​A community fireworks show will be held at the Lindsey Wilson College/Fairgrounds starting just after dark on the Fourth of July. 

This is the second year Casey Creek Pyrotechnics has been hired to put on the show for Adair County. Per their contract, no one will be allowed in the fairgrounds for parking or viewing.

There will be free parking on a first-come, first-served basis at Lindsey Wilson College, Green River Window and Door and at the Adair County Extension office but the fireworks display will be able to be viewed from other locations as well. Please remember to remove any trash from the parking areas after the display.

Public safety arrangements will be provided by the Columbia-Adair County Volunteer Fire Department and the Adair County Sheriff’s Department.
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Sponsors for this year’s show are the Adair County Fiscal Court, the City of Columbia, Lindsey Wilson College, the Bank of Columbia, Community Trust Bank, and First and Farmers National Bank. 

Adair County Sheriff Harrison Moss reports that on 06/29/2018 at approximately 10:57am Miriam Hoots age 51 of Columbia was arrested on charges of Public Intoxication and Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st degree Methamphetamines after she was observed walking on Montgomery Street while impaired. Hoots was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.

Chief Deputy Aaron Rainwater is investigating the case.

 On Thursday, June 28th, 2018 at approximately 4:58 PM EST Trooper Clint Bale was on routine patrol 10 miles north of Springfield on Brush Grove Road when he observed a 2015 Chevy Malibu travelling at a high rate of speed. As Trooper Bale turned on the vehicle to initiate a traffic stop, the driver sped up reaching 120 MPH. The driver turned on HWY 433 and parked behind a brick home in an attempt to hide.  20 year old Ryan Chesser of Springfield, was arrested and charged with speeding 26 MPH > speed limit, DUI 2nd offense with aggravating circumstance, operating on suspended or revoked license, and fleeing or evading police, 1st degree (Motor Vehicle).  Mr. Chesser was lodged in the Marion County Detention Center. 

Trooper Clint Bale is investigating a collision that occurred on June 28th, 2018 at approximately 4:08 PM EST on Beechland Road in Washington County.  Shannon Cunnningham, age 34 of Springfield was travelling east bound, in a 1998 Camaro when she entered into a curve and met an oncoming vehicle partially in her lane. Cunningham then swerved to avoid the collision, lost control of her vehicle and went down an embankment into a field. Ms. Cunningham was belted and was transported to Springview Hospital by Washington County EMS. Two Juvenile passengers in the vehicle were belted and not injured.

"Even if everything changes, this is always home," Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of Campbellsville University, said at the retirement reception held in the Betty Dobbins Heilman House recently.

"My favorite memory is seeing my students succeed in a very real sense," Dr. Milton Rogers, professor of biology and retiree after 45 years at Campbellsville University, said. 

"A professor is a dream maker; we invest in our students." 

Rogers was among the eight faculty and staff who retired after several years of service to Campbellsville University. 

The retirees were celebrated by family, friends, and students. Lunch was provided before Dr. Jeanette Parker, assistant vice president for academic affairs and associate professor of psychology; Otto Tennant, vice president for finance and administration, and Dr. H. Keith Spears, vice president for communications and assistant to the president, gave remarks about each of the retirees.

Dr. Gordon Weddle, professor of biology, director of Clay Hill Memorial Forest and retiree after 37 years of service at Campbellsville University, was also among the retirees. 
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"Some of my students have gone on to be successful, medical doctors," Weddle said. 

Reminiscing on his favorite memories at Campbellsville University, Weddle suggested that he enjoyed seeing his students go on to work in their different fields. 

"I have done dozens of musicals and operas, and I have enjoyed every single one of them," Dr. Mark Bradley, professor of music and retiree after 38 years of service at Campbellsville University. 

Bradley said he also enjoyed announcing for the Campbellsville University Tigers football and basketball teams. He has announced for the football team since its return to CU in 1987.

Bradley, Milton and Rogers also remarked on how things have changed a lot in their 30 plus years of service. 

"When I first came to Campbellsville University, there were only 500 students," Bradley said. 
"There also weren't any roads, either. Everything was gravel. I even remember watching them put down the blacktop." 

"When there were only 500 students, I was worried we would have to close. We have made an incredible resurgence," Milton said. 
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Other retirees were Dr. Beverly Ennis, dean and professor at the School of Education; Jake Davis, postmaster; Dwight Gilpin, special projects/apartment aaintenance; Dr. Glen Taul, reference librarian; and Maryann Matheny, ESL instructor and endorsement specialist, were also honored during the reception. 

"Campbellsville University would not be possible if we didn't have people living out our mission every day," Carter said. 

Carter addressed those in attendance before Parker began her remarks. 

"When I came to Campbellsville University in 1981, Dr. Rogers was my Sunday school teacher," Parker said. 
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"What has stuck out at me the most about Dr. Rogers is his one-on-one mentorship of students. There is a long list of students he has taught, and he knows who they are, where they are, where they went to graduate school, etc.," Parker said. 

"Dr. Bradley is best known for his voice," Parker said. 

"I don't know how many hours he puts in every year for the musical productions he has put on," Parker said. 

"When I think of Dr. Weddle, I think of Clay Hill Memorial Forest and his work there," Parker said. 

"You never would have imagined the world-wide impact he has made with his work at the Clay Hill Memorial Forest." 

"Dr. Beverly Ennis came to us with a wealth of experience in the public school system, and she brought all of that experience here to share with our students and faculty," Parker said. 

"Sometimes we don't realize that we need someone to teach the teachers who teach everyone else." 

"Dr. Glen Taul has spent many days in the library preserving our history and helping our students," Parker said. 

"Jake Davis has given 16 years of service to Campbellsville University," Tennant said. 

Tennant said Davis was instrumental in the transition of the post office from the administration building to the Davenport Student Commons, where it now resides. 

"Jake's leadership has brought the post office onto a whole other level."

"Dwight Gilpin has given ten years of service to Campbellsville University," Tennant said. 

Tennant described Gilpin's management of the 100 plus rental units that Campbellsville University owns.

"Dwight takes pride in what he does, and I really don't know anything that he can't do," Tennant said. 

"Maryann Matheny has been on this campus for 13 years," Spears said. 
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Spears described her movement from Spain to America and her work with Texas Instrument before coming to Campbellsville University to teach. 

"You all know we love her," Spears said. 

"I am sure there could be many great stories told about each of these great people," Carter said. "You can be sure they have changed lives at Campbellsville University. 

CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY- "Even if everything changes, this is always home," Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of Campbellsville University, said at the retirement reception held in the Betty Dobbins Heilman House recently.

"My favorite memory is seeing my students succeed in a very real sense," Dr. Milton Rogers, professor of biology and retiree after 45 years at Campbellsville University, said. 

"A professor is a dream maker; we invest in our students." 

Rogers was among the eight faculty and staff who retired after several years of service to Campbellsville University. 

The retirees were celebrated by family, friends, and students. Lunch was provided before Dr. Jeanette Parker, assistant vice president for academic affairs and associate professor of psychology; Otto Tennant, vice president for finance and administration, and Dr. H. Keith Spears, vice president for communications and assistant to the president, gave remarks about each of the retirees.

Dr. Gordon Weddle, professor of biology, director of Clay Hill Memorial Forest and retiree after 37 years of service at Campbellsville University, was also among the retirees. 

"Some of my students have gone on to be successful, medical doctors," Weddle said. 

Reminiscing on his favorite memories at Campbellsville University, Weddle suggested that he enjoyed seeing his students go on to work in their different fields. 

"I have done dozens of musicals and operas, and I have enjoyed every single one of them," Dr. Mark Bradley, professor of music and retiree after 38 years of service at Campbellsville University. 
​
Bradley said he also enjoyed announcing for the Campbellsville University Tigers football and basketball teams. He has announced for the football team since its return to CU in 1987.

Bradley, Milton and Rogers also remarked on how things have changed a lot in their 30 plus years of service. 

"When I first came to Campbellsville University, there were only 500 students," Bradley said. 

"There also weren't any roads, either. Everything was gravel. I even remember watching them put down the blacktop." 

"When there were only 500 students, I was worried we would have to close. We have made an incredible resurgence," Milton said. 

Other retirees were Dr. Beverly Ennis, dean and professor at the School of Education; Jake Davis, postmaster; Dwight Gilpin, special projects/apartment aaintenance; Dr. Glen Taul, reference librarian; and Maryann Matheny, ESL instructor and endorsement specialist, were also honored during the reception. 

"Campbellsville University would not be possible if we didn't have people living out our mission every day," Carter said. 

Carter addressed those in attendance before Parker began her remarks. 

"When I came to Campbellsville University in 1981, Dr. Rogers was my Sunday school teacher," Parker said. 

"What has stuck out at me the most about Dr. Rogers is his one-on-one mentorship of students. There is a long list of students he has taught, and he knows who they are, where they are, where they went to graduate school, etc.," Parker said. 

"Dr. Bradley is best known for his voice," Parker said. 
​
"I don't know how many hours he puts in every year for the musical productions he has put on," Parker said. 

"When I think of Dr. Weddle, I think of Clay Hill Memorial Forest and his work there," Parker said. 

"You never would have imagined the world-wide impact he has made with his work at the Clay Hill Memorial Forest." 

"Dr. Beverly Ennis came to us with a wealth of experience in the public school system, and she brought all of that experience here to share with our students and faculty," Parker said. 

"Sometimes we don't realize that we need someone to teach the teachers who teach everyone else." 

"Dr. Glen Taul has spent many days in the library preserving our history and helping our students," Parker said. 

"Jake Davis has given 16 years of service to Campbellsville University," Tennant said. 

Tennant said Davis was instrumental in the transition of the post office from the administration building to the Davenport Student Commons, where it now resides. 

"Jake's leadership has brought the post office onto a whole other level."

"Dwight Gilpin has given ten years of service to Campbellsville University," Tennant said. 

Tennant described Gilpin's management of the 100 plus rental units that Campbellsville University owns.

"Dwight takes pride in what he does, and I really don't know anything that he can't do," Tennant said. 

"Maryann Matheny has been on this campus for 13 years," Spears said. 

Spears described her movement from Spain to America and her work with Texas Instrument before coming to Campbellsville University to teach. 

"You all know we love her," Spears said. 

"I am sure there could be many great stories told about each of these great people," Carter said. "You can be sure they have changed lives at Campbellsville University.

The following indictments were issued this week in Russell Circuit Court . . .
 
Jonathan B. Tingle, 19, of Russell Springs - fleeing or evading police, wanton endangerment-4 counts, speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol under age 21.
 
Kelly M. Foster, 32 & Connie Miller, 53 both of Columbia - possession of a controlled substance, wanton endangerment, possession of drug paraphernalia. Foster also charged with giving officer a false name. Miller also charged with promoting contraband.
 
Kirk Caudill, 26 of Russell Springs - tampering with a prisoner monitoring device and escape.
 
Justin Gregory, 39 of Sciene Hill & Marlus M. Loy, 31 of Russell Springs- trafficking in a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia,  no seatbelts. Loy was also charged with operating on a suspended license, one headlight, improper registration, no insurance. Gregory was also charged with being a persistent felony offender.
 
Joey Stiltz, 41 & Dawn L. Sinclair, 41 of Jamestown - trafficking in a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, Stiltz was also charged with being a persistent felony offender.
 
Ruben F. Rodriguez, 41 of Somerset - possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, operating on a suspended license, failure to wear seatbelt, and speeding.
 
Kevin D. Purkerson, 29 of Russell Springs - burglary, theft by unlawful taking, criminal mischief, fleeing or evading, possession of drug paraphernalia.
 
Robert W. Burke, 69, of Louisville - sexual abuse-2 counts, unlawful imprisonment-2 counts, wanton endangerment-2 counts. 
 
An indictment is a legal accusation and does not imply guilt or innocence.

​Story courtesy of www.wvlc.com