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Daily News for Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Cambree Ann Newton, age 3 days, Casey County, KY Cambree Ann Newton, infant daughter of Cody Newton and Michelle Coffman Burton of Liberty, Kentucky, passed from this life on Sunday, July 12, 2020, at University of Kentucky Medical Center. She was three days young. Funeral services are 4pmET Friday, July 17, 2020 at Brush Creek Pentecostal Church with Brother Scott Cochran officiating. Visitation will be held from 3-4. Social distancing guidelines must be followed by everyone in attendance. Facial coverings ARE required. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-07-14 21:59:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
KSP needs info to locate armed, dangerous male By Trooper Michael Armstrong Kentucky State Police Justice & Public Safety Cabinet July 12, 2020 - Kentucky State Police Post 8, Morehead, is looking for information of the whereabouts of Harlan Eddie McIntosh, 44 years of age, wanted in connection to an Armed Robbery in Menifee County, Kentucky and a Robbery, Kidnapping and Rape 1st Degree in Powell County, Kentucky. Mr. McIntosh is 5’-11” tall and weighs approximately 200 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes. He is considered armed and extremely dangerous. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-07-14 16:18:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Phyllis Jo Rooks, 75, Columbia, KY (1945-2020) Phyllis Jo (Carter) Rooks of Columbia passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020 at her home. She was 75 years old. Graveside services will be held at 11amCT on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at the Free Union Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-07-14 12:59:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
KY 551 to be temporarily closed in Adair Co. Update: KY 551 temporary closure postponed to Monday, July 20, 2020 By Amber Hale The closure will be located between David Butler Road and Howard Dublin Road/Cundiff Cemetery Road. Traffic will detour via Pelly Lane (KY 901) to Bull Run Road (KY 1323) and reconnect to KY 551. The closure will be in place starting at approximately 8amCT, and ending by 11amCT. (The date and duration of the closure may be adjusted for inclement weather or other unforeseeable delays.) 2020-07-14 12:46:33 | Comments | Printable version
Maxine Elizabeth Price, 94, Liberty, KY (1925-2020) Maxine Elizabeth Price of Liberty passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020, at Liberty Care and Rehab. She was 94 years old. The funeral service will be held at 3pmET on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville St, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Marty Shackelford officiating. Burial will follow in Casey County Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from NoonET to 3pmET on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Please enter through the front doors (Campbellsville Street side) of the funeral home when you arrive for visitation. Social distancing guidelines must be followed by everyone in attendance. Facial coverings ARE required. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-07-14 12:38:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Barbara (Barbo) Lanham, 75, Liberty, KY (1945-2020) Barbara Faye "Barbo" Lanham of Liberty passed away on Saturday July 11, 2020 at the Casey County Hospital. She was 75 years old. Funeral Services will be held at 2pmET on Wednesday July 15, 2020, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel, 142 KY Hwy 49, Liberty, KY, with Rev. Greg Powell officiating. Burial will follow in the Lanhamtown Cemetery. Visitation will be held at 11amET on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. For the health and respect of the family please follow all rules for social distancing. Face coverings are required. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-07-14 12:34:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
ACSO: Deputy Keith assists ACYDC personnel By Sheriff Josh Brockman Adair County Sheriff's Office On Sunday, July 12, 2020, the Adair County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to the Adair County Youth Development Center (Juvenile Detention). Upon arrival, officers were advised that a juvenile inmate was attempting escape and was on the roof of the building. Deputy Joey Keith and two corrections officers made their way to the rooftop. When law enforcement came into contact with the juvenile, he stepped over the ledge of the building. Deputy Keith and one of the corrections officers were able to grab the juvenile and bring him back over the ledge onto the rooftop, where he was taken back into custody. The juvenile will face numerous charges stemming from the escape. Deputy Joey Keith is investigating the incident. 2020-07-14 12:31:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Commentary: Rebuilding unemployment after years of cuts OP-ED from Rocky Adkins Senior Advisor to Gov. Andy Beshear Frankfort, KY My fellow Kentuckians deserve better than an unemployment office that has been starved of funding for years and a system that was designed to tell them "no" when they need help. On those dark days when Kentuckians have lost their job, they deserve better, and Gov. Andy Beshear is committed to fixing the state's antiquated unemployment system with financial, staffing and geographic challenges that was unable to meet demands brought on by unprecedented claims related to COVID-19. Gov. Beshear recently announced drastic steps to help Kentuckians and ensure they receive the benefits for which they are qualified, however Kentuckians must know how we got in this situation - the Bevin administration starved the office of resources and funding for years. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-07-14 12:26:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
ACSO: Injury accident on Jay Wheeler Road By Sheriff Josh Brockman Adair County Sheriff's Office On Monday, July 13, 2020, the Adair County Sheriff's Office responded to a single vehicle accident with injury on Jay Wheeler Road in Columbia. Preliminary investigation determined James Peckinpaugh, 48, of Columbia, was traveling on Jay Wheeler Road. Peckinpaugh was operating a silver Ford SUV when it left the roadway, went through a fence and field, and ultimately struck a tree. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-07-14 12:24:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
CPD: Columbia man arrested for assault By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department On Monday night, July 13, 2020, Columbia Police Department officers responded to Carrie Bolin Drive after multiple 911 calls initially stating a woman had been thrown from a truck. Upon arrival, a female victim was found to have leaped from the vehicle on her own to get away from the vehicle's operator. The victim had multiple lacerations on her body consistent with puncture wounds. The female stated that she had been assaulted and stabbed by the vehicle operator before fleeing, and was able to provide CPD officers with the attacker's identity. The victim was transported by Adair EMS to TJ Samson Columbia, where she was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Some time later, the vehicle was located abandoned on Downey Lake Road. The interior of the vehicle was found to have been cleaned out with bleach. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-07-14 12:17:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Adair County Fiscal Court July meeting - AGENDA The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in regular session on July 14, 2020 at 6pmCT in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY 42728. This first of two July meetings will be open to the public with Governor Beshear's Emergency Executive Order to wear masks enforced. Click the headline or 'read more' for the agenda which follows: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-07-14 09:29:01 | Comments | Printable version
Notice: City owned properties now require masks Effective July 13, 2020 at 8amCT, per Executive Order 2020-586: All members of the public must wear a face covering/mask to receive service or to enter any City of Columbia facility. We continue to encourage everyone to utilize our online payment service, auto draft service, over the phone payment method or night deposit box for your convenience and safety. Our ultimate goal is to keep our citizens, customers and our employees safe and healthy. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. 2020-07-14 08:53:44 | Comments | Printable version
Letter on masks: angry, frustrated and scared Gena Grider writes: I'm so angry and frustrated and scared. I thought the newest mandate by the governor would surely help and more people would start to wear masks in public.Click here to review all ColumbiaMagazine.com articles that mention masks from this time of the Coronavirus pandemic. Several will be funeral announcements because of the requests for those in attendance to wear masks for the safety of others. 2020-07-14 08:51:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Terry R. Perkins, 66, Campbellsville, KY (1953-2020) Terry R. Perkins of Campbellsville passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020. He was 66 years old. The funeral service will be held at 1pmET on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville, officiated by Pastor Evan Tedder. Burial will follow in Hovious Ridge Cemetery. Visitation is requested from 10amET to 12:30pmET on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-07-14 06:14:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Letter: Show Jelaine's graphic on masks, an eye-opener Mary Knight writes: On July 9, you posted an article from Jelaine Harlow of the Adair County Health Department, picturing what happens with , and without, a mask. (Masks make a difference, and now they're required.)Click here for Jelaine Harlow's graphic Mary mentions which says it all about why wear a mask. And thank you, Mary, for pushing the Columbia Magazine key first thing every day, you just made my morning! - LW 2020-07-14 06:12:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Family Fun Packs from the Adair Co. Extension Service By Teresa Bright Adair County Cooperative Extension Service Turn the summer of 2020 into a memory-making experience for the entire family. Being active is good for your body and your mind. Have fun, be mindful, make connections, laugh, and keep learning to stay active and independent in life. Beginning Wednesday, July 15, 2020, "Family Fun Packs" will be available at the Adair County Extension Office. The Family Fun Packs are free, and available while supplies last. We encourage one Family Fun Pack per family unit. We also ask that you sign in to receive your Family Fun Pack, and please follow the social distancing guidelines as you arrive to receive your pack. You will not need to enter the Extension Office building -- the Family Fun Packs will be available for front porch pick-up at the Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia. For more information on the summer activity "Family Fun Packs", call the Adair County Extension Office at 270-384-2317. The packs will include items that can help you maintain physical and social activity, as well as safety guidelines for you to follow. The packs include information on how to have family activities for the outdoors, and include Frisbees and footballs. Recipes using Kentucky Proud products will be included in your Family Fun Pack as well, and food and nutrition ideas to help spice up your summer! 2020-07-14 06:10:04 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Rainbow drive through Maury Lewis writes: When I came out of Walmart a couple of days ago it was pouring down rain. I got into my car and drove down toward the bypass, I turned right on to the bypass headed toward 55 south.Comments re: Scenic Adair Co.: Beautiful Rainbow 2020-07-14 06:05:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Haiku by Robert Stone for July 14, 2020 Poetry withers--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 14 July 2020. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3227 2020-07-14 06:01:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Tue 14 Jul 2020 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at a glance:
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Merv Yadon (1940-2020), member Masonic Lodge #96 Merv Yadon (July 29, 1940), formerly of Columbia KY and Western NY, passed away on June 25, 2020 at his residence in Rollins, MT. He was a member of Columbia Masonic Lodge #96. Masonic rites will be performed at the Lodge on July 16, 2020 at 7pmCT. A family memorial will follow at The Columbia City Cemetery at 7:30pm. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-07-14 05:50:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Paint the Town contest winners announced The City of Columbia announced the winners of the 'Paint the Town' contest. The staff said it was a daunting task for the judges but after careful consideration the awards are as follows: Winner - Jamie Seale Honorable mention for Patriotism - Hunter Ballou Honorable mention for Kindness - Sallie Ballou Winners can come by City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, to pick up your prizes. 2020-07-14 05:33:32 | Comments | Printable version
Update on job applications for possible factory By Mayor Pamela Hoots The City of Columbia received around 300 or more applications in their recent request for applicants for a possible manufacturing company. The company has been notified of the response and they indicated that they were pleased with the number. The city is continuing to work with the company and will keep the public informed as it develops. 2020-07-14 05:30:17 | Comments | Printable version
Sunny today, temperatures in the upper 80s Tuesday, July 14, 2020 - Watch for patchy fog before 8amCT. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 88. Light northeast wind. Tonight will be clear, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph. Wednesday is expected to be sunny, with a high near 92. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning. 2020-07-14 05:26:36 | Comments | Printable version
James Redmon, 70, Russell County, KY James Redmon, 70, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Russell County Hospital. Private Service at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel, Jamestown,, KY, at 1pmCT on Wednesday, July 15, with Bro. Markk Lawless officiating. Walk through visitation Wednesday 11-1. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-07-14 05:17:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Ora Rae Burchett, 86, Taylor County, KY Ora Rae Burchett, age 86, departed this life on Sunday, July 12, 2020, at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, Ky. Funeral will be held Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at 1pmET at Auberry Funeral Home with burial to follow in Old Liberty Cemetery in Bradfordsville, Ky. A walk through visitation will be held Tuesday, July 14, 2020 from 5-8pmET. State social distancing guidelines will be in effect for all services. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-07-14 05:16:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 14 Happy Anniversary, Chasity and Jamie Yarberry (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Daryl and Candi Flatt | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Don and Carol Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jimmy and Sally Kemp (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, P. J. and Andrea Burris (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Ricky and Diane Gaskin, (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Ryan and Trista Moss | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bob Higgins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brandon Wright | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Briley Aaron Cox (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chase Allen Hutcheson (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donnel Walker, (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elizabeth McGaha | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emily Keltner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Everly Klaire Royse | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jacob Tyler Scott (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jadie Elizabeth Smith (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jason Rector (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jayden Chass Isabelle | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joyce Sneed | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kaylee Brooke Sneed (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Margaret Wright | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mark Bradshaw | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Pam Montgomery | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, Reese Bardin (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Regina Price Herron | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sheena Kelsay (1982) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sias Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Timothy Franklin (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birtrhday, Gary Spoon | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Laura Farmer, 88, Casey Co., KY native (1924-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronny Gene Milby, Taylor County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garland Brinkley Russell, Green Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Adams, Taylor Co., KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ollie Moore, Edmonton, KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Michael O'Banion, Taylor Co., KY (1953) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Decatur Owens, Russell County, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Gloria Jean Milby, Green County, KY (1940-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rosa Lee Combs Wright Johnson, Green County, KY (1920-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip Harold (Phil) Hicks, Taylor Co., KY (1955-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Georgina E. Smith, Breeding, KY (1963-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Teri Genakos, Adair County, KY (1956-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frank Hayes Gregory, Taylor Co., KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Wayne White, Metcalfe County, KY (1960-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph Roberts, 70, Casey County, KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. David Thomas Patterson, Summersville, KY (1955-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mark Read, 56, Taylor County, KY (1960-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Shelley Collins Webb, Adair Co., KY (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Bailey, 79, Taylor County, KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Delmar L. Jones, Taylor Co., KY (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Freddy Scott (Scotty) Jennings, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donnel Walker, 71, Adair County, KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eugene Loyall Price, Green County, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Burel Page, 90, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Catherine Janes, Columbia, KY (1945-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randall (Buck) Melton, Cumberland Co., KY (1939-2010) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert (Blue) Harris, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roy Columbus (R.C.) Gabehart, 75, Knifley, KY (1948-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra L. Kane, 63, Russell Springs, KY (1957-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Silas Grant | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susan Hooten, 44, Campbellsville, KY (1977-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Verna Doris Paige, 79, Munfordville, KY (1941-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia D. Shelton, 89, Summersville, KY (1932-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Young Loy (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, 2020 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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