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Plans for new subdivision given ok at P & Z meeting

Development is on former Porter & Julia Conover estate on Woody Avenue between Yates Street & Grissom Street. Eight residential units to be built by Greg, Jacob, and Elliott Burton. Plan granted permission for continuance on unanimous vote of P & Z.
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The City of Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission met in a special called meeting July 14 for the purpose of reviewing site development plans for a major subdivision to be located on Woody Avenue.

Members of the Burton family appeared asking for permission to move ahead with development of an eight-home subdivision in Columbia on what was formerly the Conover property across from Adanta. Greg Burton and his sons are the new owners and developers.


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2016-07-21 22:51:28 | Comments | Printable version

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New subdivision allows for eight homes



2016-07-21 - City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, columbiamagazine.com.
The plat above is the working layout for a new subdivision in Columbia. The old map shows an alley through the middle of the property but that will not be part of the new development. There will be no changes to the original plat which fronts on three streets as it is divided into eight lots.

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CIS receives $17,000 in Crusade for Children funding

The money will be used to purchase equipment to help students with speech language and literacy and social emotional curriculums.
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By Calen McKinney

Campbellsville Independent Schools recently received $17,000 in funding from the annual Crusade for Children fundraising drive.

Campbellsville and Taylor County Fire and Rescue personnel collect money each year through the Crusade for Children campaign to benefit children in local schools.


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2016-07-21 18:50:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Velma Abell Tungate, Taylor County, KY (1923-2016)

She professed faith in Christ and attended the Feathersburg Church of God. She was anative of Taylor County, KY, and a resident of the county at the time of her death. She was the daughter of the late Lonzie Abell & Estella Ferrill Abell and thewidow of Jesse Earl Tungate, her husband of over 67 years. She leaves 32 direct living descendants.
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Velma Abell Tungate, 92, of Campbellsville, KY, died at 12:50amET, Thursday, July 21, 2016 in Campbellsville.

There will be a funeral service for Velma Abell Tungate at 12pmNoonCT/1pmET, Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY, by Bro. Jessie Rogers and Bro. Raymond Atwood Burial will be in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens, 700 Old U.S. 68, Campbellsville, KY. Visitation will be 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, Friday, July 22, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.


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2016-07-21 17:16:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

CU to host Bassmaster College Series Championship

Competitors will take off each day at 5:30amCT/ 6:30amET at Green River Marina, located at 2892 Lone Valley Road in Campbellsville. The weigh-ins will be held daily at 2:30amCT/3:30pmET on Stapp Lawn on the Campbellsville University campus. A fan expo will open at 12pmCT/1pmET, daily and continue through the weigh-in. All events are free and open to the public.
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By Jordan Alves, CU sports information director

CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - College anglers will be fishing for a chance to compete in the 2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro when they take on Green River Lake in Campbellsville, KY, July 28-30, in the 2016 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops.

The Taylor County Tourist Commission and Campbellsville University are partnering with B.A.S.S. to bring the collegiate national championship to Green River Lake.


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2016-07-21 17:16:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Bonnie Pauline Thompson, Casey County, KY (1927-2016)

She was a member of the Walnut Hill Separate Baptist Church. She was a 30+ year retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville. She enjoyed quilting and cooking. She was the daughter of the late Thomas J. & Linda Corder Roberts and the widow of Orn Thompson. She leaves two direct living descendants.
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Bonnie "Pauline" Thompson, age 89, of Liberty, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at the Liberty Care Center. Funeral services will be at 10amCT/11amET, Saturday, July 23, 2016, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Rodney Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Casey County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 9am-10amCT/10am-11amET, on Saturday at the funeral home.


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2016-07-21 17:08:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Virtual Learning Center presents unique opportunity at ACHS

"The goal is to create a university-type atmosphere right here on our campus. We are already partnering with eight or nine colleges that are part of Indian University, so this is just another way to integrate those opportunities for college credit into our district." - SUPT. ALAN W. REED
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By Wes Feese

Students at Adair County High School will be given an unusual and innovative option this year when it comes to taking college courses online.

Construction on the school's virtual learning academy--located in the school's basement, in a room previously used for storage--began this week, and will provide a comfortable and laid back atmosphere for students to study or attend online classes. The plan was inspired by coffee shops and college lounges, and will feature soft chairs, stools, tables, desks, and a plethora of technology.


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2016-07-21 14:42:43 | Comments | Printable version

Whitfield announces grants for Monroe & Logan County airports

Area Aviation advances with improvements at Tompkinsville with grant for 10 unit T-Hangar Building at T/MC County Airport

By Robert Hankins

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) is pleased to announce two area grants by the Federal Aviation Administration through the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Tompkinsville-Monroe County Airport Board will receive $171,399 in federal funds for the construction of a 10 unit T-Hangar building and the removal of trees posing an obstruction to a runway approach.


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2016-07-21 10:52:40 | Comments | Printable version

Local students named to CU's President's list for spring

Students from Campbellsville, Columbia, Greensburg, Liberty, and Russell Springs listed in this article.
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By Drew Tucker, university communications

CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - The academic honors' president's list for the spring 2016 semester has been announced by Dr. Donna Hedgepath, Campbellsville University's vice president for academic affairs.

The following local students have been named to Campbellsville University's President's List for spring 2016:


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2016-07-21 10:26:10 | Comments | Printable version

Kentucky's jobless rate drops to 5 percent in June 2016

Commonwealth is very close to national rate of 4.9%
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By Kim S. Brannock
From Kentucky Educationand Workforce Development Cabinet

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Thu 21 Jul 2016) - Kentucky's seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate for June 2016 dropped to 5 percent from a revised 5.1 percent in May 2016, according to the Office of Employment and Training (OET), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet.


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2016-07-21 09:13:32 | Comments | Printable version

Vacation Bible School at Elmview UMC 30 Jul 2016

Vacation Bible School, themed "God's Big Back Yard," for children 1-14 years, at Elm View United Methodist Church, 3753 Bridgeport Road, Edmonton. will be 2pm-5pmCT, Saturday, July 30, 2016.

2016-07-21 08:28:59 | Comments | Printable version

Lake Cumberland ADD Board meets Thu 28 Jul 2016

The Lake Cumberland Area Development District’s Board of Directors Meeting will be held at 11amCT, Thursday, July 28, 2016, in the large conference room of the ADD Office, 2384 Lakeway Dr, Russell Springs, KY. - Jean Wilson, Executive, LCADD

2016-07-21 02:14:44 | Comments | Printable version

Gladys Marie Bean Baker, 85, Cumberland Co., KY (1930-2016)

She was of Baptist faith, a caregiver, a production worker for Philip Morris in Louisville, KY; a seamstress for Bob Evans Manufacturing, OshKosh, and Sutton Shirt Corporation; and a worker for the Green Thumb Program. She was a native of Cumberland County, KY, and a resident of the county at the time of her death. She was the daughter of the late Bob and Nora (Thurman) Bean, and the widow of William H. Baker. She leaves 16 direct living descendants, spanning four generations
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Mrs. Gladys Marie Bean Baker of Little Renox Road in Burkesville, KY passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at the Cumberland County Hospital in Burkesville, having attained the age of 85 years, 9 months, and 15 days.

Funeral Services will be conducted on Sunday, July 24, 2016, at 4pmCT, in The Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home, 601 N Main Street, Burkesville, KY. Burial will be in the Burkesville Cemetery, Burkesville, KY. The family will receive friends after 10amCT, Saturday, July 23, 2016 until the funeral hour on Sunday.


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2016-07-21 01:28:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Sad word of the passing of Pauline Thompson, 89, Casey Co., KY

Pauline Thompson, 89, born February 21, 1927 died Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at the Liberty Care Center, Liberty, KY. Arrangements are pending and will be posted here when available from McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Liberty, KY

2016-07-21 01:06:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Glenn Pepper, Taylor Co., KY/Green Co. native (d. 19 Jul 2016)

He had retired from St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan where he worked as a chef for many years. He was a member of the Campbellsville Christian Church at the time of his death. He was the son of the late Rev. F.T. and Betty Pepper, and the widower of Frances Bennett. He leaves 14 direct living descendants.
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Glenn Edward Pepper, age 87, of Campbellsville passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Grandview Nursing and Rehab Center.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10amCT/11amET, Saturday, July 23, 2016, at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home, 503 E Main Street, Campbellsville, KY, with Bro. Paul Patton officiating with burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens, 700 Old US 68, Campbellsville, KY. Serving as Casket Bearers are, John Blair Bennett, James Earl Bennett, Tommy Pepper, Tom Davis, W.D. Chaney and Josh Chaney. The family request visitation 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, Friday, July 22, 2016, at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.


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2016-07-21 01:00:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Wanetta Muncie, 79, Taylor Co./Barren native, KY (1936-2016)

She was a retired nurse and a member of First Church of God. She was a She leaves six direct living descendants
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Wanetta Muncie, age 79, of Campbellsville, KY, died Monday, July 18, 2016 at Campbellsville.

Funeral services will be conducted at 9amCT/10amET, Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home, 503 E Main Street, Campbellsville, KY, with Bro. Evan Tedder officiating. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery, W Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. Serving as casket bearers are Jimmie Richardson, Byron Richardson, Wayne Sexton, Dave Regal, Todd Ford and Jeffrey Wayne Muncie. The family requested visitation 5pm-8pmCT, Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.


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2016-07-21 00:45:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Today, THURSDAY with CM - 21 Jul 2016

Haiku by Robert Stone for July 21, 2016:
Pleasure in finding
that you are not all alone
may bring forth laughter.
--Robert Stone, Thursday, 21 July 2016.
-1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1773

YouTube Video Tribute to Anthony & Tammy Reece by Josh Wall


2016-07-21 00:06:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

Bible School at Melson UBC, Sat 23 Jul 2016

Bible School will be Saturday, July 23, 2016, from 2pm-5pmCT, cookout following at the Melson Ridge United Baptist Church, 3082 Melson Ridge Road, Columbia, KY 42728. all Children of all ages welcome to attend, plenty of food, crafts and entertainment for everyone to enjoy, If anyone needs a ride call 270-378-0839. - Nadene Baker

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Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 21
Happy Anniversary, Marshall Lee Burton and Gola Burton (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chandler Wilson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, J.D. Zornes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Logan Bishop (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lonnie Grant (1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Luke Meadows | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Millard Eldon Kinnett (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sandra Denton (1969) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Trish Aaon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, twins Donnie and Ronnie Grider (1946) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, William R.Feese | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Annie Grider Coffey and Fannie Grider McKinley, twin sisters, Russell Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jean Eads, 69, Dunnville, KY (1952-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bethany Anne Mann, Taylor Co., KY (1980-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Wayne Gaddie, Taylor Co., KY (1943-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brenda Jean Watson, 76, Taylor County, KY (1942-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Emily Jean Shumpert, 43, Metcalfe Co., KY (1973-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eugene Frederick Land, Taylor County, KY (1924-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George Oliver Griffith, Casey Co., KY (1924-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George Willliam (Bill) Berge, Jr., 83, Burkesville, KY (1931-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gladys Viola Schlosnagle Broadwater, Burkesville, KY (1918-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jack (Punkin) Hancock (July 21, 1947-October 28, 1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jason Adam Willis, Russell Co., KY, Adair native (1980-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, JC Coomer, 80, Columbia, KY (1942-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jessica York, 39, Campbellsville, KY (1982-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jewell Penick, Green Co., KY (1944-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce Zimmerman, Russell County, KY (1940-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leslie Sinclair, Jr., 87, Adair County, KY (1927-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lonnie J. Hudson, 80, Casey County, KY (1937-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lynnwood Benningfield, 66, Greensburg, KY (1955-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martina Sue Burns, 43, Russell Springs, KY (1978-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Audrey Brady, 89, Taylor County, KY (1929-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary V. Cordy, 71, Russell Co., KY (1945-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia Ann (Pat) Monday, 68, Liberty, KY (1952-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Dale (Bob) Harris, 70, Cumberland Co., KY (1946-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Wethington, Dunnville, KY (1941-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rosie Brady Roberts, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Janell Curry Montgomery, Green Co., KY native (1928-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wendy Bricken, 64, Taylor Co., KY (1950-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Newcomb, 88, Taylor County, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Zane Spires, 78, Columbia, KY (1937-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Thursday, July 21, 2016
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
MidnightCTAll Day Today: Time to Opt-In for CodeRED Weather Warnings. - Mike Keltner STORY/DIRECTIONS | (ID:42119, Comment)
4:00amCT Jobs are waiting for you. Take action today
See them in CM EMPLOYMENT .
If you need positions filled, find the best among the readers of ColumbiaMagazine.com Using any Contact/Submit Button. If you have questions Call 270-250-2730. | (ID:42120, Comment)
7:00amCTNEW HOURS! - Adair Recycling Center, 32 Service RD, Columbia, KY / 270-378-0782
OPEN 7am-3pmCT Monday through Friday. CLOSED Saturdays & Sundays. - Teresa Spencer | (ID:42121, Comment)
8:00amCT7 County Area Court: Circuit Courts. District Courts, at at Glance. Not Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties Once at Docket for all Kentucky Counties, Choose 1) Circuit or District, 2) County - from drop down list 3) Verify dates :
Adair County. Adair Co. Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville ST. Columbia, KY. No (0) Event(s) Circuit Court.No (0) Events in District Court.
Casey County Judicial Center, 231 Courthouse Square, Liberty, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. Forty-one (41) Event(s) District Court.
Cumberland County, Justice Center, 112 Courthouse Square, Burkesville, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. One (1) Event(s) District Court.
Green County Judicial Center, 200 W. Court Street, Greensburg, KY. One (1) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Court Event(s) District Court.
Metcalfe County, Judicial Center, 201 E. Stockton Street, Edmonton, KY. Five (5) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. Two (2) Court Event(s) cases District Court.
Russell County. Judicial Center, 410 Monument Square, Jamestown, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Court Event(s) District Court.
Taylor County, Justice Center, 300 E. Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) in Circuit Court. One (1) Court Event(s) in District Court.
Not an official docket. For official court information, check with circuit court clerk in your county. | (ID:42124, Comment)
9:00amCTServices, Campbellsville, KY, for Wanetta Muncie, 79, Taylor Co./Barren native, KY (1936-2016) | (ID:42116, Comment)
10:00amCTServices, Campbellsville, KY, for Mrs. Mildred Imogene (Bias) Johnson, Taylor Co. KY (1928-2016) | (ID:42098, Comment)
Services, Whiteland, IN, for Martha Dean (Murrell) Brockman, 85, Adair Co., KY (1930-2016) | (ID:42113, Comment)
NoonCTChimes at Noon, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:42122, Comment)
1:00pmCTServices, Columbia, KY, for Tammy Franklin, 46, Adair County, KY (d. Sun 17 Jul 17) | (ID:42076, Comment)
5:00pmCTEmergency meeting of ACPC Site Council at Adair County Primary Center, 158 Col. Casey Drive, Columbia, KY. Topic: Personnel. STORY/With SBDM Member list | (ID:42099, Comment)
Chimes for the Evening, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:42123, Comment)
6:00pmCTVacation Bible School is 6pm-8:30pmCT, Sun-Thu 17-21 Jul 2016 at Columbia Christian Church, 206 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Adam Shepard STORY | (ID:41329, Comment)
Vacation Bible School, 17-22 Jul, 6-8:30pmCT, nightly, at Bearwallow United Methodist Church, 6090 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. - Emily Irvin. STORY | (ID:41445, Comment)
Vacation Bible School, 6pm-8pmCT, 18-22 Jul 2016 at Columbia First Church of the Nazarene, 1200 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. - Mary Anna Burns DETAILS | (ID:41946, Comment)
Re-Visit Knifley Planning Committee weekly meeting at Knifley Area Volunteer Fire Department, 6130 Elkhorn Road, Knifley, kY. - Debbie Cowan | (ID:41964, Comment)
Vacation Bible School 6pm-8:30pmCT, Sun-Fri 17-22 Jul 2016 at Bearwallow United Methodist Church, 6090 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. - Emily Irvin. DETAILS | (ID:42069, Comment)
Adair Co. BD of Education Regular Meeting at Board Conference Room, Central Office, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. - Becky Bailey AGENDA | (ID:42126, Comment)
6:30pmCTVacation Bible School 18-22 Jul 2016, evenings 6:30pm-8:30pmCT, at Faith General Independent Church, 5171 W Hwy 76, Russell Springs, KY. - Tracey Pierce DETAIILS | (ID:42063, Comment)

 

































 
 
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