Use caution in the area of Short Street as equipment will continue to travel the area.
At 8:21PM CST Tuesday, July 27th, the Adair County 911 received a call of a molasses release from M&W Milling located at 510 Short Street. The molasses tank had ruptured and released approximately 4,800 gallons of molasses. The spill had traveled North of the tank pad and crossed Short Street blocking through traffic. Kentucky EPA Enviromental Response Team was notified to supervise cleanup procedures via a contractor. Cleanup continued throughout the night and Short Street was reopened Wednesday morning. Columbia Police, ERT, Columbia Street Department and Adair County Emergency Management responded.
Use caution in the area of Short Street as equipment will continue to travel the area.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 27, 2016) – The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) will dedicate a new historical marker at Midway Presbyterian Church in Midway on Saturday, Aug. 13, at 4 p.m. EDT. The church is celebrating its 170th year at the Woodford County site.
The marker notes that a congregation, Harmony New School Church, met near the site in 1841. Those associated with it included the Rev. John Fee, founder of Berea College, and Edward Troye, a noted equine artist. In 1846, the Lexington & Ohio Railroad donated the current site and the church was renamed Midway Presbyterian. The historical marker documents three church buildings, including an original frame building, and a brick church built in 1870 and rebuilt in 1911 following a fire. It is considered a fine example of Gothic Revival architecture. A 1949 addition was replaced with a new fellowship hall in 2013. The marker notes the property also included Midway’s early school and the town’s original cemetery, which was moved in the 1890s. Midway Presbyterian Church is part of the Midway Historic District, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. More than 2,400 historical markers statewide tell Kentucky’s history. More information about the marker application process and a database of markers and their text is available at history.ky.gov/markers. Also available on the site is the Explore Kentucky History app, a virtual tour of markers by theme. KHS administers the Kentucky Historical Marker Program in cooperation with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Midway Presbyterian Church is located at 103 N. Turner St. A Russell County man was injured after losing control of his motorcycle on KY 76 in the Eli community Monday afternoon.
Deputy Nathan Antle’s investigation determined that Jonathan Scott, age 46, of McClendon Lane, Russell Springs, lost control of his 2001 Suzuki near Parks Ridge Road at approximately 2:40 p.m., resulting in the motorcycle leaving the roadway, traveling through a residential yard, then jumping a driveway, ejecting Scott onto the ground. Scott was transported by Russell County EMS to the Russell County Hospital then airlifted to the University of Tennessee Hospital in Knoxville for treatment of his injuries. The Russell County Grand Jury met yesterday and handed up the following indictments.
Tecee Dalton- Theft by Unlawful Taking over $500, class D felony, 2 counts of fraudulent use of a credit card over $100. Persistent felony offender, 1st degree Holly S. Adams, Robert Jean and Michael J. McKnight- manufacturing methamphetamine, class B felony, trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree, class C felony, unlawful possession of a methamphetamine precursor, 1st offense, possession of drug paraphernalia, class A misdemeanor, trafficking in marijuana under 8 ounces, possession of marijuana, class B misdemeanor, possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, class D felony and possession of a controlled substance 2nd degree, a class A misdemeanor. Travis Brewster- Criminal possession of a forged instrument 2nd degree, class D felony. Lucas W. Hurt- burglary 2nd, class C felony, burglary 3rd degree a class D felony, Theft by unlawful taking over $500, class D felony, theft by unlawful taking under $500, a class A misdemeanor. Barney A Warner JR and Logan Sprague- trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree, class C felony, Warner was charged with possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, class C Felony, with being a persistent felony offender 1st degree. Sprague was also charged with carrying a concealed deadly weapon, class A misdemeanor. Improper registration plate, possession of drug Paraphernalia, class A misdemeanor. Story courtesy of www.lakercountry.com Dr. Eric Carter is the new dean of regional instruction and services and associate professor of sociology at Campbellsville University. Carter has served as associate professor and chair of the Department of Sociology at Georgetown College, Ky. since 2007.
Carter graduated from Carson-Newman College with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology in 1999 and received his Master of Arts in Sociology in 2001 from Marshall University. He received his Ph.D. in sociology in 2006 from Kansas State University. He had done additional graduate study at the University of Tennessee. Carter was employed from 2001 until 2003 as an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Sociology at Campbellsville University. Carter has also served as an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Sociology at Cloud Community College and the Department of Education at Kansas State University. Carter became a full-time faculty member at Georgetown College in 2006 where he was an assistant professor of sociology until he was promoted to associate professor in 2011. In 2007, he was given the title of chair of the Department of Sociology. Carter was also employed in 2001 as an adult case manager for Helen Ross McNabb in Knoxville, Tenn. "Having Dr. Carter joining the team is an exceptional move. To bring someone with his professional experience, scholarship and talents to CU is a win for the entire university family," said Dr. Donna Hedgepath, Campbellsville University's vice president for academic affairs. Carter has been involved in research for many publications including: "Journal of Sociology and Social work," "Boys Gone Wild: Fame, Fortune, and Deviance Among Professional Football Players," "A Social Psychological Analysis of Anomie Among National Football League Players" and "Lacing Up My Boots." One of Carter's popular press publications is "Does Religion Impact the Lives of NFL Players?" He and Dr. Michael V. Carter, Campbellsville University president, and journalist Mike May worked on the publication. Carter is working on his upcoming publication called "Conspiracy Theory as a Counter-Narrative: An Exploratory Study of Black Male Student-Athletes and the Hysteresis Effect" with his daughter, Adriana. Carter belongs to the following professional associations: Alpha Kappa Delta, American Sociological Association, Anthropologists and Sociologists of Kentucky, Midwest Sociological Society, North American Society for the Sociology of Sport, Southern Sociological Society and The Society for the Scientific of Relation. "He holds both the academic and administrative experience that is difficult to find. We are fortunate and thrilled to have him coming aboard," Hedgepath said. Carter has been awarded several awards including Milton Price Award for Athletics, Georgetown College (2014); Outstanding Advisor Award, Georgetown College (2013); Professor of the Month, Sigma Kappa, Georgetown College (2012); Henlein Junior Faculty Research Fellowship; and Nomination: Professor of the Year, Kansas State University Food and Dining Services Student Voice (2003-2004). Carter is the husband of Yoli Gallardo Carter, program chair of education studies and associate professor in education studies at Berea College. They have one daughter, Adriana Nunez, and a son, Cristian Nunez. Carter is the oldest son of Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of Campbellsville University, and his wife, Debbie Carter, who serves as Carver School of Social Work and Counseling director of recruitment and community relations and is an assistant professor of social work. FOUNTAIN RUN, Ky. (July 27, 2016) - KSP Post 15 is attempting to locate 56-year-old Randy H. Baughman of Fountain Run, KY. Baughman is a 6'1", 230 lb. white male with hazel eyes and gray hair. He was last seen operating a 2010 yellow Chevy Camaro with KY registration plate 572-KYA, on Friday, July 16th at the Bowling Green flea market. If anyone has any information regarding the whereabouts of Randy H. Baughman, please contact the Kentucky State Police at 1-800-222-5555, Facebook or through the KSP mobile app. Tpr. Jonathan Houk is investigating. It has been the pleasure and honor of the VFW to manage the County Fair and then provide the location for the Jaycees to manage it, when it became too much for us to handle as it should be. As with all things, time changes many things and we feel that that time for us to make a change is now. We would like to take this time to bring forward a few facts that pertaining to the selling of our property. Please remember we are a veterans organization, and this must be our first priority.
1. Our only income has been our lease payment from the Jaycees/Adair Co Fair Board and shortly after the 2013 Fair a well respected member of the Jaycees came to use with a warning about the financial stability of that organization. As this was our only income, we inquired if LWC was still interested in our property. When LWC replied that they were, we informed officers of the Fair Board that we were going to talk with Lindsey about this matter and also told them we would keep them updated, which we have. 2. The VFW purchased the property in 1946 and made a promise that it would be used for a County Fair for 50 years, this promise was fulfilled in 1996, then there has been another 20 years of fairs on this site. 3. In 1998 the VFW voted and presented to the Jaycees a proposal to sell them, the Jaycees, the property for a total of $80,000 and the VFW would carry the note at no interest with a minimum payment of $3,000 annually until the note was paid off. The Jaycees rejected the proposal. The property now is valued at 8-10 times that amount. We are not anti County Fair, and hope the Fair Board can find an even better location and have great fairs in the future. By selling our real estate to Lindsey Wilson we have secured financial stability for our post for the next 200 years, and feel this is our responsibility as the current members of VFW 6097. Members VFW Post 6097 Joe Hare-Commander The Adair County School District will host an absolute surplus auction Thursday, Aug. 4 at 5 p.m. at the old Adair County bus garage, beside the baseball field. Items to be auctioned include school buses, classroom and office furniture, kitchen equipment, copiers, and much more. Everything will be sold.
For more information call (270) 384 2476. Dale Hayes is the auctioneer. Judge asked to order Crestlawn Cemetery owner to fulfill outstanding obligations
FRANKFORT, KY. (July 26, 2016) – Attorney General Andy Beshear today announced that his Office of Consumer Protection has filed a motion for default judgment against Dale Shackelford and Crestlawn Cemetery in Scott County. Beshear’s office is asking a judge to order the defendants to fulfill all outstanding obligations to consumers or provide full refunds, properly register and pay the office civil penalties. In late May, the Office of the Attorney General brought a civil lawsuit against Crestlawn Cemetery LLC and owner Dale Shackelford after receiving numerous consumer complaints alleging that headstones and other items had not been installed and that adequate maintenance was not being performed on the cemetery grounds. Shackelford failed to respond to the suit prompting the Attorney General’s Office to take further action by filing a motion for default judgement. The motion is scheduled to be heard by Scott County Circuit Court Aug. 4 at 1 p.m. “Today’s action is yet another step my office is taking to help the families who have been wronged by Crestlawn,” Beshear said. “I applaud the work of my Office of Consumer Protection as it continues to seek justice in this matter, and I appreciate the support we have received from Rep. Chuck Tackett, Scott County Judge-Executive George Lusby, Scott County Sheriff Tony Hampton and Georgetown Mayor Tom Prather.” One of the critical missions of the Attorney General’s Office is to help protect Kentucky families from fraud and exploitation. Consumers who have experienced issues with Crestlawn Cemetery and have not already contacted the Attorney General’s Office should call 502-696-5389 FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 26, 2016) –The Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH) has opened a new demonstration site for its Telecommunications Access Program (TAP) in Ft. Mitchell for Kentuckians with hearing loss or speech impairment to test a variety of telephones.
Redwood Assistive Technology Center at 71 Orphanage Road in Ft. Mitchell opened in June for Kentucky residents to stop in and test a variety of telephones, including amplified phones, signaling devices and hands-free phones that are free to qualified applicants. Redwood is one of seven sites throughout the state where you can see and test the equipment. The demonstration site is open from Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. For more information about the Ft. Mitchell location, contact Christine Siegrist at 859-331-0880 ext. 228. TAP, administered by the KCDHH, is a statewide effort to provide residents of Kentucky, who are deaf, hard of hearing, speech impaired or have both a hearing and vision loss, with landline or wireless equipment to make communication on the telephone more accessible. The other TAP locations are in Frankfort, Lexington, Louisville, Owensboro, Paducah and Pikeville. For more information on the TAP program, please contact Wilma Wright at KCDHH (502-573-2604 or wilma.wright@kcdhh.ky.gov) or visit http://www.kcdhh.ky.gov/ifyky/. |
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