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Daily News for Tuesday, March 8, 2016
KY 449 in Cumberland Co. will be closed Wed 9 Mar 2016 Closure will allow slide repair between MP 7 & 9. Alternate route suggested. By Amber Hale, Public Information Officer KYTC District 8, Somerset KY SOMERSET, KY (8 Mar 2016) - KY 449 in Cumberland County will be temporarily closed tomorrow, March 9, 2016, between mile points 7 to mile point 8 as crews perform slide repair maintenance. Traffic can access KY 449 by use of KY 1351 to KY 90 east to KY 61 south then back to KY 449. The closure will begin approximately 8:30amCT and is expected to last approximately 8 hours. Duration of closure is subject to change. Drivers should expect delays and are encouraged to allow extra time in reaching their destinations. Information is available by dialing 511 radio. 2016-03-08 15:32:42 | Comments | Printable version
Grandparent of the Year Essay School Winner: Trayton Stargel Click on headline for story with photo(s) By Ellen Zornes The Adair County Retired Teachers' Association is pleased to announce that Trayton Stargel, 5th grade student in Amanda Webster's class at Adair County Elementary School (ACES), is the 2016 Adair County Grandparent of the Year Essay Contest Winner. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-03-08 15:04:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Bald eagle killed in Grand Rivers, KY $2,500 reward offered for information leading to conviction From Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife FRANKFORT, KY - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the conviction of the person or persons responsible for shooting a federally protected bald eagle sometime around Christmas in Grand Rivers, KY. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are jointly investigating this incident and seek information related to the shooting. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-03-08 13:43:05 | Comments | Printable version
Mrs. Margaret Stailey Farlee, Cumberland Co., KY(d. 8 Mar 2016) 
She was of the Methodist faith, an infectiously joyous woman, a very good cook and a waitress. She was a native of Cumberland County, KY, and a resident of Delaware County, IN, at the time of her death. She was the daughter of the late William and Betty Jessee Stailey. Her husband of over 54 years survives. She leaves 34 direct living descendants to carry on her legacy.Click on headline for complete obituary Mrs. Margaret Stailey Farlee, age 69, of Daleville, IN, and formerly of Burkesville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at University Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Funeral Services will be conducted on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 1pmCT, in The Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home, 601 N Main Street,Burkesville, KY with burial in the Mud Camp Cemetery. The family will receive friends between the hours of 3pm-5pmCT/4pm-6pmCT, Thursday, March 10, 2016, at Ballard and Sons Funeral Home, 8212 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN and after 3pmCT, Friday, March 11, 2016 until the funeral hour on Saturday at Norris-New Funeral Home in Burkesville, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-03-08 13:33:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Help the hungry. Vote for Campus Kitchen at LWC Columbia United Methodist Church is partnering with Lindsey Wilson College asking for votes. By Maggie Coleman Nearly 10 million older adults are at risk of hunger. Bonner students at Lindsey Wilson College want to reduce that number in the Columbia area by starting a Campus Kitchen. Watch this video and vote for it today to help us win a grant sponsored by AARP Foundation to start our own Campus Kitchen!. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-03-08 13:10:40 | Comments | Printable version
CAUD Agenda special regular session, Thu 15 Mar 2016 Meeting is special regular because of change from regular meeting date, which would have been Thu 10 Mar 2016 at 6pmCT. Because it is a "Special" meeting, only the items on the agenda will be considered. The Columbia/Adair Utilities District Board of Commissioenrs will meet in special regular session at 6pmCT Tue 15 Mar 2016, at the CAUD office, 109 Grant Lane, Columbia, KY, with the following Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-03-08 11:46:22 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Ministerial Association invites community to Lenten Service The Adair County Ministerial Association invites everyone to attend the Lenten Services Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 12:05pmCT at Columbia United Methodist Church, 202 Burkesville Street in Columbia, KY with Bro. Steve Pescosolido preaching. Lunch will be provided at 12:30pmCT following the service by Trinity United Methodist. Donations for lunch will be received. For more information call 270-384-2276. - Wanda Wisdom 2016-03-08 11:07:05 | Comments | Printable version
Garry Dale Wilson, 58, Casey Co., KY (1957-2016) 
He was a carpenter and a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He will be accorded full military honors at committal services at Grove Ridge Cemetery. He was a native of Liberty, KY, and a resident of Danville, KY, at the time of his death in Danville. He leaves five direct living descendants.Click on headline for complete obituary Garry Dale Wilson, age 58, of Danville, KY, passed away on Sunday March 6, 2016 at his residence. Funeral Services will be held 10amCT/11amET, Thursday March 10, 2016 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel, 142 KY 49, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Tim Mathis officiating. Burial will be in the Grove Ridge Cemetery with Military Rites performed by the Casey County Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be held after 4pmCT/5pmET, Wednesday, March 9, 2016 Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-03-08 08:45:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
CUs Dr. G. Ted Taylor promoted to associate vice president Vice President for development Benji Kelly calls Dr.Taylor 'a visionary leader' Click on headline for complete story By Jesse Harp CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - Dr. G. Ted Taylor, director of the Office of Church Outreach at Campbellsville University, has been named associate vice president for development and church relations, according to an announcement from Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of Campbellsville University. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-03-08 08:43:23 | Comments | Printable version
Iris Jeanette Shepherd, 85, Russell Co., KY (1930-2016) She was a homemaker. She was a native of Indianapolis, IN, and a resident of Russell Springs, KY, at the time of her death. She was the daughter of the late Arthur Frank & Mattie Martz Jordan. She leaves on direct living descendant, a son, Arthur Noonkester, of Russell Springs, KY. Click on headline for complete obituary Iris Jeanette Shepherd, 85, of Russell Springs, KY, died Monday, March 7, 2016 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset, KY. Funeral service for Iris Shepherd will be 1pmCT, Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N Main Street, Russell Springs, Ky, with Pastor Fred Calkins officiating. Visitation will be after 10amCT, Wednesday, at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Tarter Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-03-08 08:10:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Grimes calls for No Excuses early voting in Kentucky Catch-up for the Commonwealth: Early voting or no-excuse in-person absentee voting is already, permitted in 37 states and the District of Columbia, including Tennessee. By Bradford Queen Frankfort, KY - Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes today, joined by Tenn. Secretary of State Tre Hargett, called for Kentucky lawmakers to pass early voting legislation she has proposed. Grimes said Kentucky voters deserve to be able to cast their ballots without an excuse if they need or choose to before Election Day. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-03-08 08:05:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
CUMC Women's club supports LWC international students By Duane Bonifer Members of The United Methodist Church-Women's Club of Columbia United Methodist Church recently gave $50 to help international students studying this spring at Lindsey Wilson College. LWC Director of International Student Programs Sabine Eastham spoke at the group's March meeting, held March 1 at Columbia UMC. Eastham explained the program's many facets and also lauded area host families for helping LWC's international students adjust to life in Columbia-Adair County. LWC has a record 106 students from 38 countries enrolled this spring, and more than 40 host families work with the students. Eastham encourage the group's members to attend LWC's upcoming international festival, "Passport to the World," which will be April 5. At the event, food and crafts will be on display so that participants can experience various cultures in multi-sensory ways. The April 5 event will be free and open to the public. 2016-03-08 08:01:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Taylor County, KY, woman arrested for murder Murder of Timothy W. Hahn, St. Francis, KY on 7 Mar 2016 Click on headline for complete details By TFC Billy Gregory, Public Affairs Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY LEBANON, KY (Tue 8 Mar 2016 -7:33amCT) - 33-year-old Brandy N. Roth, of Campbellsville, KY was arrested and charged with Murder on Monday, March 7, 2016 at approximately 10:13pmET, at the Marion County Jail, Lebanon, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-03-08 07:24:33 | Comments | Printable version
Columbia City council meeting 7 Mar 2016 - report
By Ed Waggener The City of Columbia's Financial outlook is looking better, thanks to the Payroll Tax with is adding revenue to its general fund at annualizes to just under $1,000,000 per year, though overall, the city's financial balance is now weighed down by a requirement to state retirement fund deficits on its balance sheet for the first time, and that, the council was told, is now at approximately $2,000,000. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-03-08 06:47:49 | Comments | Printable version
Daniel R. Russell, 42, Russell County, KY (1973-2016) He was a native of Noblesville, IN and a resident of Jamestown, KY, at the time of his death in Jamestown. His final resting place will be in the city of his birth. He leaves one direct living descendant, a son, Jared Russell, of Jamestown, KY, to carry on his legacy. Click on headline for complete obituary Daniel R. Russell, 42, of Jamestown, KY passed away on Sunday, March 6, in Jamestown, KY. Funeral services for Daniel R. Russell will be Wednesday, March 8, 2016 at 3:30pmCT at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel, 202 N Main Street, Jamestown, KY with Bro. Wayne Keith officiating. Friends may visit after 11amCT on Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial in the Jamestown City Cemetery, 201 N Main Street, Jamestown, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-03-08 05:32:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
No. 7 LWC Baseball takes 12-3 win over Judson Mon 7 Mar 2016 Attendance: Win over Judson comes before crowd of 152 at Egnew Park. Next: - Blue Raider Baseball hosts Bryan (TN) at 3pmCT, Wed 9 Mar 2016, at Egnew Park, 928 Russell Road, Columbia, KY. By Charles Balcom COLUMBIA, KY -- The seventh-ranked Lindsey Wilson baseball team defeated Judson (IL) 12-3 at Egnew Park on Monday evening. The Blue Raiders (16-6) overcame an early 3-1 deficit with two runs in the fourth inning and five runs in the fifth to take an 8-3 lead. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-03-08 05:14:32 | Comments | Printable version
Voices of Praise at Tabor, Sun 13 Mar 2016 Voice's of Praise will be singing at Tabor Community Church, 1477 Fairplay Road, Columbia, KY, Sunday night March 13, 2016 at 6pmCT. Pastor Ralph Hadley and congregation invite everyone to attend. - Patricia Hadley 2016-03-08 04:11:22 | Comments | Printable version
Campbellsville Police warn of scam calls about water bills Campbellsville Water Co. warns customers not to release private information to callers and to report suspected scam calls to them at the office or by calling 270-789-3133. From Campbellsville Police Department Campbellsville Police wants to inform residents of scam phone calls that are being placed. Unknown person(s) representing themselves as being with the Campbellsville Water Company, are calling residents and requesting credit or debit card information, and threatening to have their water & sewer services disconnected if the requested financial information is not provided. Campbellsville Police warns residents not to release financial information and wants residents to know that this is not the practice of Campbellsville Water Co. to solicit payments over the phone. Any questions about your water bill should be directed to the Campbellsville Water Co. by visiting the office at 110 South Columbia Ave. or calling the office at 270-789-3133. 2016-03-08 04:08:59 | Comments | Printable version
ACPC teachers meet math education celebrity Gerry Brooks, Principal of Liberty Elementary in Lexington, KY, has become famous nationwide for the humorous videos he shares online. Lisa Hayes, Kelly Robertson, of ACPC along with kindergarten teachers Julie Cowan and Shay Knifley attended conference Click on headline for complete story and video By Patty Jones, Principal Adair County Primary School Lisa Hayes, 1st grade teacher, and Kelly Robertson, 2nd grade teacher, from Adair County Primary Center, Columbia, KY, attended the Kentucky Center for Mathematics Conference in Lexington, KY this week. While there they had the opportunity to meet Principal Gerry Brooks from Liberty Elementary in Lexington, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-03-08 04:00:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
'7,8,9,10' will sing at Knifley Christian - Sun 13 Mar 2016 Knifley Christian Church ,7710 Elkhorn Road, Columbia, KY will be having a Gospel singing Sunday night, March 13, 2016 at 6pmCT featuring "7,8,9,10"/Feese family. Bro Hugh Withers and congregation would like to invite everyone to attend. - Marsha Bennett 2016-03-08 03:48:54 | Comments | Printable version
Cynthia A. Meyer: Is county liable for poison overspray, drift Personal commentary Cynthia A Meyer writes: I agree with Joyce 100%. What makes me wonder, does the road crew have the right to spray (including drift from the spray) more than the legal right-away?- And if they do can they be held accountable if they do?Comments re article 81613 Joyce M Coomer comments on willy nilly use of herbicides 2016-03-08 03:45:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Today, TUESDAY with CM - 08 Mar 2016 Haiku by Robert Stone for March 8, 2016: What sounds innocent--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 8 March 2016. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1638 2016-03-08 03:42:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Investigation of Greenbriar auto accident followed by arrest Driver of vehicle with passenger injury faces multiple charges, including leaving the scene of an an accident with injury and wanton endangerment Click on headline for complete story From Adair County Sheriffs Office The Adair Sheriff's Office responded with Adair EMS and Breeding Fire Department to a single vehicle accident early Saturday morning on Saturday, March 5, 2016, in the area of Coy Claywell Road and Greenbrier Road. The caller originally reached Cumberland County 911 due to cell towers bouncing the signal, Cumberland County transferred the call to Adair 911 when they realized caller was in Adair County. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-03-08 03:40:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 8 Happy Anniversary, Stephen and Michelle Westmoreland | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Justin Akers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alice Lynn Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Andy Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Arlis Price | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brandon Roberts | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brenda McCoy Harvey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brian Montgomery | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bridget (Keltner) Singleton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Charles Shaw | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Collin Darnell (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Deloris Franklin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Justin Akers (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Keith Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Neil Goodin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nina Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sharon McGuire Gupton | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Nelson Sharp, Campbellsville, KY (1921-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dustin Trevor Oakes, Russell Springs, KY (1990-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Ann Hawkinson, Liberty, KY (1942-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ellen Willis Columbia, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Flossie Janet Wright, 83, Green Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tara Bennett Hickey, Russell Co., KY (1973) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chester (K) Maynard Russell Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virgil Corbett Humphrey, Green Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Dale Stephens, Russell Co., KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Bradshaw, Crocus, KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Robert Lee Woolridge, Green County, KY (1958-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anthony Lee (Tony) Byrd, 55, Casey Co., KY (1959-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Feather Faulkner, Taylor County, KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Jo Owens, 75, Windsor, KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Daniels 81, Burkesville, KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe David Acree, 68, Russell Co., KY(1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Ronald (Bear) Combs, Summer Shade, KY/Ary, KY native (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary (Gussie) Scott Lawhorn, Albany, KY (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Thomas Maynard, 73, Adair Co., KY/Russell Co., KY native (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Rosie Virginia Lowery, Green Co., KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Pamela Jean Wilson Scott, 67, Cumberland County, KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ashley Allen, 41, Campbellsville, KY (1980-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Belva (Belle) Walden Bagshaw, 71, Cumberland County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald R. Routt, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Mae Burton Johnson (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edwin (Ed) Breeding Cheatham, 65, Campbellsville, KY (1958-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henry Noel, 82, Adair County, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Taylor Hubbard, 39, Taylor Co., KY native (1982-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Dean Rodgers Lee, 81, Adair Co., KY native (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Milerdine (Mammy) Paxton, 93, Green Co., KY (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Ann Wethington, 68, formerly of Casey Co., KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Lewis Pike, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Morrison, 92, Glens Fork, KY (1931-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Gosser, 68, Liberty, KY (1952-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sophia Autumn Lynn Redwine, infant, Burkesville, KY (2016-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thelma Garcia, 84, Fallbrook, CA (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, March 8, 2016 All events are listed in Central Time. 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