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Wednesday, June 17, 2020
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WKU Dean's and President's Lists for Spring 2020

Bowling Green, KY - Western Kentucky University has released the honors lists for the spring 2020 semester.

Students from Columbia named to the Spring 2020 WKU Honors Lists:

Sara M. Dunbar*
Angela McAllister*
Trevor T. Webster
Cole Schmidt*
Levi B. Ramage
Kyndal M. Caldwell
Georgia A. Hoffman*
James E. Morrison*
  Jeremey M. Rogers*
Jailyn R. Janes
Susan D. Spinks
Shelby E. Robertson Zachary G. Pyles*
Za'Kia L. Miller
Samuel E. Hoffman*
Kendyl M. Hardin*
  Alison D. Feese*
Julia L. Wallace
Jennifer L. Caldwell
Treyton M. Grant
Alyssa M. Dell
Cassandra G. Rowlett
Maggie M. Hoffman
Lauren C. McQuaide*

Full-time undergraduate students with a semester grade-point average of 3.4 to 3.79 are named to the Dean's List. Students with a GPA of 3.8 to 4.0 are named to the President's List--their names are marked with an asterisk (*) above.

2020-06-17 16:40:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

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In Bloom: Knockout Roses



2020-06-17 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener.
Knockout roses on Guardian Street, Columbia.
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State to supply PPE to all 120 counties

By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen

Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear directed his administration to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to keep voters and poll workers safe during Kentucky's primaries next Tuesday.

The Governor's office is providing 5,000 masks, 4,000 gallons of hand sanitizer, 5,800 face shields and 20,000 gloves for the June 23 election. The PPE will be distributed to all 120 counties.

"I encourage every Kentuckian to vote, which is their duty as an American, but we must take every precaution available to protect voters and poll workers exercising that fundamental right," said Gov. Beshear. "We continue to take action to allow people to safely exercise their right to vote on Tuesday, including ensuring our poll workers have this protective gear."

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2020-06-17 14:51:59 | Comments | Printable version

Geneva Ann Page, 77, Adair Co., KY native (1942-2020)

Geneva Ann Sneed Page of Campbellsville, Kentucky, formerly of Columbia, died Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at The Grandview in Campbellsville. She was 77 years old.

Geneva requested cremation, and no public services are planned.

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2020-06-17 14:46:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

J. David Williams, 65, Canon City, CO (1955-2020)

J. David Williams passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 14, 2020, at his residence in Canon City, CO. He was 65 years of age.

A Celebration of Life get-together was held with family and friends on Wednesday, June 16, in Canon City, CO. Another Celebration of Life for David will be held in Columbia, KY, in the fall of 2020.

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2020-06-17 14:42:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Office of Unemployment Insurance offering in-person services

By JT Henderson

Frankfort, KY - No one in state government will be happy until all Kentuckians have received the benefits for which they qualify. As COVID-19 restrictions are easing, offering in-person services for those experiencing issues with their unemployment insurance benefits is now possible. During the past two days, in-person unemployment insurance services located near the Capitol building has reached capacity. Office of Unemployment Insurance (OUI) staff members are collecting information from claimants who arrived after the cutoff point today, so they can contact them early next week to assist with their claims.

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2020-06-17 14:38:06 | Comments | Printable version

Marion Suvanna Cochran, 73, Liberty, KY (1947-2020)

Marion Suvanna Ford Cochran, of Liberty, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was 73 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 1pmET on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville St, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Greg Powell officiating. Burial will follow in Caney Fork Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 11amET to 1pmET on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Social distancing guidelines must be followed by everyone in attendance.

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2020-06-17 10:33:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Reed sworn in as circuit judge for Green, Marion, Taylor, Washington

By Jamie Neal

Frankfort, KY - Lebanon attorney Kaelin G. Reed was sworn in as a Circuit Court judge for Green, Marion, Taylor and Washington counties at a private investiture service May 26 at the Marion County Judicial Center. The counties make up the 11th Judicial Circuit. The governor appointed Judge Reed to serve the circuit's Division 2 after Judge Allan Ray Bertram retired in January.

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2020-06-17 09:10:08 | Comments | Printable version

CU's Schools of Cosmetology and Barbering reopen to the public

By Ariel C. Emberton

Campbellsville, KY - Campbellsville University's Schools of Cosmetology and Barbering have now reopened to the public, according to Amanda Roop, director of the School of Cosmetology/Barbering.

On May 26, Campbellsville University welcomed her School of Cosmetology and School of Barbering students back to campus to prepare for the reopening of both facilities, Roop said, and the School of Barbering began taking customers on June 8 while the School of Cosmetology opened its doors to the public June 9.

Lacey Rodriguez, lead cosmetology instructor, said the School of Cosmetology is offering its full-service menu with the exception of wax services, facials and make up application.

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2020-06-17 09:05:38 | Comments | Printable version

Starting Jun 29, Guidance for gatherings of up to 50 people

Under Governor Beshear's new executive order, groups of up to fifty (50) people may begin gathering on June 29, 2020.

If you are an individual with conditions identified by the CDC as higher risk or are over 65 years old, public health experts recommend that you continue to avoid any in-person gatherings and remain Healthy At Home.

If you host or attend a gathering of up to fifty (50) people under circumstances not otherwise explicitly addressed by other Healthy at Work guidance, please follow this document.

Groups MUST:
  • Communicate to individuals to stay home if sick and not attend a group event;
  • Remain at least six(6) feet apart from people who are not a part of your household;
  • Wear a cloth face covering or mask over your nose and mouth if you will be closer than six (6) feet to someone outside your own household;
  • Wash or sanitize hands frequently;
  • Screen and exclude persons with fever, symptoms of COVID-19, and/or direct exposure to COVID-19; and
  • Not share food, drink, containers, plates, napkins, or utensils.

Groups Should:

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2020-06-17 07:36:04 | Comments | Printable version

Photos of progress at the library

Click headline for photos of the construction progress.

By Mike Watson

These photographs illustrate the advancement on the Adair County Local History and Genealogy Building, adjacent to the Adair County Public Library. Taken early Tuesday morning, the concrete foundation and pillars may be poured this week.

Notice the outcropping of rock underneath the existing walkway around the Library. It truly is built "on solid rock."

2020-06-17 07:06:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Mike Watson - History

Jack Crabtree, 68, Jamestown, KY (1952-2020)

Jack Crabtree of Jamestown passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was 68 years old.

Graveside services will be held at 1pmCT on Friday, June 19, 2020, at Jamestown Cemetery, 201 North Main St., Jamestown, KY, with Bro. Bobby Conner officiating. Interment at Jamestown Cemetery Jamestown, KY.

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2020-06-17 06:51:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Partly sunny, high 79F

It's currently 61F at the Adair County Mesonet station. It will be partly sunny today, with a high near 79F. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

Tonight will be mostly cloudy, then gradually become mostly clear, with a low around 58F. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday will be partly sunny, with a 50 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Expect a a high near 82F, with light and variable wind.

Thursday Night will be partly cloudy, with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pmCT. Thursday night's low will be around 61F, with calm wind.

2020-06-17 06:47:19 | Comments | Printable version

Haiku by Robert Stone for June 17, 2020

Writing eases pain
and finding that certain word
brings a happy sigh.
--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 17 June 2020.
-1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3200

2020-06-17 06:43:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

7-County Area Courts for Wed 17 Jun 2020

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at a glance:
  • Adair County: No events Circuit Court. 89 events District Court.
  • Casey County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Cumberland County: No events Circuit Court. 62 events District Court.
  • Green County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Metcalfe County: No events Circuit Court. 21 events District Court.
  • Russell County: 1 event Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Taylor County: No events Circuit Court. 117 events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties

2020-06-17 06:43:06 | Comments | Printable version

Community Involvement is key to flowers on square

By Tiffany Collins, City of Columbia

There are several flower beds that have been planted around the public square this spring.

This project was organized and directed by Mary Anne Loy.

All of the plant beds were planted by and Are being taken care of By the sponsors.

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2020-06-17 06:29:21 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 17
Happy Anniversary, Bruce and Patsy Wilson (1955) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Joe and Anita Vanarsdale (1983) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Roy and Gail Ingram (1978) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Abby Richards (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bailey Elizabeth Coffey (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brenda Lawson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Elizabeth Hope Cowan (1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jaylyn Bailey (1992) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jennifer (Kermeen) Griebenow | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeremy Luttrell (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Johannah Upchurch (1943) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Joshua Phillips | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, June Doss | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Katie Melton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sherry Ausmun, Creelsboro, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tammy Curry | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eldred Wray, Cumberland County, KY (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Stephens, Russell County, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William (Bill) Blount, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Debbie Wesley, Easley, SC (1959-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janice Tucker, Russell Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenny Ray Bland, Taylor Co., KY (1962) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Buford Douglas Phillips, Taylor Co., KY (1936 - 2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John M. Silver, Elk Horn, Taylor Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Alan (Jamie) Beck, Taylor County, KY (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lona Gertrude Malone, Russell County, KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kevin Cissell, Russell County, KY (1956) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Houston Rogers, Milltown, Adair Co., KY native (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donnie D. (Tom) White, Casey County, KY (1947-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frances June Williams, 74, Casey Co., KY (1938-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joey Payne, Casey Co., KY (1961-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Grace Hatfield, Casey County, KY (1921-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wilma Mae Nunn Noe, Green County, KY (1919-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Jessie B. Riley Short, Burkesville, KY (1927-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Paul Randolph Neathery, Cumberland Co., KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ralph Wayne Holt, Russell County, KY (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Herman Wayne Slinker, Green Co., KY (1919-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harold Gene Embry, Freedom Community, 71,(1943-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Owen Oliver (Chicken Little) Judd, Green Co., KY (1946-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bernadine Samuel Andrew, 87, Jamestown, KY; Adair native (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carla Monday, 54, Casey County, KY (1961-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruth Inez Oakes , 88, Metcalfe County, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Angel H.C. Denham, Campbellsville, KY stillborn (2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Delcie E. Wright Capps, Cumberland Co., KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Patricia Ahmer, Green Co., KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Louise Ellis Beard Kilby, Taylor Co./Adair native (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Wilburn Edward Rogers, 71, Green County, KY (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pairlee Montgomery, 100, Adair Co., KY (1916-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leonard Arthur Krug, Adair County, KY (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clifton 'Buddy' McQueary, Casey County, KY (1946-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dr. Kenneth Joseph Salvatore Anthony DeSimone (1927-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth N. (Kenny) Janes, 88, Columbia, KY (1935-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Laura Johnson, 78, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Faye Boston, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Marie Schmidt, 70, Columbia, KY (1953-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Madelaine Wilson Butler | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marjorie Bowen Hendrickson, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patty Bernard Kinnett (1960-1994) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Raymond (Spot) Harris, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Raymond E. (Pete) Curry, 93, Columbia, KY (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronald Vannoy, 84, Casey Co., KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tony Radford, 60, Burkesville, KY (1961-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

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