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Daily News for Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Dr. Charles Montgomery Russell featured at Silent City Richard Phelps portrayed Dr. Charles Montgomery Russell in the annual tour of the Columbia Cemetery for Silent City 2023. Notes from his presentation follow: Welcome To The Resting Place Of Me, Dr. Charles Montgomery Russell. I Have Been Resting Here In This Quieter Part Of Town Since 1945, The Silent City. I Want To Tell You About My Life And Some Of The Things Accomplished During My Time Among You, The Living. I Hope That Their Are Those Who Still Remember Me. Because Friends You Are Never Really Dead Until You Are Forgotten By Everyone Who Ever Knew You!! Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-10-18 23:19:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
EDA thanks all who helped bring jobs to GRCP Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority affirms all those who helped bring in the new employer. By Heather Spoon, EDA consultant As with any great team, it takes several players to make things happen! Many people know by now that Phillips Tank & Structure will be constructing a building in Green River Commerce Park. But some may not realize that PTS also purchased the Joyce Reliford building on Highway 61 S to begin operations here in Adair County while construction is being planned in the Park. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-10-18 21:47:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
E-SCRAP collection Nov 13-17 From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Fiscal Court Clerk & Solid Waste Coordinator The Adair County Fiscal Court is proud to announce that we have been awarded grant funds from the Kentucky Division of Waste Management to host an E-Scrap (Electronic Waste) event November 13, 2023 through November 17, 2023. Bins will be set out at the Adair County Recycling building, located at 64 Service Dr., Columbia, KY, for you to drop off your electronic waste. This is a reputable company we have used the past several years that destroys the hard drives so you do not have to worry about secure information being obtained by others. Acceptable Items include:
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October proclaimed as Domestic Violence Awareness Month From Crystal Staley/Scottie Ellis Frankfort, KY - On Oct. 18, 2023, Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear were joined by survivors and advocates at the state Capitol to proclaim October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Kentucky. Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, ZeroV CEO Angela Yannelli, OASIS Executive Director Andrea Robinson and Sen. Whitney Westerfield of Fruit Hill joined the Governor and First Lady for the signing of the proclamation. The Governor also announced a $2.5 million U.S. Department of Justice grant has been awarded to Kentucky to further assist law enforcement in bringing justice to victims of sexual assault. This year's funding is the second-largest award in the history of the commonwealth from the department's Bureau of Justice Assistance. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-10-18 20:55:45 | Comments | Printable version
Dale Roy, 69, Adair Co., KY (1954-2023) Dale Roy of the Egypt Community died on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 9:00 A.M. at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville. He was 69 years old. The funeral service will be held at 7pmCT on Friday, October 20, 2023, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Paul Patton officiating. Masonic rites will be conducted by Columbia Lodge #96 at 6pmCT on Friday, October 20, 2023, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home. Visitation is requested after NoonCT on Friday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-10-18 20:51:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Open House at Metcalfe Co. Health Department Oct 24 From Kim Harwood, Executive Director Edmonton Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce The Metcalfe County Health Department will hold an Open House and Renovated Building Tour from 10amCT to 11:30amCT on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 615 W Stockton St, Edmonton, KY. A Ribbon Cutting will take place at 10:30amCT, and there will be light refreshments and public health services info. 2023-10-18 20:39:56 | Comments | Printable version
Freida Noe Anderson, 92, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2023) Freida Noe Anderson of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Charlie Russ Druin and Venie Ree Franklin Druin, was born February 26, 1931 in Taylor County. She died at 6:55 P.M., Sunday, October 15, 2023 in Greensburg. She was 92 years old. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-10-18 20:36:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Marian R. Newton, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2023) Marian R. Newton of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Ralph G. Wilson and Edna Myrtle Williams Wilson, was born December 25, 1937 in Taylor County. She died at 9:10 P.M., Monday, October 16, 2023 in Campbellsville. She was 85 years old. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-10-18 20:32:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
ACES SBDM Council to meet Oct 19 From Sommer Brown, Principal Adair County Elementary School Adair County Elementary School's School-Based Decision Making Council will be having their regular meeting at 4:30pmCT on Thursday, October 19, 2023. The meeting will be held in the library of ACES, 870 Indian Dr., Columbia, KY. The meeting is open to the public. 2023-10-18 14:11:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
ACMS SBDM Council to meet Oct 26 From Keri Willis, Principal Adair County Middle School The regular October meeting of Adair County Middle's School-Based Decision Making Council, originally scheduled for October 19, has been rescheduled. The council will meet at 4pmCT on Thursday, October 26, 2023, in Room 137 at 322 General John Adair Dr., Columbia, KY. 2023-10-18 14:09:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Friday is absolute deadline for Little League From Daniel Hedges I wanted to send out a last reminder that the deadline to sign up for Little League Basketball is 3pmCT on Friday, October 20, 2023. I will NOT for ANY reason accept registration after this deadline. I have to get the league organized, get the insurance policy, and must have exact numbers to complete these tasks. Thank you. The registration form can downloaded here: 2023-LLB-SignUp-Form (PDF). 2023-10-18 14:07:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Letter: Thanks to those who helped create Silent City Ellen Zornes writes: In my haste to 'recreate' what we said during Silent City, I neglected to thank the people who are responsible for us being able to cite any history of our characters. JIM, you were instrumental in information about the houses built during the era. Who built them, what they were made of, where they were located and that there was a 'Boomer Heights'. Thank you for all your research and writing.Comments re: Letter: The Bryan Sims Miller home 2023-10-18 14:04:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Linda Sue Smith, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2023) Linda Sue Smith of Campbellsville, daughter of the late James "Jim" Morris and Betty Lay Morris, was born, February 12, 1948 in Liberty, KY and departed this life on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at her residence. She was 75 years of age. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-10-18 07:39:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Mike Bowen, 68, Campbellsville, KY (1955-2023) Mike Bowen of Campbellsville, son of the late Jerdon Robert (J.R.) Bowen and Bernice Mardis Bowen, was born February 13, 1955 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 7:55 P.M., Monday, October 16, 2023 in Campbellsville. He was 68 years old. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-10-18 07:37:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Volleyball: LWC pushes past Kentucky State At Biggers Sports Center, the Lindsey Wilson volleyball team controlled its bout with Kentucky State from beginning to end en route to a straight-set decision over the visiting Thorobreds on Monday. The Blue Raiders posted a season-high .462 attack percentage and recorded double-figures in service aces for the eighth time this year and for the sixth time in the last seven matches. The Blue Raiders now turn their attention to Thursday evening when they travel up Highway 55 for a highly-anticipated rematch with Campbellsville University. 2023-10-18 07:35:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
October SBDM Council Meeting at ACHS From Chad A. Parnell, Principal Adair County High School The ACHS SBDM Council regular October meeting has been rescheduled for 4pmCT on Thursday, October 26, 2023, in the ACHS Library, 526 Indian Dr., Columbia, KY. 2023-10-18 07:31:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Christie Chapel Fish Fry and Auction From Brandon Hovious Christie Chapel Church will be having its Fall Fish Fry and Auction from 4pmCT to 7pmCT on Saturday, October 21, 2023. The meal includes Fish, Hushpuppies, Slaw, Green Greens, Dessert and a drink for $7.00 a person. The Auction will start approximately around 5pmCT. Many different items from local businesses and also homemade items will be available. Great time for Food and Fellowship. Christie Chapel Church is located on Hwy 76 at the Adair/Taylor County line at 8068 Elkhorn Road, Knifley, KY. GOD is Good, All the Time! 2023-10-18 07:29:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Haiku by Robert Stone for October 18, 2023 Who must tell stories--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 18 October 2023. -1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4418 2023-10-18 07:23:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 18 Happy Birthday, Bailey Ann Taylor Stone | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Boomer Lewis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Caitlin Helm | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carol Gruner-Mann Weddle | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cheri Olson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dan Brockman (1952) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emily Fletcher | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jordan Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Keaton Alexis Burton (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Madison Foster (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melessia "Missy" Cook (1970) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Missy L. Bryant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mitchell Bingham, (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steven Corbin (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Timber Louise Cobb (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tommy Steele | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillie Rose Simpson Watson, Jamestown, KY native (1951-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randell (Bouncer) Polston, Russell County, KY (1952-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Dean Stephens Scott, Cumberland County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Dean Scott, Marrowbone, KY (1951-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bert Ronald Johnson, Russell Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carl Linden Tarter, Russell Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Montra Helen Hayes, Adair Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Douglas C. Young, Green Co., KY (1944-) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Faye Sallee, Taylor Co., KY, (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ken Allison, Green County, KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Demaris Holt, Adair County, KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vicky Lynn McFarland, Russell County, KY (1967-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Everett Rogers, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Smothers, Lebanon, KY (1955-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wynema Fudge , 96, Adair County, KY (1917-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mattie B. Schrock, infant, Casey Co., KY (2014-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cecil Boyce Lowery, Auburn, KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Haskell (Hack) Spears, Cumberland Co., KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henry Thomas Hall, 68, Casey County, KY (1946-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Scottie Lee Pierce, Columbia, KY (1971-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robby Fisher McColley, Taylor Co., KY (1982-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Cook, 63, Edmonton, KY (1951-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Billy Frank Blevins, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Myles Stanley Coomer, Metcalfe Co., KY (18 Oct-18 Oct 2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Christine Watts Harper, Green County, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Clyde Kean, Sr., 62, Russell Co., KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Lowe, 86, Edmonton, KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenny Lee (Tigger) Tomblin, 38, Edmonton, KY (1978-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Brown Judd, 63, Green Co., KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nell Melton, 80, Cumberland Co., KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessie Riley Shoopman, Greensburg, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brent L. Goodin, Bowling Green, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Lee Turner, Columbia, KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Reba Hindman Vaughn-Wright, Adair Co., KY native (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Marie Furkin, Adair Co., KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Jean Coffey, Metcalfe County, KY (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Erica Benson, 41, Liberty, KY (1976-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Viola Smith Hurd, 75, Cumberland County, KY (1942-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eula Loy, 82, Adair County, KY (1935-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Creed Eston Hume, Cumberland County, KY (1926-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gladys Murrell Blaydes (1927-2008) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Imogene Byrd, 89, Liberty, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph Thaddeus (Thad) Smith, 88, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Lucille Bardin, 92, Louisville, KY (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Montra Hayes | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tamara (Tami) Jean Smith, 58, Edmonton, KY (1963-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Teddy (Ted) Wayne Shive, 77, Summer Shade, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilma Jean Coomer, 90, Adair Co., KY (1932-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zola M. Hettinger, 90, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, October 18, 2023 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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