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Daily News for Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Emmie is back home again. Happy Reunion So glad people cared, thankful she was being cared for and made comfortable, and soooo glad she's back home! Click on headline for story with photo(s) By Teresa Roy Written at 6:22pmCT, Wednesday, January 30, 2013 Just wanted to report that my Golden Retriever, Emmie, has been found and is back at home!!! Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-01-30 18:37:36 | Comments | Printable version
Appreciates story of PFC Burton by JIM Darryl Smith writes: Thank you for publishing these articles. The actions and sacrifices of America\'s greatest generation should never be forgotten. --Darryl SmithComments re article 57300 The story of PFC Harold Leonard Burton through news stories by JIM. 2013-01-30 16:30:39 | Comments | Printable version
Besse Jean Luttrell Vanover, Casey Co., KY (1958-2013) She was a native of Russell County, KY and the matriarch of a large, respected Casey County, KY, family. She leaves nine direct living descendants. She was a member of the Mt. Calvary Community Church and the widow of Kirmon Michael Vanover. Besse Jean Luttrell Vanover, age 54, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2013, at her residence. Cremation rites have been honored by McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. There will be a memorial service at 12pm noon CT/1pmET, on Friday, February 1, 2013, at 2075 Poplar Springs Road, Liberty, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-01-30 16:19:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
State reports scattered damage after overnight storms This state report lists unconfirmed reports of roofs in roadways Barren County, as well as power lines and poles down in Cave City, Barren County; Metcalfe County had several trees down and roads blocked and 500 to 1,000 were out of power. Also nearby, a mobile home was overturned in Marion County. Damage also reported in Calloway, McCracken, Muhlenberg County, and McQueary County By Monica French and Buddy Rogers FRANKFORT, KY. (January 30, 2013) - No confirmed tornadoes or widespread damage has been reported to Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) after last night's storms moved through the Commonwealth. Local officials have submitted reports of scattered damages, mostly due to high winds. Most reports are in western Kentucky. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-01-30 15:36:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Wrestling for a cause at LWC Home Double Dual on Friday In support of the Wounded Warrior Project LWC Wrestling hosts Indiana Tech, Life University at Biggers The Lindsey Wilson College wrestling team faces Indiana Tech University at 5:30pmCT and Life University at 7:15pmCT, Friday, February 1, 2013 at Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, Ky. 42728. - Dan White, Lindsey Wilson College By Dan White COLUMBIA, KY - Lindsey Wilson College is set to wrestle back-to-back duals on Friday at Biggers Sports Center, all while rallying support for the Wounded Warrior Project and honoring its own individual champion. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-01-30 15:22:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Opal (Tobe) Bennett, Adair County, KY (1935-2013) She was the matriarch of a large respected West Adair County family. She leaves 12 direct living descendants. She attended Hutchison Community Church and was retired from OshKosh B'Gosh Opal "Tobe" Bennett, 77, of Columbia, died Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 10:40pmCT at Summit Manor Health and Rehab in Columbia, KY. Funeral services will be Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 2pmCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Bobby Withers officiating. Burial in Jones Chapel Cemetery, 2700 Jones Chapel Road, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 4pmCT, Friday, February 1, 2013. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-01-30 15:00:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Mary Lou Ross Thomas, Casey Co., KY (1935-2013) Mrs. Thomas was a loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother. Her family was her life's work. She was a talented artist, with an exceptional eye for beauty and art. She was a voracious reader who loved history, nature and travel, leading her family on many happy trips around the country. Her depth of knowledge of American history ranged from colonial America, World War II and the Kennedy presidency, with a special affinity for the works of Thomas Jefferson and his home, Monticello. She was a Christian whose kindness, thoughtfulness, gentle nature, encouraging spirit, love and devotion to family will be deeply missed but always cherished. She was a member of the Scott County Church of Christ. Mary Lou Ross Thomas, age 77, of Cynthiana, KY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 29, 2013, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 1pmCT/2pmET, Saturday, February 2, 2013, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Liberty, KY, with Bro. J.D. McDonald officiating. Burial will follow in South Fork Cemetery. Visitation will be after 12pm noon CT/1pmET, Saturday, until time of services. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-01-30 12:24:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Hiseville gets funding for new volunteer fire department Lt. Gov. Abramson at Barren County Community to present check to Barren County Fiscal Court. New Fire Department will serve 1,500 households in northwestern Metcalfe County and northeastern Barren County By Kerri Richardson and Terry Sebastian News from Kentucky State government HISEVILLE, KY - Lieutenant Governor Jerry Abramson today joined local officials to announce funding for a new volunteer fire department in the Hiseville community in Barren County. The $500,000 Community Development Block Grant awarded to the Barren County Fiscal Court will help construct a new 5,100-square-foot fire station in Hiseville. The fire department is also contributing an additional $82,000 toward the project. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-01-30 12:04:33 | Comments | Printable version
The story of PFC Harold Leonard Burton, through news stories By JIM Author's copyright The following newspaper clips and other information are from an as-of-yet unpublished volume about the Adair Countians who died in World War II. The dates preceding each entry indicates the edition of the Adair County News in which the news item appeared. (The July 1st enlistment date and July 22nd induction date are correct. Beginning fairly early in World War II, enlistees were given three weeks from the enlistment date to get their affairs in order and to say their goodbyes prior to formal induction into military service.) *** Burton, Harold Leonard, PFC, 35705647, KIA Enlisted 1 July 1943, Louisville KY. *** July 7, 1943 Five Adair Boys Pass Physical Exams Out of the group of seventeen Adair registrants examined in Louisville last Thursday, five passed. They [included] ... Harold L. Burton... The five, who were accepted, will report at Fort Benjamin Harrison for active duty on July 22. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-01-30 11:50:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Basketball: LWC Men host Rio Grande at Biggers, Thursday The Lindsey Wilson College men's basketball team will face the University of Rio Grande at 8pmCT, Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, Ky. 42728. The men's team is currently ranked No. 4 in the NAIA and is in first place in the Mid-South Conference. - Charles Balcom 2013-01-30 11:02:58 | Comments | Printable version
Adair County's Trey Garmon signs with Lindsey Wilson Golf Team Click on headline for story with photo(s) By Dan White Sports News from Lindsey Wilson College COLUMBIA, KY - Adair County's Trey Garmon signed an NAIA scholarship to join the Lindsey Wilson College men's golf team for the 2013-14 season, Blue Raider head coach Shaun Cozart announced on Tuesday, January 29, 2013. Garmon made his decision official with a signing ceremony at the Adair County High School library Tuesday morning. Joining Trey at the event were his parents Missy and Shane Garmon, as well as his brother Tanner and high-school coach Steve Burton. Garmon joins his Adair County teammate Alex Durham as local members of the Blue Raiders' 2013 recruiting class. - Dan White 2013-01-30 10:28:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Basketball: LWC Women host Rio Grande U at Biggers By Charles Balcom Lindsey Wilson College Sports News The Lindsey Wilson College women's basketball team will face the University of Rio Grande (Rio Grande, OH) at 6pmCT, Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY. 42728. The Blue Raiders have won nine of 10 home games this season. The only loss came to No. 7 Cumberland University. - Charles Balcom, Lindsey Wilson College 2013-01-30 09:59:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Welcome to Chamber Insights - January 2013 Click on headline for complete Chamber Insights for January 2013. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-01-30 09:40:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Chamber Insights
March flower month ahead of schedule in Fairplay, KY Joyce M. Coomer writes: Noticed one March flower in bloom and three or four more ready to open up this morning. Would've taken pictures but it was raining and I was already late for work! - Joyce M CoomerJanuary 30, 2013 2013-01-30 08:45:05 | Comments | Printable version
LW Women's Tennis Top-5 in NAIA Preseason Poll News from Lindsey Wilson College COLUMBIA, KY - Lindsey Wilson begins the 2013 season at No. 4 in the NAIA Women’s Tennis Coaches/Preseason Top 25 Poll, the NAIA national office announced on Tuesday, January 29, 2013. The team's home courts are at the Henry Baughman Tennis Complex, 401 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY. 2013-01-30 07:09:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Taylor Co., KY man to be arraigned today on SS Fraud charges George B. Roberts, Taylor County, KY is scheduled for arraignment on Social Security fraud charges before U.S. Magistrate Judge Brent Brennenstuhl on January 30, 2013, in United States District Court located in Bowling Green, Kentucky News from Western Kentucky Federal Court Collected his deceased mother's survivor benefits for ten years, US alleges BOWLING GREEN, KY (2013-01-18) A federal grand jury meeting in Bowling Green, Kentucky this week charged a Taylor County, KY resident with failure to report to Social Security Administration the death of his mother and fraudulently received her survivor benefits for ten years, announced David J. Hale, United States Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-01-30 06:32:10 | Comments | Printable version
Indians Fall to North Hardin, 67-26 at Radcliff, KY Special ColumbiaMagazine.com sports story Long time fifth region power North Hardin handed the Adair County Indiand their worse defeat of the season 67-26 Tuesday night in Radcliffe, KY. The Trojans improved to 17-7 while the Indians fell to 15-8. North led 22-10, 43-16, 60-18, and finally 67-26 at end of each period. Scoring for the Indians was as follows Jayden Willis 5, Chance Melton 4, Kel Stotts 4, Ty Bennett 3, Jacob Pooler 2, Tanner Pooler 2, Jake Hixson 2, Marshall Shelley 2, and Matt Fudge 2. Melton led the Indians with five rebounds. 2013-01-30 06:20:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
LWC Women's Soccer Unveils National Championship Banner News from Lindsey Wilson College COLUMBIA, KY- Lindsey Wilson College will pay tribute to the 2012 NAIA women's soccer national champions on Thursday night, January 31, 2013, during the Mid-South Conference basketball doubleheader with the women's game at 6pmCT, with the men's game following, with Rio Grande (Rio Grande, OH) at Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY. Recognition of the members of the women's soccer team will precede the unveiling of the 2012 national championship banner during halftime of the men's basketball game. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-01-30 05:19:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Storm Movement and reports - Wednesday, January 30, 2013 5:30amCT Jobe Darnell, Adair County Roads Supervisor, is on Bliss Road in Magistrate Perry Reeder's District 4 District with the crew working to remove a downed tree blocking the road. After that, the crew will go to Meyer Road off Cedar Grove Road near Clay Ridge in Magistrate Billy Dean Coffey's District 5. 5:23amCT Ladies and gentlemen, Larry Smith, is now entering the studio of the WAVE FM 92.7. He reports that he encountered heavy debris on Russell Springs Road/KY 80, between Sano Road and the radio station. "Motorists need to be on the lookout. Some of the limbs could cause a wreck," he said. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-01-30 04:34:39 | Comments | Printable version
Adair School District on a 2 hour delay schedule (4:23amCT, Wednesday, January 30, 2013) - Adair County School Superintendent Alan Reed has announced a two hour delay for school today, based on the potential for downed trees and power lines the storm has produced as it went through Warren County in its eastward movement. The storm is passing through Metcalfe County and is expected to move into Adair County in minutes, he said. He asked everyone to be alert for any changes which may be needed. 2013-01-30 04:25:22 | Comments | Printable version
Storm moving through Metcalfe County, headed for Adair (4:16amCT, Wednesday, January 30, 2013) - WBKO-Tv, Bowling Green is reporting a storm with potential tornado development is moving at 70mph into Metcalfe County and could reach Adair County in 20-30 minutes. The station is carrying continuous local storm coverage at this time. WBKO Weather online - CM 2013-01-30 04:16:01 | Comments | Printable version
Query: Information on veteran Harold Leonard Burton Randall Melvin writes: Would like any info or photos related to CM veteran listing No. 100345, Harold Leonard Burton, - Randall Melvin willowvalley5535@yahoo.comThanks, Randall Melvin. More information is also needed for the listing, which is in the "B" in Adair Countians who died during World War II 2013-01-30 04:02:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Mary's House dedication, showing is Sun., Feb. 3, 2013 Update at 5:44amCT, Wednesday, January 30, 2013: Just got word that Mary will be moving in some time during the week of February 3-not Friday. The public will be viewing only the house before the family has moved in. - Fran Neat Mary's House: God's Amazing Grace for McGuffin family home is complete By Fran Neat For the Mary's House Committee Mary McGuffin and her seven children's new home, at 550 Beechtop Road, Columbia, KY, in the Cane Valley Community, is now ready for occupancy. The family will be moving into the house on Friday. The public is invited to attend the Open House, 1pm-3pmCT, Sunday, February 3, 2013. The project would have been impossible without the generosity of so many local area businesses, skilled craftsmen, and other individuals who have worked a miracle of love before our very eyes. - Fran Neat 2013-01-30 03:49:02 | Comments | Printable version
Ag Commissioner James Comer will be here Thursday Kentucky State Commissioner of Agriculture James R. Comer will meet local 4-H, FFA, and agriculture groups at County Court Clerk Sheila Blair's offfice, Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, from 10:30am-11:15amCT, Thursday, January 31, 2013. He will discuss farm issues and the voluntary $10 donation with farm license plate purchases and the benefits of the program to three groups: Kentucky Proud, FFA, and 4-H. The public is invited to attend. - Sheila Blair 2013-01-30 03:36:08 | Comments | Printable version
Today, WEDNESDAY with CM, January 30, 2013 Haiku by Robert Stone for January 30, 2013: Though you are afar,--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 30 January 2013. -1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 505, in progress Quick links to Favorite CM Columns Mostly from Sunday with CM, January 27, 2013 : Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-01-30 03:24:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
KHS to Dedicate Historical Marker at Constitution Square Marker commemorates African-American soldiers in Civil War. If you go, Constitution Square, 134 S 2nd Street, (Google Map), Danville, KY is 61.7 miles, 1 hour 13 minutes from Downtown Columbia, KY. By Chelsea Compton FRANKFORT, KY (January 29, 2013) - The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) will dedicate a historical marker to the first U.S. Colored Troops at Camp Nelson at noon Monday, February 4, at Constitution Square, Danville, KY. In May 1864, nearly 250 black men, most of them slaves, marched from Boyle County to Camp Nelson in Jessamine County to enlist in the Union army. On the way, some Danville citizens threw stones and shot pistols at the recruits. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-01-30 03:22:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 30 Happy Anniversary, Fred and Carolyn Plahuta (1982) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amon Spoon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Betty Conn | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Caitlin MacInteer (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carol Goodin Parker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Daisy Nicole Tucker (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donnie Richards | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elijah Redmon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Haley Burton (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hollin Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kevin Corbin (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Linda Lewis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lola Mae Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Monica Lynn Janes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Monica Moss Janes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nick Coppage | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tasha Hatcher | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Zachary Kile Claywell (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Albert Burton, 85, Byrdstown, TN (1933-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Annie Mae Coomer, (Evelyn West), Elroy, Adair Co., KY native (1921-2004) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Goode, 93, Liberty, KY (1926-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Jane (Melson) Crawhorn, 61, Russell Springs, KY (1962-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Big Dale Hunt, 80, Taylor County, KY (1937-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bill Cox, 72, Columbia, KY (1948-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Wilson Loveless, 70, Russell County, KY (1948-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brent A. Garr, 59, Burkesville, KY (1960-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Randall Redman, 69, Sano, KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Diana Joan McCausland, 74, Columbia, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward Haywood, 73, Russell Springs, KY (1946-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ella Mae Hubbard Wood, Metcalfe County, KY (1939-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ellen Loy, Russell Co., KY (1941-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frank Douglas Neer, 72, Millerfield Community Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Estel Gray, 92, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Grace Bertram Foley Hall, Russell County, KY (1924-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henry Drake, 60, Casey Co., KY (1955-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hildreth Reid Lawson, Burkesville, KY (1923-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard Chaney, 74, Taylor County KY (1941-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ina Ford Humphress, 83, Elkhorn, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Irma Jo Shepperson, 60, Taylor County, KY (1954-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Izzie Brooks, Taylor Co., KY, (1933-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Hutcherson, Taylor Co., KY, Adair native (1934-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joel (Joey) Davidson, 56, Taylor County, KY (1962-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnny Popplewell, 77, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jordan Wilkinson, 25, Liberty, KY (1998-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marion E. Record, Jr., 68, Russell Springs, KY (1955-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mark W. Pyles, 66, Columbia, KY (1949-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nell Hash, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Otha (Littlen) Carmon, Clementsville, KY (1932-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Otis Burton, 87, Columbia, KY (1934-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Owens (Junior) Edwards, 51, Liberty, KY (1971-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul (Tom Dooley) Richards, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willard Morris Coomer, 75, Columbia, KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, January 30, 2013 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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