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Two Adair County men are dead as a result of a one vehicle accident in Northern Kentucky Sunday morning, July 29th. According to the Boone County Sheriff’s office 48 year old Robert Lee Gilbert of Glens Fork was operating a pickup truck hauling a boat trailer when, according to witnesses, the driver’s side rear tire came off the truck resulting in it going out of control, off the roadway and flipping into an embankment. Gilbert was taken to a Cincinnati hospital and pronounced dead on arrival. Another occupant in the pickup truck, 34 year old Preston Allen Gilbert of Glens Fork, was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators say both were ejected from the vehicle. The accident happened around 10 A.M. Eastern time in the southbound lane of Interstate 75 near its junction with Interstate 71 about 20 miles south of Cincinnati in the Walton community of Boone County.
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Adair County Sheriff Harrison Moss reports that on July 29, 2018 Adair County Deputy Joey Keith conducted a traffic stop on a 2006 Ford pickup for carless driving. After a roadside investigation Deputy Keith asked assistance from Columbia Police Officer Johnny Dial and K-9 Gunner.
With Gunner's help Deputy Keith was able to locate a Bag of suspected Methamphetamine. Deputy Keith placed the driver of the vehicle 49 year old Vicky Jeffries of Columbia under arrest for possession of methamphetamine. Two passenger's in the vehicle 34 year old Nicholas Murray of Columbia and 30 year old Christy Vaughn of Louisville ky was also arrested for Possession of methamphetamine. Deputy Keith was assisted on the scene by Deputy Durbin, Columbia Police Officer Charles Greer and Columbia Police Officer Johnny Dial with K-9 Gunner. A retired general practitioner from Memphis, Tenn. has donated nearly $35,000 over the years to promote health and wellness for the Campbellsville University campus and the community.
Dr. Frances Walker donated money to make the walking track next to the Men's Village at Campbellsville University a better place for students and the community to become healthier. The track, beside the men's village and baseball field on the campus of Campbellsville University, has been resurfaced to "provide a better surface and to meet a need for the community," Benji Kelly, vice president for development at Campbellsville University, said. In 2006, Dr. Frances Walker was the first contributor to the track. Over the years, Walker has donated nearly $35,000 to make the walking track a possibility. "Dr. Walker has made several gifts to CU allowing for the planning and construction of a walking track. We began building a track several years ago basically following the perimeter of the band practice field and going around a house at the corner that we do not own as yet. Chris Davis, our director of grounds and landscape director, picked up the pace last year when he and his crew added exercise stations at various stops along the track. We hope to make more permanent improvements when it is determined exactly what the practice field will be used for and what its configuration will be," Otto Tennant, vice president for finance and administration at Campbellsville University, said. Since the start of the project, there have been many additions. Several exercise stations around the outside of the track – designed to give people variety when working out – have been built. These additions include a sit-up station, pull-up station, box-jump station, as well as a set of monkey bars. "Dr. Walker made a donation for her vision of wellness. That's kind of what it was all about. Dr. Walker was trying to create an outdoor environment for health and wellness, and that's where the whole project started. It was something to have in addition to the campus mile. It breaks it up too. Instead of just walking constantly, it gives you a few stations to do simple body weight exercises along the way," Davis said. Walker, who was a general practitioner for several years, believes in exercising to stay healthy and helped create an area to do that with her donations. The track is open to the public. All are welcome and encouraged to utilize the walking area as well as the exercise equipment along the way. Most people complain about storms, but for a group of local high school students the rain arrived at the perfect time.
This summer Dr. Richie Kessler, an associate professor of biology/environmental studies program coordinator, at Campbellsville University, was able to conduct the first Green River Academy thanks to a watershed mini grant provided by the Kentucky Division of Water. This academy allowed about 10 local high school students from Campbellsville, Taylor and Green County high schools to spend three days studying a variety of environmental science topics while accompanied by their science teachers. The focus was on analyzing the biodiversity of Green River and how humans create pollution and deal with it. "This has been a long time in the making," Kessler said. "The idea began with Joanna Ashford while she was still a student at Campbellsville University and after many years, we were finally able to make this happen." The grant enabled them to purchase equipment and supplies they utilized for various projects such as collecting samples, studying organisms and testing water turbidity and conductivity. Over the course of the program, students and their teachers traveled throughout the region to numerous locations. Places like Mammoth Cave, Green River Dam, Russell Creek and the new Greensburg drinking water treatment plant, provided students with unique experiences as they were exposed to many of the different components of water pollution, filtration, biodiversity and the roles that humans play in each of these. "It opened my eyes to the watershed we have in our own community and all the amazing things it has to offer, educationally and environmentally. I learned so many things and met many amazing people. I would recommend this Academy to any student who is interested in pursuing any career in the sciences. The resources obtained during this experience are limitless and I plan to use many of them in the future," Heaven Cooper, a junior at Green County High School, said. Despite being offset by severe storms, the group was able to use the rain to their advantage by taking notice firsthand of how storm water runoff affects the local waterways by washing pollution into streams from urban areas and development. Kessler said he asked each teacher to select passionate students for the program from their classes so they could work more closely in a hands-on way with them and that he wanted local students so they would "learn about the things that share their backyards with them." Peyton McCubbin, a freshman at Taylor County High School, said, "I enjoyed getting to see my community in a way I never had before. I learned how vital the Green River watershed is to this community and the surrounding communities. It allowed me to make connections with peers from other schools in my community. One thing that really stuck out to me about this experience, is the importance of Green River to our community and the connectivity that the river creates between the counties of Central Kentucky." For most of the students involved, the Academy provided first-time experiences each day. They gained technical skills by using instruments and techniques in their field work used by professionals. The Academy even gave one student the opportunity to visit Mammoth Cave for the first time. "Green River Academy was a fantastic experience for me. We had the opportunity to get field experience, while learning from and working with Dr. Kessler," Emily Rogers, a junior at Campbellsville High School, said. "One activity stood out to me the most was Mammoth Cave, It was my first time ever being in the cave, and we didn't just go on a historical tour we went over the fences down to the water's edge. That was incredible getting to see the cave from not just the historical value but also its value as a living environment." Kessler said he hopes to continue the program each year and to be able to inspire students to be involved in and care about their local ecosystems and communities. Twelfth Annual Wares Fair August 23, 2018 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Holloway Health and Wellness Center Cost: Chamber members – no charge + donate a door prize with a retail value of at least $25 Non-Chamber members - $50 fee + donate a door prize with a retail value of $25 Please make checks payable to the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce. Grand Prize (shopping sprees or items purchased at our local businesses) sponsored by Lindsey Wilson College and Chamber of Commerce What’s provided? A 10’ X 10’ booth space as well as a table and two chairs Recognition for the business when the Door Prize is given away Recognition for the business in releases to the local media What’s Allowed That Evening: Give away information about a business Give away pens, pencils, or other promotional trinkets Have contests or drawings at your table to attract students to register their name, etc. Use your imagination as to what will interest students enough to stop at your display Nothing may be sold during the evening, but students can complete forms, etc. If you have a drawing at your table it will be your responsibility to notify the winner How Can I Get Help? Students will be available in the afternoon from 4:00-5:30 to help carry in boxes, etc. Parking in a designated area will be available with a shuttle ride if needed Electricity is available for booths if reserved in advance Advice about display set-up is available through the Chamber Office How Can I Register? Return the attached Registration Form to Abe Cross at LWC Health and Wellness Center or email at crossa@lindsey.edu Deadline to Register: To assure a booth at the Wares Fair, reserve space with Abe Cross, Health and Wellness Center by August 20, 2018. **Non Chamber members please enclose $50 with your registration Registration Form
12th Annual Wares Fair August 23, 2018 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Holloway Health and Wellness Center ________ Yes, we want to participate in the 12th Annual Wares Fair ________ Yes, I am a current member of Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce ________ No, I am currently not a chamber member. Please enclose $50 booth rental fee. Checks need to be made out to Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce. Do you need electricity at your booth? _______ Yes _______ No Other Requests: _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Business Name__________________________________________ Contact Person__________________________________________ Contact Phone #__________________________________________ Please return this form by no later than Monday August 20, 2018 For More Information this year’s contact is: ●Abe Cross -- Holloway Health & Wellness Center 270-384-7380 crossa@lindsey.edu On July 27, 2018 at approximately 8:56 AM EST Trooper Levi Scott served an indictment warrant at the Casey County Detention Center on Brian Monday, age 28 of Liberty. The warrant was the result of a routine traffic stop from March 31, 2018 that led to drugs, drug paraphernalia, and a hand gun being located in the vehicle Monday was operating. The case was presented to the Russell County Grand Jury, with the indictment warrant being returned. Monday was charged with failure to wear seatbelt, operating on suspended or revoked license, failure to maintain insurance, 1st offense, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, carrying a concealed deadly weapon, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, trafficking in a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense – (> or = 2 grams methamphetamine and persistent felony offender, 1stdegree). Monday remained lodged in the Casey County Detention Center.
On July 26th, 2018 at approximately 1:21 PM CST Trooper Jordan Carter assisted the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department with a stolen vehicle they located on Sam Ayers Rd where the driver had fled on foot. Following a short foot pursuit Sheriff Guffey located the suspect, Benjamin Claywell, age 31 of Albany, attempting to hide in the back of a parked car on Mikels Rd. A passenger in the stolen vehicle, Deseria Riddle, age 23 of Albany did not attempt to flee. Trooper Carter located a small glass smoke pipe in the vehicle containing drug residue. Both subjects were arrested and charged with receiving stolen property $10,000 or more, possession of a controlled substance 1st degree, 1st offense, (drug unspecified,) and possession of drug paraphernalia. Claywell was also charged with fleeing or evading police, 1st degree, (on foot). Claywell and Riddle were lodged in the Clinton County Jail.
Several indictments were handed down by the Casey Co. Grand Jury this week...
Brandy M Keith age 21 (address unknown), & Monnie Sue Reed age 41 of McKinney: bail jumping 1st degree. Asia L Tucker 26 of Waynesburg: possession of controlled substance 1st degree methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Caleb R Compton 27 of Liberty: unauthorized use of a motor vehicle 2nd or subsequent offense, custodial interference, terroristic threatening 3rd degree, disorderly conduct 2nd degree, Criminal Trespass 1st degree, and persistent felony offender 2nd degree. Shannon Renee Lawhorn also known as Shannon Renee Brown age 41 of Gravel Switch: possession of controlled substance 1st degree 3rd or subsequent offense methamphetamine, promoting Contraband 1st degree, tampering with physical evidence, possession of drug paraphernalia, and persistent felony offender 1st degree. Jordan Alexander Lynn 27 of Liberty: DUI 4th or subsequent offense aggravating circumstance, driving on a DUI suspended operator's license second offense aggravating circumstance, theft by unlawful taking over $500, criminal mischief 1st degree, resisting arrest, & leaving the scene of an accident failure to render Aid or assistance. Ricky N. Simpson 35 of Russell Springs: receiving stolen property over $500, driving on a DUI suspended operator's license, no registration receipt, expired registration plates, no insurance, and persistent felony offender 1st degree. James Shell 53 of Liberty: marijuana cultivation over 5 plants, and persistent felony offender 1st degree. We remind our readers that an indictment is only a legal accusation not an indicator of guilt. Story courtesy of www.wvlc.com On July 25th, 2018 at approximately 7:01 PM EST, Trooper Clint Bale conducted a routine traffic stop on a green ATV, in the limits of Holy Cross on Rueben Smith Rd. As Trooper Bale was approaching the driver, 43 year old James Pinkston of Bardstown, he observed him trying to conceal a small aluminum foil package and a small plastic bag underneath his leg. Pinkston informed Trooper Bale that the substances in the packages were methamphetamine and marijuana. Pinkston was then arrested and charged with Possession of a controlled substance 1st degree, 1st offense (methamphetamine,) Possession of marijuana, operating ATV on roadway, Tampering with physical evidence and Possession of drug paraphernalia. Pinkston was lodged in the Marion County Detention Center.
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