casey County, KY (1957-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Allen (JJ) Jeffries, Jr., 36, Louisville, KY (1983-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeannie Norris, 71, Cumberland County, KY (1947-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeff Adkins, 36, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeffery Fugate, 58, Creelsboro, Russell County, KY (1961-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jenice Madeline Prater, 85, Russell Springs, KY (1933-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessica Ann Molter, 29, Russell Co., KY (1984-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph Nelson Posey, Green County, KY/Adair County Native (1943-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lawrence B. (Butter Head) Scott, Cumberland Co., KY (1938-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lewis Ray Davis, Sr., 70, Adair Co, KY (1947-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mabel Curry Thompson, Adair County, KY (1919-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mike Ollery, 55, Adair County, KY (1965-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul D. Joines, 50, Casey Co., KY (1961-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Patterson, 73, Casey County, KY (1944-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronald Dale Wilson, 72, Casey County, KY (1944-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sam Cowan, 85, Adair Co., KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shannon Lynn Crew, 36, Liberty, KY (1979-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sheila Kay Hollenbeck, Green County, KY (1951-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vivian Black, 92, Casey Co., KY (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, August 23, 2019 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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