The process for mail out absentee ballot, requires you to make the request which can be made by telephone, facsimile machine, mail, email, or in person, once the request is made and deemed that you qualify for the absentee ballot, an application is mailed to you, (this has to be signed and can be returned by mail or in person). Applications are mailed out on the date of request. The deadline of Tuesday, November 1 at the close of business day requires that the request and application be back in house before the close of business day which is 4:00 p.m. CST before an ballot can be issued.
Just a reminder that any qualified voter to request an mail out absentee ballot for the November 8th Election the deadline is Tuesday, November 1st, (not later than close of business 7 days before election). Request and application must be received by this day, KRS117.075;KRS117.085.
The process for mail out absentee ballot, requires you to make the request which can be made by telephone, facsimile machine, mail, email, or in person, once the request is made and deemed that you qualify for the absentee ballot, an application is mailed to you, (this has to be signed and can be returned by mail or in person). Applications are mailed out on the date of request. The deadline of Tuesday, November 1 at the close of business day requires that the request and application be back in house before the close of business day which is 4:00 p.m. CST before an ballot can be issued.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 27, 2016) – Unemployment rates fell in 74 Kentucky counties between September 2015 and September 2016, rose in 41 and stayed the same in five counties (Grayson, Henderson, Livingston, Logan and Simpson), according to the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training, an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet.
Oldham and Woodford counties recorded the lowest jobless rates in the Commonwealth at 3.1 percent each. They were followed by Shelby County, 3.3 percent; Fayette County, 3.4 percent; Boone, Spencer and Warren counties, 3.5 percent each; Campbell and Scott counties, 3.6 percent each; and Anderson, Franklin, Jessamine and Madison counties, 3.7 percent each. Magoffin County recorded the state’s highest unemployment rate at 15.5 percent. It was followed by Leslie County, 12.5 percent; Letcher County, 11.3 percent; Harlan County, 11.2 percent; Elliott County, 11.1 percent; Floyd County, 10.5 percent; Knott County, 10.2 percent; Lawrence and Pike counties, 10.1 percent each; and Carter and Perry counties, 10 percent each. In contrast to the monthly national and state data, unemployment statistics for counties are not seasonally adjusted. The comparable, unadjusted unemployment rate for the state was 4.8 percent for September 2016, and 4.8 percent for the nation. Unemployment statistics are based on estimates and are compiled to measure trends rather than actually to count people working. Civilian labor force statistics include non-military workers and unemployed Kentuckians who are actively seeking work. They do not include unemployed Kentuckians who have not looked for employment within the past four weeks. The statistics in this news release are not seasonally adjusted because of the small sample size for each county. The data should only be compared to the same month in previous years. Learn more about Kentucky labor market information and find county charts at www.kylmi.ky.gov. Local area unemployment: Adair 5.9 Green 4 Taylor 4.8 Casey 4.3 Russell 7.7 Wayne 6.9 Cumberland 5 Pulaski 5.1 FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 27, 2016) – The Kentucky Environmental Education Council (KEEC) has been awarded a $91,000 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant to train teachers about water-quality education and fund student water stewardship projects in the state through the Kentucky Green and Healthy Schools (KGHS) program.
The grant will support teacher training in scientific concepts about water. It will also allow the KGHS program to offer competitive grant funding to its network of more than 200 schools for the design and implementation of student-led projects to improve water quality and/or conservation in schools and local communities. KEEC will work closely with its partners, the Kentucky Department of Education and the Kentucky Division of Water, and schools in the KGHS program to implement the two-year grant project. "I'm very grateful to the U.S. EPA and our grant partners for making this project possible," said KEEC Chairperson Horace Brown. "Together we will improve student and teacher scientific and environmental literacy while helping communities address concerns about water quality at the local level." Kentucky Commissioner of Education Stephen Pruitt said that the teacher workshops KEEC is planning can meet essential training needs expressed by teachers. "Our teachers are seeking ways to help students understand science in a three-dimensional way. These workshops will give teachers additional skills, resources and increased confidence to engage students in science education that uses real-world science and engineering practices to explore and understand the natural phenomenon of water," he said. The Licking River Basin coordinator at the Kentucky Division of Water, Chad Von Gruenigen, expressed his support as well. "In addition to helping individuals understand how their daily actions impact water quality, my job is to help communities take steps that improve water quality at the local level. As a Certified Professional Environmental Educator through KEEC, I am happy to help students and teachers learn about their local river basin, and provide them with technical support as they design and implement environmental stewardship projects that conserve water and improve water quality." In its survey of Kentuckians conducted in 2013, KEEC found that Kentuckians are more concerned with water quality and conservation than any other environmental issue. KEEC is a state agency within the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. For more information about KEEC, visit keec.ky.gov. Foster Certification classes will be held on November 5th and Nov 19th at Campbellsville University. You must attend both classes. These classes are through the Department of Children and Family Services. Even if you are considering adoption you must be certified as a foster parent first in order to do so. These classes do not come up often. I will be teaching the classes along with Venessa Nunn. If you have any questions do not hesitate to message me on facebook (Jennifer Van Mersbergen) or all Venessa Nunn at 270-465-3549.
On 10-26-2016 Deputy Aaron Rainwater was dispatched to a theft in progress located on Little Cake Road.
Owner of the property told Adair County 911 that he had caught a man with a firearm on his property and to send Law Enforcement. Upon arrival, 31 year old Shane Bottoms of Columbia fled on foot into a wooded area. Bottoms was apprehended a few minutes later and arrested on charges of Criminal Trespass 3rd degree, Fleeing or Evading Police 2nd degree, Theft by unlawful taking over $10,000, Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of drug paraphernalia and Possession of Controlled substance 1st degree Methamphetamines. Bottoms was lodged in the Adair County Jail on a $10,000 cash bond. Deputy Rainwater was assisted on scene by Sheriff Harrison Moss, Kentucky State Police and Kentucky Vehicle Enforcement. WHAT: Kentucky State Police Cadet Class 94 Graduation Ceremony
WHEN: Friday, October 28, 11:00 a.m. ET WHERE: Frankfort Convention Center, 405 Mero St., Frankfort, Ky. WHO: Kentucky State Police Commissioner Rick Sanders; Justice Sara W. Combs, Ky. Court of Appeals; KSP Command staff, cadet families and friends. WHY: Graduation and commissioning ceremony for 39 new Kentucky State Troopers. FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 26, 2016) - Bed Wood and Parts LLC, an automotive aftermarket supplier of domestic and exotic wood bed kits for pickup trucks, plans a $3.7 million expansion of its operation near Hopkinsville, a project expected to create 42 full-time jobs, Gov. Matt Bevin announced today.
“Bed Wood and Parts exemplifies what we hope small companies in Kentucky achieve with the Commonwealth’s business initiatives,” Gov. Bevin said. “This expansion will see the company grow from a local startup into a recognized go-to source in its industry. The substantial increase in employment also will benefit residents in Christian County. I want to thank Bed Wood and Parts for its commitment to south western Kentucky and to the state.” Located between the Hopkinsville and Crofton, Bed Wood and Parts plans to more than double its square footage to nearly 23,000 feet and add new equipment. The expansion will spike its employment from six to 48 full-time workers and help meet increasing demand from customers. “Bed Wood and Parts’ new manufacturing space and equipment allows us to increase our core production capabilities in key areas, provide enhanced operational efficiencies and exceed customer expectations for rapid order fulfillment, better meeting the needs of our customers,” said Bed Wood and Parts founder and CEO Jeff Major. “Our team is excited about the growth we are experiencing in Kentucky and this expansion represents a commitment to continue to build on the success our team has accomplished.” Since locating in Christian County in 2006, Bed Wood and Parts grew its product lineup to include more than 20 species of wood for classic truck, SUV and station wagon restoration and modification projects. Major founded the company after recognizing the need for manufactured accessory components while working on a personal custom truck project. Major’s passion evolved into a thriving business providing, among other products, a real wood bed liner named RetroLiner® for all General Motors, Dodge, Ford and other pickup trucks that have a metal bed floor. The company also plans to distribute various products online through both Wal-Mart and Amazon, including the patented WoodBone® Tailgate Butcher Block, which fits across the inside of truck tailgates. The product is seeing increased popularity among hunters and for athletic and motorsports-event tailgating. Sen. Whitney Westerfield, of Pembroke, noted the jobs that will be added within the region. “I am pleased to hear of Bed Wood and Parts’ expansion,” Sen. Westerfield said. “This move by and established economic partner in our community will bring even more jobs and opportunities to our region, and I thank this dedicated company for its vested interest in Christian County.” Rep. Myron Dossett, of Hopkinsville, acknowledged the company’s commitment to the community. “Bed Wood and Parts has long played a vital role in our community, and I am thrilled to learn of this new expansion,” he said. “This $3.7 million investment will not only create 42 high-wage jobs, but provide a positive economic boost for our community. This news adds to Bed Wood and Parts’ already positive reputation in our area, and I am confident their partnership with Christian County will only continue to strengthen.” Christian County Judge-Executive Steve Tribble shared his enthusiasm about the announcement. “We are pleased to see Bed Wood and Parts make a significant investment in Christian County,” Judge Tribble said. “We are very proud of the company’s growth and investment in our region.” To encourage the investment and job growth in the community, the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA) in August preliminarily approved the company for tax incentives up to $1 million through the Kentucky Business Investment program. The performance-based incentive allows a company to keep a portion of its investment over the agreement term through corporate income tax credits and wage assessments by meeting job and investment targets. In addition, Bed Wood and Parts can receive resources from the Kentucky Skills Network. Through the Kentucky Skills Network, companies can receive no-cost recruitment and job placement services, reduced-cost customized training and job training incentives. Last year, the Kentucky Skills Network trained more than 84,000 employees from more than 5,600 Kentucky companies. For more information on Bed Wood and Parts, visit www.BedWoodandParts.com. A detailed community profile for Hopkinsville (Christian County) can be viewed at http://bit.ly/ChristianCo. Information on Kentucky’s economic development efforts and programs is available at www.ThinkKentucky.com. Fans of the Cabinet for Economic Development can also join the discussion on Facebook or follow on Twitter. Watch the Cabinet’s “This is My Kentucky” video on YouTube. FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 27, 2016) – With the changing of fall leaves comes the migration of wildlife, particularly deer. The Kentucky State Police is urging all motorists to be aware of the increased dangers posed by deer wandering onto roadways this fall.
"Drivers should be engaged, alert and on the lookout for deer this time of year. Deer mating season leads to higher roaming activity all across the Commonwealth, which leads to more car-deer crashes," says KSP Lt. Michael Webb. In 2015, Kentucky recorded 3,283 vehicle-deer collisions, an increase of 175 crashes compared to 2014 statistics. Three people were killed and 163 injured. Data indicates that the highest percentage of deer crashes occur between the hours of 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. in Kentucky. "A collision with a deer can cause extensive vehicle damage such as a crushed front end or punctured radiator to severe hood, windshield and roof damage," says Webb. "The human costs can be devastating as well." During the past five years, Boone County led the state in deer collisions with an average of 151 per year. Jefferson County averaged 98 crashes followed by Hopkins and Christian counties with 93. To avoid becoming a statistic, KSP offers the following defensive driving tips for motorists to reduce their chances of hitting a deer:
For more information about deer-related crashes, visit the Kentucky State Police webpage:http://kentuckystatepolice.org/deerauto.htm CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – Dr. Ron Sider, Distinguished Professor of Theology, Holistic Ministry and Public Policy at Palmer Theological Seminary and founder and president of Evangelicals for Social Action (ESA), will be the Kentucky Heartland Institute on Public Policy (KHIPP) speaker at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 in the Banquet Hall of the Badgett Academic Support Center at 110 University Drive, Campbellsville, Ky.
He will also speak at the university’s weekly chapel service at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2 in Ransdell Chapel at 401 N. Hoskins Ave., Campbellsville, Ky. The public is invited to both events; there is no admission. Sider is known worldwide for providing leadership to the movement of evangelicals who recognize not just the spiritual, but also the social and political implications of a high view of Scripture. His book “Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger” was lauded by Christianity Today as being among the top 100 books in religion in the 20th century and the seventh most influential book in the evangelical world in the last 50 years. In addition to “Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger,” Sider has written more than 30 published books. In the 1970s, Sider played a key role in the drafting of the historic Chicago Declaration, which helped set the direction for evangelicals concerned about the Bible's social implications. He is the founder and president of Evangelicals for Social Action (ESA), which for more than three decades has provided an organizational outlet for Christians committed to holistic ministry. ESA is a part of the Sider Center on Ministry and Public Policy at Palmer Seminary. An ordained minister in the Mennonite and Brethren in Christ Churches, Sider has lectured at numerous educational institutions, including Yale, Harvard, Princeton and Oxford. Sider earned his Ph.D. in history from Yale University, B.D. from Yale Divinity School, M.A. in history from Yale University and B.A. from Waterloo Lutheran University. Siler is the father of three children and lives in Philadelphia’s Germantown section with his wife, Arbutus. Dr. Shawn Williams, associate professor of political, who facilities the KHIPP forums, said KHIPP focuses its attention on “facilitating public policy study and issues debate, while encouraging the involvement of Christian leaders in the public and civic arenas.” He said KHIPP is committed to preparing Christian civic and political leaders for the 21st century. Chapel is designed to provide opportunities for corporate worship and exposure through a variety of informative speakers and presentations. All chapels are open to the public free of charge and are televised live on WLCU (Comcast Cable channel 10 and digital channel 23.0) and are streamed live on the Internet at www.campbellsville.edu/live-streaming. The Adair County Fire Department responded to a call on Wednesday morning at 7:55 am to 4100 Knifley Road to Billy Rice's Auto Body Shop, upon arrival the office area was engulfed in fire and spread through out shop area. The building sustained heavy damage. There were 12 firemen from Adair County Department and was assisted by Knifley Fire Department. Personal were on the scene for 2 hours and the cause is under investigation.
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