Columbia, we have a problem - window panes falling from upper floor of historic building 2019-02-15 - Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The former Lerman's Department Store building on the Columbia public square has been empty for several years and, in the absence of responses, ownership has come into question. Window panes are falling out onto the sidewalk, creating a danger to the public. The City has been called to clear broken glass where window panes have crashed onto the sidewalk on the Jamestown Street side and onto Reed Street in the back. Radio station manager Larry Joe Smith has called on new Columbia Mayor Pamela Hoots to start the process of condemnation. He said it worked for downtown Campbellsville where historic buildings once looked much like this one but are now being restored one after another. He said, "someone has to take the lead, I love my towns of Columbia and Campbellsville and I don't want to see this particular building left deteriorating, with birds flying in through the missing windows, for one more day without hope. I call on Mayor Hoots to get this historic landmark condemned so it can be saved." In a conversation with the Mayor this week, she said the process is under study now. In the pictures, the building is shown fronting on the square, and the inset shows Jamestown Street side where windows are missing. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Sunrise on White Oak Church Road 2019-02-15 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Gene Jessee. This beautiful scene was captured at 6:10amCT on February 13, 2019 on White Oak Church Road in Adair County by Gene Jessee. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Health Department educates public on dangers of JUULing 2019-02-15 - Adair County Health Department, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Health Department Educator Jelaine Harlow, center, introduced a new educational banner at Thursday's WATCH (Working Actively Toward Community Health) meeting, discussing places the information might be most effective in the schools. The subject of the banner is JUULing and the danger it presents to young people - each JUUL cartridge has as much nicotine as a pack of cigarettes. It is the latest generation of e-cigarettes targeted at students. Jennifer Wilson, left, and Janet Cowherd, at right, represent Well Care and Diabetes Education. Reports were heard from each area represented in the meeting from the different agencies coming together to focus on the health of citizens. WATCH meets each second Thursday of the month at the Adair County Health Department. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Epicurean Kentuckian: Fried Fish plate 2019-02-15 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Pen. The fried fish with fries, slaw and hush puppies, a Friday special at Patty's Liberty Road General Store and Deli. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Kentucky Color: New Columbia Kitty King 2019-02-15 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Billy Joe Fudge. Billy Joe writes, "I've been spied upon by this New Columbia, Metropolitan Feline for a while now. It appears that the Burger King drive-thru landscaping is now the land of Kitty King. I am extremely disappointed should I make the trip through Kitty King's Kingdom without a sighting." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Golden Rule - Wilson wins State Marketing Awards 2019-02-15 - Bowling Green, KY - Photo courtesy Golden Rule - Wilson. The Kentucky Auctioneer's Association held its annual convention on the weekend of February 9th, 2019 in Bowling Green, KY. Auction companies from across the bluegrass attended for a weekend of fellowship, educational opportunities & competition. Golden Rule - Wilson won 3 statewide marketing awards including: Best Color Magazine Advertising, Best Real Estate & Personal Property Newspaper Advertising (B & W) and Best Personal Property Newspaper Advertising (B & W). Golden Rule - Wilson was also recognized as one of the Top 10 Auctioneers in the state. Pictured accepting the awards are Auctioneers Alex Popplewell (left) and Chris Wilson (right). Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Mitzi Bault: citizens of Old Knifley, KY 2019-02-15 - Knifley, northern Adair County, KY - Photo from Stella Chelf Neagle collection. Mitzi Bault writes, "It is giving me such fun discovering the keepsakes from My Aunt Stella. This clipping shows, in no particular order, Knifley area men including Owen Arnold, Robert Quinn, Nolan Jones, Lon Chelf, Chester Chelf and Steve Knifley, Knifley blacksmith. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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