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Daily News for Thursday, April 23, 2020
Donald Lew Grant, 80, Adair Co., KY native (1939-2020) Donald Lew Grant of Glasgow passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Grant chose cremation, and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left at stottsphelpsmcquearyfh.com. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-23 21:06:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Esther Mae Goodin Watson, 89, Columbia, KY (1930-2020) Esther Mae Goodin Watson of Columbia passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at the Summit Manor Nursing Home. She was 89 years old. There will be a private graveside service on Monday at the Haven Hill Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at stottsphelpsmcquearyfh.com Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-23 18:39:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Walter Lee Graves, 59, Adair Co., KY native (1960-2020) Walter Lee Graves of Elizabethtown passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 10:38 P.M. at the Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown. He was 59 years old. The family has chosen to have a drive-thru visitation from 11amCT to 1pmCT on Sunday, April 26, 2020, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Visitors must remain in their vehicles and follow directions given. Private burial will follow in the Dudley Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-23 18:35:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Phase 1 health care services will begin reopening Monday By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen Frankfort, KY - On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Monday, April 27, the state will begin the gradual restart and reopening of our Phase 1 health care services and facilities, although they will operate vastly different than they did before the outbreak of the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). "To do this safely, make sure you are going above and beyond. This is our proof of concept in the medical community. We have to prove that we can do this the right way," Gov. Beshear said. On March 23, Gov. Beshear signed an executive order ceasing all elective procedures to limit the spread of COVID-19 and increase hospital capacity to treat patients. Thanks to Team Kentucky's extraordinary efforts to flatten the curve up to this point, Gov. Beshear and the Department for Public Health feel safe easing some restrictions on health care procedures and facilities. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-23 18:29:15 | Comments | Printable version
Adair County School Board Meeting on YouTube live Click for meeting agenda 2020-04-23 18:24:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Letter: Vonnie and George Maury Lewis writes: That is GREAT picture! --MauryComments re: Postcards from LWC: George and Vonnie Kolbenschlag 2020-04-23 18:22:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Commentary: Thoughts From a Rural Kentucky Legislator Personal political commentary/opinions of the writer By State Senator Max Wise, (R-Campbellsville) 16th District: Adair, Clinton, Cumberland, McCreary, Russell, Taylor, and Wayne Counties Is it possible to be concerned about public health, public safety, and the economy all at once? Is it true that someone must choose only one of those three sectors? Can we not be attentive to all three? Can COVID-19 be taken seriously while being reasonable in our response? These are questions that I have grappled with, and I'm sure countless others have over the past several weeks, especially since many neighboring states are starting to loosen economic restrictions. I want to begin by saying that I do not envy the position in which Governor Andy Beshear finds himself. I have given him credit for how he has handled this pandemic to date. He has followed the ever-evolving White House recommendations as they have attempted to prepare us for the worst. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-23 18:20:48 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: George and Vonnie Kolbenschlag George D. Kolbenschlag (son) writes: Yes, they are a great couple, great parents too! Our family is very fortunate to have them in our lives. --GeorgeComments re: Postcards from LWC: George and Vonnie Kolbenschlag 2020-04-23 18:17:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Fiscal Court meeting agenda By Bridget Compton The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in regular session at 4pmCT on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, in the basement of the Adair County Annex building, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. This meeting will not be open to the public due to the COVID19 Executive Order Governor Beshear put in effect, but will be lived streamed on Adair County Fiscal Court's Facebook Page live. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-23 15:45:39 | Comments | Printable version
Donald Lee Thrasher, 76, Columbia, KY (1943-2020) Donald Lee Thrasher of Columbia passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at his residence. He was 76 years old. There will be a private graveside service on Friday at the Haven Hill Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at stottsphelpsmcquearyfh.com. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-23 15:35:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Do not delay urgent medical treatment due to COVID-19 By Stacey Biggs While government leaders, healthcare providers, and the news media have all strongly encouraged citizens to stay at home and to call before seeking care, there is concern that patients are choosing to delay emergency medical treatment out of fear of exposure to the virus. A decrease in visits to the Emergency Department is to be expected with more people staying safe at home, fewer vehicles on the road, and fewer accidents happening in the workplace. However, heart attacks, strokes, and other acute illnesses are still occurring and patients should not hesitate to seek care when they are experiencing those types of symptoms. "We are seeing a concerning trend right now," said Neil Thornbury, CEO of T.J. Regional Health. "Patients are waiting longer to come to the ER to seek treatment for medical emergencies such as chest pains and stroke like symptoms. Delaying treatment for true medical emergencies could have devastating consequences." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-23 15:32:55 | Comments | Printable version
Lowell Allen, 93, Casey Co., KY native (1926-2020) Lowell Allen, formerly of Liberty, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, in Lebanon, Ohio. He was 93 years old. Funeral services will be performed privately at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Brent Huggins officiating. Burial will follow in Poplar Grove Cemetery with military honors performed by the Casey County Honor Guard. The funeral service will be live streamed on McKinney-Brown Funeral Home's Facebook page at NoonET on Saturday, April 25, 2020. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-23 12:56:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Letter: Photograph of George & Vonnie Kolbenschlag Kerry Robertson writes: A wonderful picture of two wonderful, giving, and caring people! (And, George, I still think the beard is terrific!!!) --KerryComments re: Postcards from LWC: George and Vonnie Kolbenschlag 2020-04-23 12:50:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Charles Hadley, 79, Columbia, KY (1941-2020) Charles Hadley of Columbia passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at his residence. He was 79 years old. A private service will be held on Saturday at the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, with burial to follow in the McClister Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at stottsphelpsmcquearyfh.com. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-23 11:47:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Anna Marie Helm, 87, Adair County, KY (1933-2020) Anna Marie Helm passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at the Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia. She was 87 years old. All services will be held privately, and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left at bernardfuneralhome.com. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-23 11:43:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Letter: In response to Kristi Thrasher's article Tamara Andrew writes: Ms. Thrasher can find a picture of her grandparents headstone at FindaGrave.com: Cager and Edith Coomer. Hope this helps. --TamaraComments re: Letter: Would love a picture of town square clock 2020-04-23 11:30:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Free drive-up COVID-19 tests in Metcalfe From Gaye Shaw, Director, Edmonton Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce Free COVID-19 testing is being done April 24, 2020 for any Metcalfe resident with symptoms of COVID-19 (set by the CDC). Pre-registration, photo ID and proof of residency are required. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-23 08:53:03 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: George & Vonnie Phyllis Gooden writes: This is one fine couple!!! Always ready to volunteer & help people. Love them both!!! --PhyllisComments re: Postcards from LWC: George and Vonnie Kolbenschlag 2020-04-23 08:45:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
State releases county unemployment data for March 2020 By Mike Clark/Patrick Harp Frankfort, KY - Unemployment rates rose in 117 Kentucky counties between March 2019 and March 2020, fell in one (Crittenden County) and stayed the same in two (Owen and Robertson counties), according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. Locally, unemployment rose both year-to-year and month-to-month in Adair and surrounding counties, with Taylor and Green having the lowest numbers at 5.2 and 5.3% respectively.
Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-23 08:41:38 | Comments | Printable version
Charlotte S. O'Banion, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1944-2020) Charlotte S. O'Banion of Campbellsville passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. She was 75 years old. All services will be held privately. Burial will follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be left at parrottramsey.com. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-23 08:28:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Feeding Kentucky purchases Kentucky ground beef By Sean Southard Frankfort, KY - Feeding Kentucky has purchased 3,408 pounds of Kentucky ground beef with funds from Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance's historic half-million dollar donation as part of Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles' Kentucky Hunger Initiative. The purchase translates into more than 13,000 4-ounce hamburger patties that will go to vulnerable Kentuckians during the coronavirus pandemic. "Hunger doesn't stop during a global pandemic - in fact, it gets worse," Commissioner Quarles said. "While Kentucky's processors have largely remained operational, facility closures in other states have eroded market prices for cattle producers and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association estimates $13.6 billion in potential economic damage to the nation's cattle sector. Kentucky cattle producers are incredibly grateful to Feeding Kentucky and Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance for making this purchase possible." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-23 08:14:36 | Comments | Printable version
Showers today, chance of storms, high 68F It's currently 52F at the Adair County Mesonet station. We'll have showers today, with the chance of a thunderstorm. The high temperature will be near 68F, with southeast wind 8 to 13 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Showers and thunderstorms will continue tonight, with an overnight low around 51F. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Friday will start cloudy, with showers likely in the morning, and gradually become mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Friday Night will bring increasing clouds, with a 40 percent chance of showers after 1amCT. The overnight low will be around 51F. 2020-04-23 06:21:13 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for April 23, 2020 One may well wonder--Robert Stone, Thursday, 23 April 2020. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3145 2020-04-23 06:16:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Thu 23 Apr 2020 NOTE: Most in-person hearings have been cancelled or rescheduled between Monday, March 16, and Friday, May 31, 2020. Instructions if you have a pending court date. Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Thursday, April 23, 2020, at a glance:
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COVID-19 Update: Wednesday one of our worst reports By Adair County Judge Executive Gale Cowan Wednesday evening, April 22, 2020 -- I'm sad to say that today is one of our worst reports to date. Adair County has 8 new cases today and 1 additional death. All residents of Summit Manor Nursing Home. This makes 64 total cases, with 6 being released and 5 deaths. We have 53 active cases. 39 in home or SMNH isolation and 14 in area hospitals. Continue praying for our community and the residents, staff, and family members of our Nursing Home. 2020-04-23 02:43:16 | Comments | Printable version
Paul M. 'Hadacol' Mitchell, 91, Green County, KY (1929-2020) Paul M. 'Hadacol' Mitchell was born January 9, 1929 in Green County, Kentucky to the late Leonard Mitchell and Eliza Cowherd. He departed this life Monday, April 20, 2020, having attained the age of nintey-one years, three months and one day. Due to COVIC-19 Pandemic and executive order by Kentucky Governor Beshear, the services will be conducted Friday privately at the Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home in Greensburg with burial in the Green County Memory Gardens in Summersville. The family has chosen drive by viewing to be conducted on Thursday, April 23, 2020 on the front porch of the Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home between the hours of 5 and 6pmCT. Please, everyone must remain in their vehicles at all times while passing and paying their respects. All vehicles must also practice social distancing and maintain a minimum distance of six feet apart. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-23 02:37:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
LCDHD COVID-19 Questions & Answers 22 April 2020 The Lake Cumberland District Health Department (LCDHD) held a Zoom meeting April 22, 2020 for media and community. A list of questions was presented to the staff including: Shawn Crabtree, LCDHD Executive Director; Dr. Christine Weyman, Medical Director; Stuart Spillman, Environmental Health Director Laura Woodrum, Director of Nursing; Amy Tomlinson, PH Preparedness Manager; and Tracy Aaron, Health Education Director - moderator. Questions and answers follow: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-23 02:34:02 | Comments | Printable version
James Junior Graham, 54, Cumberland County, KY James Junior Graham of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Monday April 20, 2020, having attained the age of 54 years, 1 month and 17 days. He was born in Burkesville Thursday, February 3, 1966, the son of James Howard and Linda (Cary) Graham Spears Phillips. He was of the Baptist Faith and a foreman in the concrete construction industry. As ordered by the Governor of Kentucky, and in accordance with the CDC guidelines, all services are private, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-23 02:16:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Henry Ronald 'Ronnie' Ford, 77, Green County, KY (1943-2020) Henry Ronald "Ronnie" Ford of Summersville, Kentucky, son of Beatrice Price Ford of Greensburg and the late Henry Ford, was born on Sunday, January 24, 1943 in Louisville, Kentucky and departed this life on Monday, April 20, 2020. He was 77 years, 2 months, and 24 days of age. There will be private graveside services. Burial in the Green County Memory Gardens. Bro. Daniel Marcum and Bro. Leslie Jewell officiating. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-23 02:04:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 23 Happy Birthday, siblings Suzanne Rodgers, Pat Miller and Jeffrey Todd Miller | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Abigail Thompson (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amanda Tooley (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ava Harrison | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bridgette Reagin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Calvin Leo Claywell, (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Conor Smith (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jane Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joey Page | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Julie McQueary | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Matthew Brummett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Pamela Farr | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Phyllis Caldwell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shane Lee Pollard | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Timmy Loy | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Darlene DeHart, 70, Russell Co., KY (1944-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Naomi Logan Popplewell, Russell Springs, KY (1926-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Everett Howard Harvey, Russell Springs, KY (1943-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lattie V. Sartin Metcalfe Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gene Cornett, Casey Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilmerth Hart, Russell County, KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Antle, Russell Springs, KY (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Veachel Antle, Campbellsville, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clifton Wayne Meece, 63, Russell Springs, KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Fogle, Casey County, KY (1915) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Geneva Walker Estes, Green Co., KY (1923-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Myrtle Grimsley, Adair County, KY (1919-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fred C. Sexton, 80, Adair County, KY (1933-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daisy Schackow, Russell County, KY (1938-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Shepherd, Adair Co., KY (1947-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ellen Louise Fields England Metcalfe Co., KY native (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. Ralph A. Tesseneer Jr., 91, Taylor Co., KY (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Charles Smith, Metcalfe Co., KY (1951-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clavis (Short) Burris, 88, Gradyville, KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Velma McVay, 93, Taylor County, KY (1924-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharen N. Skaggs, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J.B. Grider, 76, Cumberland Co., KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hazel Mae Spurling Sullivan, Taylor Co., KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnie Lee Hughes, Russell County, KY (1952-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Anita Bergemann, Green County, KY (1936-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Arnold, 66, Adair County, KY (1952-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vitus Edward Emerson , 86, Casey Co. KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clodean Giles, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Denelda Clairlene Leigh, 81, Liberty, KY (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dora Maude Bryant Warf, 87, Green Co., KY native (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edgar Leland Pelston, Adair County, KY native (1959-2005) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Waymon Pelston, Taylor County, KY (1938-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henry F. (Buddy) Beard, 86, Greensburg, KY (1935-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herl D. Robertson, 85, Russell Springs, KY (1938-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ila Chewning, 90, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jim Giles, Adair Co., KY (1975-2009) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Junior Kessler, 69, Greensburg, KY (1951-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Logan Eric Johns, 25, Campbellsville, KY (1998-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Beatrice Whitlow Creason, Green Co., KY (1923-2010) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert G. (Bobby) Fawcett, Taylor Co., KY (1937-2009) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Crawhorn, 67, Columbia, KY (1956-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda G. Rhoten, 79, Russell Springs, KY native (1941-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Lee Helm, 80, Greensburg, IN (1941-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2020 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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