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Daily News for Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Public Notice: Closure of County Government Buildings County governent employees will be working, however all county buildings will be closed to the public per recommendation of the President and the Governor. Alternate contact info is provided for each office. Executive Order #20200317: Closure of County Government Buildings Gale B. Cowan Adair County Judge Executive For the purposes of maintaining social distancing under the CDC guidelines and under the directives from the President of the United States and the Governor of Kentucky, in order to promote the health and well-being of the general public to reduce the community spread of disease, please be advised of the following: As part of our continuing efforts to confront and limit the spread of COVID-19, all Adair County Government Offices are required to cease providing in-person government services to the public beginning at 4:30pm on March 17, 2020, with limited exceptions. In order to carry out this directive, all Constitutionally Elected Officials and agency heads shall adhere to the following protocol: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-17 21:03:06 | Comments | Printable version
Bill promoting SIDS research clears Senate By Robert Weber, LRC Frankfort, KY - Eighty-five words. Sen. Max Wise said that is the number of new words that legislation he filed would add to an existing statute to promote research and prevention of sudden infant death syndrome, known as SIDS, and other unknown causes of death. The measure, known as Senate Bill 237, would allow a parent or guardian to request a tissue sample be collected during an autopsy of a child who has succumbed to SIDS. Wise said he was made aware of sudden infant death syndrome in May 2013. That's when his friends, Dwayne and Chrissy Ellison, lost their third child, Finley, to SIDS at three months of age. The Scott County couple have gone on to spread awareness about SIDS and safe sleep across the nation. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-17 20:35:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
KDA streamlines federal food assistance programs "Drive-through" models designed to limit human contact during COVID-19 pandemic By Sean Southard Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has streamlined the process of ensuring that food insecure Kentuckians can receive food through two federal programs with a minimum of human contact during the COVID-19 pandemic, Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles announced today. The two programs affected by the policy change are The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). TEFAP is a federally funded program that provides food to low-income individuals who meet income guidelines established by U.S. Department of Agriculture. CSFP is a federally funded program for low-income persons at least 60 years of age and above. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-17 20:33:16 | Comments | Printable version
Roy Frank Radford, 85, Columbia, KY (1934-2020) Roy Frank Radford of Columbia, died Monday, March 16, 2020 at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. He was 85 years old. At the request of the family and in an attempt to protect their family and the public from any health issues facing our nation at this time, there will be a private funeral service on Thursday at the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Haven Hill Cemetery. There will be a celebration of life service held at a later date for the public at the Millerfield Brethren in Christ Church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-17 20:28:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Emergency Special Regular Meeting of the Adair Co Board of Elections By Lisa Greer Adair County Clerk The Adair County Board of Elections is scheduled to have a Special Regular meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 due to Friday, March 20, 2020 being the last day for County Board of Elections to appoint Precinct Officers (Pursuant to KRS 117.045(1)). Emergency Meeting declared due to Executive Order #20200317 (Closure of County Government Buildings). The meeting location will be changed to the brick house owned by the Adair County Public Library, located on 107 Paull Street, Columbia KY. The meeting will be held at 2:30pmCT. This meeting is open to the public. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-17 20:22:20 | Comments | Printable version
Adair County Clerk's Office Closed to Public Access In accordance with the order from Governor Andy Beshear, the Adair County Clerk's Office will be CLOSED to the public beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2020 and will remain closed until further notice. Staff will still report to work to assist with all work that is received by mail, online, drop-off box or via the phone. We will also be working diligently on the 2020 Primary Election that has now been moved to June 23, 2020. You have several ways to renew your vehicle - click 'read more' or on headline for details: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-17 16:16:15 | Comments | Printable version
Homeplace on Green River cancels music jam By George Kolbenschlag Because of growing public safety concern, Homeplace on Green River has canceled the “Third Thursday Music Jam” scheduled for this Thursday. We look forward to resuming normal activities as soon as this threat is eliminated and as for now, we will continue planning for our 2020 Plow Day Spring Festival April 25. 2020-03-17 13:42:26 | Comments | Printable version
Bank of Columbia offers longer drive-thru and more By Andrea Waggener The Bank of Columbia takes the health of our community very seriously. To reduce the risk of exposure and limit the spread of COVID-19 to our Adair County families we are making adjustments to our hours of operations. Effective Saturday, March 21, 2020 Bank of Columbia will be offering customers banking by appointment for loans, access to safe deposit boxes, CD renewal and opening accounts. The lobbies at the Main and Branch locations are not closed, just restricted. Customers can call 270-384-6433 or 2579 to make an appointment with a loan officer. Businesses may call ahead for larger deposits to allow the drive thru lanes to move more quickly. Customers who need to purchase cashier's checks may call ahead or call us from the parking lot and we will allow access to the lobby when we have them ready. Bank of Columbia like to remind customers that deposits and loan payments can also be made at our ATM and in our Night Deposit box, which will be checked frequently throughout the day. Our drive-thru hours Saturday will be extended. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-17 13:37:32 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Shannon writes ACKL is open regular hours Shannon Sexton writes, "Adair Co. Kwik Lube is tracking the rapid changes and requests from Government officials in regards to Coronavirus. Our customer base includes First Responder's, Medical and Delivery vehicles and we understand those sectors must continue to serve during these uncertain times. We are open to service all business and personal vehicles as normal." 2020-03-17 13:07:49 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Dollar General to give first hour to seniors Re: Business suggestion by Vicky Pike Starting today, 3-17-2020, all Dollar General Stores will dedicate the first shopping hour for senior citizens to help for at-risk customers. - James Roberts 2020-03-17 12:19:40 | Comments | Printable version
The Joe and Fay Roy Wilson Farm up for auction Craigmiles, a Russell County ex-pat living in Indiana, makes weekly trips to Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery on Damron Creek Road. On a recent trip, signs of a pending auction triggered lots of memories. By Melissa Rexroat Craigmiles Yesterday me and my hubby James went down home to Russell Springs, as I do almost every Saturday. Amid this crisis with corona virus, I could not skip a weekend going down home to put flowers on my mom and dad's grave at Mt Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery in the Webb's Crossroads community. My parents had a nice farm for 54 years on Damrons Creek and a large 2 story home. Mom and I auctioned the house in 2003. Our land we sold to Joe and Fay Wilson, our neighbors next door to my parents farm. My mother I were very fond of the Wilsons. We visited them every weekend at their farm next door. I have fond memories there. So on Sunday when James and I drove down from Jeffersonville, Indiana, where we live, I was standing at my parents' grave, Oris And Gladys Rexroat, and turned and saw an auction sign at the Wilson residence farm. Joe died in 2013, his wife Fay, a 3rd cousin to my mother, died last year. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-17 11:49:29 | Comments | Printable version
ACSO: Adair Co man arrested on fleeing/evading charges By Sheriff Josh Brockman Adair County Sheriff's Office On Monday, March 16, 2020, Adair County Sheriff Josh Brockman, along with the Russell County Sheriff's Office, responded to a residence along the Adair/Russell line, 14 miles east of Columbia in the Millerfield community, to attempt to serve multiple warrants, including a parole violation. Upon walking around the residence, the subject was spotted coming out of the barn. He fled upon seeing law enforcement. Sheriff Brockman pursued him across a field into woods, where he was captured approximately 1/2 mile into the woods. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-17 11:26:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
CU students compete in Model Arab League conference By Ariel C. Emberton Campbellsville, KY - A New Haven student at Campbellsville University received the Distinguished Delegate for his work on the Social Affairs Committee at the Model Arab League Conference Feb. 20-22 at Shawnee State University in Portsmouth, Ohio. Eleven Campbellsville University students participated in the conference designed to learn about the politics facing the Middle East. Andrew Hughes, a sophomore of New Haven, Ky., won the honor and said, "I really just tried to be outgoing and dive right into the role. Overall, I tried to be a positive force that built bridges among the nations represented at the league." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-17 11:19:02 | Comments | Printable version
Postponing the May Primary Election Gov. Beshear said at a press conference yesterday that he agreed with Secretary of State Michael Adams's recommendation to postpone the state's Primary Election, which would have been held in May, to Tuesday, June 23, 2020. To view Gov. Beshear's executive order on elections, click here. "Postponing the primary was not an easy decision. But the Republican secretary of state and the Democratic governor agree, and so do county clerks of both parties. And they are our front line election administrators," said Adams. 2020-03-17 11:13:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
ACSO: Taylor Co. man arrested after pursuit, standoff By Sheriff Josh Brockman Adair County Sheriff's Office On Monday, March 16, 2020, at 7:11pmCT, Adair County Sheriff's deputies attempted to initiate a traffic stop on Chris Janes, 37, of Taylor County, at the intersection of Bomar Heights and Jamestown Street. Janes was wanted on multiple felony warrants out of Fayette County, and was to be considered armed and dangerous, according to information authorities received. Janes failed to stop and fled. Deputies initiated a pursuit and notified Sheriff Brockman of the situation. Janes led the deputies onto KY 61 toward Greensburg before turning around and heading back toward Columbia. The pursuit then went onto KY 55 North toward Campbellsville. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-17 10:11:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
PVA provides phone and email to service Adair customers By Adair County PVA Landon Edwards We will be serving all our customers through phone or email per the Governor's changes to control the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Please call us at 270-384-3673 or email at Landont.edwards@ky.gov & we also have our website available to the public throughout this time @ adairpva.com. "...To the extent possible, all in-person state government services shall be provided by the following methods: mail, fax, email, videoconferencing, any internet-based methods, or telephone..." Click 'read more' or click the headline for the complete letter from Frankfort: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-17 10:08:01 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Tea from purple flowers Charles Marshburn writes: The first thing you will need is a large black kettle. Next you will need an oar or paddle to stir. --CharlesComments re: Medical benefits researched so we make use of plant 2020-03-17 09:55:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
COVID-19 Health Tips from CHFS For the latest information on the novel coronavirus in Kentucky, visit kycovid19.ky.gov. When to Seek Care: To ensure the sickest people receive care, help minimize the spread of infection and maintain resources, please follow the guidelines below when considering whether to seek medical care:
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Adair Fair Association Egg Hunt cancelled By Brandy Held Unfortunately, due to the limit on gatherings, and to help keep our community safe, our club has voted to cancel our annual Easter Egg Hunt that had been scheduled for April 4, 2020. 2020-03-17 08:38:21 | Comments | Printable version
Anthony Ray Wethington, 45, Dunnville, KY (1974-2020) Anthony Ray Wethington of Dunnville, KY, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020, at the UK Hospital in Lexington. He was 45 years old. Funeral services will be held at 1pmET on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville St, Liberty, KY, with Father Thomas Clark officiating. Burial will be held privately at the Wethington Family Cemetery. Visitation will be after 6pmET on Wednesday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-17 08:35:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
James Harlan (Jim) Hill, 81, Green Co., KY (1938-2020) James Harlan "Jim" Hill of the Grab Community of Green County passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020. He was 81 years old. The funeral services for James Harlan "Jim" Hill will be conducted at 11amCT on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S. Main St., Greensburg, KY, with Bro. Larry Wisdom and Bro. Cliffton Sullivan officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation is requested from 4pmCT until 7pmCT on Tuesday at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, and after 7amCT on Wednesday until time of the funeral service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-17 08:27:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
United Citizens Bank will be drive-thru or by appointment By Sandy Corbin Beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2020, UCB will be providing drive-thru only, in addition to by-appointment, banking services. We are taking these steps to help safeguard the health and safety of our customers, staff, and communities and limit the spread of COVID-19. We will continue to provide complete banking services to our customers and communities. We encourage you to visit any of our locations for drive-thru service during regular business hours or call us at 270-384-BANK (Columbia), 270-789-BANK (Campbellsville), or 270-858-BANK (Russell Springs) for questions or assistance with any of your banking needs. 2020-03-17 07:27:03 | Comments | Printable version
School lunches ready for students at home starting today Today, Tuesday, March 17, 2020 Student Lunches will be ready for pickup or delivery to your home. Beginning today lunches will be provided for our students. They can be picked up at the Adair County Primary Center (ACPC) from 10am through 12noonCT, Monday through Friday from now through when schools are scheduled to resume. If you need lunches delivered to your home, call (270) 384-2476 Ext 2003 or 2004. Please provide: parents name, phone number, how many school age children, and your address. 2020-03-17 06:58:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Bro. John Paul Cummins, 88, Middleburg, KY (1932-2020) Bro. John Paul Cummins, of Middleburg, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020, at Ephraim McDowell Medical Center. He was 88 years old. The funeral service will be held at 11amET on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at Middleburg Baptist Church, 2977 Short Town Road, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Vincent Carman officiating. Burial will follow in Middleburg Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5pmET to 8pmET on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home and from 9:30amET until time for services on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at Middleburg Baptist Church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-17 06:35:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Letter: Grocery hours for seniors Diane R. Wallace writes: Allowing seniors access to stores would be a tremendous help. It is my earnest request, this be a serious consideration.Comments re: Business suggestion: Grocery hours for seniors 2020-03-17 06:23:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Showers today, high 54F It's currently 46F at the Adair County Mesonet station. We'll have showers this morning, mainly before 11amCT, with a high near 54F and north wind 3 to 6 mph. Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 44F. Light and variable wind becoming east around 6 mph in the evening. Wednesday will be mostly cloudy, with showers and possibly an afternoon thunderstorm. Expect a high near 72F, with southeast wind 7 to 14 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Wednesday Night will be mostly cloudy, with a 70% chance of showers and an overnight low around 62F. South wind 9 to 11 mph. 2020-03-17 06:20:55 | Comments | Printable version
7-County Area Courts for Tue 17 Mar 2020 NOTE: Most in-person hearings have been cancelled or rescheduled between Monday, March 16, to Friday, April 10, 2020. Instructions if you have a pending court date. Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at a glance:
2020-03-17 06:18:12 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 17 Happy Anniversary, Dean and Patricia Quinn (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Donnie and Marina Coffey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bub Polston | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Sharpe | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Greg Mann | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Haskin Wheeler (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, J.C. "Curly" Giles | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jaxson Tyler Abbott (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kazandra Trejo (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mildred Burton Thomas | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Peggy Stone | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tonya Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Victoria Browning Pike (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susan Oliphant, Adair County, KY (1974-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timmy Beard, Adair Co., KY (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Al Sullivan, Adair Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Uneeda Burton Adair County, KY, (1934-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Baker Hinton, 83, Columbia, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bernis Oneal Spoonamore, Burkesville, KY (1939-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Walter Jascor, 78, Liberty, KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harold Spivey, 91, Orlando, FL (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara J. Stone, Adair Co., KY (1935-20140) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billie Gene Booher, Adair Co., KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lawrence Hunt, Taylor Co., KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond Tye Faulkner, Jr., Taylor Co., KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roy Mace, Sr., 71, Taylor County, KY (1944-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Wm. P. (Bill) Tucker, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Robert Akin, 91, Green County, KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jean Coomer, 83, Metcalfe Co., KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carolyn (Moochie) Taylor, 60 Taylor County, KY (1957-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leslie Franklin Walker , Candler, NC (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Meredith E. Womack, 81, Russell Co., KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anis Pearl Ritter Parrish, formerly of Beaumont, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zach Summers, 23, Campbellsville, KY/Boyle County native (1994-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Fant Harlow, Metcalfe County, KY (1921-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brian Gordon Baldwin, 63, Taylor County, KY (1954-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Flossie (Keith) Warren, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Aubrey Calhoun, 83, Green County, KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Sullivan, 74, Russell Springs, KY (1944-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marjorie Callahan, 86, Taylor Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Blanche (Jeffries) Hurt, 82, Metcalfe Co., KY native (1936-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Addie Corine Derringer, 78, Casey County, KY (1942-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anetna Walker Russell, Gradyville/Louisville, KY (1931-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Angie Lee, 49, Campbellsville, KY (1969-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Rose Grant Wells, 72, Adair Co., KY (1948-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bill Keys, 91, Columbia, KY (1931-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bradley Hoosier, 83, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gladys Blaydes | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenn Shirley Glasgow, Adair Co., KY (1920-2009) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jack Arnold Gribbins, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Faye Turner, Adair County, KY (1942-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lilburn Ray Hudson, Jr., Russell Springs, KY (1969-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mabel Morgan, 96, Middleburg, KY (1924-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patsy Williams, 77, Taylor Co., KY (1933-2010) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William "Billy" Wilson (1917) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2020 All events are listed in Central Time. 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