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Injury collision on Cane Valley road results in two people being injured and sent to University of Kentucky hospital

12/30/2019

On 12-27-19 at 3:11 pm the Adair County Sheriffs Office received a call from Adair 911 to respond to the the 3000 block of Cane Valley to a reported vehicle versus semi collision.

Preliminary investigation shows that Jason Paul Jones JR. was traveling north on Cane Valley Rd. Evidence at scene indicates he topped rise that had a slight curve on wrong side of roadway.

Unit 2 a combination vehicle had pulled from a private drive and was was going south on Cane Valley Rd.

Unit 1 slid approximately 294 ft on the roadway before striking the trailer of unit 2.

The operator of unit 1 Jason Paul Jones was entrapped in vehicle and had to be extricated from vehicle by Columbia - Adair County Fire. He was then treated on scene and transported to Somerset airport due to weather where he was airlifted to University of KY. His passenger Cameron Carson was transported to TJ Health of Columbia where he was later transferred by EMS to University of KY as well.

The operator of unit 2 Edward Hughes was not injured in the collision.

The collision was investigated by Deputy Chandler Staten who was assisted by Sheriff Josh Brockman. Speed is believed to be a contributing factor in the collision and all parties involved were wearing seatbelts.

Agencies responding was Adair County Sheriffs Office, Adair County EMS, Columbia -Adair County Fire, and Constable Jason Rector

Sheriff's Office reminds Tax deadline

12/30/2019

The Adair County Sheriffs Office would like to remind everyone that the office will be open on 12-31-19 New Years Eve from 8-4. Although the annex will be closed for the holidays, access to the sheriffs office will be open. This will be the last day to pay 2019 taxes at face value before penalties are accessed and added to bill. We want to extend every opportunity we can to give residents the chance to avoid late penalties.

Closings for New Year's Holiday

12/30/2019

The Adair County Judge Executive’s Office, Adair County Road Department, Adair County Recycling, and Green River Animal Shelter will be closed on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 and Wednesday, January 1, 2020 to celebrate New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Adair County Judge Executive Gale Cowan along with her staff wish everyone a safe, blessed, and Happy New Year!!

Fiscal Court Meeting tonight at 4 pm

12/30/2019

The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in regular session on Monday, December 30, 2019 at 4:00 P.M. CT in the basement of the Adair County Annex basement located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY 42728. The public is invited to attend.

AGENDA
ADAIR COUNTY FISCAL COURT
REGULAR CALLED MEETING
DECEMBER 30, 2019@ 4:00 P.M.
ADAIR COUNTY ANNEX BASEMENT
424 PUBLIC SQUARE, COLUMBIA, KENTUCKY 42728

                  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
                  PRAYER
                  CALL TO ORDER
                  ROLL CALL
      1.         APPROVAL OF AGENDA
      2.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.December 12, 2019-Minutes-Regular
3.        DISBURSEMENTS

4.         A.) COMMITTEE REPORTS

5.         BUDGET AMENDMENTS

6.         TRANFERS
                                    A.)        LINE TO LINE TRANSFERS
                                    B.)        FUND TO FUND TRANSFERS

7.         COURT ORDERS
8.         READING OF ROADS
9.         ACTION ITEMS:
a.ANNUAL ORDER SETTING MAXIMUM AMOUNT FOR SHERIFF DEPUTIES
b. SHERIFF ADVANCEMENT BOND
     c.MONTHLY AMOUNT OF ADVANCEMENT
d.2019 CLERK BUDGET AMENDMENTS
e.CLERK 2020 BUDGET
f.ANNUAL ORDER SETTING MAXIMUM AMOUNT FOR CLERK DEPUTIES
g.TRACTORS/BOOM MOWER PAYMENT DISSCUSSION
h.911 PART TIME HIRE
i.JEFF COOPER WITH STARTELL-VOIP PHONE SYSTEM
j.AMERICAN RED CROSS FACILITY USE AGREEMENT
k.APPOINT SOLID WASTE COORDINATOR
l.PERMISSION FOR THE JUDGE TO SIGN SB66 GRANT FOR AMBULANCE SERVICE

11.       OTHER BUSINESS
12.       PUBLIC COMMENTS
13.       ADJOURN

This meeting is open to the public.

WISHING YOU A NEW YEAR FULL OF BLESSINGS!! HAPPY NEW YEARS!!

Adair County Sheriffs Office and Columbia PD arrest Taylor County pair on trespassing and methamphetamine charges

12/22/2019

The incident occurred when officers responded to an incident at Wal Mart where an individual who had been previously banned from Wal Mart property was at the location. The parties had left the store but was located in the parking lot by K-9 Sheriff Deputy Josh Durbin and Columbia Police Officer Jamie Cole.

During investigation officers believed narcotics to be in vehicle and Deputy Durbin deployed his K-9 Nitro. Nitro alerted to vehicle and as a result Methamphetamine was located in both the drivers compartment and the passengers compartmen.

Thomas Brown age 31 of Taylor County was arrested by Deputy Durbin on charges of Possession of Controlled Substance 1st degree methamphetamine, Criminal Trespass , and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

The passenger Tyler Nichols also of Taylor County was found to be in Possession of Methamphetamine by CPD Officer Jamie Cole. He was arrested by Ofc. Cole.

The arrest of Brown and Nichols at Wal Mart was on 12-22-19 at 3:02 a.m

Both individuals were lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail. The Adair Sheriffs Office and Columbia Police Department are continuing investigation.

Closings for Holidays

12/20/2019

The Adair County Judge Executive’s Office, Adair County Road Department, Adair County Recycling, and Green River Animal Shelter will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday December 24-25, 2019 to celebrate Christmas. Adair County Judge Executive Gale Cowan and all of her staff wish everyone a Merry Christmas!!

Russell County Grand Jury indictments

12/19/2019

The Russell County Grand Jury met this week for their regular monthly session and handed up indictments against three individuals, according to court records.

The following were indicted by the grand jury:
• Brenda C. Marsaw, 33, was charged with theft of identity, a class D felony, theft by deception over $500, a class D felony, and with being a persistent felony offender, 2nd degree.
• Jonathan Huddleston, 29, was charged with flagrant non-support, a class D felony.
• Dana Carter, 45, was charged with bail jumping, 1st degree, a class D felony, and with being a persistent felony offender, 1st degree.

WJRS would like to remind everyone that an indictment is only an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent and are entitled to a fair trial, at which time their guilt must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

Story courtesy of lakercountry.com

Congressman Comer Issues Statement On Impeachment Votes

12/19/2019

Congressman James Comer released the following statement after voting against articles of impeachment against President Trump:

“Since the beginning of this impeachment inquiry, it’s been disheartening to see the partisan, divisive way in which Democrats have carried out this entire process. House Democrats have been trying to impeach the President ever since the day he took office as part of a baseless attempt to undo the will of 63 million Americans who voted for President Trump. These articles were written and built on a report that was drafted with biased presumptions, cherry-picked witnesses, and “facts” that are vastly disputed. The President did not commit any impeachable offenses, and it’s clear for all to see through the now very well-known phone call transcript. This sets a concerning precedent for “impeachable offenses” moving forward, and I wholeheartedly oppose these baseless articles of impeachment against President Trump.”

(Matt Smith – Director of Communications)

Kansas man sent to University of Louisville after collision in Gradyville community.

12/19/2019

On 12-13-19 at 5:59 pm the Adair County Sheriffs Office was dispatched to a single vehicle collision 7 miles west of Columbia. Dispatch advised Deputy’s that vehicle had struck a tree and driver was pinned in vehicle.

Preliminary investigation reveals that Tanner Toothaker age 20 of Kansas was operating a 2007 Chevrolet truck toward Columbia on KY 80 west. Tanner lost control of vehicle for unknown reasons at this time. Vehicle left roadway went over embankment and struck a tree head on.

Tanner was pinned in vehicle and had to be extricated from vehicle by mechanical means by the Columbia -Adair County Fire Department. He was then treated on scene by Adair County EMS. Emergency officials requested a helicopter but do to weather all air medical services were grounded. Adair EMS transported to TJ Health of Columbia where he was quickly transferred to University of Louisville by Adair EMS.

The collision is being investigated by Deputy Derek Padgett who was assisted on scene by Deputy Chandler Staten and Columbia Police Officer Drew Conn.

As of 12-16-19 Tanner is still in a coma listed in critical condition.

Thank You from Adair County Emergency Management

12/19/2019

What a year with all the exercises, training, planning, storms, projects, and flooding.  Lots of things are happening in the County of Adair and with Adair County Emergency Management.  Some of the highlights are the new Backup EOC located on Campbellsville Road and the addition of Mr. Chad Wheet, in October, as a Deputy Emergency Management Director.

This morning, while preparing for an afternoon meeting with the Local and Regional Red Cross, I began to think of how fortunate I am as a local representative.  We know it takes everyone to make great things happen including having the support of the County Fiscal Court and the community.  With that said, I must mention that without the support of the staff of the Adair County Emergency Management Agency we would not be able to serve the community at our current level.

The four staff members of Adair County Emergency Management have a combined experience of over 145 years in various first responder roles.  Obviously, some of this time overlaps as we have filled multiple roles throughout our careers but 45 years of EMS experience, 56 years of Fire and Rescue experience and 44 years of law enforcement experience are represented in the attached photo.  I am very proud of our group, what we have accomplished to date and our current plans.

I want to take the time to formally thank the staff and the Citizens of Adair County for your support to Adair County Emergency Management.

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!
Mike Keltner