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Daily News for Monday, September 25, 2017
VFW, Shriners, repurpose generous gift from Kim Keltner Three wheel chairs donated by widow of Richie Keltner to VFW Post 6097 are being refurbished by the Mark Twain Shriners. First of the three will be presented to Timmy Roy. Other two will also be placed to worthy recipients. Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Joe Hare, Post Commander, VFW Post 6097 Soon after the death of Richie Keltner, his wife Kim ask the VFW if we could assist in finding a proper place for her to donate his 3 wheel chairs. We accepted the project and picked the chairs up and kept them at our post. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-09-25 20:15:10 | Comments | Printable version
Hunter Durham recalls close call in 1959 Earthquake With earthquakes a current reality in Mexico, new rattlings on the west coast, and even recent tremors caused by the New Madrid fault felt in Kentucky, Columbia, KY attorney Hunter Durham recalled his experience while on a summer job in Yellowstone National Park when he was just out of Adair County High School Click on headline for complete story By Linda Waggener Henry Hunter Durham may be the most famous local survivor of America's Yellowstone National Park earthquake, on August 17, 1959. He was able to wrangle a coveted summer job through his own initiative, which suffered no handicap from the fact that his father, O.A. Cotton Durham, then Adair County Attorney, was a respected leader in State Republican politics, a man of influence and connections. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-09-25 19:36:44 | Comments | Printable version
Maury Lewis correctly answers Pop Quiz Maury Lewis writes: I was told years ago that some of the pink bricks from the Pink Cottage are in the walls of this house. - Maury LewisComments re photo 74892 History Monday Morning Pop Quiz 2017-09-25 19:08:28 | Comments | Printable version
LW Football stays at No. 6 in latest NAIA Top 25 Poll Upcoming - The Blue Raiders at Cincinnati Christian (Ohio) 12:30pmCT/1:30pmET, Sat 30 Sep 2017, at Willard Stargel Stadium, 1430 John Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. By Charles Balcom, Sports Information Director COLUMBIA, KY (Mon 25 Sep 2017) - For the third-straight week, the Lindsey Wilson football team is ranked No. 6 in the NAIA Coaches' Top 25 Poll, officials from the national office announced on Monday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-09-25 18:52:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Adair Ambulance Board re-schedules October 2017 meeting The Adair County Ambulance Services, regular second Monday meeting , originally scheduled for Monday, October 9, 2017, has been rescheduled to Monday, October 16, 2017, at 6pmCT, at the Adair County Emergency Medical Services building, 906 Westlake Drive, Columbia, KY. - Rita Bragg 2017-09-25 18:36:24 | Comments | Printable version
Stanley Coy Lane, 88, Casey County, KY (1929-2017) Stanley was a corporal in the United States Army. He retired from General Motors after 29.5 years of dedicated service with the company. He was an avid golfer. Stanley was known for his love of cars; he also enjoyed detailing them. He was the son of the late Roy & Joyce Murphy Lane. His wife of 28 years, Shirley Corn Lane, survives. He leaves five direct and 18 step living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary Stanley Coy Lane, 88, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2017, at his home in Liberty, having attained the age of 88. The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT/2pmET, on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Larry Crenshaw, Bro. Raymond Burgess and Rev. Raymond Alstott officiating. Burial will follow in Poplar Grove Cemetery with military honors by the Casey County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends 8am-12pmNoonCT/9am-2pmET on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-09-25 18:25:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Seraph Brass, to kick off LWC Cultural Affairs Series Seraph Brass will perform at 7pmCT, Tue 26 Sep 2017, in Lindsey Wilson Colleges Slider Humanities Center Recital Hall, 155 Blue Raider Drive, Columbia, KY By Venus Popplewell, Director of Public Relations Lindsey Wilson College COLUMBIA, KY - Seraph Brass is a lively, dynamic, all female brass quintet that performs music from a wide spectrum, including original material as well as more traditional songs. The members have performed all over the world and with well-known musicians spanning many genres, such as Adele, Kanye West, and Randy Brecker. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-09-25 18:04:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
KY 558 in Russell County to be closed starting Tue 26 Sep 2017 Closure will be for construction work on The Marina at Rowena, LLB By Amber Hale, Public Information Officer News from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, District 8 SOMERSET, KY - (Mon 25 Sep 2017) – Starting, tomorrow, September 26, KY 558 in Russell County will be closed until further notice at mile point 0.31 as crews perform marina construction. The Marina at Rowena, LLC is responsible for work being performed. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-09-25 17:51:18 | Comments | Printable version
Mrs. Elois Squires Gumm, Green County, KY (1934-2017) She was a member of prominent Green County, KY family, with strong family ties in Adair County, KY and elsewhere. She leaves 14 direct living descendants, including her daughter, Gayle Rogers, of Columbia and grandchildren in Glens Fork, KY. Click on obituary, with photo(s) Mrs. Elois Squires Gumm, age 82, of Greensburg, KY, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017, at the Green Hill Rehabilitation & Care Center in Greensburg, KY. The funeral services for Mrs. Elois Squires Gumm will be conducted at 11amCT, Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at the Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S Main Street, Greensburg, KY, with burial in the Fry Cemetery. Visitation will be 4pm-8pmCT, Monday, September 25, 2017, and after 7amCT Tuesday at Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-09-25 11:01:52 | Comments | Printable version
Squarecrow registration grows again - now 33 are entered Squarecrow Registration continues this morning at 8amCT September 25, 2017 at the Adair County Library, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Call the library, 270-384-2472, with any questions. The number of entrants for the 2017 Squarecrow contest is now up to 33, Lee Ann Jessee reported in a telephone call this morning just after 9amCT, this morning. There's no hard-and-fast deadline for acceptance of contest entrants, but they do need to be up in time for the judging -- the first round of judging will take place over two or three days starting October 1, 2017. The People's Choice judging will be done during Downtown Days, which are Fri & Sat, 13 & 14 Oct 2017, this year. Placements of the Squarecrows can begin at any time between now and Downtown Days, she said. And, she said, she could see no reason why out-of-county entrants would not be welcome, too. 2017-09-25 09:30:04 | Comments | Printable version
Jon Halsey: House identical to Pop Quiz one in Campbellsville, KY Jon Halsey writes: Campbellsville boasts what my memory thinks may be an identical house but with a different orientation. It is located across from the back corner of McDonald's at the N.Jackson, E. Maple intersection.Comments re photo 74892 History Monday Morning Pop Quiz 2017-09-25 09:00:46 | Comments | Printable version
Judy Judd recalls being hit as a pedestrian 20 years ago "I had a bad concussion, right knee surgery twice, a couple broken fingers, torn ligaments in my right heel etc., I was lucky to be alive. In and out of a wheelchair for months to using a walking cane. The driver had very little insurance" I lost 8 months wages, thousands in doctor's bills and will suffer from PTSD the rest of my days. See also: BJF: Tragedy witnessed is reason to slow down, improve safety By Judy Judd, Greensburg, KY I too was a pedestrian hit by a vehicle. In 1997 before Fruit Of The Loom closed in Campbellsville I was hit by a car. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-09-25 04:02:40 | Comments | Printable version
Martha Greer, 60, Clementsville, KY (1957-2017) She was the daughter of the late William Basil & Ella Mae Parrott Wethington and the widow of Richard Greer, Sr. She was a native of Clementsville, KY, and her final resting place will be in St. Bernard church cemetery there. She was a member of an large, highly regarded family, which included 15 siblings, sevem pf whom now survive. She leaves 23 direct living descendants. Prior to becoming ill, she was a full-time homemaker and recently enjoyed spending time on Facebook Click on headline for complete obituarywith photo(s) Martha Greer, 60, formerly of Campbellsville died Sunday, September 24, 2017 in Danville, KY. The funeral mass will be held at 10amCT/11amET, Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at the St. Bernard Catholic Church, 5075 KY 551, Clementsville, KY, with Rev. George Otuma officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with casket bearers being Junior Greer, T.J. Wethington, Brandon Massey, Bill Wethington, C.J. Wethington and Tom Wethington. Honorary bearers are Anthony Wethington, Clayton Greer, Holly Greer, Angela Chafie, T.K. King, Brittany Massey and Eva Peterson. The family request visitation 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, . Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home, 503 E Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-09-25 03:50:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Voices from the Past, Greensburg Cemetery, Thu 5 Oct 2017 The Green County Genealogical Society will present Voices from the Past, at 5pmCT, Thursday, October 5, 2017 (Rain date Oct 12, 2017), at the Greensburg Cemetery, N Main Street, Greensburg, KY. The event will include a meal and a historic walking tour of a portion of the cemetery. Tickets at the event are $10. Stories of approximately 11 Green Countians will be told by presenters in period costume at each tour stop. All proceeds benefit the cemetery. The GC Genealogical Society is aided in the project by Walt Parrott, Melissa Cox, the Homemakers Club, and the Green County Public Library. 2017-09-25 03:00:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Lindsey Wilson Men's Soccer falls 2-1 at Rio Grande The Blue Raiders (4-1) nearly overcame a two-goal deficit and playing a man down but came up just short in the top-10 battle before a crowd of 129 at Evan D. Davis Field, Rio Grande, Ohio. STATS Upcoming - LWC Men's Soccer Blue Raiders at Shawnee State, at 7pmCT/8pmET, Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at 940 Second Street (Campus), Portsmouth, Ohio (Ohio). By Chris Wells, Sports Information Director Lindsey Wilson College RIO GRANDE, OHIO - (Sun 24 Sep 2017) - No. 10-ranked Lindsey Wilson men's soccer dropped its first match of the season on Sunday with a 2-1 setback to No. 4 Rio Grande (Ohio) at Evan D. Davis Field. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-09-25 02:42:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Link: Story on Taylor County Bank Robbery Sat 23 Sep 2017 Here a link to a story of the Taylor County Bank Robbery, posted on LEX.18.com: Taylor County Bank Robbed On Saturday. 2017-09-25 02:15:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Today, Monday with CM - 25 Sep 2017 Haiku by Robert Stone for September 25, 2017: Walking in silence,--Robert Stone, Monday, 25 September 2017. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2204 2017-09-25 01:25:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 25 Happy Anniversary, Lee and Joni Jessie | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Paul and Paula Miller | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Russell Coomer - surviving spouse & Bobbie Coomer - in heaven | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alice Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Aydan Conner Edwards ( 2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Blake Helm (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Braxton Irvin (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cheryl Scott Holland | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dana Jessie (1970) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David Sandusky | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hillary Jenkins. | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Julie Ann Jessee | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kathy McClister | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kerry Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kim Blackistone | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, LaKesha Melson (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Larry Shirley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, McKenna Christin Downs (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robert Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Roxanna Stone-Sarchi Gingery | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sherry Grant Arnold | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shirley Annita Nash (1957) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Susie Handy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sydney Slaven (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Terry Partin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wayne Miller (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, William Irvin McDaniel (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Kevin Polston, Greensburg, KY (1968-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Middie Green Patterson, formerly of Adair Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marshall Overstreet, Adair Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gayle Brewer, Taylor County, KY (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Day, Adair County, KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Rae Gribbin, Taylor County, KY (1925, 2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Evalee Loy Churchill, Adair County, KY (1930-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucy Alexander Cary, Cumberland Co., KY (1957-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susie Handy, Adair County, KY (1951-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sylvia Mae Tompkins, Nancy, KY (1917-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eric Wilkerson, Casey County, KY (1987-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Webster, Taylor Co., KY (1935-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nellie Mae Bass, Taylor Co., KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carter Brown, Columbia, KY (1977-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clarence Garrett, Metcalfe County, KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Dewey Cooper, Russell Co., KY (1922-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, E. Mac Hill, Taylor County, KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillian Raney, 93, Kings Mountain, KY (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anthony Lee (Tony) Hill, 60, Russell Co., KY (1956-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, W.R. Robison, Taylor Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard Pritchard, 87, Mooresville, IN (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steven Dwain Pierce, Casey County, KY (1948-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margie Parrott, 84, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willis Thomas, 79, Russell County, KY (1938-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dana Jessie, 51, Columbia, KY (1970-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delpha Eugenia Shirley, 83, Edmonton, KY (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Hopper Emerson, 82, Liberty, KY (1936-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernestine York Cape, 79, Columbia, KY (1941-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph Edgar (Joe) Veatch, 76, Russell Springs, KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Murey Finn, 92, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Obituary: Edward Lee Mann, 71, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phil Rinke, 85, Hot Springs, AR (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roberta Florence (Butler) Wettle, Columbia KY, native (1913-2007) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Samuel Marr, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthdays, Linda Wood, Taylor Co., KY (1953) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, September 25, 2017 All events are listed in Central Time. 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