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41st Annual Pumpkin Festival Schedule of Events

Edmonton, Kentucky's 41st annual Pumpkin Festival opens October 7, 2023 at 8amCT around the historic Courthouse in the center of town. The day is filled with activities for the family. Click for the schedule:

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2023-10-06 20:47:42 | Comments | Printable version

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With festivals come kiddie rides



2023-10-06 - Metcalfe County, KY - Photo by Kim Harwood, Executive Director, Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce.
Kim shared one of her photos from last year's Pumpkin Festival in excitement over the Saturday, October 7th 41st festival.

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Homecoming services at Tabernacle Christian Church Oct 22

From Hilda Smith

Tabernacle Christian Church will be having Homecoming services at 10:30amCT on Sunday, October, 22, 2023. "The Lindsey Family" will be singing during the morning worship service. A pot luck meal will immediately follow in the church basement fellowship hall. Bro Terry White and the congregation invite and welcome everyone to join us.

Tabernacle Christian Church is located at 13175 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY.


2023-10-06 12:59:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

Rodney A. Pavlik, 57, Russell County, KY (1966-2023)

Rodney A. Pavlik, 57, of Jamestown, KY, passed away suddenly, in Columbia, KY, Sunday, October 1, 2023.

He was born in Chester, PA on July 26, 1966, a son of Mary Ann (Lapowitz) Pavlik, of Delaware and the late Michael John Pavlik, Sr.


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2023-10-06 10:17:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Call for applications for 2024 Governor's School for the Arts

From Christian Adelberg

The Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts is now accepting applications for the class of 2024 from current Kentucky high school sophomores and juniors. Applications are accepted from October 5, 2023 until January 14, 2024 at 10:59pmCT. Interested students can learn more and apply at www.kentuckygsa.org.

Since its inception, the tuition-free immersive arts education program has cultivated more than 8,000 student-artists from across the state, including a Grammy-Award winning vocalist, Tony-nominated actor, Kentucky Youth Poet Laureate and numerous creative leaders and engaged citizens.


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2023-10-06 08:56:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

No news on missing Adair Teen

The Kentucky State Police is still trying to locate Columbia teen Crystal Vertrees, 13. As of Friday, October 6, 2023, KSP Trooper Jonathon Houk says that there were no new developments in the missing person case.

Crystal, who was last seen by her family at a residence in Adair County on September 29, 2023, has blonde hair and is approximately 5'0" & 107 pounds. She was last known to be wearing a white sweatshirt with red lettering. KSP urges the public to contact Post 15 in Columbia at 270-384-4796 with any assistance in locating Crystal. The investigation continues by Trooper Chance McQueary.


2023-10-06 08:48:46 | Comments | Printable version

Metcalfe Shoebox Mission fundraising includes bake sale

From Carol Perkins via Kim Harwood

Metcalfe Shoebox Mission Needs Help. One month remains for the gathering of items, packing boxes, and raising funds to make it possible to reach our goal of 1,200 boxes (up only 50 from last year). $10 will fill one box.

Reminder of the Bake Sale at ESB on Friday, October 6, 2023, and I'll be at the Pumpkin Festival to accept contributions/give out boxes to individuals or groups, and to sell the hoodies and tees that were donated by Metcalfe Florist, and then I "decorated" them.

This is one giant community project unlike any we've ever done!!! Any ESB can take your donation, too. Make checks to Metcalfe Shoebox Mission. You can also Venmo or GoFundMe Metcalfe Shoebox. For more information about OCC in Metcalfe County, you can contact Carol at carolperkins06@gmail.com.

NOTE: National Collection Week for OCC is Nov 13-20, 2023. If you or your church would like more information about OCC in Adair, Casey, Green, Hart, Metcalfe and Taylor counties, you can contact Area Coordinators Mark Fudge at 270-634-2919 or Denise Fudge at 270-634-0246.


2023-10-06 08:37:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

Russell County Homemakers Week begins Oct 8

By Megan Gullett, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent
Russell County Cooperative Extension Office


Celebrating Kentucky Extension Homemakers Week in Russell County during Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association Week October 8-14, 2023 allows the Russell County Extension Homemakers to showcase what being a homemaker is all about and open their activities to the local public.

The Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association (KEHA) is a volunteer organization that works to improve the quality of life for families and communities through leadership development, volunteer services, and education.

KEHA was developed in cooperation with the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. Across the state, County Extension Agents for Family and Consumer Sciences work closely with KEHA members and clubs to provide educational programming and coordinate community activities.


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2023-10-06 08:32:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting is Tuesday, Oct 10

From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director
Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce

The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly meeting at NoonCT on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, in the in the lower level of the Training & Development Center/Chamber Building, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY.

Kyle Mann, Business Coach with Kentucky SBDC, will be the featured speaker. The Coffee & Water Bar is sponsored by First and Farmers National Bank and McDonalds, and lunch will be sponsored by KORT Physical Therapy.


2023-10-06 08:31:23 | Comments | Printable version

Volleyball: Blue Raiders to Host Cumberland on Friday

It's a "Blue Out!" at Biggers as the Lindsey Wilson volleyball team will welcome Cumberland University (TN) for a Friday evening, primetime match-up.

Friday evening's action starts at 5pmCT with the junior varsity match, followed by varsity at 7pmCT. Fans are encouraged to wear blue and the first 100 in attendance will receive a Blue Raider rally towel!

The Blue Raiders and Phoenix are meeting for the first time in 2023 after the latter of the two came away with 3-1 and 3-2 decisions in two head-to-head bouts last year.


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2023-10-06 08:26:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Jeff Henry Little, 19, Columbia, KY (2004-2023)

Jeff Henry Little of Columbia died on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at his home. He was 19 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 1pmCT on Friday, October 6, 2023, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Steve Willis officiating. Burial will follow in Banks-Little Cemetery in Adair County.

Visitation will be on Friday, October 6,2023 from 10amCT until time for the service at 1pmCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home.


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2023-10-06 08:22:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Haiku by Robert Stone for October 6, 2023

Lovely sound needed,
some words are so expressive,
squelch for example.
--Robert Stone, Friday, 6 October 2023.
-1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4406


2023-10-06 08:19:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

Searching for qualified Archaeologist for Adair Co. site

By Jimi P.

In recent years I one day noticed an area on our small farm which appears to possibly hold and shows signs of large rocks in place, and scattered close about, typically used for older foundations of sorts, which may be that of an early family type dwelling, with possibly a small attached, partially enclosed sheltered livestock living/holding area included.

I have always, since my youth, had a life long intertest in many areas of history and some archaeology and I can be contacted at my cell # of 270-250-5948. Ask for Jimi and/or leave a short but detailed message and I will return your call as soon as I'm able to.


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2023-10-06 08:18:35 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 6
Happy Anniversary, Bobby Collins and Iva Dean Collins (1958) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Tisha and Gary Crawford (2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alan Leischner | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alexandria Dawn "Lexi" Campbell (2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Betty Pearl Loy Murphy (1944) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brandon Wayne Cowan | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bruce Thompson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gregory Claywell, October 6, 2009 | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Janet Antle | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jennifer Ann Lewis | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lance Coffey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Miller Wade Young | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Zane McQueary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Earlene Holtzclaw Robertson, Russell County, KY (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Elizabeth Long, Columbia, KY (1965-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Johnnie Sells, Burkesville, KY (1946-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brad Oliver Maddox, Gabe, KY (1975-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lou Vera Wright, Greensburg, KY (1919-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Garland Wilson Harris, Magnolia, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Edward Whitlock, Jr., Taylor Co., KY (1956-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Ann Young Abell, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Buddy R. Norman, Liberty, KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruth Burris, Adair County, KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wendell Y. Curry, Green County, KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shelley Ray Smith, Cumberland Co., KY (1922-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thomas Turner, Cumberland Co., KY (1947-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pauline Parsons, Taylor County, KY (1918-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip Dale Cochran Gabhart Casey County, KY (1941-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul William Clark, 62, Summer Shade, KY (1953-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alice Murray, 77, Adair County, KY (1938-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sherry Shearer, 45, Adair County, KY (1970-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Velma Abell Tungate, Taylor County, KY (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ann Thomas Burchet, Russell Co., KY (1970-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arthur G. (Art) Shields, Taylor Co., KY (1924-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mildred Dean (Billie) Clark Bagby, Green Co., KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marty Crabtree, 61, Russell County, KY (1956-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stephen Dorris II, Louisville/formerly of Campbellsville, KY (1985-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Boyce Clinton (Bill) Whitlow, 88, Green Co., KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dixie Milby Marcum, 102, Green County, KY (1917-May 2, 2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Greg Nolley, 55, Campbellsville, KY (1966-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gregory (Greg) D. Claywell, 56, Loves Park, IL (1964-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Howard Young, Edmonton, KY (1922-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Thomas Robertson, 83, Burkesville, KY (1937-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Howard Eugene (Butch) Garrett, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip Ray Norman, 71, Liberty, KY (1951-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tommy VanArsdale: (October 6, 1955-March 21, 2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wayne M. Beebe, Sr., 78, Liberty, KY (1942-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Winifred D. (Winnie) Crump, Greensburg, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Friday, October 6, 2023
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTNo School in Adair - Fall Break | (ID:65528, Comment)
Last day to submit entries in Downtown Days Photography Contest | (ID:65752, Comment)
11:30amCTRibbon Cutting for Flux Fine Arts Studio | (ID:65744, Comment)
NoonCTSMART Recovery meeting at Russell Co. Health Dept | (ID:65718, Comment)
1:00pmCTServices for Jeff Henry Little, 19, Columbia, KY (2004-2023) | (ID:65759, Comment)
6:00pmCTTo the Nines Downtown Shopping | (ID:65723, Comment)

 


































 
 
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