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Daily News for Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Letter: Best idea for bike path/bridge Brody Blair writes: This is the best idea for a bike path/bridge to downtown. But, for a small town like Columbia, I don't know if we have the funds for projects like that. But, alas a great idea. --BrodyComments re photo 84951 Example Bridge 2019-09-25 19:39:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Laura E. Farrar, 59, Levelwoods, KY (1960-2019) Laura E. Farrar of the Levelwoods Community died peacefully at her home on September 23, 2019. She was 59 years old. She and her husband, Mark A. Farrar had recently celebrated their 35th anniversary. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at 10amET at Bethel First Presbyterian Church, 502 East Main St, Campbellsville KY, followed by graveside services at Levelwoods farm with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be held from 9amET until 10amET on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Bethel First Presbyterian Church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-09-25 19:24:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Letter: Question about water line protection Maury E Lewis writes: I received a letter in the mail today from American Water Resources, Alton Il. They are wanting me to purchase water line protection for my house for 5.49 a month. I can also purchase protection on the main water line and public sidewalk repair. They will pay up to $5,000 per occurrence.Maury-- thanks for writing. According to this article at The Spruce, "Other than providing peace of mind for a few dollars a month, you may not find water line insurance a worthwhile investment. Statistically speaking, there is little chance that your water line will break." 2019-09-25 19:03:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Letter: Mega-disaster waiting to happen Billy Joe Fudge writes: The city and the county officials need to load up and go to Somerset asking that the passing lane going up the hill from Sandusky's and then all the way to the entrance of the industrial park be re-marked as a turning lane.Comments re article 106372 Letter Businesses want the road problem addressed 2019-09-25 17:34:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Roger McFarland, 67, Russell Springs, KY (1952-2019) Roger McFarland of Russell Springs passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky. He was 67 years old. Funeral services will be held at 7pmCT on Thursday, September 26, 2019, at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, 391 East Steve Wariner Dr., Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Paul Roy officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2019, from 5pmCT until 7pmCT at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, 391 East Steve Wariner Dr., KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-09-25 14:54:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Dr. Damon Eubank to speak at CU chapel 9 Oct By Scarlett Birge, student news writer Office of University Communications CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. - Dr. Damon Eubank, professor of history at Campbellsville University and chair of the Department of Social Science, will speak at 9amCT/10amET Wednesday, Oct. 9 in Ransdell Chapel, 401 N. Hoskins Ave., Campbellsville, Ky. Everyone is invited to attend. Eubank is the author of over 75 scholarly articles, reviews and presentations in addition to publishing his own books. In 2004, his book, "The Response of Kentucky to the Mexican War, 1846-1848," was published and in 2009 his book, "In the Shadown of the Patriarch: John J. Crittenden Family in War and Peace," was published. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-09-25 14:41:49 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Businesses want the road problem addressed Maury E Lewis writes: I went to the doctor today and they thanked me for bringing up the road problem. The businesses involved with this talked to the State Road Department, and the road people told them if they would give them 100,000.00 then they would fix the road.Comments re photo 85220 Agree with Maury another lane may be a necessity here 2019-09-25 13:44:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Letter: Wonderful idea Brody Blair writes: I think this is a wonderful idea! With all the accidents that happen on North 55 this is a very important safety concern. --BrodyComments re photo 85220 Agree with Maury another lane may be a necessity here 2019-09-25 13:43:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Adair, Green, Russell, Taylor County Attorneys honored Adair County Attorney Jennifer Hutchison-Corbin, Green County Attorney Russ Goff, Russell County Attorney Kevin Shearer, and Taylor County Attorney John D. Bertram among the top-performing child support collectors honored in Frankfort awards ceremony recently. By Christina Mora/Jordan Rowe Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) has recognized the state's 20 most successful child support collection partners from the past year, along with other employees who have increased payments for families served by the child support program. The Frankfort ceremony was hosted by the CHFS Child Support Enforcement program (CSE), which is part of the CHFS Department for Income Support (DIS). CSE administers child support throughout Kentucky and contracts with local officials to manage responsibilities jointly. DIS Commissioner W. Bryan Hubbard, who leads the CSE Division said child support is a lifeline. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-09-25 13:35:02 | Comments | Printable version
Tax rate set at Tuesday Fiscal Court meeting Note: A special called meeting is scheduled for Thursday to address some questions about the new rate. (Click for Agenda) By Tiffany Kessler The Adair County Fiscal Court met in regular session on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at 4pmCT in the basement of the Adair County Annex building. Items on the agenda included a contract for electrical inspector, discussion of the recycling center, and bids for a boom mower and tractor. The last Action Item on the agenda was to set county tax rates. Judge Executive Gale Cowan recommended taking "the compensating tax rate as figured by the Department for Local Government." A motion to approve the recommendation was made by Magistrate Chris Reeder and seconded by Magistrate Billy Coffey. All seven magistrates voted in favor. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-09-25 11:24:56 | Comments | Printable version
Boil Water Advisory for Campbellsville Road area By Ashley Lackey Columbia Adair Utilities District Date Issued 09/25/2019, Time Issued 9:30amCT A Boil Water Advisory is in effect for consumers from Fivestar on Campbellsville Road including Grant Lane down to Russell Creek and all side roads in between. The advisory has been issued due to main line leak. Following such an event, the potential exists for bacteriological contamination of the water supply therefore this Boil Water Advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure. Until further notice, boil all water used for drinking and cooking, bringing the water to a rolling boil for three minutes before using. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-09-25 09:29:01 | Comments | Printable version
Special Called Fiscal Court meeting By Bridget Compton The Adair County Fiscal Court will have a Special Called Fiscal Court meeting on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 11amCT in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY 42728. The public is invited to attend. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-09-25 09:15:27 | Comments | Printable version
Family Geography Night at ACPC, Thu 3 Oct 2019 Adair County Primary Center welcomes everyone to Family Geography Night on Thursday, October 3, 2019, from 5pmCT to 6pmCT in the Adair County Primary Center Cafeteria, 158 Col. Casey Dr, Columbia, KY. The Lindsey Wilson College Education Department, 21st CCLC Camp Casey, Family Resource Center and Title I present a fun and exciting look at Kentucky and surrounding states, their landmarks, culture, the families who call them home, and more. Education students will have several different booths set up to share some great geography lessons and activities with students and family members. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-09-25 08:18:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Letter: Correction to the list of renovators Bobby D. Morrison writes: Somehow we failed to get our two professional painters on the sign up list which are Matt Calvert & father-in-law Fred Miller, both Band of Brothers.Comments re article 106334 Flatwoods Rosenwald School Renovation and Work Day 2019-09-25 05:43:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Mostly sunny, high 86F, chance of storms tonight It's currently 51F at the Adair County Mesonet station. It will be mostly sunny today, with a high near 86F and light and variable wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Tonight should be mostly cloudy, with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2amCT. The overnight low will be around 63F. The chance of thunderstorms continues on Thursday until around 1pmCT. Otherwise, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 81F, and west wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Thursday night will be partly cloudy, with an overnight low around 58F and north wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight. 2019-09-25 05:39:13 | Comments | Printable version
Today - WEDNESDAY with CM - 25 Sept 2019 Haiku by Robert Stone for September 25, 2019: Take satisfaction--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 25 September 2019. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2934 2019-09-25 05:34:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Lindsey students investing volunteer time in Adair You'll see hundreds of Lindsey Wilson College students around Columbia and other points in the county in their assigned Malvena Farkle Day of volunteer service today, Wednesday, September 25, 2019. One of those locations for their work will be the Rosenwald school at Santa Fe in the Flatwoods section of Adair County, continuing the work that was begun last Saturday. Volunteers Rodney and Donna White will be at the school to give directions to the students. They plan to work from a list the Band of Brothers will put together as they finished their first day of service on Saturday, September 21, 2019. 2019-09-25 05:33:21 | Comments | Printable version
7-County Area Courts for Wed 25 Sept 2019 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at a glance:
2019-09-25 05:32:18 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 25 Happy Anniversary, Lee and Joni Jessie | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Paul and Paula Miller | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Russell Coomer - surviving spouse & Bobbie Coomer - in heaven | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alice Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Aydan Conner Edwards ( 2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Blake Helm (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Braxton Irvin (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cheryl Scott Holland | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dana Jessie (1970) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David Sandusky | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hillary Jenkins. | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Julie Ann Jessee | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kathy McClister | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kerry Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kim Blackistone | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, LaKesha Melson (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Larry Shirley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, McKenna Christin Downs (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robert Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Roxanna Stone-Sarchi Gingery | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sherry Grant Arnold | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shirley Annita Nash (1957) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Susie Handy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sydney Slaven (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Terry Partin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wayne Miller (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, William Irvin McDaniel (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Kevin Polston, Greensburg, KY (1968-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Middie Green Patterson, formerly of Adair Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marshall Overstreet, Adair Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gayle Brewer, Taylor County, KY (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Day, Adair County, KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Rae Gribbin, Taylor County, KY (1925, 2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Evalee Loy Churchill, Adair County, KY (1930-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucy Alexander Cary, Cumberland Co., KY (1957-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susie Handy, Adair County, KY (1951-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sylvia Mae Tompkins, Nancy, KY (1917-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eric Wilkerson, Casey County, KY (1987-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Webster, Taylor Co., KY (1935-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nellie Mae Bass, Taylor Co., KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carter Brown, Columbia, KY (1977-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clarence Garrett, Metcalfe County, KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Dewey Cooper, Russell Co., KY (1922-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, E. Mac Hill, Taylor County, KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillian Raney, 93, Kings Mountain, KY (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anthony Lee (Tony) Hill, 60, Russell Co., KY (1956-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, W.R. Robison, Taylor Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard Pritchard, 87, Mooresville, IN (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steven Dwain Pierce, Casey County, KY (1948-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margie Parrott, 84, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willis Thomas, 79, Russell County, KY (1938-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dana Jessie, 51, Columbia, KY (1970-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delpha Eugenia Shirley, 83, Edmonton, KY (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Hopper Emerson, 82, Liberty, KY (1936-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernestine York Cape, 79, Columbia, KY (1941-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Allen Coomer, 85, Columbia, KY (1938-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph Edgar (Joe) Veatch, 76, Russell Springs, KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Murey Finn, 92, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Obituary: Edward Lee Mann, 71, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phil Rinke, 85, Hot Springs, AR (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roberta Florence (Butler) Wettle, Columbia KY, native (1913-2007) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Samuel Marr, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthdays, Linda Wood, Taylor Co., KY (1953) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, September 25, 2019 All events are listed in Central Time. 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