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Daily News for Saturday, August 15, 2020
Letter: F150 steering John Cox writes: The old Fords that I owned in the past had steering boxes that wore as they aged. Old school mechanics would rebuild them. They can be procured from any parts house already rebuilt for these modern times. Plug and play even. --JohnComments re: Letter: a little help needed on the F150 2020-08-15 19:04:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Governor's Saturday update: 638 new cases By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear on Saturday updated Kentuckians on the state's continuing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). "Saturday's COVID report unfortunately suggests this is going to be the highest week of total cases that we've ever had, though our positivity rate is going down a little bit," said Gov. Beshear. "Folks, this thing is real. We are at war with it and we are going to have to be the strong, resilient and also patient Kentuckians that we are to make sure that we prevent loss of life, that we promote health and that we protect our children, that we should never, ever experiment with." Case Information As of 4 p.m. Aug. 15, Gov. Beshear said there were at least 38,930 coronavirus cases in Kentucky, 638 of which were newly reported Saturday. Seventeen of the newly reported cases were from children age 5 and younger. The Governor highlighted how more young Kentuckians are testing positive, especially in the hot spots, as the new school year approaches. "When you look at how hard children are being hit now, 322 people under the age of 18 have tested positive since the beginning of this in Warren County alone." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-08-15 19:02:47 | Comments | Printable version
New WKU - SCC Transfer Agreements By Susan Esters Bowling Green, KY - Somerset Community College (SCC) and Western Kentucky University (WKU) signed transfer agreements this week for four academic programs to be offered in collaboration with the University Center of Southern Kentucky (UCSK). The transfer agreements include degree completion programs in Sociology, Criminology, SKyTeach Math, and Management with a Concentration in Business Administration. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-08-15 13:22:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Rachel Gail Dotson, 38, Edmonton, KY (1982-2020) Rachel Gail Dotson of Edmonton passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital. She was 38 years old. Funeral services will be held at 11amCT on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Darrell Coffey officiating. Burial will follow in the Milltown Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday from 4pmCT until 8pmCT, and will continue on Tuesday morning until time for the service at the funeral home. For the health and respect of the family, please follow all rules for social distancing and The Healthy at Work Guidelines. Everyone attending will be required to wear a mask or face covering. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-08-15 13:18:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Avel Gundorin, 17, Liberty, KY (2003-2020) Avel Gundorin of Liberty passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020, at University of Kentucky Hospital. He was 17 years old. The funeral service will be held at 11amET on Monday, August 17, 2020, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville St, Liberty, KY, with his brother, Ilya Gundorin, officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-08-15 13:14:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
KY Secretary of State presents Election Agreement Frankfort, KY - Secretary of State Michael Adams presented his election plan on Friday in a formal letter to Governor Beshear. To read the official recommendation, which constitutes the agreement, as incorporated into an executive order by Governor Beshear, click here: November Recommendation Letter (PDF) 2020-08-15 10:25:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
BFPL Loan approved for Taylor Co. Farmer By Marielle McElmurray Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. (KAFC) today approved $1,314,319 in seven agricultural loans for projects in the commonwealth at its board meeting. "As always, it is great to see agricultural producers around the state receive KAFC loans to help improve and diversify their operations," said Gov. Andy Beshear. "The five Beginning Farmer loans are a testament to the investments KAFC continues to make in the next generation of agriculturalists." Beginning Farmer Loan Program (BFLP) Five Beginning Farmer loans totaled $1,020,875 for recipients in Clinton ($250,000), Hardin ($334,000), Madison ($235,000) and Taylor ($201,875) counties. BFLP is designed to assist individuals with some farming experience who desire to develop, expand or buy into a farming operation. Beginning farmers may qualify for financing to purchase livestock, equipment or agriculture facilities; to secure permanent working capital; for the purchase of farm real estate; or to invest in a partnership or LLC. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-08-15 10:23:52 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: William Lamkin's Sunset Wayne Baxter writes: As I slowly scrolled up this photo, I was convinced I was getting another Robert Ellis masterpiece. That is high praise Mr. Lamkin. --WayneComments re: Scenic Kentucky: Lone Calf in the Sunset Wayne, Thanks for writing. We agree that Mr. Lamkin's photo is indeed highly praiseworthy, and we're hoping we get to see many more from him. --Pen 2020-08-15 07:15:30 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for August 15, 2020 Without an outlet--Robert Stone, Saturday, 15 August 2020. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3259 2020-08-15 06:34:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Letter: a little help needed on the F150 Joyce Coomer writes: The F150 has play in the steering wheel. I know, from listening to Greg complain about it being there and his taking it to Owen Pollard to have the play taken out, that play in the steering wheel can be lessened or removed. 2020-08-15 06:14:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Tutt Street property is subject of next P&Z meeting By Jada Atwood The City of Columbia Planning and Zoning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, August 27 at 6pmCT in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider the following: Request for zone change from C3 (Neighborhood Commercial) to R2 Low-Moderate Density Residential for a lot located at 426 Tutt Street (PVA Map No. 000-05-09-026.02). The purpose is to build a house. Property owned by Tammy Hatcher. The hearing is open to the public. 2020-08-15 06:10:17 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 15 August 15, 1931In Memory Birthday, Leola Gardner Smith, 90, Edmonton, KY (1931-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Daniel and Jessica Froedge (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Wesley and Amanda Bryant (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alexis Kessler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anna Beard (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chad Wheet | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Clyde Eugene Wheeler (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Diana K. McCandless Long (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donnie Hensley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elliott Burton (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Glyde Eugene Wheeler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Harley Hensley (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Laura Michele Watkins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Max Quinn | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Natalie Redmon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Natalie Shuffett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Peyton Bradley Janes (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Phyllis Keltner (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Reece Harvey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ronnie Goetz | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tyler Feese | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alvin Burton, 66, Columbia, KY (1954-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beverly Fisher, 65, Adair Co., KY native (1957-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Phillips, 77, Magnolia, KY (1941-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Calvin Rexroat, 83, Russell Springs, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carlis Davidson, Taylor County, KY (1958-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darrell Phillips, Taylor County, KY (1949-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Don Smith, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Catherine (Cathy) Collette, 34, Taylor Co., KY (1979-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Imogene Price Karnes (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earlene Thomas, 76, Adair Co., KY (1946-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edison B. Wright, Nancy, KY (1935-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edna Faye Huff, 66, Casey County, KY (1951-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elby Ray Streeval, Adair Co., KY native (1923-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Helen Faulkner, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garret Douglas Waggener, 23, Columbia, KY (1999-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gladys Willis, Adair Co. KY/Metcalfe Co., KY native (1933-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glen Helm, 85, Liberty, KY (1934-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenna Ann Guffey, Russell County, KY (1962-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Jane Robertson, 66, Russell Springs, KY (1954-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Carl Huber, 81, Casey County, KY (1934-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Shively, 70, Taylor County, KY (1948-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jean Wheeler, 78, Columbia, KY (1945-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Josephine (Joie) Goodin Willis, Adair Co., KY native (1931-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lanora Judd Johnson, Taylor County, KY (1935-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Dale Roy, 75, Liberty, KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lula Ann Flatt, Russell Co., KY (1938-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Jane Roy, 86, Russell Co., KY (1929-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Melissa Brockman, 46, Adair County, KY (1973-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Montra B. Crabtree, 60, Adair Co. native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Orlie Richard Burkett, 84 Russell Co. KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul E. Stanley, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randall Ray George, Adair Co., KY (1965-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard (Dick) Morris, 86, Columbia, KY (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Barkley England, Tompkinsville, KY (1938-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Corbin, 61, Campbellsville, KY (1960-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronald L. (Ronnie) Lemmon, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Kathleen Turner Branham, Summer Shade, KY (1933-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Russell B. Ellis, Casey County, KY (1923-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra (Sandy) Kimbler, 72, Columbia, KY (1952-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tracy Lynn Hutchison, Casey County, KY (1970-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Lynn Sapp, 61, Taylor Co., KY (1960-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willard L Brewer, 77, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Ronald (Ronnie) McFarland, Adair Co., KY (1943-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilma Jean Berry Fancher, 57, Horse Cave, KY (1958-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2020 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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