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LWC's Sebald is Mid-South Conference Pitcher of Week

Scott Sebald pitched five shutout innings in a Blue Raider 12-1 win over Point

By Charles Balcom
News from Lindsey WIlson College

COLUMBIA, Ky. - Junior Scott Sebald is the Mid-South Conference Pitcher of the Week, the conference office announced on Monday, February 16, 2015. The conference weekly award is the first of the 2015 season. It marks the second time in his career that Sebald has earned the distinction, previously earning the honor last season on March 17, 2014. The Cincinnati, Ohio native threw five scoreless innings in a 12-1 win over Point (GA) over the weekend. Sebald surrendered just two hits while striking out five to pick up the win, helping the Blue Raiders take the series over the Skyhawks 2-1. Sebald is 1-0 on the year and opponents are batting just .150 against him. The Blue Raiders are now 4-2 on the year.


2015-02-16 19:46:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

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Blizzard of 16 Feb 2015: Korey & Dalton Hundley build igloo



2015-02-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Jennifer.
Korey & Dalton Hundley from Columbia, Ky made a snug igloo during the snow storm.

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Columbia Sanitation Department: Nothing seems to stop them

Heroes of the Blizzard. Garbage pickups on regular schedule, Mayor Curtis Hardwick says. A round of applause in order?

Columbia Mayor Curtis Hardwick said that the Columbia Sanitation Department will make their appointed rounds on a regular schedule during the winter storm - if humanly possible.

"They actually picked up early Monday morning to get ahead of the snow," Mayor Hardwick said.

The Mayor confirmed the schedule in a phone interview after inquiries reached ColumbiaMagazine.com during the day, today Mon 16 Feb 2015. He asked that residents take special care to see that citizens do all they can to make the pickups as easy as possible for the collection crew.


2015-02-16 15:55:31 | Comments | Printable version

Softball practice at ACMS cancelled, 17-18-19-20 Feb 2015

Softball Practice in the gym for girls for Adair County Middle School, 322 Gen John Adair Drive, Columbia, KYhas been cancelled for the rest of the week. Practice usually starts at 2pmCT. Practices for Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri, 17-18-19-20 Feb 2015, are cancelled. - Leighann Loy

2015-02-16 15:33:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Heartland Psychiatry closed 16-17 Feb 2015

Heartland Psychiatry, located at 1320 East Broadway in Campbellsville, KY. Closed today and tomorrow, Mon 16 Feb 2015, and Wed 17 Feb 2015. Normal hours are 8am-4:30pmCT/9am-5:30pmCT. In case of emergency, call 270-465-2023. - Donita Hortillosa

2015-02-16 15:27:07 | Comments | Printable version

Gov. Beshear declares statewide emergency in response to winter storm

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 16, 2015) - In response to heavy snows and bitter cold across the Commonwealth in the past 12 hours, Gov. Steve Beshear declared a statewide emergency to allow local officials immediate access to state resources to assist in public safety and recovery efforts.

"This storm system is still dumping snow across much of the state and temperatures are forecast to drop further. Some areas may see accumulation of up to 16 inches, making it one of the worst storms in recent memory," said Gov. Beshear. "By declaring a state of emergency now for the entire state, we can deploy any needed state assistance, including National Guard troops if necessary, without delay."

Gov. Beshear and state officials remind drivers that it is extremely important to avoid travel if possible so road crews can salt and plow interstates and major highways. He again encouraged citizens to check on elderly neighbors.


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2015-02-16 14:57:05 | Comments | Printable version

Peggy Fudge: Cabin fever ain't what it used to be

Weather, as history, is what intrigues her. 'Historical reports of snow that didn't disappear until summer make us wonder every time the snow flies if that might happen again,' she writes. And puzzles over the time - was it February 1977 - when we were snowed in for a whole month. And joins our plea to Mike and his history cousin./brother, to enlighten us during the days of ennui we face. - CM

By Peggy Fudge

I really enjoy reading about the weather-when it's history. If it's what's happening today, I pretty much take the attitude of 'it is what it is-deal with it.'

If you're talking years ago, I enjoy the stories (sometimes enhanced with age) of how bad it was and how everyone got through it.


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2015-02-16 14:54:17 | Comments | Printable version

IMO PUMP - 3rd Shift Cancelled

Colfax Fluid Handling / IMO Pump, located at 211 Industrial Park Road in Columbia, KY will be canceling 3rd shift tonight, at 11pmCT, Monday 2-16-15. 1st Shift will report to work Tue 17 Feb 2015 at 8amCT on a 1 hour delay schedule. Employees are urged to check the employee emergency hot line for updates. - HILDA SMITH, HR Dept.IMO PUMP

2015-02-16 14:17:24 | Comments | Printable version

Travel Tip: Gas Tank levels affect traction

By Jon Halsey

A conversation over coffee this morning made me aware that "Sunny South" natives might not be aware of a bit of advice that those of us from the "Frozen North" take for granted.

When deep snow abounds and travel is necessary, it is important to keep your gas tank at least half full, particularly for rear drive vehicles. Not only in cases of emergency but primarily because the extra weight over or near the rear wheels gives much needed added traction.

- Jon Halsey, Knifley, KY


2015-02-16 14:14:33 | Comments | Printable version

Hattie Marie Keith, 89, Russell Springs, KY (1925-2015)

She was a native of Russell County, KY, and a resident of the county at the time of her death. She was the daughter of the late Noah Preston & Nancy Floyd Lawhorn, and the widow of Otha Keith. She was the matriarch of a large, highly regarded family. She leaves 27 direct living descendants. She was a member of Free Union Separate Baptist Church and a homemaker.
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Hattie Marie (Lawhorn) Keith, 89, of Russell Springs, KY, died Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 3:53pmCT, at her residence.

Funeral services will be Monday, February 23, 2015 at 11pmCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbiam, KY, with Vernon Blakey officiating. Burial in Regan Cemetery, Russell County, KY. Visitation will be after 5pmCT, Sunday, February 22, 2015.


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2015-02-16 13:07:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

MIKE WATSON: Snow-Go once again... Historic snow days from 11 February 2014

In this column, from just over 1 year ago, Mike Watson sets the record straight on real location, attributed to Columbia, of the record cold day in 1963. It's been extremely cold here many times before. Cold Snap of 1886 brought week long temperatures 24 degrees below zero, in Lincoln and Rockcastle Counties, and it was likely that cold here in Adair
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By Mike Watson
Adair County Historian

The weather outside is frightful one more time, and there may well be more in the offing. We in Kentucky have had plenty of snow and ice for one winter. Not a record, but cabin fever and the like seem to have overtaken so many residents that open rebellion is in the mind of many. Last evening, Sunday, in the space of twenty minutes roads and walks went from clear, or relatively clear, to white. By morning two and one-half inches covered our surfaces.


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2015-02-16 13:04:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Mike Watson - History

Snow on Pigtail Ridge: 3 inches 9amCT. 8 inches at 1pmCT

Pattie McClister writes:
My hubby put a yardstick in the yard out here on Pigtail Ridge (Pelham Branch) at 9amCT. it was 3 inches just checked it and it read 8 inches. It's beautiful. Mother Nature in all her glory --pattie
Pattie McClister: - Thanks, for the weather diary entry. Nothing like this in a long time.


2015-02-16 12:51:30 | Comments | Printable version

Ted Richards, 74, Columbia, KY (1940-2015)

He was a native of Adair County, KY, and a resident of the county at the time of his death. He was a member of a highly regarded family. He was the son of the late Dallas A. and Mary Jane Harmon Richards. His wife, Judy Overstreet Richards, survives. He leaves 15 direct living descendants. Mr. Richards was an employee of Pyles Concrete and Pyles Car Wash for 29 years and a former Columbia Utilities employee.
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Ted Richards, age 74 years of Columbia, KY passed away Friday, February 13, 2015 at 3:26amCT, at the Westlake Regional Hospital in Columbia, KY after several weeks illness.

Funeral service will be Friday, February 20, 2015 at 11amCT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Clergy officiating will be Bro. Gene Sneed. Interment in the Robinson Chapel Cemetery,10523 Knifley Road, Columbia, KY. The family request visitation after 3:30pmCT, on Thursday, February 19, 2015, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home


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2015-02-16 11:48:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Letter: Church Street Trivia

Marcus Pierce writes:
Interesting point as to why Church St. is so named. I know of no churches located on that street. But in the sixties the Baptist preacher lived there. - Marcus Pierce
Comments re photo 58896 Local Trivia How would you quickly know where


2015-02-16 11:33:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Judge Stephens will declare State of Emergency shortly

COLUMBIA, KY (11:45amCT Mon 15 Feb 2015) - Adair County Deputy CJE Holly Grimsley has sent a heads up that CJE Mike Stephens is on his way to the Adair Annex to declare a state of emergency in Adair County. We expect complete details shortly. - CM

2015-02-16 11:31:20 | Comments | Printable version

Blizzard of 16 Feb 2015: Snow 5 inches deep in Gradyville, KY

GRADYVILLE, KY (10:47amCT, Mon 16 Feb 2015) - It sure is getting bad, we have a little over 5 inches here in Gradyville so far. Be safe. From D & F Grocery & Deli, 4731 Edmonton Road, Columbia, KY

2015-02-16 11:27:23 | Comments | Printable version

Commute to Glasgow aborted at end of Adair County

A Moment from Blizzard of 16 Feb 2015

By Celia Downey
Essay accompanied by photo

Back in COLUMBIA, KY (11:17amCT 16 Feb 2015) - Good morning Ed. At 0600 this am the parkway to Glasgow was in good shape for travel, even with the snow apocolypse coming down, making a near white out condition for travel.

There were several snow trucks making the path; however, at the end of Adair County, the path/tracks slowly disappeared and the snow banks screeched on my car making it necessary to turn around and head for home.

I stopped at Walmart and got some additional dog and horse bedding plus apple treats for the horses.

The reward for the crunchy struggle home came from my three horses, with their welcoming trumpets and the beauty of the three, at attention in the blizzard.

They refused their stalls and treats, preferring the snow and remained standing in the storm. I feel fortunate to have captured their moment of Welcome Home. Their barn is open should they decide to go in later. - Celia


2015-02-16 11:09:29 | Comments | Printable version

Today, MONDAY with CM, 16 Feb 2015

Haiku by Robert Stone for February 16, 2015:
If one is grown up,
one must give up to younger
childhood’s special place.
--Robert Stone, Monday, 16 February 2015.
-1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1252



2015-02-16 11:00:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

Blizzard of 16 Feb 2015 elicits warm memories of olden days, Fairplay, KY

Dave Rosenbaum writes:
Big snow brings to mind the snow days at my Dad's store at Fairplay. Always an intense Rook game behind the coal stove. Whittlers and story tellers sitting on nail kegs and cane bottom chairs. Enough smoke hanging in the air to make a modern-day do-gooder blanche. Great times. --Dave Rosenbaum
Comments re article 73187 Ski conditions world class in Alpine Reaches Greater Gadberry


2015-02-16 10:47:02 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: Familiar with Church Street, Burkesville, KY

Paul Patton writes:
It was easy for me to identify the street sign, "N. Main and Church St." For eight years I served as pastor of First Christian Church which is located at 101 N. Main St. in Burkesville and the parsonage where my wife and I spent week-ends was located on Church St. Of course the bank building on that corner made it recognizable also. Here is another trivia question. Since there are no church buildings on Church Street, why is it so named? Those of us familiar with the history of Burkesville know why; however, I will await others responses. - Paul Patton
Comments re photo 58896 Local Trivia How would you quickly know where


2015-02-16 10:39:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

CAUD offices closed Tue 17 Feb 2015, also

Due to the inclement weather Columbia/Adair Utilities District, 109 Grant Lane, Columbia, KY 42728 will be closed Tuesday, February 17, 2015. Our office is closed today, Monday, February 16, 2015 for President's day. Our service department will respond to emergency situations only. Please do not contact the person on call regarding your bill or to make payment arrangements. The number to call for emergencies is 270-634-3285. - Jennifer Carter

2015-02-16 10:16:55 | Comments | Printable version

Ski conditions world class in Alpine Reaches, Greater Gadberry

By Charles Marshburn
Reporting from Greater Gadberry, KY

I took 6 measurements and the 4 lowest indicate 4 1/4 inches at 9:55am. The ski ramp is world class!

Thanks, Veteran Correspondent Marshburn - We're hoping to have a photo sometime during the Blizzard of happy skiers on the slopes of South Central Kentucky. Prefer one of of ski tourists going up to the higher elevations. By the way, are the skis in Gadberry generally of the same length, or do you favor a long slider with a shorter kicking ski? And do you ski recreationally, mostly, or for hunting purposes? - CM


2015-02-16 10:11:50 | Comments | Printable version

Adair Co. Schools closed Tuesday and Wednesday 17-18 Feb 20

By Larry Smith, FM 99.9 the Big Dawg & FM 92.7 the WAVE

Adair County School Superintendent Alan Reed announced at 9:30amCT, 2015, that there will be no school in Adair County on Tuesday, 17 Feb 2015 nor on Wednesday, 18 February 2015. School had already been cancelled today, Mon 16 Feb 2015 for the President's Day holiday. - Larry Smith, FM 92.7 the WAVE and FM 99.9 the Big Dawg.



2015-02-16 09:27:48 | Comments | Printable version

Dorothy Sneed visitation, services postponed 24 hours

About: Dorothy Sneed, 80, Columbia, KY (1934-2015)

David Martin of Grissom-Martin Funeral Home has notified us that the visitation and funeral service dates for for Dorothy Sneed have been postponed one day due to the weather. Visitation will now be after 4pmCT, Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at the funeral home. Funeral services will now be at 1pmCT, Wednesday, February 18, 2015, at Grissom Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY


2015-02-16 08:49:28 | Comments | Printable version

An assessment of how scary the Big Chill is

By Charles Marshburn
Personal commentary from the Alpine Reaches at Greater Gadberry, KY

It is scary that the two largest institutions have closed for a little snow! That would mean local government and Betty's OK Country Restaurant! - Charles Marshburn

Thanks. Did y'all get any snow out that way? Ski slopes ready? Some love some photographic documentation. - EW


2015-02-16 08:27:05 | Comments | Printable version

Adair Co. Cooperative Extension Office CLOSED 16 Feb 2015

The Adair County Cooperative Extension Service, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY will be CLOSED today, Mon 16 Feb 2015, due to the weather. -Kelli Bonifer, Adair County Cooperative Service.,

2015-02-16 08:03:04 | Comments | Printable version

City Hall, Columbia, KY: Non-essential service offices closed

Due to inclement weather, all non-essential City of Columbia, KY Offices, City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, will be closed today, February 16, 2015. For any Non-Emergency calls regarding Natural Gas Utilities please call 270-384-2006. If you have any type of emergency please call 911. City Streets are being plowed and treated now as the snow continues to fall. - Rhonda Loy, City Clerk, Columbia, KY.

2015-02-16 07:42:43 | Comments | Printable version

Downey Eye Clinic, Columbia, KY closed today

Downey Eye Clinic, 301 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY, will be CLOSED today because of weather. For emergencies, call 270-384-6043. - DR. JACOB BURTON.

2015-02-16 07:37:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Healthy Lifestlyes by Kelli Bonifer

Office of Charles S. Giles, MD & Associates CLOSED 16 Feb 2015

The office of Charles S. Giles, MD and Associates, 3066 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY, will be closed Mon 16 Feb 2015, due to inclement weather. - CHERYL WALL.

For a comprehensive list of weather related closings see "GO or NO GO" in CM Events.


2015-02-16 07:30:53 | Comments | Printable version

ATS plants in Columbia, KY CLOSED today

The Assisted Transportations Systems (ATS) Plants at 238 Development Drive in Green River Commerce Park and at Campbellsville & Fairground Streets in Columbia, will be closed today, Mon 16 Feb 2015. - ROB WILKERSON

Get the latest, most reliable weather related news on ColumbiaMagazine.com and listen to Larry Smith on 92.7 FM the WAVE and 99.9 FM the Big Dawg. Reach ColumbiaMagazine.com at 270-250-2730. Reach Larry Smith at 270-403-0715.


2015-02-16 06:59:55 | Comments | Printable version

Some Westlake Units CLOSED for today, Mon 16 Feb 2015

Some Westlake Units CLOSED for today, Mon 16 Feb 2015 Westlake Primary Care, 810 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY and Westlake Family Practice, 902 Westlake Drive, Columbia, KY CLOSED Mon 16 Feb 2015. Emergency Department at Westlake Regional Hospital, 901 Westlake Drive, Columbia, KY, will remain open, but all outpatient visits for labs, physical therapy, etc. should be rescheduled. Administrative offices at Westlake Regional Hospital CLOSED today as well. - NEAL GOLD, CEO.
. Get the latest, most reliable weather related news on ColumbiaMagazine.com and listen to Larry Smith on 92.7 FM the WAVE and 99.9 FM the Big Dawg. Reach ColumbiaMagazine.com at 270-250-2730. Reach Larry Smith at 270-403-0715.


2015-02-16 06:41:41 | Comments | Printable version

Structure Fire in progress in Knifley area

By Larry Smith

The Big Dawg has received a report of a structure fire in the Knifley, KY area this Monday morning. We'll expect a full update later this morning. - Larry Smith, FM 92.7 the BIG DAWG


2015-02-16 06:24:38 | Comments | Printable version

Adair County Circuit Clerk's Office closed Mon 16 Feb 2015

(6:20amCT Mon 16 Feb 2015) - Adair County Circuit Clerk Dennis Loy announces that the the Adair Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, will be closed today, Mon 16 Feb 2015, because of weather conditions.

District Court will be re-scheduled and notices will be sent later with new dates for those with business before the court.

Updates to this announcement will be found in CM EVENTS, along with other area weather related stories. Get the latest, most reliable weather related news on ColumbiaMagazine.com and listen to Larry Smith on 92.7 FM the WAVE and 99.9 FM the Big Dawg. Reach ColumbiaMagazine.com at 270-250-2730. Reach Larry Smith at 270-403-0715.


2015-02-16 06:18:19 | Comments | Printable version

All Adair Co. offices will be closed Monday due to weather

Adair County Deputy CJE Holly Grimsley announces that all county offices, with the exception of the Adair County Sheriff's office, in the Adair Annex, and the Adair Recycling, and Green River Animal Shelter, will be closed today due to weather conditions.
  • Adair County Judge Executive Mike Stephen's Office, Ste. 1, Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY
  • Adair County Court Clerk Lisa Greer's office, Adair Annex.
  • Adair County PVA Jeff, office, Adair Annex
  • Adair County Attorney Jennifer Hutchison's office Adair Annex
  • Adair County Recycling Center, 62 Service Road
  • Green River Animal Shelter, GRAS, 455 Appleby Drive
Updates to this announcement will be found in CM EVENTS, along with other area weather related stories.


2015-02-16 05:42:35 | Comments | Printable version

KY State Emergency Operations Center activated

From Buddy Rogers, DirectorKY Emergency Management Center

FRANKFORT, KY ( Sun Feb 15, 2015) - Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) will activate the State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) this evening in preparation for a powerful winter storm that is expected to bring heavy snowfall across the Commonwealth.

Emergency Management officials have been briefed by the National Weather Service (NWS) offices serving Kentucky on the winter storm system approaching the Commonwealth that is predicted to include heavy snow and bitter cold.

Emergency Management officials are most concerned with the amount of predicted snowfall. NWS computer models indicate accumulations that vary from 6 to 16 inches across the Commonwealth. KYEM Director Michael Dossett has been in communication with county and state partners, as well as FEMA Region 4 today in preparation for the coming heavy snowfall.


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2015-02-16 05:13:22 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 16
Happy Anniversary, Doug and Monica Moss Janes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Gordon and Carline Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Amelia Foster | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cody Cowan | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Deborah Curry | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Diana M. Withers | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dr. Roger Dale Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gola Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Isabella Harvey (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Millie Foster | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Patty Dixon Bunch (1953) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Randy Murray | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ricky Bohannon (1958) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sheila Wood | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday for Mable Clara Tarter, Adair Co. KY native | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lela Witt Helm, Casey Co. native (1924-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bloyd Franklin Oakes, Russell Springs, KY (1946-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sharon Sue Brockman, Campbellsville, KY (1953-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thomas (Sam) Dunbar, Russell Springs, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Wallace Hines, formerly of Campbellsville, KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Wayne Helm, Adair Co., KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Wayne Kirkpatrick, Burkesville, KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Fay Bradshaw, Adair County, KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ms. Barbara Jean Tungate, Taylor Co., KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, W. Jack Stephens, Russell County, KY (1931-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alice Stiles, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Elizabeth Jean Sandlin , Adair Co., KY (1959-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Essie Pauline Jessie Hiser, Greensburg, KY, Metcalfe native (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Freddie L. York, 82, Russell Springs, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Curtis R. Crew, Casey County, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stephen (CJ) Phillips, 28, Liberty, KY (1990-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Peggy Jo (PJ) Burton-Fletcher, Adair County, KY native (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sarantos (Sam) Genakos, Sr., 67, Adair Co., KY (1951-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Annelies Foley, 85, Russell County, KY (1933-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Thomas Rhynearson, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Evelyne Edelen-Hayden, 51, Campbellsville, KY (1972-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Helen Turpin Peyton, 93, Casey County, KY (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Moody Hughes, 68, Columbia, KY native (1954-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Durbin, Sr., 85, Jamestown, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Dale Roy, 70, Casey County, KY (1948-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Louese Phillips Russell, Campbellsville, KY (1924-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mae Lene Ervin, 83, Metcalfe County, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Lois Druin Durham, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Noralee Harris, 80, Columbia, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rosa Betty Clements, Elkhorn, KY (1952-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sharon Denise (Capps) Burns, 60, Burkesville, KY (1960-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sharon R. Tackett, 64, Greenburg, KY (1958-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Steve Wise, 46, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Monday, February 16, 2015
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
MidnightCTPresident's Day Federal Holiday. No school, Adair County School District. | (ID:32694, Comment)

GO or NO GO
Coordinated report Columbia/Magazine.com, The WAVE FM 92.7 & The Big Dawg 99.9 Compiled by Larry Smith & Ed Waggener

Schools and Colleges CLOSED
Many schools were already scheduled to close for President's Day. Others are closing because of the expected winter storm.
  • Adair County School district, President's Day Holiday
  • Campbellsville Independent School District, President's Day Holiday
  • Campbellsville University, All Locations, due to winter weather
  • Casey County School District, President's Day Holiday
  • Green County School District, Greensburg, President's Day Holiday
  • Cumberland County School District, Due to Weather conditions
  • Lindsey Wilson College, Columbia, KY, due to winter weather
  • Metcalfe County School District, President's Day Holiday
  • Russell County School District, President's Day Holiday
  • Taylor County School District, President's Day Holiday
  • Western Kentucky University, all campuses, due to weather
Businesses and Others CLOSED
  • Betty's OK Country Cooking, 2239 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY
  • Harvest Cafe, 212 Public Square, Columbia, KY, will be CLOSED today.
Plant Closings
  • Assisted Transportation Systems (ATS), at 238 Development Drive in Green River Commerce Park and at Campbellsville & Fairground Streets in Columbia, will be closed today, Mon 16 Feb 2015. - ROB WILKERSON
  • Clarcor, Campbellsville, KY except maintenance employees, Larry Smith
Health Services Schedule changes
  • Adair County Tenco, 10170 New Columbia Road, Campbellsville, KY. - Amanda McCloud
  • Downey Eye Clinic, 301 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY, will be CLOSED today because of weather. For emergencies, call 270-384-6043. - DR. JACOB BURTON.
  • Office of Charles S. Giles, MD and Associates, 3066 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY, will be CLOSED Mon 16 Feb 2015, due to inclement weather. - CHERYL WALL.
  • Some WESTLAKE Healthcare units CLOSED for today, Mon 16 Feb 2015.Westlake Primary Care, 810 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY and Westlake Family Practice, 902 Westlake Drive, Columbia, KY CLOSED Mon 16 Feb 2015. Emergency Department at Westlake Regional Hospital, 901 Westlake Drive, Columbia, KY, will remain open, but all outpatient visits for labs, physical therapy, etc. should be rescheduled. Administrative offices at Westlake Regional Hospital CLOSED today as well. - NEAL GOLD, CEO.

Government Offices Closed

Adair County Deputy CJE Holly Grimsley announces that all county offices, with the exception of the Adair County Sheriff's office, in the Adair Annex, and the Adair Recycling, and Green River Animal Shelter, will be closed today due to weather conditions.
  • Adair County Judge Executive Mike Stephen's Office, Ste. 1, Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY
  • Adair County Court Clerk Lisa Greer's office, Adair Annex.
  • Adair County PVA Jeff Feese's, office, Adair Annex
  • Adair County Attorney Jennifer Hutchison's office Adair Annex
  • Adair County Recycling Center, 62 Service Road. Columbia, KY
  • Green River Animal Shelter, GRAS, 455 Appleby Drive, KY

  • Adair Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY CLOSED. District Court will be rescheduled. - Circuit Judge Judy Vance & Circuit Clerk Dennis Loy.

  • City of Columbia, KY Offices, City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. All all non-essential will be closed today, February 16, 2015 due to inclement weather. For any Non-Emergency calls regarding Natural Gas Utilities please call 270-384-2006. If you have any type of emergency please call 911. City Streets are being plowed and treated now as the snow continues to fall. - Rhonda Loy, City Clerk, Columbia, KY.

  • Russell County Courthouse, Jamestown, KY CLOSED TODAY. But building open as an emergency shelter until extreme weather passes. - LARRY SMITH, FM 92.7 The WAVE

  • Taylor County Clerk's Office is closed today. (No word yet on other offices in the Taylor County Courthouse. - LARRY SMITH, FM 92.7 The WAVE
Reach us by email or at 270-250-2730.
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7:00amCTSecond SOAR Summit at the Expo Center, 123 Main Street, Pikeville, KY, 7amCT/8amET/4pmCT/5pmET | (ID:32491, Comment)
Adair Recycling Center, 32 Service RD, Columbia, KY / 270-378-0782
Open 7am-3pmCT Monday through Friday; 7am-12pm noon CT, Saturdays. | (ID:32660, Comment)
8:00amCTArt Exhibit "A Thousand Words: by Len Davis 8am-4pmCT, Mon-Fri through 20 Feb 2015 at Lindsey Wilson College's Lucretia C. Begley Gallery, W.W. Slider Humanities Center, 155 Blue Raider Drive, Columbia, KY. | (ID:32762, Comment)
8:30amCTKatie Speer quilt exhibit 8:30amCT/9:30amET-2:30pmCT/3:30pmET at CU Pence-Chowning Art Gallery, 205 University Drive, Campbellsville, KY | (ID:32825, Comment)
10:00amCTServices, Campbellsville, KY, for Eddie Graham, Sr., Taylor County, KY, (1940-2015) | (ID:32906, Comment)
Services, Russell Springs, KY, for Michael Lawless, 66, Russell Co., KY (1948-2015) | (ID:32912, Comment)
NoonCTPause for Chimes at Noon, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:32600, Comment)
Services, Liberty, KY, for Robert Dwain Rice, Casey Co., KY (1929-2015) | (ID:32908, Comment)
5:00pmCTChimes at the Evening, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:32628, Comment)
6:00pmCTBoy Scouts - Russell Springs, KY - BSA Troop 241 meets on Mondays at Liberty Baptist Church, 215 Wilson Street in Russell Springs, KY. Contact Becky at 270-585-1151. | (ID:32692, Comment)
Russell County Fiscal Court, 410 Monument Square, Jamestown, KY, holds its regular second Monday meeting at 6pmCT, 10 Nov 2014. (TBA - AGENDA) | (ID:32730, Comment)
7:00pmCT Russell County School Board, Regular 3rd Monday Meeting at Russell County Board of Education Central Office, 404 S Main Street, Jamestown, KY. | (ID:32738, Comment)
11:00pmCT IMO PUMP - 3rd Shift Cancelled. Colfax Fluid Handling / IMO Pump, located at 211 Industrial Park Road in Columbia, KY will be canceling 3rd shift tonight, at 11pmCT, Monday 2-16-15. 1st Shift will report to work Tue 17 Feb 2015 at 8amCT on a 1 hour delay schedule. Employees are urged to check the employee emergency hot line for updates. - HILDA SMITH, HR Dept. IMO PUMP | (ID:32926, Comment)

 

































 
 
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