
News Updates
Friday, January 22nd, 2021
Missing Barren County teenager
Authorities are
searching for a male teenager missing from a home in Barren County. On
Monday, the sheriff’s department responded to the call from a home on Lick
Branch Road. They say Logan Peterson left the residence wearing a tan hoodie
with “Self Made” on the front, blue jeans and a gray Nike backpack. The
young man is described as six feet tall, weighing 150 pounds with brown hair
and blue eyes. He typically features a light beard and usually wears a
silver necklace. He has tattoos, including a cross on his right forearm and
the word “real” on his left forearm. Police say they believe he is in either
Warren County or Butler County. Anyone with information should contact the
Barren County Sheriff's Department.
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Friday, January 22nd, 2021
Ky Governor gives virus update
Thursday's statewide
virus report includes 3,738 newly confirmed cases and 58 virus related
deaths. The state continues to consistently hover around 1,600
hospitalizations related to the virus.
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Friday, January 22nd, 2021
Governor vetoes bill for bypassing
cases
FRANKFORT, Ky, (AP) —
Governor Andy Beshear has vetoed the bill aimed at bypassing a circuit court
traditionally assigned high-profile cases involving state government.
Beshear says the attempt to steer cases away from the Franklin County
Circuit Court reflects “legislative dissatisfaction with the duly elected
judges and their rulings.” For years, former GOP Gov. Matt Bevin and other
Republicans complained about rulings by Franklin circuit court judges in
high-stakes cases dealing with constitutional issues. GOP lawmakers have the
numbers if they decide to override the veto when they resume their session
next month.
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Thursday,
January 21st, 2021
Weekend area high school basketball
In Friday night area high school
basketball:
Caverna Lady Colonels and
Caverna Boys will
entertain Green County at 5:30 p.m. Join Studio 101 for live coverage
of both games starting with the pregame show at 5:15 p.m.
Hart County Lady Raiders
& Hart County Boys will be on the road Saturday night taking on Washington
County at 5:30 p.m. Studio 101 WLOC will be on the air with the girl’s
pregame show at 5:15 p.m.
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Thursday,
January 21st, 2021
Hart County Board of Ed working
session
The Hart County Board of Education working
session will be held Thursday evening, January 21st, at 5:00 p.m. in the
Central Office, followed by the regular board meeting at 6:00 p.m.
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Thursday,
January 21st, 2021
BRDHD confirms more coronavirus cases
The Barren River District Health Department
has confirmed 23,078 cases of COVID-19 in the Barren River District, of
which 19,664 have recovered. The district has reported 244 deaths from
COVID-19. New cases reported Wednesday include: Barren County with 38,
Edmonson County has 5 new cases, Hart County has 19, Metcalfe has 6 and
Warren County has reported 130 new cases.
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Wednesday, January
20th, 2021
Magnolia family
wins top honor
The Caleb Ragland family
of Magnolia was announced the winner of the American Farm Bureau
Federation’s Achievement Award January 13th during its national
convention held online this year because of the pandemic.
The award recognizes
young farmers who have excelled in their operations. Caleb, who served four
years as president of the LaRue County Farm Bureau Board of Directors, has
served on the Kentucky Soybean Board, is on the board directors for the
American Soybean Association, is president of the Kentucky Livestock
Coalition and serves locally on the Farm Service Agency’s county committee.
Leanne is secretary of
LaRue County Farm Bureau’s board of directors, president-elect of the LaRue
County Chamber of Commerce Board, serves on Kentucky Agriculture and
Environment in the Classroom’s board of directors and is a member of the
LaRue County Extension Council of the University of Kentucky.
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Wednesday, January
20th, 2021
Boys' and Girls' Sweet Sixteen
Tournaments
Dates are set
for the 2021 Boys’ and Girls’ Sweet Sixteen State Basketball Tournaments. An
announcement late Tuesday from the Kentucky High School Athletic Association
says the boys tournament will be March 31 through April 3, followed by the
girls on April 7 through 10.
Each
tournament will be played over four days at Rupp Arena, with the semifinals
and championship played on the final day.
The four-day
format was standard for the state basketball tournament for several years
prior to the 2013 season when a statewide legislatively-initiated panel
recommended separating the semifinal/championship Saturday schedule into two
days.
As it
currently stands, attendance for both tournaments will be restricted to 15%
of capacity. Additional details will be announced in February regarding the
ticketing process.
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Wednesday, January
20th, 2021
Area high school basketball
In Tuesday night's games, the Hart County
Lady Raiders game was cancelled. In the boys: Taylor County defeated Hart
County 80 to 65. Hart County's Ethan Devore scored 19 points and Jackson
Shoulders scored 7 points and had 12 rebounds.
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Wednesday, January
20th, 2021
Governor vetoes bill to limit
executive powers
Governor Andy
Beshear has vetoed bills that would limit executive powers by a sitting
governor. The legislature completed fast-track work on these limiting
measures earlier this month. Republican lawmakers have the numbers to
override any vetoes when they resume their 30-day session in February. In
defending his vetoes, Beshear says these measures hamstring the state’s
effort in managing the pandemic until vaccinations become widespread.
Beshear faces criticism of overreaching with his series of emergency COVID-related
restrictions on businesses, schools and individuals. Specifically, critics
say orders were arbitrary and uneven in application.
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Wednesday, January
20th, 2021
Bowling Green man charged with
murders
A
Bowling Green man is charged with killing his wife and two others. State
Police say officers found three bodies at a Morgantown home Tuesday morning.
Each had been shot multiple times. 32-year-old Joseph Carey was arrested at
the scene and faces three counts of murder and wanton endangerment. Carey’s
wife, 30-year-old Angela Carey and two others, 79-year-old Charles
Mcgranahan and 63-year-old Lupe Mcgranahan were killed. Carey is being held
at Butler County Detention Center.
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Wednesday, January
20th, 2021
Homes evacuated in Edmonson County
Homes are evacuated in a portion of Edmonson County late Tuesday when a
semi-tanker full of gasoline overturned in the 8000 block of KY 259.
Edmonson County Sheriff Shane Doyle says residents within a quarter-mile of
the scene were asked to clear the area as a precaution. Crews worked
overnight to drain the tanker so it could be safely removed. The road
remains blocked for the Wednesday morning commute. Emergency and
transportation officials estimate the road being closed until mid-morning.
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Wednesday, January
20th, 2021
Second arrest in murder case
The Bowling Green Police Department
announced Tuesday that a second person is under arrest in connection with
the murder of Tayveon Bibb. Kentucky State Police arrested 23 year-old
Antwan D. Britt, of Bowling Green, and 34 year-old Megan T. Sequeira, of
Glasgow, according to a release. Britt is charged with murder and Sequira is
charged with first degree hindering prosecution, according to the release.
Both are held in the Barren County Detention Center. Britt is awaiting
extradition to Warren County. Bibb died of multiple gunshot wounds in the
early morning hours Sunday, January 10th, on East Main Street. The
investigation is ongoing.
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Wednesday, January
20th, 2021
Ky Gov. statewide briefing on
COVID-19
The governor's Monday afternoon
statewide briefing reports 1,998 newly confirmed virus cases and 40 deaths.
Hart County contributed 10 to the statewide total while Barren County
accounts for 15 in that number.
Hospitalizations across the state are trending down. Monday afternoon,
Governor Beshear's report indicated 1,587 hospitalized around the state.
Even through the recent surge in reported numbers, the hospitalizations
total has marginally fluctuated to just under and over 1,700.
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Tuesday, January
19th, 2021
High School basketball continues
Caverna's boys were on the road looking for
their first win of the season Monday night at Danville Christian. The
Colonels played close, but fell by a final of 67-62. In the past two games,
they have been on the short end by only eight points combined.
Hart County Lady Raiders were defeated
Monday night by Barren County with a final score of 59 to 51. Hart County's
Dea Bradley scored, 16 points, while Kyle Adcock had 15 points. In boys,
Hart County was also defeated by Barren County 62 to 53. Hart County's Devon
Roten scored 15 points in the game.
High school basketball
action continues with another girl/boy double header Tuesday night as Hart
County Lady Raiders and Raider Boys are back on the road taking on Taylor
County. Studio 101 will have play by play coverage of both games beginning
with the pregame show at 5:45 p.m. Girl’s tip off time is at 6:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, January
19th, 2021
E-town man arrested on federal crimes
Another Kentuckian is accused of federal
crimes related to crowds which stormed the U.S. Capitol earlier this month.
Michael Sparks, of Elizabethtown, is charged with unlawful entry, disorderly
conduct and obstructing law enforcement. A complaint filed Sunday in federal
court fot the District of Columbia indicates an acquaintance identified
Sparks in photographs and in a video as being the first individual to climb
through a broken window into the U.S. Capitol Building. Sparks is later
photographed inside, confronting a U. S. Capitol police officer.
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Tuesday, January
19th, 2021
Lexington expansion for
Georgia-Pacific
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Georgia-Pacific says
it plans to expand its Dixie cup manufacturing operation in Kentucky while
closing a facility in Pennsylvania by the end of the year. Georgia-Pacific
says about 190 jobs at the Lehigh Valley plant in Easton, Pennsylvania, will
be lost. The Lexington expansion will create about 50 jobs. Lehigh Valley
will continue making cups for the next several months while equipment is
moved to Lexington. The company says all Dixie cups will be made in
Lexington after this year. Georgia-Pacific also has a plant in Bowling Green
that makes plates and bowls. A recent expansion there created more than 70
jobs.
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Tuesday, January
19th, 2021
Ky Governor gives update
The governor's Monday afternoon
statewide briefing reports 1,998 newly confirmed virus cases and 40 deaths.
Hart County contributed 10 to the statewide total while Barren County
accounts for 15 in that number.
Hospitalizations across the state are trending down. Monday afternoon,
Governor Beshear's report indicated 1,587 hospitalized around the state.
Even through the recent surge in reported numbers, the hospitalizations
total has marginally fluctuated to just under and over 1,700.
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Monday, January
18th, 2021
Area high school basketball action
Monday night area high
school basketball continues as Caverna Boys JV/Varsity teams travel to take
on Danville Christian at 6:00 p.m.
Hart County Lady Raiders
and Raider Boys will be on the road taking on Barren County at 6:00 p.m.
Join WLOC Studio 101 for live coverage of both games starting with the
girl’s pregame show at 5:45 p.m.
High school basketball
action continues with another girl/boy double header Tuesday night as Hart
County Lady Raiders and Raider Boys are back on the road taking on Taylor
County. Studio 101 will have play by play coverage of both games beginning
with the pregame show at 5:45 p.m. Girl’s tip off time is at 6:00 p.m.
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Monday, January
18th, 2021
Ky Gov updates COVID-19 cases
Governor Andy Beshear on Sunday reported
over 2000 new COVID-19 cases in Kentucky. The governor announced 2,362 new
cases and 34 new deaths. Gov. Beshear said this week saw 3,700 fewer cases
than last week, with more than 23,050 reported. The death toll is now 3,127.
The positivity rate is 11.49%.
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Monday, January
18th, 2021
Two missing Glasgow teens sought
The Glasgow Police Department is requesting
help in locating two missing teens. The teens are 17-year-old Haleigh Franke,
who has blonde/brown hair and 16-year-old Trenady Hinson who has black hair.
Police say they were last seen Sunday around 3:00 a.m. at their residence on
Lexington Drive. If you have any information, call Glasgow Police Department
at 270-651-6165 or 270-651-5151.
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Monday, January
18th, 2021
Barren County Sheriff's Office
investigations
The Barren County Sheriff's Office
responded to an accident Friday morning just before 7:30 a.m. on Beaver
Creek Road. The East Barren Volunteer Fire Department and Barren-Metcalfe
EMS assisted. The Barren County Sheriff's Office investigated an accident
Friday morning just before 8:30 a.m. The accident was reported on Finney
Road and Nan Bishop Road. The South Barren Volunteer Fire Department and
Barren-Metcalfe EMS assisted.
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Monday, January
18th, 2021
Domestic violence arrest in Warren
County
Kentucky State Police say they have
arrested a man involved in a domestic violence case from Simpson County in
Warren County. KSP say they assisted Franklin Police in arresting a man
after it is reported that he assaulted his girlfriend. At this time, police
say they are working on charges and have pending felonies on the suspect.
Social media reports swirled that the female had been murdered, police say
these claims are false. Police say the incident occurred at the Fly J Travel
Center near exit 2 in Simpson County. Police say the suspect then traveled
to Warren County where he was arrested by KSP in Plano. Police say the
investigation is continuing.
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Friday, January
15th, 2021
High School basketball action
In the Girl's 5th Region Class A
Championship: Bethlehem defeated Caverna Lady Colonels 83 to 32. Caverna's
Kaliana Richardson scored 15 points and had 9 rebounds.
Hart County Lady Raiders and Raider boys
travel Friday night to take on Larue County. Catch coverage of both games on
Studio 101 beginning with the pregame show at 5:40 p.m. Tip off time is set
for 6 o'clock.
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Friday, January
15th, 2021
Cave City City Hall closed Monday
Cave City City Hall will be closed Monday,
January 18th, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
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Friday, January
15th, 2021
Hart County Fiscal Court Meeting
ART COUNTY FISCAL COURT
MET THURSDAY MORNING IN THE COURTROOM. AFTER JUDGE JOE CHOATE CALLED THE
MEETING, MAGISTRATE GARY GARDNER OPENED THE MEETING WITH
PRAYER. THE COURT HEARD ALL COMMITTEE REPORTS. AFTER ROUTINE BUSINESS, THE
COURT APPROVED TO ADVERTISE TO SELL SURPLUS EQUIPMENT, 2ND READING OF
ORDINANCE #220.53 BUDGET AMENDMENT #4 CARES ACT REIMBURSEMENT, ACCEPT BIDS
ON SURPLUS EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS ITEMS, BUDGET TRANSFER #10, BANK TRANSFER
#5, PAYMENT OF CLAIMS, SHERIFF'S 4TH QTR. FINANCIAL REPORT, FIRST READING OF
ORDINANCE #220.54 BUDGET AMENDMENT #5 CARES ACT REIMBURSEMENT, RESOLUTION
#21-01-14 ORDER OF AFFILIATION WITH HART COUNTY SEARCH AND RESCUE, APPROVE
2020/2021 POLICY AND PROCEDURES, 2 YEAR APPOINTMENT OF KERRY MCDANIEL AS
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR, AND 2 YEAR APPOINTMENT OF BRIAN WEBER AS ROAD
SUPERVISOR. THE COURT'S NEXT MEETING WILL BE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH, IN THE
COURTROOM.
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Friday, January
15th, 2021
BRDHD update on COVID-19
The Barren River District Health Department
has confirmed a total of 21,939 cases, 18,485 of which have recovered. We
have 227 deaths reported from COVID-19. New cases reported were: Hart County
with 24, Barren reporting 19, Edmonson County with 4 new cases, Metcalfe
County has 665 new cases reported, while Warren County has 129 new cases
reported.
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Friday, January
15th, 2021
Auburn couple arrested for child
sexual abuse
The Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime
Branch arrested 39-year-old Joshua Lewis and 43-year-old Dawn Lewis on
charges related to child sexual abuse material. The Lewis' were arrested
after the KSP Electronic Crime Branch discovered the couple sharing images
of child sexual exploitation online. Joshua Lewis is currently charged with
one count of distribution of matter portraying a minor in a sexual
performance and twenty counts of possession of matter portraying a minor in
a sexual performance. Dawn Lewis is currently charged with twenty-six counts
of possession of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance. They
were taken to the Logan County Detention Center.
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Friday, January
15th, 2021
Edmonson County teacher loses job
An Edmonson County High School teacher is
arrested, charged with attempted production of child pornography and
attempted online enticement and is no longer employed. The U.S. Attorney's
Office says 28-year-old William Oneal Lindsey, of Brownsville, was arrested
at the high school. According to the criminal complaint, on January 7th,
2021, the defendant began an online conversation that was sexual in nature
with a person he believed to be a minor. But officials say Lindsey was
actually talking with an undercover officer with the Kentucky Office of the
Attorney General's Department of Criminal Investigations. Authorities say
Lindsey agreed to be interviewed. During the interview, he admitted the
person he met online he knew to be a minor, that the conversation was sexual
in nature and he asked for images. Lindsey was lodged in the Grayson County
Detention Center.
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Thursday, January
14th, 2021
Area high school basketball
In Wednesday night's 5th Region Class "A"
tournament at Campbellsville High School, Caverna Lady Colonels defeated
Washington County 41 to 34. Caverna's Krista Gamboa scored 16 points.
Caverna Lady Colonels will play Bethlehem Thursday night with a 6:00 p.m.
tip-off. The pregame show will begin at 5:45 p.m. on Studio 101 - WLOC.
In boy's action: Washington County defeated
Caverna 73 to 70. Caverna's Cam Buchanon scored 21 points.
Join Studio 101 WLOC for
play by play coverage Friday night as Hart County Lady Raiders and Hart
County Boys travels to take on Larue County in a girl/boy doubleheader at
5:30 p.m. The pregame show will begin at 5:15 p.m.
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Thursday, January
14th, 2021
From the Abundance of The Hart Food
Bank
From the Abundance of the Hart Food bank, a
certified member agency of feeding America, will be distributing food
outside the gymnasium of the Munfordville Baptist Church to those who
qualify, Friday, January 15th, from 10:30 a.m. until the food is gone or 3:00 p.m. To qualify for
Senior CSFP program must have the following: Meet Income eligibility
guidelines, show proof you are 60 and older, provide income info for all
members of household. To qualify if under 60 you must provide: ID, Proof of
Hart co residency Income information for all household members meet
eligibility guidelines. There will be a :Drive through pick-up", someone will
be in the parking lot to assist you with getting in line. Listen to WLOC
radio 1150AM or 101.7 FM, for last minute changes in food bank distribution.
Volunteers will need to arrive by 9:00 a.m.
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Thursday, January
14th, 2021
Edmonson County staff member arrested
There is very
little official information regarding the Wednesday arrest of an Edmonson
County High School staff member. Kentucky State Police placed 29-year-old
William known as “Will” Lindsey into custody at the school and transported
him to Grayson County Detention Center where we was listed as a federal
prisoner held in transit.
Attempts by
various Associated Press Member Media Outlets to obtain information
regarding charges have been referred to the US District Attorney's Office in
Louisville, which has yet to release official information.
Will Lindsey
is listed on the school district's website as the JAG coordinator at
Edmonson County High School. If you are unfamiliar, JAG is a “school to work
transition program designed to keep students in school through graduation
and help them transition into the workplace in quality jobs."
Edmonson
County Schools Superintendent Brian Alexander issued a one-call to student
homes of the district, saying district administration is aware of the arrest
and there is currently no knowledge of any allegation of inappropriate
activity involving students attending the District. Superintendent Alexander
goes on to say appropriate action is being taken to remove the employee from
the District until further information is obtained.
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Thursday, January
14th, 2021
Governor update on coronavirus
Governor Andy
Beshear reported 4,560 newly confirmed virus cases and 47 related deaths
during his Wednesday afternoon briefing. Again, he criticized the Kentucky
legislature by saying now is not the time to pull away the authority that he
claims keeps us safe. His comments are in response to bills aimed in
limiting executive actions resulting from a sitting governor's judgment.
Hart County contributed 13 reported virus cases to Wednesday's statewide
total. Barren County contributed 22.
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Thursday, January
14th, 2021
One-time payments to unemployed
Distribution
will begin soon for one-time payments to thousands of unemployed
Kentuckians. The governor signed an executive order Tuesday for a program
which earmarks $48 million of federal coronavirus aid. One-time checks of
$1,000 will go to people who have yet to receive their benefits and have
been without a job since late October. Another group of Kentuckians will
receive a one-time $400 check. Those payments will go to people who missed
out on supplemental jobless benefits last year.
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Thursday, January
14th, 2021
Circuit Court assignment bill sent to
governor
Kentucky
lawmakers have given final passage to a bill curtailing the statewide
influence of a circuit court traditionally assigned high-profile cases
involving state government. The measure was sent to Governor Andy Beshear on
Wednesday. It reflects a long-running goal of many lawmakers to steer cases
away from Franklin County Circuit Court. Under the bill, cases dealing with
the constitutionality of state law, executive orders or administrative
regulations would be heard in the plaintiff’s home county. Those cases now
are traditionally tried in Franklin Circuit Court, in the state capital of
Frankfort.
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Thursday, January
14th, 2021
Petition calling for representative's
impeachment
A citizen
petition is calling for the impeachment of State Representative Robert
Goforth who is facing a strangulation charge from this past April. Goforth
represents a portion of Eastern Kentucky surrounding Laurel County. He ran
in the previous governor's race, presenting then Incumbent Governor Matt
Bevin a formidable challenge in the Republican Primary. The petition was
presented to the state house of representatives Wednesday. It says Goforth
should be removed from office for physically abusing his wife. The
petitioners say Goforth’s ouster would signal that domestic abuse will not
be tolerated. In response, Goforth says he won his house district reelection
by a wide margin last year despite what he calls “a nearly constant assault"
on his character.
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Thursday, January
14th, 2021
Farmers RECC Scholarships awarded
Eight Farmers
RECC Scholarships are now awarded to students following a random drawing.
These scholarships are normally presented during the co-op's annual meeting
which was canceled last year due to the pandemic. Winners include: Tammy
Hensley of Canmer; Sarah Hensley, of Bon Ayr; Tristen Miles, son of Lee and
Maria Miles, of Munfordville; Aubree Turner, daughter of Clyde and Darlene
Turner, of Cave City; Grayson Martin, son of Joey and Cindy Martin, of
Glasgow; Hannah Huffaker, daughter of Harold and Melanie Huffaker, of
Glasgow; Braxton Davis, son of Jason and Allyson Davis, of Edmonton, and
Shawna Edwards, daughter of Shawn Edwards and Patricia Wilson, of Edmonton.
Farmers RECC
also sends four area high school juniors on an all-expense paid trip to
Frankfort and Washington, D.C. each year as part of the Rural Electric
“Government in Action” Youth Tour. These trips were also canceled due to the
pandemic. In an effort to alternatively award students, Farmers RECC made
the decision to provide a scholarship to each winner. Recipients of the 2020
"Government in Action" Youth Tour award are: Ethan Chenoweth, of Cub Run,
son of Burke and Traci Chenoweth; Mattie Coomer, of Cave City, daughter of
Jason and Sarah Coomer; Briley Burks, of Glasgow, daughter of Brian and
Oleva Burks and Claire Wilson, of Edmonton, daughter of Amy and Jason
Neighbors and Chris and Misty Wilson.
Farmers RECC
was formed in 1938 and is owned by the members they serve. The co-op
provides electric to over 25,000 service connections in eight Kentucky
counties.
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Thursday, January
14th, 2021
Hardin County man indicted for
attempted murder
A Glendale man who allegedly
placed a rifle on the back of another man's head is now indicted for
attempted murder among other charges in Hardin County. Police say during the
November incident, 38-year-old Aaron Florian pulled the trigger but the
weapon malfunctioned and did not fire. He was arrested and lodged at Hardin
County Detention Center. According to a citation, Florian allegedly also
picked up the rifle a day before the incident and threatened the victim,
saying he would not live to see Saturday and that he was a dead man.
Florian and the other man are related, though the citation summary does not
specify their kinship.
Attempted murder is a Class B
Felony in Kentucky, punishable by 10 to 20 years in prison. Aaron Florian is
also indicted on charges of first-degree wanton endangerment and
third-degree terroristic threatening.
He has been jailed since his
arrest in lieu of a $50,000 cash bond.
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Wednesday, January
13th, 2021
Tuesday night high school basketball
In area high school basketball action
Tuesday night in the girls, Hart County defeated Thomas Nelson 64 to 44.
Hart County's Haley Sturgeon scored 20 points and had 5 rebounds and Kylie
Adcock scored 16 points and had 7 rebounds.
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Wednesday, January
13th, 2021
Butler County man arrested on various
charges
A Butler County man has been arrested on
multiple charges in Edmonson County. While on patrol, an Edmonson County
Sheriff's Deputy saw a Honda Accord turn without stopping at the stop sign
or signaling the turn. The license plate information came back as expired on
a Chevy instead of a Honda. The deputy stopped the car and found the driver,
30-year-old Anthony Hazelwood, of Morgantown, was driving with a suspended
license and had multiple priors for the same offense. Hazelwood was arrested
for driving on a suspended license and the deputy found suspected
methamphetamine on Hazelwood. Multiple baggies of suspected methamphetamine
and multiple forms of drug paraphernalia were also found after the car was
searched. Hazelwood was charged with: possession of a controlled substance,
1st degree/1st offense (methamphetamine), trafficking in a controlled
substance, 1st degree/1st offense (> or = 2 gms methamphetamine), drug
paraphernalia - buy/possess, operating on a suspended or revoked operator's
license, improper registration plate, and failure to produce insurance card.
Hazelwood was lodged into the Hart County Jail.
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Wednesday, January
13th, 2021
Governor gives coronavirus update for
Ky
Hart County's
total accounts for 14 of the 3,053 newly reported virus cases from across
the state on Tuesday. Twenty-two deaths were reported in Kentucky. The state
total is a sharp increase over Monday's number of 2,085 which was down
nearly 1000 from the day before. Though the numbers are bouncing from day to
day, in his Tuesday address, Governor Andy Beshear added more weight to
blaming holiday gatherings for daily high reports from last week. There has
been a varied interpretation of the numbers. Before last week's spike,
Beshear predicted a spike on anticipation of holiday closures and
inconsistent schedules by associated testing, reporting and tracing
agencies.
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Wednesday, January
13th, 2021
Drug bust in Barren County
A potent drug bust was made in Barren County on Monday night. Agents with
the Barren River Drug Task Force entered a residence on Wildcat Road by
warrant where 51-year-old Brian James Stephenson was taken into custody
after a search turned up approximately 40 grams of crystal methamphetamine,
275 grams of processed marijuana, psychedelic mushrooms, firearms and cash.
He is charged with trafficking in methamphetamine and marijuana along with
possession of drug paraphernalia. Charges are enhanced due to the presence
of a firearm. Stephenson was taken to Barren County Correctional Center.
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Wednesday, January
13th, 2021
Search for woman who crashed stolen
car into hospital
Police are searching for a
suspect after officials say a woman crashed a stolen car into the main
entrance of Baptist Health Hardin Memorial Hospital. Elizabethtown
police say the unidentified woman broke into a Mercury Grand Marquis which
had keys still inside. The suspect is believed to have crashed the vehicle
accidentally while attempting to steal it. After the collision, the woman
left the car, entered another small car and drove away. Anyone with any
information is asked to call the Elizabethtown Police Department at (270)
765-4125.
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Tuesday, January
12th, 2021
5th Region All "A" Classic
In the 5th Region All "A" Classic Wednesday
night at Campbellsville High School, the Caverna Lady Colonels and Caverna
Boys take on Washington County at 5:00 p.m. Join Studio 101 WLOC for live
coverage of both games starting with the pregame show at 4:45 p.m.
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Tuesday, January
12th, 2021
Lincoln National Historic Park
temporarily closing
The visitors
center at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park will be closed
for the next few months for safety upgrades. A project to replace the
facility's fire suppression system is set to begin installation next week. A
temporary visitor center will be opened in the park’s Memorial Building. The
park’s bookstore will operate a limited sales space inside the Memorial
Building during the project. The visitor center was constructed before 1960.
Grounds of the park will remain open 8-5 Eastern, as usual, during the
entire project.
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Tuesday, January
12th, 2021
Gov updates COVID-19 cases
Governor
Beshear reported 2,085 newly confirmed state-wide virus cases Monday along
with 21 virus related deaths. The new cases number is down by more than half
from some daily totals reported last week. The governor suggested a week
ago, number spikes may be due, in part, to holiday reporting lag while later
in the week he and some cabinet members suggested citizens attending holiday
events contributed to elevated numbers.
From Monday's
state-wide total, Hart County accounts for six newly confirmed cases:
Barren County 23, Edmonson County seven, Grayson County 12, Hardin County
12, LaRue County one, Green County two and Metcalfe County accounts for two.
Before
announcing figures Monday afternoon, Beshear criticized legislators for
passing a bill which makes CDC guidelines state law, in effect, limiting
executive powers by a governor. He went on to cite a letter received from
the National CDC Director which states CDC directives shouldn't be taken as
regulations when they are meant to be recommendations.
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Tuesday, January
12th, 2021
Man arrested after hiding in church
An
intoxicated man found hiding in a Metcalfe County Church is facing charges.
On Friday, officials with the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Department were
dispatched to Pleasant Hill Church in the Randolph community. Deputies
located 36-year-old Michael Meredith of Edmonton in a storage room. Meredith
was taken into custody on charges of burglary 3rd degree, resisting arrest
and public intoxication.
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Tuesday, January
12th, 2021
Flags in Kentucky flying at
half-staff
National and state flags in
Kentucky are flying at half-staff again today. They were ordered lowered at
state buildings Monday by the governor's office in accordance with a White
House Proclamation for federal buildings to honor the service and sacrifice
of United States Capitol Police Officers Brian Sicknick and Howard
Liebengood. Flags are to remain at half-staff until sunset Wednesday.
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Monday, January
11th, 2021
MVP trophies in area football given
WLOC Studio 101 MVP's were presented
trophies Friday night.
Defensive Award: Jaxson Shoulders
* 1st in State in 3A in tackles
* 71 total tackles
* 6 tackles were for a loss
* Avg. 14.2 tackles a game in 5 games.
Offensive Award: Julian Barbour
* 21st in the state in rushing in 5 games
* 4 touchdowns - 475 yards
Avg. 7.1 yards a carry.
Offensive Award: Dustin Butler
* 11th in the state in rushing in 5 games
* 3 touchdowns - 505 yards
Avg. 8.3 yards a carry.
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Monday, January
11th, 2021
Area high school basketball
In area high school basketball Friday night
in the girls: Hart County defeated Caverna 74 to 38. Hart County's Dea
Bradley scored 25 points and Caverna's Kaliana Richardson scored 18 points
and had 14 rebounds. In boys action Friday night: Hart County defeated
Caverna 82 to 38. Hart County's Devon Roten scored 23 points while Cavernas
Meek Ater had 17 points.
Tuesday night, Hart County boys will
entertain Whitesburg Trinity at 5:30 p.m. and the Hart County Lady Raiders
will host Thomas Nelson at 7:00 p.m. Join Studio 101 WLOC for live coverage
of the games starting with the pregame show at 5:15 p.m. You may watch the
live video and audio of both games on youtube by logging on to HCRAIDERSKY.
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Monday, January
11th, 2021
Local school district - slow the
spread
A local school district is asking for the
help of parents and families to slow the spread of this virus. The Barren
County School District is urging families of students to follow certain
steps in certain situations. If a student tests positive for COVID-19,
parents are asked to contact the student's school principal. This also goes
for any student who may have been exposed to someone with the virus. For
students who test positive, they will need to quarantine for 2 weeks,
especially if they are around people who are high risk, like the elderly.
Students only need to quarantine for 10 days if there are no symptoms. The
quarantine period is 7 days if the student has a negative test on or after
day 5 and has no symptoms.
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Monday, January
11th, 2021
Road department signs recovered
With a search
warrant in hand, authorities in Metcalfe County entered a residence on John
T. Fields Road Thursday which belonged to Austin L. England. The search
warrant had been issued regarding a current theft investigation. Once the
warrant was executed, several road signs belonging to the Metcalfe County
Road Department were recovered inside the residence. Marijuana and drug
paraphernalia were also found.
Austin L.
England was arrested and charged with receiving stolen property, possession
of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. England was lodged in
the Barren County Detention Center.
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Monday, January
11th, 2021
KSP request info on missing juvenile
Kentucky State Police is requesting
assistance in locating Trevor Cannon of Hardin County. According to a post
on KSP's Facebook page, Cannon was last seen at 10:00 p.m. Wednesday near
BenchMark Foster Home in Glendale. It is believed he may be in Grayson
County. Anyone with information about his whereabouts, is asked to contact
Kentucky State Police Post 4 in Elizabethtown at 270-766-5078.
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Monday, January
11th, 2021
Bowling Green man dies from gunshot
A 23-year-old man has died following a
deadly shooting early Sunday morning outside of a bar in downtown Bowling
Green. The Bowling Green Police Department say they were on foot patrol near
Three Brothers II Lounge when they heard gunshots around 1:40 a.m. Police
say they located where the shots were coming from and found 23-year-old
Tayveon M. Bibb, of Bowling Green, on the side of the roadway with multiple
gunshot wounds. Police say Bibb was transported to the hospital where he was
pronounced dead. Police say Advanced Crime Scene Processors were called to
the scene. Police say they are conducting an investigation and working to
identify other witnesses.
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Monday, January
11th, 2021
Fatal Collision in Simpson County
Kentucky State Police in Bowling Green say
they were contacted Saturday evening by the Simpson County Sheriff's
Department and requested to respond to a fatal collision involving a train.
Police say 23-year-old Eric L. Webb, of Franklin, was operating a 2011 Chevy
Impala westbound on Peden Mill Road in Simpson County. Police say Webb's
vehicle approache3d a railroad crossing with crossing gates down. Police say
Webb attempted to drive around the crossing gate but was unable to clear the
intersection before being impacted by a CSX train. Police say Eric L. Webb
was pronounced deceased at the scene of the collision by the Simpson County
Coroner. The investigation is continuing.
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Friday, January
8th, 2021
Cave City city council meeting
The City of Cave City regular council
meeting will be held at City Hall Monday, January 11th, at 5:00 p.m.
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Friday, January
8th, 2021
Governor gives COVID-19 update
Governor Andy Beshear announced 4,911 newly confirmed virus cases Thursday
statewide, along with 37 deaths and a positivity rate of 11.9%. The state
continues to see virus related hospitalizations of approximately 1,700.
Just a few hours later, the Governor televised his State of the Commonwealth
Address. His improvement proposals are divided into three significant
categories which include providing immediate relief for families and
businesses harmed by the pandemic, prioritizing the people of Kentucky, and
making investments in the state’s future.
He
proposes a fast-tracked bill to immediately make available $220 million in
the Better Kentucky Small Business Relief Fund for small businesses that
have experienced losses because of the pandemic.
On
an individual level, he will be authorizing $48 million in CARES Act funding
to those who have waited too long to receive unemployment benefits. That
money will also help people who missed out on the federal government’s Lost
Wages Assistance Program.
Beshear's proposed budget shows an allocation of $47.5 million to enhance
the state’s unemployment insurance system following trouble by many during
the pandemic to apply for and receive payments.
His
budget shows a $1,000 raise for teachers and classified staffers, increases
funding for textbooks and technology, recommends a 1% raise for state
employees and seeks to improve compensation for local and state law
enforcement and firefighters with a stipend increase.
Rounding out major components of the governor's proposed budget, he
recommends using $272 million in one-time funds to improve infrastructure
and create jobs. He recommends repairing crumbling schools with a one-time
$100 million investment to renovate or replace them and also recommends
providing $50 million to fund last-mile broadband coverage.
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Thursday, January
7th, 2021
Renovation at WKU
As
Western Kentucky University renovated and expanded over the past two
decades, south-end residence halls have largely remained the same. A
residence hall that multiple generations of WKU Students from our area, the
region and all over the world have called home began coming down Wednesday.
Barnes Campbell Hall is being demolished to allow completion of the “First
Year Village” living and learning complex. The overall project surrounds
south-end dorms of the campus and includes two new pod-style residence
halls. A few former students who stayed at Barns Campbell during their time
on The Hill came out to watch and reminisce Wednesday as demolition began.
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Thursday, January
7th, 2021
Green River Ferry now open
CAVE CITY,
Ky. (AP) — Green River Ferry at Mammoth Cave National Park has resumed
service after being closed for a renovation project. Shuttling of vehicles
restarted on Sunday. The service closed in September to extend the access
ramp by 30 feet into Green River. The ferry operates daily between 6 a.m.
and 10 p.m. Mammoth Cave National Park spokesperson Molly Schroer says the
extended ramp will mean fewer interruptions of service due to low water
levels.
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Thursday, January
7th, 2021
Two missing teens located in
Tennessee
Two missing
teens from Kentucky have been located in Tennessee. A press release from
Kentucky State Police says the two 14-year-olds, one male and one female,
had not been seen in their Knott County hometowns since Saturday morning and
were suspected to be traveling in an older model pickup. They were located
Tuesday by Tennessee Highway Patrol in Smith County, just east of Nashville
and Lebanon and placed in protective custody to await pickup by their
guardians.
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Thursday, January
7th, 2021
Lawmakers advance bills for opening
day session
FRANKFORT,
Ky. (AP) — Lawmakers in Kentucky have advanced bills to limit the governor's
emergency powers and to keep businesses open amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
These measures are on a fast track in the opening days of the 2021 session.
A House committee on Wednesday advanced the bill allowing businesses and
schools to stay open if they comply with federal virus-related guidelines.
The measure is a priority of House Republicans. A Senate committee later
approved a bill to limit the governor's executive orders in times of
emergency to 30 days unless extended by lawmakers.
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Thursday, January
7th, 2021
COVID-19 update in Kentucky
Wednesday’s
state-wide virus update from Governor Beshear includes 5,742 newly reported
cases and 34 deaths. Hart County’s total includes eight newly confirmed
cases, Barren County with 37, Metcalfe County with five, Edmonson County
with 16, Grayson County with 31, Hardin County with 179 and LaRue County
with 17. Green County shows 14 cases Wednesday after showing zero on
Tuesday. Governor Beshear this past weekend said holiday backlogs and
agency schedules are likely to blame for some of the spiking and
inconsistent totals being reported.
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Thursday, January
7th, 2021
Friday night area basketball
guidelines
Caverna
travels to Hart County for a girl/boy doubleheader Friday night. The first
game tips off at 5:30. Join us for the broadcast here on Studio 101 Sports.
There will be no tickets available at the gate for the game. Only those with
a reserved ticket will be allowed entry. Gym capacity is limited to 15%
under current guidelines. For games at HCHS, home team players are allotted
four tickets. Visiting players are allotted two tickets. Hart County games
will be televised through the school's YouTube Channel: HCRaidersKY. The
Studio 101 Sports audio feed will be simulcast with the video.
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Thursday, January
7th, 2021
Taco Bell opens in Munfordville
Munfordville's newest fast food restaurant is open for business. The Hart
County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting as part of Wednesday's
grand opening at the new Taco Bell location beside McDonald's at the I-65
Interchange. Customers waited in a long drive-thru line throughout the day
to be among the first to order their border favorites at the new restaurant.
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Wednesday, January
6th, 2021
Tuesday night area high school
basketball
In Tuesday night's area high school
basketball action:
In the girls: Marion County defeated Hart
County 53 to 50 and Russellville defeated Caverna 56 to 50; Caverna's
Kaliana Richardson scored 23 points.
In the boys: Marion County defeated Hart
County in overtime 76 to 75, while Russellville won over Caverna 57 to 42.
Caverna's Kenyan Woods scored 12 points.
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Wednesday, January
6th,
2021
Former E-town principal civil suit
A former high school principal
is ordered to pay $3.6 million dollars in a civil suit. Kyle Goodlett of
Elizabethtown is already serving time in prison as a result of criminal
proceedings. Goodlett was arrested in October of 2016 following claims of
stolen pornographic pictures and videos from students at LaRue County High
School. Goodlett admitted he would confiscate cellphones, search them and
download images to his personal devices. The newly issued civil ruling was
made last week in U.S. District Court and combines awards for six plaintiffs
to receive $600,000 each in punitive and compensatory damages. The civil
case was originally filed in late 2017. The ruling states damages are
determined because Goodlett knew, or should have known, that the taking and
publicizing of private images of underage girls would cause harm and
negatively impact plaintiffs’ reputation in their community. It also says
Goodlett knew the girls were minors at the time and he used his position as
principal to access the private photographs illegally. Many of the
plaintiffs say they endured negative or lewd comments from family, friends
and acquaintances and that they suffered mental anguish, embarrassment and
damage to their respective reputations as a result of their private
photographs being published on the Internet.
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Wednesday, January
6th,
2021
Fields appointed as Metcalfe County Clerk
retires
After more than two decades, Metcalfe County
has a new Clerk. Last month, Carol England Chaney presented Metcalfe County
Judge Executive Harold Stilts a letter of resignation, effectively retiring,
following 22 years holding the public office. Chaney says she is looking
forward to spending time with her grandchildren. Shannon Fields is now
appointed to fill the remainder of the current term which expires in 2022.
Fields has worked as an employee in the clerk’s office for several years.
She was administered an oath of office last week by Metcalfe County Attorney
Barry Gilley.
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Wednesday, January
6th,
2021
Big Clifty man arrested in Grayson County
A traffic stop in Grayson
County Monday night has resulted in the arrest of a Big Clifty man on
several drug related charges. A Grayson County Deputy pulled over
52-year-old Edward Scott after being observed driving and weaving on US 62
just after 7pm. Scott was determined to be driving under the influence
following a field sobriety test. A search of his vehicle revealed
approximately four grams of methamphetamine, marijuana, unidentified pills,
a handgun, knives and more than $1600 in cash. Specific charges include
possession and trafficking of methamphetamine, possession and trafficking
of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving under the influence,
reckless driving and failure to produce proof of required insurance. The
specified drug related charges are enhanced with the presence of a firearm.
Edward Scott is lodged in Grayson County Detention Center.
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Wednesday, January
6th,
2021
Change coming for regional hospital
Another change is coming
for one of our regional hospitals. A purchase agreement which originated in
April is now finalized to bring Twin Lakes Regional Hospital to the
Owensboro Health network. The Leitchfield facility features 75 beds and
employs approximately 500 people. It becomes the third hospital in the
group which also includes Owensboro Regional Hospital and Muhlenberg
Community Hospital. Twin Lakes announced plans to seek an affiliation in
August 2019 and conducted interviews with several interested health systems
before pursuing an agreement with Owensboro Health. The Leitchfield hospital
will be officially be named Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center. The
acquisition is effective immediately.
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Wednesday, January
6th,
2021
Ky Gov gives update on COVID-19
The number of Kentuckians
receiving Coronavirus vaccinations is approaching 67-thousand. That number
comes from Governor Beshear’s Tuesday afternoon briefing. He also says
57-thousand doses are arriving this week and approximately 54-thousand are
supposed to arrive next week. These doses are all initial vaccinations and
are in addition to boosters for those already receiving their first shot.
Tuesday’s briefing includes 1,781 newly reported cases and 23 deaths from
across the state. Locally, Hart, Barren and Metcalfe Counties each account
for five new cases Tuesday. Edmonson County has eight, Grayson County has
15, Hardin County has 31, LaRue County has one and Green County reported
zero in Tuesday’s new cases number.
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Tuesday, January
5th,
2021
Area high school basketball underway
In Monday night's high school basketball
action in the girls, Hart County defeated Franklin-Simpson 59 to 56; Barren
County over Bowling Green 53 to 41 and Owensboro Catholic defeats Edmonson
County 71 to 41. In boys Monday night action: Hart County defeated
Campbellsville 69 to 62 - Devin Roten had 20 points to lead Hart County.
Bowling Green defeated Barren County 65 to 40.
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Tuesday, January
5th,
2021
BRDHD update on COVID-19
The Barren River District Health Department
has confirmed a total of 19,477 cases, 16,515 of which have recovered. There
have been 221 deaths reported from COVID-19. New cases include: Hart County
with 3 new cases and a total of 1256; Barren County with 3 new cases and a
total of 2,631; Metcalfe County has 2 new cases with a total of 593;
Edmonson County has 1 new case and a total of 575 and Warren County has 76
new cases with a total of 10,530. Vaccination clinics began Wednesday,
December 23rd. and have been held in each of the eight counties that Barren
River District serves.
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Tuesday, January
5th,
2021
Drug complaint leads to three arrests
A drug complaint in Glasgow
has led to the arrests of three people. Glasgow Police Department responded
to East Main Street in reference to a drug complaint. Officers received
consent to search a home where they located digital scales, Methamphetamine,
and syringes. Eddie Vibbert, of Edmonton, James Vibbert, of Edmonton and
Margaret Russell-Spaethe, of Glasgow, were all arrested and charged with
Trafficking In a Control Substance, 1st Degree - 1st Offense, and Possession
of Drug Paraphernalia.
All three were lodged in the Barren County
Detention Center.
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Tuesday, January
5th,
2021
E-town man indicted on incest charges
A 23-year-old Elizabethtown man arrested in
June for sex offenses involving a male family member has been indicted on
four felony charges by a Hardin County grand jury. 23 year-old Zyaid Bani
Hani was indicted on two counts of incest-victim younger than 18, a Class B
felony punishable by 10 to 20 years in prison, if convicted, along with one
count of second-degree sodomy, a Class C felony punishable by five to 10
years in prison, if convicted, and third-degree sodomy, a Class D felony
punishable by one to five years in prison, if convicted.
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Tuesday, January
5th,
2021
Woman struck by rolling vehicle
Glasgow Police responded to an accident on
Joe Montgomery Court on Sunday. According to a social media post by the
Glasgow Police Department, a 2013 Honda Pilot was being worked on by the
owner and was pushed out of the garage area. The owner lost control of the
vehicle and it began to roll down the driveway. Hiromi Ozaki attempted to
stop the vehicle before it hit the neighbors garage door. Ozaki was
transported by the Barren/Metcalfe EMS to T. J. Samson Hospital and later
flown to Vanderbilt Hospital for injuries. The accident is being
investigated by Officer Robert Jenkins.
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Monday, January 4th,
2021
Basketball season gets underway this
week
As basketball action gets
underway Monday night: Hart County Lady Raiders will be on the road taking
on Franklin Simpson in a JV/Varsity game at 6:00 p.m. Hart County Boys
JV/Varsity teams will also be traveling as they go up against
Campbellsville. Join Studio 101 WLOC for complete coverage of the varsity
boys game starting with the pregame show around 7:15 p.m.
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Monday, January 4th,
2021
Hart County Chamber Board of
Director's Meeting
Hart County Chamber of Commerce's Board of
Directors Conference Call/Video Meeting will be held Tuesday, January 5th.
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Monday, January 4th,
2021
ATV crash leaves woman dead; man
faces manslaughter
A woman is dead and a man is charged with
manslaughter after an early Sunday morning water rescue attempt in Warren
County. Officers with the sheriff's department were called to a location on
Eden Road just before 3:00 a.m. to find an overturned ATV in a creek. One
person was able to escape from the rollover but a female remained trapped
under several feet of water. Following a lengthy rescue, the woman was
transported to the Medical Center at Bowling Green where she was pronounced
dead. The ATV driver, Mickinley Brown, was also transported to the medical
center for injuries. Police say he will be charged with second-degree
manslaughter and operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol
(2nd offence).
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Monday, January 4th,
2021
Positivity rate climbs in Kentucky
Sunday's state-wide virus numbers from
the Governor's briefing include 2,860 new cases and 25 new deaths. Just
under 1,700 are currently hospitalized in Kentucky. The positivity rate
continues to climb and now sits at 11.1%, the highest since the pandemic
began. The governor announced over the weekend a backlog of reporting may
account for the spike, in-part, due to holiday schedules of various
agencies.
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Monday, January 4th,
2021
Vacating campus lawsuit will continue
A lawsuit seeking refunds for University
of Kentucky students who had to vacate campus because of the COVID-19
pandemic will be allowed to continue. A Franklin County judge last week
ruled that claims for a refund of nearly $20 million in mandatory student
fees can be presented. The judge, however, dismissed a portion of the
lawsuit seeking a partial tuition refund. The university had sought to
dismiss the case entirely. The lawsuit says the fees support facilities like
labs and gyms that were closed to students after the university switched to
online classes in March.
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Monday, January 4th,
2021
Legislation session dominated by GOP
After months of watching mostly from the
sidelines, Republican lawmakers in Kentucky are ready to put an imprint on
policymaking. The party will begin this year’s legislative session in an
increasingly dominant position after expanding their Frankfort House and
Senate supermajorities in the 2020 election. They wield the power to
override any gubernatorial veto. That means GOP lawmakers will be able shape
legislation to their liking. That includes bills dealing with COVID-19 or
policies for the post-pandemic world as vaccines increasingly roll out to
more people. The General Assembly convenes its 30-day session Tuesday.
Passing another one-year state budget tops the agenda.
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Monday, January 4th,
2021
McConnell's and Pelosi's homes
vandalized
US Senator Mitch McConnell's home in
Louisville and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's home in San Francisco have been
vandalized in similar fashion. Vandals lashed out at the two
congressional leaders by spray-painting their homes with graffiti after the
House and Senate failed to approve an increase in the amount of money being
sent to individuals in a stimulus package. McConnell’s home was
spray-painted early Saturday with messages like “where's my money” and
“Mitch kill the poor.” At Pelosi’s home on New Year's Day in San Francisco,
someone spray-painted a "two-k" symbol with a cross through it and the words
"rent canceled." A pig’s head and fake blood were also left at the
residence. Police in both cities are investigating but have made no
arrests.
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Wednesday, December
30th, 2020
Basketball season gets underway
Monday
As basketball action gets
underway Monday night: Hart County Lady Raiders will be on the road taking
on Franklin Simpson in a JV/Varsity game at 6:00 p.m. Hart County Boys
JV/Varsity teams will also be traveling as they go up against
Campbellsville. Join Studio 101 WLOC for complete coverage of the varsity
boys game starting with the pregame show around 7:15 p.m.
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Wednesday, December
30th, 2020
Man dies of COVID while awaiting
trial
A Kentucky man charged with murdering two
people in 2016 died from coronavirus complications Monday afternoon - just
days before his next scheduled court appearance in the slow-moving case.
Craig Pennington, who was being held at the Marion County Detention Center,
was accused of killing the couple who owned his rental cabin in the rural
town of Springfield. The victims, 38-year-old Robert "Bobby" Jones and
35-year-old Crystal Warner, went missing July 3, 2016, and their bodies were
later found in different parts of the state. A possible motive remains
unclear, but Kentucky State Police said at the time that the couple h ad
gone to the cabin to discuss the property with Pennington before they
disappeared. The suspect pleaded not guilty and was set to appear in court
for a pre-trial hearing on January 15th. Pennington tested positive for the
virus after being hospitalized with shortness of breath on December 11th. He
was transferred to a different hospital in Louisville over the weekend but
did not survive.
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Wednesday, December
30th, 2020
Hodgenville man accused of
sexual abuse of minor
A 33 year-old Hodgenville man is
facing 1st degree sexual abuse charges of a minor. Kentucky State Police
Post 4 executed a complaint warrant against John Andrews, Jr. Saturday
night. According to the warrant, a six-year-old victim was with family
September 19th at a neighbor's house on Shamrock Street in Radcliff for a
birthday party. The children were inside the home while the adults were
outside. The victim gave details of what happened when she was alone with
John Andrews, Jr. She was able to get out of the home and outside to her
mother. Andrews is being held at the Hardin County Detention Center in lieu
of a $25,000 cash bond and charged with first-degree sexual abuse of a
victim younger than 12.
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Wednesday, December
30th, 2020
Cave City woman arrested on drug
charges
A Cave City woman has been arrested in
Glasgow. Danielle M. Cowan was arrested
after a traffic stop on Leslie
Avenue on drug related charges. Officers received consent to search Cowan’s
vehicle where they located Methamphetamine, syringes, and digital scales.
Cowan was arrested and charged with disregarding a traffic control device,
failure to or improper signal, trafficking in control substance, 1st Degree
- 1st Offense (<2 gms Methamphetamine) and possession of drug paraphernalia.
She was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2020
E-town resident charged with stealing
car
An Elizabethtown man is facing multiple
charges after reportedly breaking into a home last week and stealing a
vehicle from his residence. 18 year-old Kandon Lunsford was arrested early
Monday morning by Elizabethtown Police after he was observed Sunday night
continuously driving around the drive-thru area of Rally's on West Dixie
Avenue with a 15-year-old female and a 16-year-old male in the vehicle with
him. After Elizabethtown Police were called, Lunsford was brought to
Elizabethtown Police Department headquarters and during a recorded interview
admitted to unlawfully entering a Walnut Street residence and stealing a
2012 Ford Taurus December 21st. Police also found suspected marijuana and
rolling papers inside the vehicle. Lunsford is charged with second-degree
burglary and two counts of second-degree unlawful transaction with a minor.
He is being held in lieu of a $5,000 cash bond. He is scheduled to appear
January 8th in Hardin District Court.
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2020
Cub Run man arrested for shoplifting
A Cub Run man has been
arrested on shoplifting and other charges. Roger D. Clark, of Cub Run,
was arrested after being apprehended by loss prevention at Walmart in
Glasgow. Clark had passed all points of sale without paying for items he
had in his possession. A K9 performed an open air search of Clark’s vehicle
where the officers located Methamphetamine inside. Clark was arrested and
charged with shoplifting under $500 as well as possession of a controlled
substance, 1st degree, 1st Offense - (Methamphetamine), and possession of
drug paraphernalia.
Clark
has been released from the Barren County Detention Center.
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2020
Two arrested in Glasgow after traffic stop
Two men have been arrested
after a traffic stop in Glasgow. The driver, identified as Aaron Miller, of
Brownsville, gave officers consent to search the vehicle where they found
Methamphetamine, along with other drugs and digital scales. Miller was
arrested and charged with speeding 10 mph over the limit, license to be in
possession, possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st
offense (Methamphetamine) and possession of drug paraphernalia. Ethan
Thompson, of Petal, MS, was arrested in connection and charged with
possession of a controlled substance, 3rd degree – drug
unspecified, possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st
offense (Methamphetamine) and possession of drug paraphernalia. Both were
transported to the Barren County Detention Center and have since been
released.
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2020
E-town man arrested on strangulation
charges
An Elizabethtown man was
arrested Saturday on strangulation charges. Elizabethtown Police Department
units were dispatched to West Circle around 3:45 p.m. in reference to a
domestic assault. According to the arrest citation, 34 year-old Josiah
Humes was involved in a physical altercation with his girlfriend. The
citation said he reportedly struck her in the face with an open hand,
causing her to fall on the couch in the living room, where he held her face
down on the cushion, attempting to smother her. The victim told police he
attempted to strangle her several times with his hands after threatening to
take her life. After police were inside the residence, they located
Humes where he resisted arrest. Humes was transported to Baptist
Health Hardin in Elizabethtown before being lodged in the Hardin County
Detention Center. Humes is charged with first-degree strangulation;
fourth-degree assault – domestic violence, minor injury; third-degree
terroristic threatening; second-degree disorderly conduct; menacing; and
resisting arrest.
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Monday, December 28th, 2020
Clothes for Kids fundraising campaign
WLOC Clothes for Kids received a
total of $8,430 during the fall-fundraising campaign. That brings the
all-time total of funding over $396,000. All money donated goes toward
providing needed clothing for children in Hart County and Caverna School
systems, working through the nine family resource centers. Thank you to
everyone who made this year a success for Clothes For Kids.
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Monday, December 28th, 2020
Ky Governor gives update on COVID-19
Governor Beshear provided an update on
COVID-19 Sunday. In a Facebook post, the governor announced 1,509 new cases
of COVID-19 cases. The governor also reported 21 new deaths, bringing the
death toll to 2,555. The positivity rate is now 8.06%.
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Monday, December 28th, 2020
House fire in Barren County
Several volunteer fire departments were
called out Saturday morning to reports of a house fire on Colesbend Road.
The South Barren, Park City Haywood Volunteer Fire Departments.
Barren-Metcalfe EMS also responded.
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Monday, December 28th, 2020
Accident occurs on Burkesville Road
An accident was reported Sunday morning
around 3:50 a.m. on the Burkesville Road. The Barren County Sheriff's Office
investigated and was assisted by the Temple Hill and Summer Shade Volunteer
Fire Departments. Barren-Metcalfe EMS responded.
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Monday, December 28th, 2020
Cecilia man charged with unlawful
imprisonment
A 46-year-old Cecilia man was arrested and
charged Saturday with unlawful imprisonment. The Hardin County Sheriff's
Office was called around 5:50 a.m. to 473 Morrison Lane in Cecilia on
reports of a physical domestic situation. Upon police arrival, 46 year-old
Jason Nugent fled the residence out the back door. According to the report,
the officer was contacted by the victim, who identified herself as Nugent's
live-in girlfriend. She said Nugent turned violent, striking her face
causing redness and slight bruising over her left eye. The report said
Nugent dragged her through the house by her hair and threatened her with a
hammer. According to the citation, Nugent refused to allow the victim to
leave the residence for an extended period of time, threatening to kill her.
Nugent fled from law enforcement just prior to their arrival. A short time
later, Nugent came back to the house and kicked the front door in. Upon law
enforcement's arrival, Nugent fled the residence again, this time attempting
to hide on the roof of the house. According to the citation, Nugent had to
be removed from the roof where he actively resisted arrest. Nugent was
arrested and charged with third0degree assault of police or probation
officer, first-degree unlawful imprisonment; third-degree criminal mischief;
resisting arrest; theft by unlawful taking - less than $500; third-degree
terroristic threatening; and interfering with communications. Nugent is
being held at the Hardin County Detention Center.
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Wednesday,
December 23rd, 2020
West Point man dies in crash after
fleeing police
Munfordville,
KY. (December 23, 2020) – On Tuesday, December 22nd at 08:16 PM, the
Kentucky State Police Post 3, Bowling Green was requested to respond to
South Dixie Highway (US 31- W) near the intersection of L and N Turnpike (KY
335) in reference to a fatal collision. A preliminary investigation revealed
that a Hart County Constable attempted to make a traffic stop on a 2000
Chevy Monte Carlo traveling at a high rate of speed on US 31-W northbound.
The Monte Carlo failed to stop and maintained a high rate of speed causing
the constable to lose visual of the vehicle near Rowletts Road. The vehicle
continued north on US 31-W where the operator lost control of the vehicle
near Ky 335. The operator, Michael E. Johnson (34) of West Point, Ky, was
ejected after the vehicle struck an earth embankment and overturned.
Michael E. Johnson was pronounced deceased at the scene of the collision by
the Hart County Coroner. Johnson was unrestrained at the time of the
collision. The investigation continues and is currently being led by Trooper
Mike Wathen. He was assisted on scene by Hart County Sheriff’s Department,
Hart County EMS, Hart County Coroner’s Office, Munfordville Fire
Department, Horse Cave Police Department, and other KSP personnel. No
further information is available for release at this time.
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Wednesday,
December 23rd, 2020
BG Regional Driver Licensing office
moved
Bowling Green's
Regional Driver Licensing Office has moved. Citizens needing to get a new
license or ID that is REAL ID compliant can visit 360 East Eighth Avenue,
Suite 111. (The address is near SKyPac and the Hot Rods ballpark.)
Bowling Green's office is one of 12 regional offices currently established
in a network that will eventually total approximately 24 around the
commonwealth to handle licensing. Residents can still get an old-style
drivers license at their clerks office but will need to update to a
federally compliant license for air and international travel in the future.
Local residents can also visit the Elizabethtown regional office, which is
located in the former Kentucky State Police Post location near the I-65 Exit
94 interchange beside Cracker Barrel. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
has a website filled with additional information including documentation
requirements. Visit drive.ky.gov for the latest information on REAL ID and
Kentucky's regional licensing offices. The offices are open Monday through
Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Wednesday,
December 23rd, 2020
Governor gives update on COVID-19
During his
Tuesday afternoon update, Governor Beshear pleaded his case with Kentuckians
to stay home for the holidays. He says Christmas for the first family will
just be just him, his wife, kids and the dog. Tuesday's state-wide
report includes 3,057 newly confirmed cases and 28 related deaths. Hart
County's contribution to the new cases total for Tuesday is six. Barren
County's contribution to the new cases total is 33.
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Wednesday,
December 23rd, 2020
Area schools begin semester with
virtual learning
Caverna
Independent and Hart County School Systems begin next semester on January
4th with virtual learning. Superintendent Cornelius Faulkner from Caverna
and Superintendent Nathan Smith from Hart County say schools will resume
their respective purple-white and green-orange in-person schedules for
instruction on January 11th. Students in both districts attending the
in-person option will do so in the same manner as previously implemented at
the beginning of this school year.
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Monday, December 21st, 2020
Help For An Edmonson County Family
A community
effort is underway to help an Edmonson County Family whose home was
destroyed by fire last week. Wingfield, Chalybeate and Brownsville
departments responded to the mobile home blaze on Wingfield Church Road
Thursday night. The family of four, which includes two toddler girls, was
visiting a neighbor when the fire began. Anyone who would like to help the
family can contact Wingfield Fire Chief Brandon Graham at 270.246.2514.
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Monday, December 21st, 2020
Vaccination Distribution and Sunday Virus Numbers Reported
FRANKFORT, Ky.
(AP) — A federal advisory panel recommends people 75 and older and essential
workers like firefighters, teachers and grocery store workers be put next in
line for Coronavirus shots as Moderna vaccinations roll out to hospitals
this week.
The Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention says last week's initial shots were given to
556,000 Americans.
Sunday,
Governor Andy Beshear hailed the FDA's Moderna authorization. He says the
vaccine will continue being administered to hospital and other health care
workers across the state. His report indicates 1,765 newly confirmed cases
and 26 related deaths. Approximately 1,600 are hospitalized in the state
due to the virus.
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Monday, December 21st, 2020
Unemployment Insurance Help For Employers
FRANKFORT, Ky.
(AP) — Governor Beshear says the state is using $51.5 million in federal
Coronavirus funding to provide relief from unemployment costs for more than
1,500 employers. A Friday news release indicates those impacted will be
public schools, universities, government entities and nearly 1,000
nonprofits. Beshear's Labor Cabinet says that during the pandemic, the
federal government has let states provide relief to employers that reimburse
the state 100% on employment claims paid on their behalf, bringing their
share down to 50%. Beshear's action Friday covers the other half owed by the
employers. Since the pandemic began, Kentucky has seen more than 1.3 million
unemployment insurance claims.
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Friday,
December 18th, 2020
Hart County Fiscal Court meeting
THE HART COUNTY FISCAL
COURT MET THURSDAY MORNING IN THE COURT ROOM. AFTER JUDGE JOE CHOATE
CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER, BRO. RONALD RIORDAN OPENED THE MEETING WITH
PRAYER.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS WERE
GIVEN BY ALL DEPARTMENTS.
THE COURT APPROVED BIDS FOR 911 TOWER REPAIR, BUDGET TRANSFER #9, PAYMENT OF
CLAIMS, ADVERTISE TO SELL MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FROM THE SHERIFF, JUDICIAL
CENTER, JAIL, AND EXTENSION DEPARTMENT, FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE #220.53
BUDGET AMENDMENT #4 CARES ACT REIMBURSEMENT, SHERIFF'S 2020 BUDGET
AMENDMENT, CLERK'S 2020 BUDGET AMENDMENT, CLERK'S 2021 BUDGET AND SALARY
CAPS, THE PURCHASE OF 2 NEW TRUCKS AT STATE BID FOR THE ROAD DEPARTMENT,
ACKNOWLEDGE THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PIKEVIEW ROAD, ACKNOWLEDGE GREEN VALLEY
WATER DISTRICT FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR JUNE 30th, 2019 AND JUNE 30th, 2020,
RE-APPOINTMENT OF JOHN BUNNELL AND DR. KEVIN
FLOWERS TO THE HART COUNTY AMBULANCE BOARD FOR A 2 YEAR TERM, RE-APPOINTMENT
OF ALICIA THOMPSON, REBECCA STURGEON, AND JOYCE MORGAN TO THE HART COUNTY
TOURISM BOARD FOR 3 YEARS, HIRED JAMES BUNCH AS TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE AT ANIMAL
CONTROL AT $10.50 PER HOUR, AND APPROVED HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR 2021. THE
COURTS NEXT MEETING WILL BE THURSDAY JANUARY 14th, 2021 AT 9:00 AM IN THE
COURTROOM.
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Friday,
December 18th, 2020
Barren County man indicted for manslaughter
A March 15th court date is set for a Barren County man
who is indicted on crimes related to his daughter’s death. A grand jury has
charged 32-year-old Christopher M. McCoy with second degree manslaughter and
operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a controlled
substance.
In May, McCoy was driving a vehicle and crashed on Coral Hill Road.
Investigators discovered he had methamphetamine in his blood at the time of
incident. McCoy’s daughter, Addison, was a passenger and died in the crash.
The indictment states, “The defendant committed the crime of MANSLAUGHTER,
2nd DEGREE when he wantonly caused the death of Addison McCoy and her death
resulted from his operation of a motor vehicle.”
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Friday,
December 18th, 2020
Kentucky to receive next vaccinations
The next vaccinations
shipped to Kentucky will arrive next week. The round is expected to contain
just over 27-thousand doses from Pfizer and nearly 77-thousand doses from Moderna. Another shipment is expected from Moderna the last week of
December which should contain around 34-thousand doses.
New cases reported for
local counties on Thursday include:
Hart County - 6
Barren County - 13
Edmonson County - 4
Grayson County - 3
Hardin County - 103
LaRue County - 9
Green County - 5
and Metcalfe County - 1
During Thursday
afternoon's state-wide update, Governor Beshear announced 3,349 new cases
and 54 deaths.
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Friday,
December 18th, 2020
Hart County Schools set to return
after break
Superintendent
Nathan Smith says Hart County Schools will begin the next semester as
scheduled on January 4th and that date can potentially include in-person and
virtual classes. Either January 4th or January 11th will ultimately be
decided as the Green-Orange hybrid begin date. His statements come from
Thursday night's board of education meeting. The district has been given
permission to begin the new semester with the combined in-person and virtual
format on January 4th, provided six-foot distancing can be maintained
between in-person attendees. Smith says a lot of discussion has taken place
between the governor's office, surrounding districts and internally. He
says he would like staff and students to be able to head into the holiday
break, knowing what the plan is for January. Considerations and discussions
will continue today and announcement of the finalized plan is coming soon.
In other
highlights from the meeting, the 2021-22 School Calendar Committee presented
a recommendation for beginning the school year August 11th, 2021 with a
closing day May 19th, 2022. Recognition of accomplishments was given to
Kelly Smith and Bontina Haynes for their contributions while serving as
board members.
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Friday,
December 18th, 2020
Cave City man facing multiple charges
A Cave City man
whose license was already suspended for DUI faces new charges following a
traffic stop in Glasgow. Police say Jay Ochoa was driving under the
influence again when he was pulled over Wednesday on Happy Valley Road.
Marijuana and methamphetamine were located in his vehicle. Ochoa was
taken into custody on charges of failure to wear a seatbelt, operating a
motor vehicle under the influence 3rd offense, driving on a suspended
license and possession of marijuana, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
Ochoa is lodged in Barren County Detention Center on a $2,500 cash bond. He
has a court date set for December 28th.
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Thursday,
December 18th, 2020
Jefferson County Schools plan
February in-person classes
Jefferson County Schools,
the state's largest school district, won't be back in the classroom until at
least mid-February. During a board meeting Tuesday, Jefferson County Public
Schools Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio suggested elementary students could
return to school buildings by mid-February. He said the timeline all depends
on how soon teachers become vaccinated against the coronavirus.
The Jefferson County
Board of Education (JCBE) will ultimately vote on the plan to resume
in-person learning. Pollio said he would have more information for board
members at their next meeting scheduled for January 5th.
The Kentucky Department
of Public Health and Gov. Andy Beshear recommended a return to in-person
learning no sooner than Jan. 11. Pollio on Tuesday said his recommendation
to reopen schools would include a phased in approach that would likely begin
a month later.
Pollio on Tuesday
presented a vaccine roll out proposal, created in conjunction with the
Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness. The plan includes
vaccinations for “school based” personnel first, including substitute
teachers, in a potential drive through event. The same employees would
receive a booster shot 21 days later with schools opening two weeks after
that.
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Thursday,
December 17th, 2020
First-round vaccine shipments
complete
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) —
Kentucky’s first-round shipments are now complete. The new Coronavirus
vaccine is being implemented at each of the 11 designated hospitals.
The final batch arrived in Paducah on Wednesday. In all, the state
received 38,000 doses from drugmakers Pfizer & BioNTech. Wednesday
afternoon, Governor Beshear reported 2,898 new cases, along with 23 deaths.
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Thursday,
December 17th, 2020
Hart County Board of Ed working
session
The Hart County Board of Education has a working session
meeting scheduled Thursday evening beginning at 5pm in Central Office. The
session will be followed by the December regular meeting, which is scheduled
to begin at 6pm. A link to join these
meetings virtually is posted on the Hart County Schools Website.
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Wednesday,
December 16th, 2020
Hart County Fiscal Court meeting
Hart County Fiscal Court will meet
Thursday, December 17th, at 9:00 a.m. at the courthouse on the 2nd floor.
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Wednesday,
December 16th, 2020
Span Tech creating full time jobs
An expansion at
Span Tech in Glasgow is expected to create 40 good paying, full-time jobs
over the next few years. The company, which designs and produces plastic
chain conveyor systems for manufacturers, says plans include purchasing 10
acres on Hilltopper Way and construction of a 100,000-square-foot facility
for production, warehousing and assembly operations. Span Tech has a nearly
four decade history of success in Glasgow.
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Wednesday,
December 16th, 2020
Stolen vehicle reported in Hardyville
area
A Nissan sedan
is reported stolen from the Hardyville area. The Hart County Sheriff's
department says the theft occurred overnight Monday into Tuesday morning.
The vehicle was taken from a location on KY 88. The car is gray and the tag
ID is AHD806. If you have information regarding this theft, please contact
the sheriff's department at 270.524.0011.
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Wednesday,
December 16th, 2020
Ky Governor's update on COVID-19
The governor
reported 2,946 new virus cases and 15 related deaths Tuesday afternoon. Hart
County's new cases number is 25 while Barren County reports 32. Metcalfe
County reports 25 new cases and Edmonson County reports 12.
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Wednesday,
December 16th, 2020
Shooter sentenced to life without
parole
LOUISVILLE, Ky.
(AP) — A white man convicted of fatally shooting two black shoppers at a
Louisville Kroger in 2018 is sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Gregory Bush was sentenced Tuesday after entering a plea of guilty but
mentally ill on two counts of murder and related charges. Maurice Stallard
and Vickie Jones were killed in the incident. Bush is also set to plead
guilty to federal hate crime charges in February. Federal prosecutors allege
the shooting was racially motivated. Bush's attorney argued he was suffering
from schizophrenia and wasn't medicated at the time.
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Wednesday,
December 16th, 2020
Free textbooks offered at EKU
RICHMOND, Ky.
(AP) — Eastern Kentucky University has announced an initiative that will
allow undergraduate students to receive free text books during the next
school year. The school says the EKU BookSmart program was developed by the
university and is possible due to its partnership with Barnes & Noble
College Booksellers. Officials say the program will provide required
textbooks and course materials for all in-person and online students. EKU
President Dr. David McFaddin said in a statement on Monday that the school
has been focused on making higher education more attainable. He says the
initiative makes a degree more accessible and affordable.
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Tuesday,
December 15th, 2020
Two Sonora men arrested in Hardin
County
Two men
from Sonora are among Monday admissions to Hardin County Detention Center.
According to booking reports:
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49-year-old Robert Kincaid Jr. faces charges of possession of a handgun by a
convicted felon, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a
controlled substance.
- And,
36-year-old Craig Lee Haynes is charged with failure to appear.
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Tuesday,
December 15th, 2020
Greensburg man arrested after traffic
stop
Authorities in Green County arrested a Greensburg man after a traffic
incident Sunday. Police say Joseph McIntosh lost control of his vehicle
after a tire blowout then continued driving on the tire's rim. When stopped
and questioned by a deputy, McIntosh stated he was unaware of happened and
had been eating brownies. He is charged with driving under the influence.
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Tuesday,
December 15th, 2020
Light snow/rain in forecast
Light
snow accumulations are possible with a quick moving system overnight into
Wednesday morning, especially across the northern portions of our area. The
southern half is expected to see mostly rain. The storm will gain strength
and cause significant problems for folks in the eastern US. A complete look
at the forecast is coming up in just a few minutes.
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Tuesday,
December 15th, 2020
Largest meth seizure in Warren County
The
largest methamphetamine seizure in Warren County history has led to charges
against seven people in the Bowling Green area. State, local and federal
partners all worked together in the bust according to Tommy Loving,
Executive Director of the Bowling Green/Warren County Dug Task Force. The
team began working on the case in June and continued through August. The
operation shut down a major supplier of crystal meth and a busy avenue for
drug trafficking into the region from Texas and California. An investigation
affidavit specifically mentions crystal meth shipments being transported by
the defendants of 25 and 40 pounds.
If
convicted at trial, the seven defendants face no less than 10 years and no
more than life in federal custody. The United States has also filed notice
to seek forfeiture from the defendants to include $57,000 in cash, a
residence in Bowling Green, a 2008 Ford Mustang, a 2012 Nissan Altima, a
2001 Impala and a 2015 Masaratti. The case is being prosecuted by the U.S.
Attorney’s Bowling Green Branch Office in cooperation with investigators
from the Warren County Drug Task Force and the Federal Bureau of
Investigation Louisville Field Office.
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Tuesday,
December 15th, 2020
Distribution info on first
vaccinations
Monday’s virus
update comes as the first vaccinations are administered across the state to
front line health care workers. Five health care workers at University of
Louisville Hospital received the vaccination during a public showing, which
health officials hope is a confidence builder to encourage vaccination
participation. They are the first to be vaccinated throughout Kentucky.
Baptist Health Lexington and the Medical Center at Bowling Green round out
the three facilities selected as the first locations in the state to receive
a vaccination supply. Each hospital received 975 doses Monday to began their
vaccination plans.
Hart and Barren
Counties each show two new cases being processed Monday by the Barren River
Health Department. Edmonson County shows seven cases and Metcalfe County
shows none. From the Lake Cumberland Health Department, Green County shows
four cases processed on Monday. Lincoln Trail Health Department does not
issue daily tally releases for our northern border counties. Monday's
state-wide tally includes 1,802 new cases and 17 deaths. Just over
17-hundred are hospitalized. Local health departments are expected to
receive vaccination shipments as early as next week. Hart County Judge
Executive Joe Choate will join us in the 7am hour to discuss local
implementation.
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Tuesday,
December 15th, 2020
Sidewalk improvement for Cave City
Officials in Cave
City announced Monday sidewalks will be improved with money awarded by
Kentucky League of Cities Insurance Services. Replacement and repair
work are planned under the $2,325 safety grant. Public Works Director Robert
Smith says the city uses every opportunity to make the community safer and
in times of uncertainty, grants like this are a practical way extend the
city's budget.
As the state's
largest municipal insurance program, Kentucky League of Cities Insurance
Services has awarded more than $4.5 million since the Safety Grant Program
started in 1999. Awarded funds are often used by member governments to
purchase items such as mulching mowers, vehicle back-up cameras, crumb
rubber, engineered wood fiber or pea gravel for playground cushioning
material, playground equipment and sewer backup prevention just to name a
few. Grant money is also used for services such as defensive driver training
and police accreditation fees. A timeline for Cave City's sidewalk
improvements has not yet been announced.
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Monday,
December 14th, 2020
From the Abundance of The Hart Food
Bank
From the Abundance of the Hart Food bank, a
certified member agency of feeding America, will be distributing food
outside the gymnasium of the Munfordville Baptist Church to those who
qualify, Friday, December 18th, from 10:30 a.m. until the food is gone or 3:00 p.m. To qualify for
Senior CSFP program must have the following: Meet Income eligibility
guidelines, show proof you are 60 and older, provide income info for all
members of household. To qualify if under 60 you must provide: ID, Proof of
Hart co residency Income information for all household members meet
eligibility guidelines. There will be a :Drive through pick-up", someone will
be in the parking lot to assist you with getting in line. Listen to WLOC
radio 1150AM or 101.7 FM, for last minute changes in food bank distribution.
Volunteers will need to arrive by 9:00 a.m.
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Monday,
December 14th, 2020
Judge Executive Choate guest Tuesday
Hart County Judge Executive Joe Choate will
be a special guest on Studio 101 WLOC Tuesday morning at 7:20 a.m. He will
be discussing the COVID-19 vaccination and for whom and how it will be
distributed in Hart County.
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Monday,
December 14th, 2020
Horse Cave City Council meeting
A special called meeting of the Horse Cave
City Council will be held at Horse Cave City Hall, 121 Woodlawn Avenue
Monday, December 14th, at 6:00 p.m.
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Monday,
December 14th, 2020
WLOC Nursing Home visits Wednesday
WLOC and
friends will be visiting the area nursing homes Wednesday morning. You are
invited to join us at Hart County Manor in Munfordville Wednesday around
9:15 a.m. and then Signature Health Care of Hart County in Horse Cave at
10:30 a.m. This year's visit will be somewhat different as we practice
social distancing and we will be singing outside.
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Monday,
December 14th, 2020
Ky's first shipment of vaccinations
FRANKFORT, Ky.
(Dec. 13, 2020) – On Sunday, Kentucky's first shipment of vaccinations
arrived on a UPS cargo plane in Louisville. Governor Beshear touted the
good news also adding the state reports 1,235 fewer positive cases over the
past week than the previous week. He also says the positivity rate declined
1.23% from Sunday to Sunday.
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Monday,
December 14th, 2020
Acting president appointed at
Campbellsville University
Last week, we
announced the retirement of Campbellsville University President, Dr. Michael
Carter, effective December 31st. As the search for a new president
gets underway, Dr. H. Keith Spears, senior vice president and assistant to
the president at Campbellsville University, has been appointed acting
president. Spears has been at the university since 2009.
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Monday,
December 14th, 2020
Kentucky Highway
Department Employee Kidnapped
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Kentucky Highway Department
Employee was kidnapped Friday after two inmates escaped from Northwest
Correctional Complex in Lake County, Tennessee. The two escapees stole the
employee's truck. The employee was not reported injured. The two escapees
then stole another truck from a Tennessee Resident which was found Sunday in
Florida. Tennessee's Department of Correction says Florida law enforcement
arrested Robert Brown and Christopher Osteen in Pompano Beach Sunday. Brown
is serving an 18-year sentence for aggravated rape and Osteen is serving an
eight-year sentence for burglary.
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Friday,
December 11th, 2020
City Of Cave City Council meeting
The City of Cave City Council meeting will
be held in Council Chambers at City Hall Monday, December 14th, at 5:00 p.m.
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Friday,
December 11th, 2020
Search begins for president of
Campbellsville University
A search will
soon begin for the next president of Campbellsville University. Dr. Michael
Carter has announced his retirement. Carter has been in the position for the
past 22 years. Since his hire in 1999, enrollment has grown from 1,600 to
over 13,000 and staff numbers have grown from 74 to nearly 1,200, including
part-time and full-time positions. In addition to large scale new
construction and renovations during Carter’s presidency, the university has
expanded from its single campus location in Campbellsville to eight centers
across Kentucky and the United States. Budgets for the university have
climbed accordingly. From 1999 to 2020, growth is nearly 650% with total
assets increasing by more than 375%. Carter’s last official day is December
31st. The university is expected to announce new leadership within the next
few days.
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Friday,
December 11th, 2020
Restrictions to end Monday on
restaurants and other business
LOUISVILLE, Ky
(AP) — Governor Andy Beshear announced Thursday restaurants, bars, gyms and
other businesses will be allowed to return to their previous capacity limits
starting Monday. Current restriction orders expire Sunday. Bars and
restaurants will be able to open indoor dining at 50% capacity. Thursday's
reported numbers include 4,324 new cases, the highest since the pandemic
began. Twenty-eight deaths are listed on the report. Approximately 1,760 are
hospitalized across the state.
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Friday,
December 11th, 2020
Barren County pursuit leads to arrest
Pursuit of a stolen
2005 Dodge Dakota pickup Thursday in Barren County has landed a man in jail with
a long list of charges. A citation obtained from the sheriff's department
indicates 33-year-old Timothy R Guess sped up when an officer attempted a
traffic stop on Lick Branch Road (KY 2198). Guess passed other vehicles inside
no-passing zones and blew through stop signs while at a high rate of speed. The
pursuit ended with Guess striking another deputy's cruiser. Police found
suspected methamphetamine in the vehicle and in his wallet. Open alcohol was
located in the stolen vehicle console. The citation says Guess told officers he
had been drinking and using meth the same day. Timothy Guess is lodged in
Barren County Jail and faces charges of reckless driving, wanton endangerment,
fleeing police, operating a vehicle under the influence of a controlled
substance, possession of an open alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle,
receiving stolen property, trafficking methamphetamine and contempt of court.
No bond is currently set.
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Friday,
December 11th, 2020
High School winter sports
As of now, high
school winter sports are still on schedule to begin after the new year. The
Kentucky High School Athletic Association's Board of Control conducted a special
meeting on Thursday morning, upholding its November decision by a 12-5 vote.
Practice for winter sports can begin December 14th and regular-season
competition January 4th.
The decision
applies to all indoor interscholastic sports at all school levels, including
but not limited to basketball, bowling, competitive cheer, dance, indoor
track and field, swimming, and wrestling. While not under the jurisdiction
of athletics, many high school band programs have also been following KHSAA
guidance regarding activities since the pandemic began.
One major issue
with regard to scheduling is how to conduct the association's Sweet 16
basketball tournaments. The board ultimately voted 12-5 in favor of pushing
back dates for the boys and girls to March 29 through April 8. Event
schedules and formats are to be finalized at a later date in consultation
with Rupp Arena.
KHSAA
Commissioner Julian Tackett says these issues are extremely complex, adding
the board has spent an extraordinary amount of time examining every aspect
surrounding the resumption of sports, particularly those that are indoors
and have extreme concerns from public health officials. At the same time,
he says there is significant data being shared about the need for students
to be engaged with one another in traditional settings, be it in a classroom
or in athletics. Tackett cited last week's American Academy of Pediatrics
publication regarding the need to get kids back involved, while at the same
time, the number of positive virus cases continues to be very high. Tacket
says in the end, finalizing a plan allows member schools to use some local
decision making in areas that are concerning and provides a blueprint for
the rest of the school year.
With the
KHSAA's meeting Thursday morning and subsequent press release Thursday
afternoon, there are mixed reactions across the state -- Generally,
differences appear regional. Time will tell if sporting events take place
under the plan. Additional details of the meeting are posted at KHSAA.org
along with an updated high school winter sports calendar.
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Thursday,
December 10th, 2020
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC)
Office of Highway Safety is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) and law enforcement nationwide in the “Drive Sober or
Get Pulled Over” campaign Dec. 16, 2020 through Jan. 1, 2021.
In Kentucky, 547 impaired driving-related
crashes resulting in 276 injuries and 10 deaths occurred during the
Christmas and New Year holidays over the last five years.
To prevent impaired driving-related
tragedies this holiday season, the KYTC recommends the following:
Before festivities begin, plan a way to
safely get home at the end of the night;
If impaired, use a ride-booking company or
taxi, call a sober friend or family member, or use public transportation to
get home safely;
If you see an impaired driver, safely pull
over and contact law enforcement. You may dial the KSP toll-free line
directly at 1-800-222-5555 or call 911.
If you know people who are about to drive
or ride while impaired, take their keys and help them make other
arrangements to get them safely to where they are going.
Wear a seat belt!
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Thursday,
December 10th, 2020
Assistance available for overdue utilities
A deadline is
approaching for eligible families to receive assistance to pay overdue
utility bills. The state's $15 million dollar Healthy at Home Utility
Assistance Fund helps those who are struggling to pay water, sewer, electric
or gas bills due to effects of the pandemic. Those who qualify may receive
up to $500 for water and wastewater bills and up to $400 to pay gas or
electric bills. The fund expires on December 31st or when funds are
depleted, whichever comes first. On Wednesday, the governor and energy
cabinet secretary emphasized eligible Kentuckians should apply now. To date,
$6.81 million has already been requested.
To qualify,
households must have an income no higher than 200% of the federal poverty
line, have past due utility bills and have been economically impacted due to
COVID-19. Applications can be found online at
www.capky.org or may be requested by
calling 800-456-3452. Applications and documentation can also be coordinated
by visiting a Local Community Action Network of Kentucky office. The Hart
County office is located at 509 Whitman Lane in Munfordville. Their phone
number is 270-524-0224.
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Wednesday,
December 9th, 2020
MCNP hotel roof to be replaced with funding
Officials say
the hotel roof at Mammoth Cave National Park will be replaced with funding
from the Great Outdoors Act. The act passed by Congress earlier this year
provides funding for deferred maintenance at national parks across the
country. Mammoth Cave hasn’t been notified of the final amount it will be
awarded, but park spokeswoman Molly Schroer says funding will go toward
replacing the hotel’s flat roof with a pitched roof and reconfiguring
interior hallways. Schroer says the building’s current roof doesn't allow
for proper drainage of water or snow.
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Wednesday,
December 9th, 2020
Beshears says hospitals nearing capacity
Kentucky
Governor Andy Beshear says hospitals throughout the state are nearing
capacity due to a continued surge in virus cases. He does not anticipate the
state will run out of ventilators, but says that hospital capacity for
inpatient beds, ICU beds or ventilators is at or above 80% in four areas of
the state. Hospitalizations are up roughly 17% since the beginning of
November, and Kentucky has averaged around 3,300 new cases per day in the
past week. Tuesday's report includes around 3,100 newly confirmed cases and
20 virus-related deaths. Roughly 1,760 people are currently hospitalized.
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Wednesday,
December 9th, 2020
Residential fire in Glasgow
Investigators
say the do not yet know what started a residential fire in Glasgow on
Tuesday. Firefighters responded to South Morgan Street just after noon and
discovered fire and smoke coming from a bedroom window. Glasgow Fire
Department crews quickly extinguished the blaze and were able to save the
remainder of the home. No injuries are reported.
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Wednesday,
December 9th, 2020
City of Glasgow helping area commerce
In Tuesday's
news, WLOC mentioned Davis County and Owensboro's plan to help struggling
businesses in light of the pandemic... In today's news, the city of
Glasgow is trying to help keep the doors of commerce open. The city
announced a program this week in which some small businesses may be eligible
to receive up to $12 thousand dollars in financial aid. General and
specialty retail, personal services such as barber shops, beauty salons,
fitness centers and others closed by Governor Andy Beshear's executive
orders are among eligible businesses. The program defines a small business
as having a net profit not exceeding $200 thousand dollars or an employment
roster of less than 25. Applicants must have been open and operating before
January 1st and not be a franchise or franchise-affiliated. Eligible
businesses must be in the city of Glasgow. Awarded funds can cover payroll,
rent, lease and business mortgage payments along with utilities.
Applications are being accepted through December 18th via mail or drop off
at the Glasgow Department of Public Works. More detailed information is
available by calling (270) 651-5977.
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Tuesday,
December 8th, 2020
Edmonton
woman arrested on drug charges
An Edmonton
woman was arrested on drug related charges over the weekend in Glasgow.
Officers say 39-year-old Julia Bush already had active warrants but is now
charged with first degree possession of a controlled substance (second
offense, methamphetamine) and possession of drug paraphernalia. Sunday,
police responded to a complaint on Humble Avenue where methamphetamine and a
glass pipe were found in her vehicle.
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Tuesday,
December 8th, 2020
Summer Shade woman arrested after traffic
stop
A Summer Shade
woman faces drug related charges after being arrested during a traffic stop
last week on KY 163. A press release from the Metcalfe County Sheriff's
Office says 36-year-old Sherry J. Page was pulled over for traffic
violations and determined to be under the influence of drugs. Evidence
discovered during the stop also suggested several items of paraphernalia and
methamphetamine were at a nearby residence. Page submitted to a toxicology
test and was lodged in the Barren County Jail. Charges include first degree
possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and operating a motor
vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance (second offense).
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Tuesday,
December 8th, 2020
E-town chiropractor faces sexually related
charges
An Elizabethtown chiropractor faces rape
and other sexually related charges after being arrested Monday. 32-year-old
Matthew J. Colasanti, operator of Colasanti Chiropractic located on Ring
Road, is charged with one count of first-degree rape and one count of
first-degree sexual abuse of two girls who were patients at the time of
alleged criminal activity. A juvenile female relative of the
chiropractor told Elizabethtown Police while receiving treatment, he fondled
and raped her. Another 16-year-old says she was touched
inappropriately and received inappropriate comments during almost all of her
visits while getting her back adjusted from April of this year through June.
First-degree rape is a Class B felony punishable by 10 to 20 years in
prison, if convicted, while first-degree sexual abuse is a Class D felony
punishable by one to five years in prison, if convicted. Colasanti is
set for arraignment in Hardin District Court and is being held in lieu of a
$25,000 cash bond in the Hardin County Detention Center.
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Tuesday,
December 8th, 2020
Monday State-wide Virus Numbers
Kentucky reported 1,972 confirmed
coronavirus cases and 10 virus-related deaths Monday. Roughly 1,700
Kentuckians are hospitalized. Almost all of Kentucky’s 120 counties remain
in the red zone which indicates high incidence rates.
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Monday,
December 7th, 2020
Two Kentucky children dead after
Florida bizarre incident
Two children from Kentucky are dead
following a bizarre incident on Friday while visiting Florida. Authorities
in Panama City Beach say the 4-year-old boy and 6-year-old girl were struck
down as they played miniature golf when a truck veered off of the adjacent
roadway. The siblings' parents were not injured. The family is from
Louisville. Police are continuing to investigate and have not ruled
out charges against the driver.
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Monday,
December 7th, 2020
Vaccine Distribution Test Run
Kentucky’s largest hospital system
conducted a trial run for ordering and receiving doses of a COVID-19
vaccine. University of Kentucky HealthCare of Lexington was chosen to
participate in a distribution readiness test for Pfizer’s two-dose vaccine.
The mock run was fairly simple. An order was placed and empty boxes were
received. The test run was able to show success with respect to keeping
temperature of the containers regulated at the necessary minus 80 degrees
Celsius. Kentucky is slated to receive just over 38,000 doses of the Pfizer
vaccine by mid December.
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Monday,
December 7th, 2020
Vaccine For EMS Workers and School
System Staff
While initial doses of a vaccination here
in Kentucky are slated to be reserved for health care and nursing home
facilities, Governor Andy Beshear called on school superintendents to begin
planning for the eventual distribution of coronavirus vaccines to their
employees. Beshear conducted a state-wide call with school system
superintendents on Friday. After health care and nursing home vaccinations
are administered, the next groups to be prioritized are EMS workers and
educators. During Friday's call, he asked superintendents to start
preparing rosters of school personnel willing to be vaccinated.
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Monday,
December 7th, 2020
Pandemic and food service
One of the hardest hit industries over
the past few weeks of the pandemic is food service. Daviess County Fiscal
Court and Owensboro City Commission are the latest in a growing list of
local governments preparing to waive license fees for restaurants and bars
to help ease financial burdens. Fees will be paid through the county’s
economic development fund, with eligible businesses able to apply for up to
$5,000 in relief. The county judge-executive says their attorney is looking
into how to implement the program. Owensboro's city manager says the city is
planning to take similar action.
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Thursday,
December 3rd, 2020
Two arrest for stolen motorcycle
Two people from
out of state were arrested Wednesday morning in Elizabethtown. A Kentucky
State Police trooper saw a motorcycle parked on a sidewalk in front of the
Royal Inn Motel on East Dixie Avenue.
44 year-old
Shane Fick, of Logan, Ohio, and 41-year-old Jamie McKinney, of Port
Charlotte, Florida, were arrested after the trooper learned the blue and
white motorcycle had been reported stolen in Florida and that Fick and
McKinney were wanted in connection with the theft. After interviewing Fick
and McKinney, the two were arrested. Both are charged with receiving stolen
property less than $10,000 and obscuring the identity of a machine more than
$500 and less than $10,000. They are being held in lieu of $5,000 cash bonds
each in the Hardin County Detention Center and scheduled to appear Dec. 11
in Hardin District Court.
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Thursday,
December 3rd, 2020
Let Hope In with Glasgow Police
Department
Glasgow Police
have been conducting traffic stops this week, but not the regular ones we
think about. Twelve envelopes containing money were handed out during two
shifts of the the Police Department Tuesday. The "Let Hope In" initiative,
which began several years ago, was in full swing as officers disbursed money
with the help of others, including River Lake Church. Over $2,000 was handed
out to random people during traffic stops. Officers did not target vehicles
specifically, but they did observe minor infractions and conducted the
stops.
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Thursday,
December 3rd,
2020
COVID-19 update from Governor
Gov. Andy
Beshear gave the latest update on COVID-19 Wednesday afternoon. The Governor
reported 3,601 new cases of the virus, bringing the total to 186,765. The
counties with the highest number of cases included Warren with 103. Gov.
Beshear reported 37 COVID-19 related deaths raising the death toll to 1,980.
Among the deaths were a 61-year-old Allen County man, a 46-year-old man from
Warren County, a 70-year-old woman from Grayson County and a 58 year-old man
from Hardin County. With the 37 deaths reported Wednesday, the
Governor has reported the loss of 72 Kentuckians in the last two days alone
as the commonwealth rapidly approaches 2,000 deaths.
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Wednesday, December 2nd,
2020
KHSAA Football Championship game times set
Games
will be played at Kroger Field in Lexington beginning Friday December 18th...
·
11 a.m. – 1A
Championship
·
3 p.m. – 2A Championship
·
7 p.m. – 4A Championship
On
Saturday, December 19th…
·
11 a.m. – 3A
Championship
·
3 p.m. – 5A Championship
·
7 p.m. – 6A Championship
The
KHSAA Board of Control also approved a number of provisions in the event
teams have to withdraw. Full details are available at KHSAA.org.
Metcalfe County and Glasgow remain alive within their respective classes in
playoff action with games scheduled for this weekend.
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Wednesday, December 2nd,
2020
Edmonson County Fiscal Court hiring Dog Control Officer
Successful candidates will be required to explain procedures and laws in
communicating with the general public. Specific job duties include
responding to complaints concerning unrestrained, unlicensed, uncontrolled,
abandoned, dangerous, nuisance, injured or sick dogs and collect evidence
including witness statements, photographs, and other pertinent information.
A High school diploma (or equivalent) is required. The position is listed as
"part-time" and applications are due by December 9th. Candidates may
apply at the Edmonson County Judge Executive’s Office in Brownsville Monday
thru Friday, 7am to 4pm.
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Wednesday, December 2nd,
2020
Highest total reported Tuesday by Ky
Governor
Governor Andy Beshear reported 4,151 new cases of the virus Tuesday
afternoon... The highest total to date. Counties with the highest number of
new cases include Warren with 148 and Barren with 48. Tuesday's numbers
include 35 deaths... also the highest number to date.
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Tuesday, December 1st,
2020
Coronavirus vaccine soon available
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy
Beshear has announced that the state is likely to receive about 38,000 doses
of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine by the middle of December. He says a
second round of coronavirus vaccines, manufactured by Moderna, will be made
available by the end of the year. Long-term care residents and staff, and
front-line health care workers will have first-access to available doses.
Kentucky officials on Monday reported 2,124 new confirmed coronavirus cases
and 12 virus-related deaths. More than 1,700 people are hospitalized.
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Tuesday,
December 1st,
2020
The virus has been confirmed in just under
half of the inmates currently incarcerated at Hart County Jail in
Munfordville. Five deputies are also currently positive. Jailer Israel
Bergenson says tests were administered to everyone at the facility after a
handful of inmates became mildly symptomatic. Counting all inmates and
staff, there are approximately 160 individuals associated with daily
activities in the facility.
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Tuesday,
December 1st,
2020
Property taxes payable at face value
Hart County property
taxes are now payable at face value. A 2% discount opportunity expired
Monday. Hart County Property owners may pay in-person at the Sheriff’s
Department on Main Street in Munfordville or simply drop off payments in the
box in the parking lot located near the public entrance. Tax bills may also
be paid online at hartcountysheriff.com using a credit card, debit card or
e-check. Each of these electronic options will incur a small convenience
fee.
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Monday,
November 30th,
2020
Hart County Clerk's Office open by
phone, mail-in and web
The Hart County Clerk's Office is open for
phone, mail-in and web only. The office will be closed to all in person
business until further notice.
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Monday,
November 30th,
2020
Gov. Beshear gives update on
coronavirus
Gov. Andy Beshear urged Kentuckians
Saturday to strengthen their resolve in the fight against COVID-19, with the
knowledge that help is on the way. Gov. Beshear reminded Kentuckians to shop
safely, purchasing gifts online when possible and avoiding crowded stores.
If families do need to shop in person, he encouraged them to keep their time
inside stores to a minimum and use curbside pickup whenever possible. As of
4:00 p.m. Saturday, November 28th, Gov. Beshear reported 2,437 new cases and
14 new deaths. The positivity rate is at 8.95% with total deaths at 1,885.
There are 1,722 currently hospitalized, 408 currently in ICU and 220
currently on a ventilator. The top counties with the most positive cases
Saturday were: Jefferson, Fayette, Warren, Boone, Madison, Kenton and
McCracken.
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Monday,
November 30th,
2020
Deceased male's body found in Logan
County
A deceased
male's body has been found over the weekend in Logan County. Kentucky State
Police Post 3 was contacted by the Logan County Sheriff’s Department Sunday
just before 09:30 am concerning a death that occurred in Logan County. The
Sheriff’s Department reported a deceased male located in a field near
Watermelon Road in the Olmstead community. Detectives from Post 3 responded
to the scene. According to KSP, there were no obvious signs of foul play on
the scene. At this time the identity of the decedent is unknown and cause of
death has yet to be determined. An autopsy is scheduled with the State
Medical Examiners Office. The investigation continues.
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Monday,
November 30th,
2020
Property taxes due and payable
Taypayers can save some money on their
property tax bills by paying at the sheriff's office or online before
December 1st, 2020. After Monday, property tax bills will be due and payable
at face value through the month of December.
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Monday,
November 30th,
2020
High School football playoffs
In local high
school football playoff action from this weekend, Metcalfe County defeated
Edmonson County in the Class 2-A KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl 34-27.
The Hornets advance to Friday night's quarterfinal round as they travel to
Lexington Christian for a 6pm Central kickoff.
In Class 3-A,
Glasgow defeated Taylor County 14-0. The Scotties also advance to the
quarterfinal round to host Christian Academy of Louisville this Friday night
at 7pm Central.
Games times and
locations are subject to change. Visit KHSAA.org for the latest KHSAA
football playoff schedule information.
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Friday,
November 27th,
2020
Traffic stop leads to arrest in Cave
City
A traffic stop
Thursday in Cave City has led to an arrest. While investigating the
driver of a vehicle in the Dollar Store parking lot, an officer with the
Cave City Police Department learned that the driver's name was Ronnie
Russell and he had an active felony warrant for possession of narcotics from
Indiana. Russell was arrested for DUI
3rd offense, operating on suspended or revoked and possessing a
license when privileges are revoked along with his felony warrant. Russell
was transported to Caverna Memorial Hospital for a blood test and then taken
to the Barren County Detention Center without incident.
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Friday,
November 27th,
2020
Extended unemployment assistance
ending in Ky
Extended federal benefits put in place
during high periods of unemployment this year is ending in Kentucky. The
U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) announced Tuesday that its Extended
Benefits program, which is triggered when a state's insured unemployment
rate is higher than 5% will end in Kentucky on November 28th. No new
applications will be permitted after that date and those who fail to exhaust
their benefits before then will not receive any remaining funds. The insured
unemployment rate is the number of a state's residents actively receiving un
employment insurance as a percentage of the labor force. It currently stand
at more than 4,700.
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Wednesday,
November 25th,
2020
Governor reports second highest cases
for Tuesday
Gov. Andy Beshear gave the latest update on
the coronavirus Tuesday. Gov. Beshear said Kentuckians should avoid travel
and only have dinner with people who live in their household, or at a
maximum, people from two households (no more than eight people total). The
governor said "Protect your family at Thanksgiving this year so they will be
here at Christmas next year." The governor reported 2,690 new cases of
COVID-19 and 17 deaths. Locally, Hart County reported 3 new cases Tuesday,
Barren County had 16, Metcalfe County had 6 and Warren County had 110 new
cases.
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Wednesday,
November 25th,
2020
Stolen property recovered
in Hart County
The Hart County Sheriff's Office
has recovered two trailers Monday that had been reported stolen. The
property in question had been reported stolen in Hart and Larue Counties and
were recovered in two separate areas of the county upon investigation and
community lead tips. The investigation is ongoing and arrests are expected.
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Wednesday,
November 25th,
2020
Two arrested after
domestic complaint
An Edmonson County Sheriff's
Deputy on Sunday was called to York Street for an active domestic complaint.
Deputies said 37-year-old Janet Hess Compton, of Brownsville, had an active
indictment warrant. When law enforcement arrived, they say Compton was in
the front yard and was told she was under arrest. Deputies say Compton ran
inside the home. As the deputy entered, they say 65-year-old David Edward
Houchin, of Brownsville, blocked the deputy from entering further. Deputies
say Houchin then knocked the deputy down and Compton ran out the back door.
Houchin was placed under arrest and charged with hindering prosecution or
apprehension, 2nd degree and assault, 3rd degree, police officer or
probation officer. Compton was arreste3d and served an indictment warrant
for charges of burglary, 2nd degree, possession of marijuana, disorderly
conduct, 2nd degree and terroristic threatening, 3rd degree. She was also
charged with escape, 3rd degree. Both Compton and Houchin were arrested and
transported to the Hart County Jail.
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Wednesday,
November 25th,
2020
E-town church volunteer
charged with sex offenses
An Elizabethtown man, who has
been a volunteer at an Elizabethtown church working in youth ministry, was
arrested Monday afternoon and charged with multiple sex offenses involving a
teenager. 39-year-old Timothy L. Waters was arrested and charged with three
felonies. Elder Ben Ashlock of The Driven Church in Elizabethtown, said
Waters had attended church for about two years and had volunteered with the
church's youth about "one year, more or less." "He was a volunteer in a
large group setting only. "He was not in a leadership role with the church,
but he did assist with the youth for about a year." Waters was charged with
one count of first-degree sexual abuse, one count of third-degree sodomy and
one count of third-degree rape - all Class D felonies punishable by one to
five years in prison, if convicted. Waters is being held in lieu of a
$10,000 cash bond in the Hardin County Detention Center. He is scheduled to
appear December 18th in Hardin District Court. Waters was arrested by Vine
Grove Police.
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Tuesday,
November 24th,
2020
Cave City City Hall closed for
holiday
Cave City City Hall will be closed Thursday
and Friday for Thanksgiving. All federal, state and local offices will be
closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Tuesday,
November 24th,
2020
Hart County Clerk's Office
temporarily closed
The Hart County Clerk's Office is closed
due to COVID exposure. The office will re-open Monday, November 30th, for
phone, mail in and web only. The office will be closed to all in-person
business until further notice by Hart County Clerk Lisa Sanders and her
staff.
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Tuesday,
November 24th,
2020
Horse Cave man indicted for
manslaughter
Kentucky State Police arrested a Hart
County man Monday on several charges related to a collision back in July.
According to KSP, 48-year-old Dale Meredith was driving a 2001 Freightliner
semi-tractor trailer with a load of logs around 10 miles north of Liberty on
July 9th. Officials said for an unknown reason, he crossed the centerline
and then overcorrected, causing the load of logs to shift into the oncoming
lane striking a 2013 Chevrolet driven by 27-year-old Ida Burton, of Liberty.
At the time, Meredith and Burton were both airlifted to the University of
Kentucky Hospital with severe injuries. Burton's unborn child died. Meredith
was arrested at his home in Horse Cave Monday on an indictment warrant for
manslaughter, 2nd degree, persistent felony offender II, Assault, 1st
degree, persistent felony offender II, drug paraphernalia - buy/possess,
operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 1st degree, aggravating
circumstances, Violation Part 396 Federal Safety Regulations, Violation Part
392 Federal Safety Regulations. Meredith was lodged in the Hart County Jail.
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Tuesday,
November 24th,
2020
Tompkinsville woman arrested after pursuit
A Tompkinsville woman was arrested on Saturday after
allegedly trying to outrun authorities. According to the Metcalfe County
Sheriff's Office, deputies were on Shaw Creek Road investigating a theft
that happened on Lone Star Ridge. While investigating, deputies said they
saw a car matching a description of one belonging to suspects. Officials
said they attempted to stop the car, but the driver fled immediately.
Deputies said a short pursuit ended with a passenger running into a wooded
area. The driver was identified as Brittany L. Graves. According to MCSO,
the passenger was later identified as Contessa M. Gore, who had numerous
outstanding warrants for her arrest. Graves was placed under arrest and
taken tot he Barren County Jail and charged with fleeing or evading police,
1st degree (motor vehicle), wanton endangerment, 1st degree (police
officer), reckless driving, excessive window tinting and failure to wear a
seatbelt. Authorities are still searching for Gore. Anyone knowing the
whereabouts of Contessa Gore, is asked to contact the Metcalfe County
Sheriff's Office or Kentucky State Police.
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Tuesday,
November 24th,
2020
Fatal collision in Hart County
Kentucky State Police responded to a
two-vehicle crash Monday in Hart County. According to Kentucky State
Police, Johnny W. Moran III was driving a 2014 Volkswagon Passat near the
1200 block of Cub Run Highway. Troopers said a freightliner semi-truck was
traveling in the same area and Moran's vehicle crossed the center line and
struck the truck head-on. Johnny Moran III was transported by Hart County
EMS to the Medical Center at Caverna where he was pronounced dead. No one
else was injured in the crash. The investigation remains ongoing.
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Monday, November 23rd,
2020
Horse Cave Christmas parade canceled
The annual Horse Cave Christmas parade will
not be held this year.
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Monday, November 23rd,
2020
Nursing home monetary donations now
accepted
With the
holidays approaching, WLOC is now collecting monetary donations for our
local nursing homes; Hart County Manor in Munfordville and Signature Health
Care of Hart County in Horse Cave. Organizations, churches, businesses,
families and individuals are encouraged to give as these residents have
needs of items. Please mail your monetary donation to : WLOC
P. O Box 98, Horse Cave, Ky. 42749.
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Monday, November 23rd,
2020
Ky Governor reports highest week of
case
Governor Beshear announced 2,194 new cases
Sunday and four deaths, making this week the highest number of cases
combined since the pandemic began. According to the Governor, "If we have a
major surge of Covid-19 cases after Thanksgiving, our hospitals will simply
not have the capacity to give everyone the care they need. Nothing is worth
that risk." The positivity rate for Kentucky is now 9.19% with total deaths
from COVID-19 at 1,787.
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Monday, November 23rd,
2020
E-town man arrested for strangulation
An Elizabethtown man was arrested Sunday on
a first-degree strangulation charge. 25 year-old Jesse McMasters was
arrested around 3:00 a.m. by the Hardin County Sheriff's Office. The
citation said McMasters entered into a verbal altercation with his live-in
girlfriend. During the altercation, McMasters "attacked" her and choked her,
leaving marks around her throat, lower jaw and bottom lip. He was also
charged with fourth-degree assault - domestic violence and minor injury.
McMasters was lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.
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Monday, November 23rd,
2020
Glasgow woman suffers burns in house
fire
A Glasgow woman was taken to the hospital
with second-degree burns Sunday morning after a house fire. The Glasgow Fire
Department responded to a fire around 3:30 a.m. on Combs Boulevard where
smoke and flames were coming from the front and side windows of the house
upon arrival. According to officials, a female was in the front yard and
told firefighters there was another person inside. A search team entered the
front of the house and determined the fire had reached the attic area of the
home. Fire crews proceeded to extinguish the fire there while a search team
searched for the other occupant inside. The fire was put out shortly after
with no other occupants being found at the time of the fire. Officials said
the female outside was transported to T. J. Samson Hospital with
second-degree burns on her head and hands. The cause of the fire is under
investigation.
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Friday, November
20th,
2020
Green County Country
Clubhouse fire
Green County Country Club's
Clubhouse is a total loss following a fire Thursday night into early Friday
morning. Around midnight, firefighters were called to the scene.
Investigators are working to determine the cause. No injuries are reported.
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Friday, November
20th,
2020
E-town woman arrested in
stabbing
An Elizabethtown woman has been
charged with second degree murder. Prosecutors say Harley Berry has been
indicted for the second degree murder of Elijah McQueary. Police say that
Berry was at a rental home in Memphis, TN when she and McQueary got into an
argument. Witnesses report that Berry stabbed McQueary multiple times with a
kitchen knife. Berry was arrested in Elizabethtown and has been returned
back to Memphis.
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Friday, November
20th,
2020
Hart County Fiscal Court
meeting
The Hart County Fiscal Court met
Thursday morning in the courtroom. After Judge Executive Joe Choate called
the meeting to order, Bro. Greg Nichols, pastor of Hiseville Baptist Church
opened the meeting with prayer. After routine business, the court heard
committee reports, Jail report was given by Jailer Israel Bergenson, stating
there was a total 152 in the county jail and Sheriff Jeff Wilson stated the
sheriff's office is open to accept taxes or they can be mailed or dropped in
the deposit box outside of the office. The court approved low bids from
Kelvin Wilson for box culverts on Sam Goodman and Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Road. Budget and Bank transfers were approved along with paying of claims
and contract with Harshaw Trane for maintenance at the Justice Center. The
court's next meeting will be Thursday, December 17th, at 9:00 a.m. in the
courtroom.
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Thursday, November
19th,
2020
Glasgow Police capture fugitive
A traffic stop Tuesday led to the arrest of
a man wanted by the U.S. Marshall Service and ATF. The stop occurred on
Happy Valley Road. Javin Miller, of Bowling Green, was observed as the
passenger inside the vehicle. Police located marijuana in Miller's
possession and confirmed he was entered as a wanted person by the ATF with
full extradition. Miller was arrested and charged with possessiono f
marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and was served with the fugitive
warrant. Miller was lodged in the Barren County Jail.
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Thursday, November
19th,
2020
BRDHD reports notifications and
self-quarantine
BRDHD will enlist the participation of new
cases of COVID-19 to notify all family, friends, coworkers and others who
may meet exposure criteria to self-quarantine for 14 days. Additionally, due
to overwhelming number of cases and strained resources, there is a delay
between cases receiving their positive test result and being contacted by
the health department. Individuals should not wait on a call from the health
department to begin self0isolating or self-quarantining at home. Take steps
to protect yourself and others including:
* Staying home for 10 days if you are a
case or 14 days if you are a close contact.
* Staying away from people you live with -
use a separate bathroom if possible.
* Not going to work or school.
* Asking friends or family to drop off
groceries, medicines, or supplies.
More guidance on how to safely isolate or
quarantine at home can be found at www.barrenriverhealth.
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Thursday, November
19th,
2020
Hart County Board of Ed working
session
The Hart County Board of Education Working
Session will be held Thursday, November 19th, at Central Office at 5:00 p.m.
followed by the regular board meeting at 6:00 p.m. Several items are listed
for approval on the agenda.
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Thursday, November
19th,
2020
Metcalfe County man arrested for
burglary
The Metcalfe County Sheriff's Office was
called to a home Monday on Ralph Edwards Road to a burglary in progress.
During the investigation, deputies say 27-year-old Ethan D. Lee had
unlawfully entered the home. A juvenile in the home was awakened and called
911 at which point Lee ran into a wooded area before law enforcement
arrived. Deputies were unable to find Lee at the time, however, he was found
Tuesday on Old Glasgow Road. According to deputies, Lee became belligerent
during questioning and combative when he was being taken into custody. Lee
was arrested and lodged in the Barren County Jail.
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Thursday, November
19th,
2020
Governor announces restrictions; sports
update
Governor Andy Beshear on
Wednesday afternoon announced restrictions that will be in effect beginning
November 20th through at least December 13th.
All schools are to maintain
virtual learning (or implement by Monday, if not already). Elementary
schools will be allowed to resume to in-person instruction on December 7th
if the school’s county is not in a “red zone.” Middle schools and high
schools can have students return in January following each school district’s
holiday break.
Bars and restaurants are
required to only serve patrons outdoors or with carryout with no indoor
dining permitted. The governor says $40 million in federal funds are set
aside to assist businesses affected.
Beshear also said private
gatherings should be limited to only two households or to eight people in
total. Gatherings in settings such as weddings or funerals should be limited
to only 25 people per room with social distancing in place.
Gyms will be restricted to
only 33% capacity. Beshear said group classes will not be allowed.
The governor said
recreational facilities will be closed, meaning sports practices indoors
will be prohibited, though individual practices will be allowed with masks.
Visitors will not be
allowed inside hospitals, and Beshear said hospitals should keep only about
33% of staff members working at one time.
Beshear said no retail
stores will face further restrictions in an effort to keep the economy open
as long as mask-wearing, sanitizing and social distancing continues to be
enforced.
The governor said enough
strides have been taken in the last seven months to prevent a full economic
shutdown adding, “I don’t think another shutdown is on the table.”
As it relates to sports,
Hart County’s Playoff Football game Friday night has been cancelled. The
school system released a statement Wednesday afternoon expressing regret in
having to withdraw but with virus and other injury complications,
cancellation was a decision that had to be made. The statement also
expressed thanks to fans and supporters of the program, congratulating the
team on their hard work in making the playoffs and other season
accomplishments.
With school restrictions
being extended through the next several weeks, the Kentucky High School
Athletics association also postponed the start of winter sports. KHSAA
Commissioner Julian Tackett says basketball games scheduled to begin next
week will now begin the week of January 4th. Both Caverna and
Hart County Schools told us on Wednesday, they will be following all KHSAA
guidance. Specific game information will be announced as each school
provides scheduling updates.
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Wednesday, November
18th,
2020
Hart County Fiscal Court meeting
Hart County Fiscal Court will meet
Thursday, November 19th, at 9:00 a.m. on the 2nd floor of the courthouse.
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Wednesday, November
18th,
2020
Ky Gov. gives COVID-19 update
Gov. Andy Beshear gave the latest update on
the spread of COVID-19 in Kentucky. Gov. Beshear started Tuesday's update by
announcing it would contain the highest single-day number of deaths to date.
Gov. Beshear said he will announce additional steps to combat the virus
Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. EST. The Governor said, "When you look at the
severity of this, action has to be taken,". Gov. Beshear reported 2,931 new
cases of the virus raising the number of confirmed cases to 142,008. The
Governor reported 33 deaths raising the death toll to 1,697.
The Barren River District Health Department has confirmed
a total of 11,473 cases, of which 9,524 have recovered. There have been 149
deaths reported from COVID-19 in the district. Hart County has 5 new cases,
Barren County has 21 new cases, Edmonson County with 23 new cases, Metcalfe
has 6 new cases and Warren County has 67 new cases of the virus.
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Wednesday, November
18th,
2020
Upton man arrested for burglary
An Upton man wanted in connection with a domestic assault last month was
arrested Monday afternoon by Kentucky State Police when he entered his
girlfriend's trailer without permission. 47-year-old Harold Jones, Jr. was
charged with second-degree burglary - a Class C felony punishable by five to
10 years in prison, if convicted, and misdemeanor offenses of violation of
conditions of release, first-degree criminal trespassing, menacing and
resisting arrest. He also faces a charge of fourth-degree assault, domestic
violence with minor injury, when he reportedly hit the woman in the left eye
with his fist, causing a laceration. According to an arrest citation, Jones
and the woman were involved in an argument in the living room of the trailer
when troopers arrived. The woman told troopers Jones was told to leave and
he refused. She said Jones had been there for about two hours and he had
attempted to punch her with his fists. Jones is being held in lieu of a cash
bond in the Hardin County Detention Center.
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Wednesday, November
18th,
2020
Grayson County man killed in officer-involved shooting in Hart County
Kentucky State
Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Hart County. KSP
says the Breckinridge County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance finding
42-year-old James Horton, of Clarkson, who they say was involved in a
traffic stop that led to a Breckinridge County deputy being shot. Police say
the deputy conducted a traffic stop near Ben Johnson Elementary School.
During the course of the traffic stop, police say Horton shot the deputy and
fled on foot before stealing a pickup truck from the area. Shortly after
midnight, Kentucky State Police Troopers saw the stolen truck in the Wax
community of Grayson County and pursued Horton. Police say Horton fired
multiple gun shots at law enforcement. The pursuit continued into Hart
County where the truck left the road north of Bonnieville. Police say Horton
left the truck with a gun and a trooper fired. Horton was pronounced dead at
the scene by the Hart County Coroner’s Office. The Breckinridge County
Deputy was flown to the University of Louisville Hospital where he was
treated for non-life threatening injuries.
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Tuesday, November
17th,
2020
Free Drive-Thru Chili Lunch
A Free Drive-Thru Chili Lunch will be held
Saturday, November 21st, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 502 South Dixie
Hwy, Cave City. Isaiah 43 Counseling Services will be serving chili and
grilled cheese to those in need in the community. One meal per person
present and 350 meals will be given out. To ensure proper social distancing,
please remain in your car and the meal will be brought to you. For more
information, call 270-746-HELP.
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Tuesday, November
17th,
2020
Ky reports 1,514 new COVID-19 cases
Gov. Andy Beshear gave the latest update
Monday afternoon on the spread of COVID-19 in Kentucky. Gov. Beshear said
additional steps may need to be taken as soon as Wednesday to curb the
spread of COVID-19. Beshear clarified that there may be additional
restrictions, but not a shutdown. There were 1,514 new cases of the virus
reported Monday. The governor reported three deaths raising the total to
1,664.
The Barren River District Health Department has confirmed
a total of 11,319 cases, of which 9,404 have recovered. There have been 148
deaths reported in the district from COVID-19. Hart County has a total of
650 cases and three deaths, Barren County has 1,722 cases and 15 deaths,
Metcalfe County has 321 cases and 2 deaths and Warren County has 6,329 cases
with 59 deaths.
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Tuesday, November
17th,
2020
Search continues for Simpson County
fisherman
Conservation officers with the Kentucky
Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources are searching for a fisherman who
went missing Saturday in Simpson County. Officials say the 78-year-old
Franklin man was last seen fishing from a boat around 3:00 p.m. Saturday at
Sportsman Lake near the community of Salmons. Conservation officers
responded to the lake shortly before 8:00 p.m. after receiving a report of a
possible drowning. Officers said winds were gusting upward of 30 miles per
hour when they arrived. Officers said they found a small boat with fishing
lines still in the water wedged between trees in shallow water at the upper
end of the lake and articles of clothing and footwear were floating in the
water near the boat. A search and rescue team is assisting Kentucky Fish and
Wildlife and other emergency responders in the search.
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Tuesday, November
17th,
2020
Bowling Green man indicted for murder
A Bowling Green man has been indicted on a
murder charger. Pedro Alfaro's attorney, Alan Simpson, says Alfaro was
indicted on Thursday. Alfaro was arrested in connection to the deadly
shooting of Kevin Morris on September 8th. Police say they found Morris in
the parking lot of the Campus Pointe Apartments in Bowling Green with
multiple gunshot wounds. Morris later died in the hospital. Officials say
when Alfaro was arrested, he told officers he had shot Morris in
self-defense. Alfaro's bond hearing is scheduled for Wednesday.
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Tuesday, November
17th,
2020
Several arrested in child porn investigation
Two Hardin County men and another man accused of setting
up a meeting with an underage person in Hardin County, are part of a
combined effort to net online child predators as part of an Internet Crimes
Against Children Task Force investigation. The culmination of Operation
Gabbi Doolin was announced Monday by federal law enforcement. It was named
in honor of 7 year-old Gabbi Doolin who was kidnapped and murdered in 2015
from her brother's youth football game in Allen County. The investigations,
which were conducted in Elizabethtown and Louisville, resulted in multiple
state and federal arrests. In addition to the arrests, multiple
investigative leads were developed that continue to assist law enforcement
with the apprehension of child predators. 54-year-old Melvin Dowell, of
Rineyville, 23-year-old Travis Puckett, of Elizabethtown, and 66-year-old
Charles Ashley, of Adolphus, were among seven people named in the
investigation.
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Monday, November
16th,
2020
Hart County Raider Football team
advances
Hart County Raiders Football team has
advanced into the playoffs. The Hart County team will play at Taylor County
Friday night and kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. You may join Studio 101
with the pregame show at 6:45 p.m.
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Monday, November
16th,
2020
From the Abundance of The Hart Food
Bank
From the Abundance of the Hart Food bank, a
certified member agency of feeding America, will be distributing food
outside the gymnasium of the Munfordville Baptist Church to those who
qualify, Friday, November 20th, from 10:30 a.m. until the food is gone or 3:00 p.m. To qualify for
Senior CSFP program must have the following: Meet Income eligibility
guidelines, show proof you are 60 and older, provide income info for all
members of household. To qualify if under 60 you must provide: ID, Proof of
Hart co residency Income information for all household members meet
eligibility guidelines. There will be a :Drive through pick-up", someone will
be in the parking lot to assist you with getting in line. Listen to WLOC
radio 1150AM or 101.7 FM, for last minute changes in food bank distribution.
Volunteers will need to arrive by 9:00 a.m.
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Monday, November
16th,
2020
Barren County Schools virtual until
November 30th
The Barren County School District has
announced they will remain closed to in-person learning until Monday,
November 30th. The school switched to all virtual learning on October 26th
which was only supposed to last until November 2nd. This is the second
extension the district has made during this closure due to the fact that
COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise significantly in the county and state
of Kentucky.
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Monday, November
16th,
2020
Kentuckians asked to recommit by
Governor
Gov. Andy Beshear on Sunday asked all
Kentuckians to recommit to following safety guidelines as Kentucky again set
a record for cases reported in one week. Sunday's report also represented
the highest number of new cases ever reported on a Sunday. The governor
reminded community leaders, schools, businesses and residents in the state's
hardest hit areas to follow the Red Zone Reduction Recommendations.
Thursday's red zone counties should follow the recommendations through
Sunday, November 22nd. As of Sunday at 4:00 p.m., Gov. Beshear reported
1,449 new cases with 3 new deaths and a positivity rate of 8.88% with total
number of deaths at 1,661 and those currently hospitalized are 1,383.
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Monday, November
16th,
2020
Big Clifty woman charged with
possession of stolen mail
A Big Clifty woman is facing a felony
charge after reportedly stealing and throwing away U. S. mail. According to
the Grayson County Sheriff's Office, people in Clarkson reported November
2nd, that a woman was removing mail from mailboxes on Millerstown Street.
Two residents reportedly said they had mail stolen and followed the suspect,
41-year-old Kelly R. Higdon, as she traveled. Higdon was found at her home
in the 400 block of Skeese Road, police said. In addition to mail found by
officers along the road, law enforcement also found mail inside Higdon's
vehicle. Higdon is charged with possession of stolen mail, a class D felony
punishable by one to five years in prison, if convicted, as well as
misdemeanor charges of resisting arrest and criminal littering.
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Monday, November
16th,
2020
Cave City man arrested for
trafficking
A Cave City man is in jail following a
traffic stop Thursday afternoon. The Barren River Drug Task Force and
Kentucky State Police made a traffic stop on a 2019 white Nissan pick-up
truck on Smith Road in Glasgow. The driver of the vehicle, 40-year-old Eric
Ray Sturgeon, of Cave City, declined consent to search and a K-9 unit
responded to the scene, according to a press release from the Barren River
Drug Task Force. KSP Trooper Jordan Matthews conducted a field sobriety test
on Sturgeon and based on the tests, Sturgeon was arrested and charged with
operating a motor vehicle under the influence. The K-9 gave a positive alert
to the odor of narcotics from the vehicle and law enforcement found a pound
of crystal methamphetamine, marijuana, pills, paraphernalia and cash,
according to the release. Sturgeon was also charged with first-degree
trafficking in a controlled substance, second offense, greater or equal to
two grams of meth. He was lodged in the Barren County Jail.
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Monday, November
16th,
2020
Glendale man charged with
attempted murder
A 38-year-old Glendale man was
arrested and charged with attempted murder Saturday morning after an alleged
incident involving a male relative. 38-year-old Aaron Florian allegedly
placed a rifle on the back of the victim's head and pulled the trigger but
the weapon malfunctioned and failed to fire, according to a citation from
the Hardin County Sheriff's Department, Florian then reportedly pulled the
charging handle on the rifle and expelled the chamber round. Throughout
Friday evening, Florian reportedly grabbed his rifle on several occasions
and threatened to kill the male relative. He allegedly told the man he would
"not live to see Saturday" and that he was "a dead man". Florian is being
charged with attempted murder, first-degree wanton endangerment and
third-degree terroristic threatening. Attempted murder is a Class B felony,
punishable by 10 to 20 years in prison, if convicted, while first-degree
wanton endangerment is a Class D felony, punishable by one to five years in
prison, if convicted. Florian is currently lodged at the Hardin County
Detention Center.
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Friday, November
13th,
2020
Larue and Hardin County virtual
instruction continues
Elizabethtown Independent, Larue County and
Hardin County school students will continue with virtual instruction through
next week as COVID-19 cases continue to rise locally. In the case of
Elizabethtown Independent Schools and Hardin County Schools, the districts
announced Thursday online instruction would remain until at least November
24th. This is the third full week of NTI for the three school districts in
response to surges of COVID-19 in Hardin and Larue counties.
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Friday, November
13th,
2020
Hart County Schools continues virtual
academy
Due to Hart County's COVID index being at
50.3 Thursday and following Kentucky Department of Public Health's
guidelines for "red zone" districts, Hart County Virtual Academy will
continue for all students through Tuesday, November 24th. Of course,
November 25th through 27th is Thanksgiving break, and there is no virtual
school those days. The numbers are trending downward, but are still too far
from what constitutes a "red zone" county. The school wants to do everything
possible to assist in keeping staff, students, and community safe. If data
allows, in-person instruction with the green group will begin on Monday,
November 30th, and with the orange group on Tuesday, December 1st.
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Friday, November
13th,
2020
Ky Gov gives COVID-19 update
Gov. Andy Beshear gave the latest update
Thursday afternoon on COVID-19. Gov. Beshear announced 94 red zone counties
and asked Kentuckians to follow red zone recommendations and school
recommendations. The Governor reported 2,342 new cases of the virus and 18
deaths.
The Barren River District Health Department has confirmed
a total of 10,870 cases, of which 8,820 have recovered. There have been 148
deaths reported from COVID-19. Hart County has 11 new cases, Barren County
has 24 new cases, Edmonson County has 250 new cases and Warren County has 64
new cases.
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Friday, November
13th,
2020
Woman struck by vehicle;
man arrested
A vehicle struck a woman in
Barren County and police arrested the alleged driver elsewhere. The Glasgow
Police Department arrested 20-year-old Mario Frazier, of Glasgow, on charges
of first-degree assault, leaving the scene of an accident/failure to render
aid and reckless driving. GPD officers were called Monday to Park Street
regarding a disturbance that resulted in a woman being struck by a vehicle.
Police found a woman lying on the ground and she was taken to T. J. Samson
Community Hospital for treatment. The woman's name has not been released by
police, but Frazier's arrest citation described the victim as an
acquaintance of his. The vehicle involved in the incident had left the scene
by the time police arrived but witnesses provided a description of the
vehicle, which officers located Tuesday outside Frazier's Noah Drive
address. Frazier was taken into custody and was arraigned Thursday in Barren
District Court. He remains lodged in the Barren County Corrections Center
under a $15,000 cash bond. Frazier has trials pending in Warren County in
multiple cases. He has been charged with first-degree robbery, first-degree
wanton endangerment and second-degree criminal mischief in a 2019 incident
at Lampkin Place Apartments.
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Friday, November
13th,
2020
Bowling Green Police
investigate robbery
Bowling Green Police are
investigating a robbery that took place Monday morning at Fastrac Food Mart
at 2926 Nashville Road. Officers spoke with employees and viewed video
surveillance which showed an unknown male enter the store, pointing a
handgun at the employees, who then complied with the suspect's demands, as
he took cash from the register area. He then took off to an unknown
location. The investigation is continuing.
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Friday, November
13th,
2020
Traffic stop leads to drug arrest
A
traffic stop was conducted by the Hart County Sheriff's Office Wednesday.
After the traffic stop, a deputy deployed K-9 Rina who gave a positive alert
on the vehicle. 49 year-old Timothy L. Hayes was arrested and charged
with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled
substance, 1st offense, possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree,
2nd offense (methamphetamine), along with multiple traffic violations. Hayes
was transported and lodged in the Hart County Jail. The Horse Cave Police
Department, Hart County Sheriff's Office and Kentucky State Police assisted
in the investigation.
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Thursday, November
12th,
2020
FRECC donates to area to end hunger
Farmers RECC recently donated $7,000 to
area organizations who are committed to ending hunger in our area. The
BackPack Program, organized by Feeding America, helps children get
nutritious, easy-to-prepare food so they can get enough to eat on the
weekends when they are not in school. Bags of food are assembled at area
food banks and then distributed to children through the school's Youth
Resource Office. Farmers RECC donated $2,000 each to Barren, Hart and
Metcalfe counties. Approximately $120 will feed a student on the weekends
for the entire school year. The funds have been distributed to the schools
Youth Resource offices so they can identify individuals with a need for the
donations.
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Thursday, November
12th,
2020
Ky reports highest daily COVID-19
case total
Gov. Andy Beshear gave the latest update
Wednesday afternoon on the spread of COVID-19 in Kentucky. The Governor said
Kentuckians are in significantly greater danger of contracting COVID-19 now
than they were in March or April and should take the pandemic more
seriously. The Governor reported 2,700 new cases, the state's highest ever
daily total. In addition, the positivity rate increased to 8.12%, the
highest it has been since May 5th. "This entire state is in danger. COVID-19
is absolutely everywhere. We need everybody to wear your masks and follow
red zone reduction recommendations and school recommendations. The Governor
reported an additional 14 deaths, raising the death toll to 1,604.
The Barren River District Health Department has confirmed
a total of 10,736 cases, of which 8,748 of which have recovered. There have
been 144 deaths reported from COVID-19. New cases include: Hart County with
10, Barren County with 28, Metcalfe County with 8, Edmonson County with 4
and Warren County with 58 new cases.
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Wednesday, November
11th,
2020
E-town mother arrested, 4 children
removed
An Elizabethtown mother has been arrested
after her children tested positive for methamphetamine. Malayanah Root, 27,
is charged with four counts of endangering the welfare of a minor.
According to an arrest warrant, Elizabethtown police assisted Child
Protective Services July 30th in a child abuse complaint. Four children were
placed in protective custody and then examined by a doctor. Three children
tested positive for methamphetamine and two tested positive for THC. Root is
being held in lieu of a $1,000 cash bond and is scheduled to appear Friday
in Hardin District Court.
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Wednesday, November
11th,
2020
Governor reports 14 new deaths from
COVID-19
Gov. Andy Beshear gave the latest update
Tuesday afternoon on the spread of COVID-19 in Kentucky. The governor
reported 2,120 new cases of the virus Tuesday raising the total number of
infections to 124,646 since the outbreak began. 14 deaths were also
reported, raising the death toll to 1,590. Five men from Jessamine County
were residents at Thomson-Hood Veterans Center.
The Governor recognized Glasgow native
Timothy England, a 10-year employee of the Kentucky Department of Housing,
Buildings and Construction, who passed away on Nov. 8 due to COVID-19
complications. He was 60 years old. Gov. Beshear announced many
counties with double digit new cases of the virus including Warren with 68
and Barren with 14.
And Dr. Steven Stack discussed Thanksgiving
plans and guidance for a safe holiday, issuing the following guidelines:
Avoid in-person gatherings with people who
do not live in your household.
Always wear a face covering or mask.
Maintain a social distance of at least 6
ft. or more.
Avoid large gatherings, especially those
held indoors.
Do not host or attend crowded parades.
Avoid shopping in crowded stores before, on
or after Thanksgiving.
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Wednesday, November
11th,
2020
Click It or Ticket Campaign
‘The Click It or Ticket’ campaign gets
underway Monday, November 16th, and runs thru November 29th. Law
enforcement across the state of Kentucky will be participating in the
campaign this month to enforce the use of seatbelts. Drivers are reminded to
use their seatbelts. Kentucky had 567 motor vehicle fatalities last year.
That number includes 300 people who weren’t properly restrained.
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Wednesday, November
11th,
2020
Hart County Schools continue virtual learning
Hart County's COVID-19 data is trending in
the right direction; however, not at the point that was hoped for.
Therefore, Hart County Virtual Academy will continue for all students
through Friday, November 13. Llooking at data daily, the school hopes to
begin in-person instruction again on Monday, November 16th, with the green
group; and on Tuesday, November 1th, with the orange group. The next update
will come out Friday, November 13th. Please remember meal pickup for anyone
18 and under is still available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11-1 at all
schools.
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Tuesday, November
10th,
2020
KYTC virtual traffic school and
license courses
Following red zone reduction
recommendations to help combat the spread of COVID-19, the Kentucky
Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Division of Driver Licensing will be offering
virtual state traffic school and graduated driver licensing courses through
the end of February 2021. In-person classes for both programs will be halted
temporarily.
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Tuesday, November
10th,
2020
Cave City City Hall closed Veteran's
Day
Cave City City Hall will be closed
Wednesday, November 11, for Veteran’s Day.
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Tuesday, November
10th,
2020
Gov. reports 11 new deaths in Ky
Governor Beshear announced 1,745 new cases
on Monday, 197 of those are 18 and under. Beshear announced 11 new deaths
bringing the state’s total to 1,576. The governor reported 22 new
cases in Warren County, 17 in Barren, and 11 in Grayson. Hart County has had
a total of 589 cases and 1 death reported from COVID-19 thus far. The
state’s positivity rate is 7.49%
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Tuesday, November
10th,
2020
Son seeks public's help to find
father
The son of a
missing Logan County man is asking the public for the public's help in
finding his father, Terry Knight. Billy Knight says his father went missing
Friday morning. Terry Knight is 46-years-old and was last seen at the USA
Fuel in Russellville wearing a camouflage hoodie, work pants and work boots.
His son says a witness reported seeing him on US 68 headed toward
Hopkinsville. If you have any information on the whereabouts of Terry
Knight, you are asked to contact the Logan County dispatch at 270-726-4911.
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Tuesday, November
10th,
2020
Historic landmark damaged over the
weekend
Information is
being sought by The Hart County Sheriff’s Office concerning damage of a
historic landmark. The sheriff's office is searching for the person(s)
responsible for damaging the landmark at Hopewell Church over the weekend
during the overnight hours. Tracks at the scene indicate a truck ran into
the object and then left the scene. Anyone with information, is asked to
contact the Hart County Sheriff’s Office at 270-524-0011.
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Monday, November
9th,
2020
Friday night high school football
In Friday night's area high school football
scores:
Hart County over Casey County 44 to 20.
Hart County's Dustin Butler scored 3 touchdowns and Jackson Shoulders with 7
tackles. Wayne County defeated Barren County 42 to 20, while Clinton County
defeated Green County 44 to 14. Hart County will advance into the football
playoffs Friday night, November 20th, on the road at Taylor County. Studio
1010 will have the broadcast.
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Monday, November
9th,
2020
Horse Cave City Hall special called
meeting
A special called Horse Cave City Council
meeting will be held at Horse Cave City Hall at 121 Woodlawn Avenue Monday
night, November 9th, at 6:00 p.m.
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Monday, November
9th,
2020
City of Cave City Council meeting
The City of Cave City will hold their
regular council meeting in the council chambers at City Hall Monday,
November 9th, at 5:00 p.m.
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Monday, November
9th,
2020
Gov. reports highest weekly total of
cases
Gov. Andy Beshear implored Kentuckians,
especially those in red zone counties, to follow the recommendations to
reduce the spread of COVID-19, with a continued escalation in cases that
includes Kentucky's highest test positivity rate in more than half a year
and the highest number of cases in a week by almost 500 cases. As of 4:00
p.m. Sunday, Gov. Behsear reported 1,177 new cases with 4 new deaths, a
positivity rate of 7.24% and total deaths are 1,565. Top counties with the
most positive cases Sunday are: Jefferson, Fayette, Warren, Kenton and
Boone. Those reported lost to the virus Sunday include two 92-year-old men
and a 77-year-old man from Hardin County; and a 76-year-olod man from Marion
County.
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Saturday, November 7th,
2020
Vote Totals From Hart County Now
Official
Friday afternoon was the deadline for mail-in ballots to
be received by the Hart County Clerk. Winning vote-getters from national,
State and regional races are wide-margin victories and remain unchanged with
only a handful of additional votes being counted.
In the county’s more closely contested races, the order
of finish for Hart County School Board seats also remains the same. In the
final tally, Sonya Gedda defeated Bontina Haynes 325 to 268 in the 2nd
district race and Tyler Holthouser defeated Shane Reynolds, 377 to 342 in
the 5th educational district.
In the Caverna School Board Race from Hart County, Wayne
Hatcher received 725 votes and Glaine Percell received 551 votes (both
unopposed).
On Bonnieville’s City Council, the numbers are unchanged
with Larry Srygler, Christy Richards, Marie Whitlow, Danny Thompson,
Jonathan Hornback and Colby Smith winning seats.
On Horse Cave’s City Council, Vickie Rogers, Randy
Russell, Velpha Hatchett, Larry Bunch, Sue Nunn and James Perry Martin
remain the top six vote-getters.
And, on Munfordville’s City Council, all five ballot
candidates will be seated on the council with write-in candidate Annie Swift
winning the final spot, having received 43 votes.
In all, additional Hart County votes received since
Tuesday did not affect any local outcomes.
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Friday, November 6th,
2020
Update
on Hart County Schools' instruction plan
Due to Hart County's current COVID-19 index
of 61.5, Hart County Schools will utilize the Hart County Virtual Academy
through Wednesday, November 11. Depending on data at that time,
in-person instruction could resume on Thursday, November 12th.
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Friday, November 6th,
2020
Barren County Schools continue
distance learning
Barren County Schools will continue
distance learning through November 13th. With COVID-19 still remaining high
and widespread throughout Barren County, Barren County School officials
announced Thursday they will extend their current school closure through
November 13th. According to a Facebook post from Barren County Schools, they
hope that extending the closure will allow in-person instruction until
Christmas break without interruption. Teachers will continue to communicate
with families regarding distance learning.
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Friday, November 6th,
2020
Metcalfe County woman falls out of
truck
A Metcalfe County woman was injured
Wednesday after falling out of a moving truck and then being struck by it.
The Metcalfe County Sheriff's Office was notified around 2:30 p.m. of a
single vehicle injury collision on KY 1048 around 2 miles north of Sulphur
Well. MCSO said 22-year-old Samantha Johnson was driving a 1993 GMC Sierra
pickup westbound on KY 1048 at the intersection of Seven Springs Church
Road. Officials said as Johnson made a right turn, the driver's door opened,
and she fell out of the truck onto the road. Johnson was then struck by the
truck as it left the roadway, striking a wire fence and coming to rest. MCSO
said Johnson was taken to T. J. Samson Hospital for treatment of her
injuries. Johnson was cited to Metcalfe District Court for the following
offenses related to the collision:
* Failure of non-owner operator to maintain
required insurance
* Failure to register transfer of motor
vehicle
* No registration plate
* No registration receipt
* Obstructed vision/windshield and
* Improper equipment.
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Friday, November 6th,
2020
Couple identified in Warren County
murder
The Warren County Sheriff's Office has
identified the couple killed in a double murder in Alvaton Tuesday night.
They have been identified as 65-year-old Larry Glen Howell and his
63-year-old wife, Debra Kay Howell. A woman had called the sheriff's office
after she found her father deceased in the garage. When deputies
arrived to a residence on H. E. Johnson Road, they say they later found a
female victim on the back porch of the residence as well. Their grandson,
Joshua Wright, has been arrested for their murders. His bond has been set at
$500,000 and his next court appearance is on December 2nd, 2020. Wright is
lodged in the Warren County Detention Center.
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Friday, November 6th,
2020
Gov reports record COVID-19 cases
Gov. Andy Beshear gave the latest update
Thursday afternoon on COVID-19. Thursday's new cases report is one of
Kentucky's highest ever, second only to the day Beshear reported a
significant backlog from Fayette County. Gov. Beshear said Thursday's update
would be a difficult one. He reported 2,318 new cases of COVID-19. Counties
with the highest number of new cases included Barren with 49 and Warren with
34. Hart County reported 20 new cases and Metcalfe County has 10 new cases.
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Thursday, November 5th,
2020
Hart County Grand Jury indictments
The Hart County Grand
Jury met Tuesday in Hart Circuit Court and the following indictments were
returned:
Waynetta Jordan, 43, of
Canevville, for trafficking in a controlled substance, 1st
degree, 1st offense, driving DUI suspended license, 2nd offense,
operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, 4th
offense or more, drug paraphernalia – buy/possess, possession of marijuana,
failure to produce insurance card, failure to wear a seatbelt, possession of
an open alcoholic beverage container and persistent felony offender.
Teddy Horton, 51, of,
Munfordville, for possession of a controlled substance, 1st
degree, 1st offense (methamphetamine) and excessive window
tinting.
Marcus Thompson, 34, of
Horse Cave, for wanton endangerment, 1st degree – police officer,
fleeing and evading police, (motor vehicle), 1st degree,
resisting arrest, failure of owner to maintain required insurance, reckless
driving, improper passing, failure to or improper signal, failure to wear
seatbelt and no registration receipt.
Pamela Brian, 57, of
Louisville, for fleeing and evading police, 1st degree (motor
vehicle), wanton endangerment, 1st degree – police officer,
resisting arrest criminal mischief, 1st degree, speeding 26 mph
or greater over the speed limit, reckless driving, failure to or improper
signal, failure to wear a seatbelt, improper passing and persistent felony
offender, 1st degree.
Scott Mays, 25, of
Louisville, for possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree
-1st offense (heroin), drug paraphernalia-buy possess and
operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance, 1st
offense.
Anthony Hawkins, 30, of
Hardyville, for tampering with physical evidence, drug
paraphernalia-buy/possess and possession of marijuana.
Desiree Bryant, 33, of
Horse Cave, for possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree
– 1st offense (opiates), possession of drug paraphernalia,
operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, 1st
offense, failure to or improper signal and failure to produce insurance
card.
Jason Miller, 45, of
Sonora, for possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree- 2nd
offense (methamphetamine), possession of drug paraphernalia, operating a
motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, second offense
(aggravating circumstances), operating a motor vehicle while license
suspended, failure to or Improper signal, failure to produce an insurance
card and failure to wear a seatbelt.
Joshua Bunch, 37, of
Glasgow, for possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree - 1st
offense (meth), fleeing and evading police, 1st degree (motor
vehicle), wanton endangerment, 1st degree, drug
paraphernalia-buy/possess, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of
a controlled substance, 1st offense, operating a motor vehicle
while license suspended, speeding 26 mph or more over the speed limit,
reckless driving, disregarding a stop sign and persistent felony offender, 1st
degree.
Malik Hawkins, 23, of
Munfordville, for trafficking in marijuana (less than 8 oz), possession of a
firearm while committing an offense, failure of non-owner operator to
maintain required insurance, speeding and improper equipment.
James Jaggers, 25, of
Munfordville, for theft by unlawful taking, $500 or more but under $10,000,
drug paraphernalia-buy/possess, criminal trespass, 2nd degree,
possession of marijuana and possession of legend drugs.
And Bryce Diamond, 29, of
Bonnieville, for receiving stolen property (firearm), fraudulent firearms
transaction and theft by deception under $500.
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Thursday, November 5th,
2020
Friday night high school football
Caverna will travel to take on Shawnee
Friday night at 7:30 p.m. Hart County will be on the road Friday night
taking on Casey County with kickoff at 7:00 p.m. Studio 101 will be on the
air at 6:45 p.m. with the pregame show.
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Thursday, November 5th,
2020
Governor extends mask mandate 30 days
Gov. Andy Beshear is extending the mask
mandate for 30 more days. The governor reported 1,635 new cases Wednesday of
the virus and 11 deaths. Among the counties with the highest number of cases
Wednesday, were Warren with 64, Christian with 34, Barren with 22, Grayson
with 17, Monroe with 14 and Hart and Simpson with 12.
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Thursday, November 5th,
2020
Rineyville woman arrested for
attempted murder
A Rineyville woman is being held on a
$10,000 cash bond in the Hardin County Detention Center after reportedly
firing a shot into a living room ceiling as her husband fled the house.
54-year-old Karen Jolly is charged with attempted murder, domestic violence.
According to an arrest citation, Hardin County sheriff's deputies had been
called several times to the residence. Jolly was out on bond following three
October arrests, including two misdemeanor domestic violence assault charges
and assault of a police officer. She was released and told not to return to
the home or to consume alcohol. When deputies arrived Monday around 7:00
p.m., they found Jolly asleep in a bed and her husband inside a vehicle in
the driveway. He had returned to the house and found Jolly there and an
argument ensued. She reportedly grabbed his Smith & Wesson 9mm handgun and
began waving it and when he began to leave the home, he heard a gunshot. In
addition to attempted murder, Jolly is charged with third-degree terroristic
threatening and four counts of violation of conditions of release. Jolly is
lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.
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Wednesday, November 4th,
2020
2020 Election Local Voting
Just
under 8,400 votes were tallied on Tuesday in Hart County. Early in-person
votes (which ended Monday) made up 5,391 of them. There were 1372 ballots
mailed out with less than 100 outstanding. Hart County Clerk Lisa Sanders
says mail-in ballots postmarked by Tuesday will be counted if they arrive by
the end of the day on Friday. She says official/final numbers must be
reported to Frankfort on Monday, November 9th. Just over 1,700 votes were
cast in-person at Hart County's three precincts on Tuesday.
President
Donald Trump carried Hart County, receiving 76% of the vote.
Mitch
McConnell is re-elected to the US Senate by a significant margin and also
carried the county with 69%.
Brett
Guthrie easily won re-election to the US House. He had 77% of Hart County’s
vote.
For state
legislature seats, Senator Steve Meredith and Representative Bart Rowland
easily won their re-election bids.
Hart
County’s Board of Education Races are much closer. The 2nd
District Seat is currently separated by 58 votes. Sonya Gedda leads Bontina
Haynes 323-265 while the 5th District Seat is even closer,
separated by only 34 votes. In that race, Tyler Holthouser leads Shane
Reynolds, 376-342. Yet-to-be-counted mail-in ballots may impact these
school board races.
In the
Caverna School Board Race from Hart County with both candidates unoppossed: Wayne Hatcher
received 724 and Glaine
Percell received 549 votes.
On
Bonnieville’s City Council, Larry Srygler is the current top vote-getter
with 61, followed by Christy Richards with 58, Marie Whitlow with 48, Danny
Thompson with 47, Jonathan Hornback with 38, Colby Smith with 31, Sherman
Bowman with 27 and Fran Bowsher with 26. The council has 6 seats.
On Horse
Cave’s City Council, Vickie Rogers is the current top vote-getter with 466,
followed by Randy Russell with 464, Velpha Hatchett with 442, Larry Bunch
with 430, Sue Nunn with 416, James Perry Martin with 403, Maronda Gibson
with 376 and Charles Leonard Stinson with 342. The council has 6 seats.
On
Munfordville’s City Council, only five candidates are on the ballot for the
6 seats. The current top vote-getter is Ricky Line with 373 votes, followed
by Bill Belt with 311, Kenny Shepperd with 310, Shelli Templeman Gibbons
with 283 and Jeremy Atwell with 274. Three write-in candidates are
identified to fill the 6th seat. Annie Swift has currently
received 43 votes, Ronnie Huff has received 28 votes and Marcia Hayes has
received 20 votes.
With
regard to Kentucky’s Constitutional Amendments, Hart County voted slightly
in favor of Amendment #1 addressing Crime Victim Laws, 3483-3045. Hart
County voted overwhelmingly against Amendment #2 addressing Judicial Term
Length, 4597 to 1925.
And, from
Barren County, Cave City’s Council results currently show Steve Pedigo at
the top with 417 votes, followed by Mike Houchens with 398, Leticia Cline
with 334, Beverly Tobin Ford with 323, Kevin Houchens with 314, Denny Doyle
with 271, Andrew Bagshaw with 265, Seaborn Ellzey with 239, Brandon Wright
with 226, John Grissom with 198, John Rickett with 149, J.P. Merlo with 112
and Dallas Fancher with 93.
Remember
all votes have not been counted. Mail-in ballots post marked by Tuesday and
received by the end of Friday will be counted before final results are sent
to Frankfort on Monday, November 9th.
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Tuesday, November 3rd,
2020
Hart County continues virtual classes
Due to Hart County School's staff who
remain in quarantine, Hart County's current index of 83.3 and local and
state health department guidelines; Hart County Schools will continue using
the virtual academy instruction through Friday, November 6th. In-person
instruction is planned to resume Monday, November 9th, depending on COVID
data for our county at that time.
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Tuesday, November 3rd,
2020
Ky reports 1,032 new COVID-19 cases
Gov. Andy Beshear gave the latest update
Monday afternoon on the spread of COVID-19 in Kentucky. Gov. Beshear
reported another record total for a Monday with 1,032 new cases of the
virus, raising the total number of Kentuckians infected since the beginning
of the outbreak to 109,670. Gov. Beshear reported three deaths raising the
death toll to 1,492. Those reported lost to the virus include: an
82-year-old man from Hardin County, a 93-year-old man from Jessamine County;
and a 59-year-old man from Whitley County.
The Barren River District Health Department
has confirmed a total of 9,623 cases, of which 7,875 have recovered. There
have been 141 deaths reported from COVID-19 in the district. In new cases,
Hart County has 37, Warren County has 150 new cases and Barren County has 66
new cases.
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Tuesday, November 3rd,
2020
E-town man charged with 10 felony
counts
A 39-year-old Elizabethtown man charged
last year with 10 felony counts of use of a minor under the age of 16 in a
sexual performance is expected to accept a plea deal next week in Hardin
Circuit Court. 39-year-old Billy Joe Chesser, who was identified in part by
his tattoos, has been offered a 20-year sentence by prosecutors. He's
scheduled to appear November 10th for sentencing. According to the plea
deal, Chesser used a child less than 16 to engage in a sexual performance in
10 different videos. He will be sentenced to 20 years in prison on each
count with each count running at the same time. Each charge is a Class B
felony punishable by 10 to 20 years in prison, if convicted. He is being
held in lieu of a $100,000 cash bond in the Hardin County Detention Center.
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Monday, November 2nd,
2020
BRDHD increase in positive cases
The Barren River District Health
Department's disease investigation team is working diligently in order to
keep up with the growing COVID-19 cases in our district. The Barren River
District , is currently experiencing an increase in positive cases and ask
for cooperation of the communities in order to help control the spread of
the virus as they continue providing disease and contact investigation.
Contacts to a positive case should do the
following:
* Stay home (except to get medical care)
and do not invite others in until you get a call from the health department.
* If you become sick, get tested. When
seeking medical care, inform the provider you have been exposed to COVID-19.
* Even if you test negative for COVID-19 or
feel healthy, you should stay home (quarantine) since symptoms may appear 2
to 14 days after exposure to the virus.
BRDHD will be in communication with all
positive cases and their contacts as quickly as possible. For more
information on what to do if you or someone you know tests positive, visit
www.barrenriverhealth.org.
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Monday, November 2nd,
2020
Ky Governor reports record number of
COVID-19 cases
Gov. Andy Beshear reported Sunday there
were more new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Kentucky this week than any
other since the beginning of the pandemic. Red zone counties should follow
nine recommendations to slow the spread of COVID-19 and all counties should
consider adopting some of these measures to help them avoid the red zone. As
of 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 1st, Gov. Beshear reported 1,423 new cases and
4 new deaths. The state's positivity rate was at 6.14% and the total deaths
are at 1,489. Those currently hospitalized are 994 and 250 are currently in
ICU with 136 on a ventilator.
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Monday, November 2nd,
2020
One person killed in Barren County crash
Kentucky State Police Bowling Green responded to a two vehicle injury
collision Saturday just before 6:30 a.m. The collision occurred westbound on
the Cumberland Parkway near the 1mm in Barren County. Police say 41-year-old
Joseph Phelps, of Dunnville, was operating a 2006 International Tractor
Tr4ailer in the right lane of travel on the Cumberland Parkway. Police say a
2001 Dodge pickup driven by 35-year-old Luis Segura, of Monticello, struck
the rear of Phelps' trailer. Police say a passenger in Segura's vehicle, 25
year-old William Barnes, of Monticello, was pronounced deceased at the scene
by the Barren County Coroner's Office. Police say Segura was flown to the
Vanderbilt University Hospital and is listed in serious but stable
condition. The investigation is ongoing.
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Monday, November 2nd,
2020
Two injured in Metcalfe County collision
A man and a 22-month-old child were involved in a collision Friday morning
in Metcalfe County. The Metcalfe County Sheriff's Office was notified just
after 10:00 a.m. Friday of a single vehicle injury collision on KY 90, about
5 miles east of Beaumont. Sheriff Lonnie Hodges responded to the scene to
investigate. According to the Metcalfe County Sheriff's Office, Quentin A.
Christian, of Glasgow, was driving a 2017 Dodge Caravan westbound on KY 90
with a juvenile passenger. As the van was headed westbound, it suddenly
veered across the eastbound lane left the roadway, traveled own an earth
embankment and struck the ditch line. MCSO said Christian was taken to T. J.
Samson Community Hospital where he was admitted for his injuries. The child
was taken by ambulance as a precautionary measure. Officials said alcohol
was not a factor in the collision, Christian was wearing a seatbelt and the
child was in a safety seat.
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Friday, October 30th,
2020
Munfordville City Council meeting
The Munfordville City Council will meet
Monday, November 2nd, at 6:00 p.m. at Munfordville City Hall. New business
will include a discussion on the Christmas parade and side walk.
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Friday, October 30th,
2020
BRDHD update on COVID-19
The Barren River District Health Department
has confirmed a total of 9,185 cases, of which 7,448 have recovered. The
district has reported 141 deaths from COVID-19. Hart County has 14 new
cases, Warren County has added 58 new cases, while Barren County has 34 and
Metcalfe County is reporting 7 new cases of COVID-19.
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Friday, October 30th,
2020
Cave City City Hall closed Election
Day
Cave City City Hall will be closed Tuesday,
November 3rd, for Election Day. Tuesday's garbage pickup will be on
Wednesday next week in Cave City.
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Friday, October 30th,
2020
Bowling Green man pleads guilty to
rape
A Bowling Green man has pled guilty to
rape, sodomy and promoting human trafficking of a minor female from October
of 2017 to January of 2019. Court records say 74-year-old Jerry N. Cline
entered into a plea deal where he will serve at least 17 of the 20 years he
will be sentenced to. 34-year-old Latrisha LeGrand is accused of complicity
to the same charges Cline pleaded to. Her case has not yet gone to trial.
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Thursday, October 29th,
2020
BRDHD updates COVID-19 cases
The Barren River District Health gives
update on COVID-19 confirming a total of 9,047 cases, of which 7,352 have
recovered. There have been 141 deaths reported from COVID-19 in the
district. Barren County and Warren County have 41 new cases each, Hart
County has 27 new cases. Metcalfe County has 7 new cases and Edmonson County
has 3 new cases. Hardin County soared past the 2,000-mark for positive
COVID-19 cases with 86 new cases announced Wednesday afternoon by the
Lincoln Trail District Health Department. The county has had 197 positive
cases between Monday afternoon and Wednesday afternoon, the health district
says. Larue County reported 13 new positive cases Wednesday.
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Thursday, October 29th,
2020
Bowling Green man arrested for drug
trafficking
The Warren County Drug Task Force and the
Kentucky State Police on Wednesday arrested 26-year-old Kendall Scott, of
Bowling Green, on drug trafficking charges. According to the Warren County
Drug Task Force, Scott was arrested at I-65 and Russellville Road in Bowling
Green. Authorities say the arrest was followed by a short term
investigation, three covert drug purchases and surveillance. The
investigation determined that Scott was trafficking in heroin and fentanyl
in the Bowling Green area. Scott was charged with trafficking in a
controlled substance, 1st degree, Class C Felony (Fentanyl) 3 counts. Scott
was lodged in the Warren County Regional Jail.
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Thursday, October 29th,
2020
Mammoth Cave man arrested on various
charges
A Mammoth Cave man has been arrested for
trying to sell a stolen truck. Edmonson County Sheriff Shane Doyle says a
2004 GMC Sierra was stolen from Bowling Green on October 17th this year.
While deputies secured the stolen truck at Keith Lockard's home, Grayson
County authorities caught Lockard at the Taco Bell in Leitchfield. Police
say he is a convicted felon who had illegal drugs and a handgun when they
took him into custody. Lockard was lodged in the Grayson County Jail.
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Thursday, October 29th,
2020
Search continues for a Richardsville man
Emergency crews
are still searching for a man with serious medical issues . 57-year-old Raif
Velic went missing from his home at 1076 Pruitt Road in the Richardsville
Community October 18th. He is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs about 125
pounds. Velic was wearing a dark ball cap, dark vest, dark track pants and a
gray backpack. Officials last confirmed siting of Velic was last
Wednesday on Riverside Benleo Road. Daily searches for Raif Velic have
continued each day since his disappearance with over 100 volunteers helping.
If anyone knows of the whereabouts of Velic, please contact Kentucky State
Police or the Warren County Sheriff's Office.
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Wednesday, October 28th,
2020
Stolen vehicle recovered in Hart
County
In the early morning hours on Wednesday,
Deputy Jacob Hodges received a complaint in regards to an abandoned vehicle
near the intersection of Cub Run Hwy and Sam Goodman Road. While responding,
there was also a complaint of an unknown male looking in vehicles near the
6000 block of Cub Run Hwy. Deputy Hodges made contact with 47-year-old David
Crowell, of Owensboro, as well as the abandoned vehicle. The vehicle in
question had been reported stolen by the Owensboro Police Department.
Crowell was arrested for receiving stolen property under $10,000 and lodged
in the Hart County Jail.
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Wednesday, October 28th,
2020
Horse Cave man arrested on multiple
charges
A Horse Cave man has been arrested on
multiple charges. The Hart County Sheriff's Office and Horse Cave Police
responded to a complaint Tuesday on London Pace Sink Road. Upon arrival, a
suspect fled police on foot but was apprehended a short time later while
hiding in an outbuilding. 29 year-old Adam Kinslow, of Horse Cave, was
arrested and charged with fleeing or evading police, 2nd degree (on foot),
alcohol intoxication in a public place, resisting arrest and criminal
trespassing-2nd degree. Kinslow was also served an outstanding arrest
warrant out of Hardin County. He was transported and lodged in the Hart
County Jail.
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Wednesday, October 28th,
2020
Area high school Friday night
football action
Caverna Colonels will entertain Western at
home at 7:30 p.m.
Hart County's game has been cancelled for
Friday night
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Wednesday, October 28th,
2020
Lady Raiders Volleyball team defeated
The Hart County Lady Raiders Volleyball
team lost to Central Hardin in the Regional Tournament Tuesday night at John
Hardin. Coach Angie Craddock's team made it to the Region for the first time
since 2005. The team has everyone returning next year.
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Wednesday, October 28th,
2020
Hart County students currently at
home
Hart County Schools released the following
message concerning the canceling of in-person classes for this Thursday and
Friday.
"Due to Hart County Schools having 33 staff
members currently being quarantined, there will be no in-person school in
Hart County Thursday and Friday. Hart County Virtual Academy will occur
during those two days."
"In the board-approved school calendar,
Monday, November 2nd is a professional development day, and Tuesday,
November 3rd, is listed as a "no school" day because of the presidential
election." " On Wednesday, November 4th, Hart County Schools will hold
virtual academy classes and restart in-person classes with the green group
on Thursday, November 5th, and the orange group on Friday, November 6th,
depending on COVID-19 data at that time," stated Debbie Fowler, Assistant
Superintendent of Hart County Schools.
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Wednesday, October 28th,
2020
Accident leads to drug arrest in
Glasgow
A non-injury
accident in Glasgow Monday led to a drug arrest. Glasgow Police
Department responded to the intersection of North Race and West Front
Street. During an investigation, officers detected the odor of marijuana
coming from one of the vehicles involved. Also, a stolen firearm was found
in the center console of one of the vehicles. The driver, William Beard, of
Glasgow, was arrested and charged with Receiving Stolen Property (Firearm),
Trafficking In Marijuana (Less Than 8 OZ.) 1st Offense (Enhancement) and
Tampering With Physical Evidence. He lodged in the Barren County Detention
Center.
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Wednesday, October 28th,
2020
November General Election ballot for
Hart County
The November General
Election will be Tuesday, November 3rd, with polls closing at
6:00 p.m.
Voters will cast their
ballots for the Presidential Race between President Donald Trump, Joseph R.
Biden, Jo Jorgensen, Kanye West and Brock Pierce.
In the U.S. Senate race:
Incumbent Republican Mitch McConnell is facing Democrat Amy McGrath and Brad
Barron.
For U.S. Representative:
Incumbent S. Brett Guthrie is facing challengers Hand Linderman, Lewis
Carter and Robert Lee Perry.
In the State Senators
race: Incumbent Stephen L. Meredith will face Guy M. Miller and John Whipple.
State Representative 21st District: The Incumbent Bart T. Rowland will be up against
John W. Pennington.
For Hart County Coroner: Anthony Tony Roberts is unopposed.
Nonpartisan School
Candidates for the Member Board of Education, 2nd Educational
District are Sonya Gedda and Bontina Haynes. This includes parts of Rowletts,
Horse Cave #6, #7 & #8, Pascal and Uno.
Member Board of Education
3rd Educational District candidate including: Memorial, Pikeview,
Linwood, part of Pascal, Uno, High School and Hammonsville is Sheryl
Shirley, who is unopposed.
Member Board of Education
5th Educational District candidates are Tyler Holthouser and Shane Reynolds
and includes part of Euclid and Priceville.
Member Board of Education
for Caverna Independent School District candidates are Glaine Percell and
Wayne Hatcher, which includes part of Horse Cave #6, #7 & #8.
On the
Nonpartisan City Ballot for City Council the City of Bonnieville, candidates
are Fran Bowsher, Johnathan R. Hornback, Marie Whitlow, Christy Richards,
Colby Smith, Sherman Bowman, Larry D. Srygler and Danny Thompson and
includes part of Bonnieville #13 & #14.
For City Council (City of
Horse Cave), candidates are: Velpha Hatchett, James Perry “Wool” Martin,
Vickie Rogers, Larry Bunch, Maronda L. Gibson, Randy Russell, Sue Nunn and
Charles Leonard Stinson which includes part of Horse Cave #6, #7 & #8.
City Council for the city
of Munfordville candidates are: Kenny Shepperd, Ricky D. Line, Shelli
Templeman Gibbons, Jeremy Atwell and Bill Belt.
Studio 101 WLOC will have
live election coverage from the Hart County Courthouse beginning at 6:00
p.m. Tuesday night.
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Wednesday, October 28th,
2020
BRDHD updated report on COVID-19
The Barren River District Health Department has confirmed a total of 8,903
cases of COVID-19, of which 7,286 have recovered. There have been 141 deaths
reported from COVID-19. Hart County has 12 new cases with a total of 426
with 281 recovered, along with 1 death. Barren County has 1211 total cases
with 926 recovered and has seen 13 deaths, Metcalfe County has had a total
of 206 cases with 166 recovered and 2 deaths reported.
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Tuesday, October 27th,
2020
Hart County Football not playing
Friday
Hart County will not be playing Football
Friday night.
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Tuesday, October 27th,
2020
Metcalfe County Schools transition to
at-home learning
Metcalfe County Schools will transition to
all AT-HOME learning starting Tuesday, October 27th, through Tuesday,
November 3rd. Metcalfe County hopes to resume the in-person option on
Wednesday, November 4th. District administrators made the decision due to a
combination of circumstances, including the increased number of staff in
quarantine. The 21st Century after school program will also be virtual. At
this time, extracurricular activities will continue but are subject to
review on a daily basis. Metcalfe County will be providing at-home meal
services and will release those details as soon as possible. For the latest
district COVID-19 information and resources, visit
www.metcalfeschools.com.
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Tuesday, October 27th,
2020
Final sentencing in murder case
It took a Hardin County jury less than four
hours Monday to find Kendall Lincoln, a father of two, guilty of robbing and
shooting to death a Vine Grove man last year and then recommending he spend
50 years in prison. Lincoln, 22, of Elizabethtown, was arrested and charges
December 3, 2019 in the shooting death the night before of Cornelius Tory as
he sat inside his Chevy Tahoe in a front parking lot of the Walmart
Supercenter in Radcliff. Tory, 20, was shot multiple times in what has been
described as a drug deal that turned into a homicide. The jury recommended
Lincoln serve in total a 50-year sentence - 30 years for the murder
conviction, 15 years for a first-degree robbery conviction, and five years
for being a felon in possession of a handgun. Final sentencing will be
December 15th. Lincoln would be eligible for parole after serving 20 years
as required by state law.
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Tuesday, October 27th,
2020
Gov issues recommendations for Red
Zone counties
Gov. Beshear reports record number of
COVID-19 cases for a Monday, issues recommendations for Red Zone counties.
Gov. Beshear reports 953 new cases of the virus. The Governor issued a map
of Red zone counties that is those with 25 or more average daily cases of
COVID-19 per 100,000 residents. The top counties with the most positive
cases today are: Jefferson, Fayette, Kenton and Floyd. There were three
deaths raising the death toll to 1,410. The positivity rate rose to 5.84
percent.
The Barren River District Health Department
has confirmed 8,782 cases of COVID-19 in the Barren River District, 7,207 of
which have recovered. The district has 141 deaths reported from COVID-19.
Barren County reported 95 new cases Monday and Hart County reported 43 new
cases. Warren County with 116 new cases and Metcalfe County with 7 new
cases. Hart County Judge Executive was a special guest Tuesday morning on
Studio 101 speaking about the counties new covid cases and taking
precautionary measures.
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Monday, October 26th,
2020
Hart County Volleyball action
Congratulations
to Hart County Lady Raiders Volleyball team. They are advancing in the
tournament and will play Tuesday night at John Hardin and will take on
Central Hardin at 8:00 p.m. A decision will be made later in the week
concerning Hart County's Friday night football action.
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Monday, October 26th,
2020
Ky sets record for weekly COVID cases
Gov. Andy Beshear said during Sunday's briefing that Kentucky unfortunately
set a new record for the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in a week
since the pandemic began, with 9,335 positive cases this week. The Governor
said that Sunday marked the highest number of new cases ever reported on a
Sunday, with 1,462 cases. The Governor said he will be talking about new
recommendations to counties that are in the red zone, those with 25 or more
average daily cases per 100,000 residents. Two new deaths were reported
Sunday which included a 74-year-old woman from Grayson County. There are
currently 231 in ICU and 106 on ventilator.
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Monday, October 26th,
2020
Barren County Schools move to distance learning
All Barren County School students are moving to distance learning beginning
October 26th. Superintendent Bo Matthews said the campus closure will last
until Friday, November 6th. Matthews said the closure was due to rising
COVID-19 cases and high quarantine numbers both in the schools and
community. Students are expected to return on Monday, November 9th. All
schedules will resume at the time including A/B schedules at Barren County
High and Middle School, as well as distance learning on Fridays implemented
district wide.
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Monday, October 26th,
2020
KSP search for Logan County inmate
Kentucky State Police are searching for a Logan County inmate after he never
returned back to jail after work. According to jail staff, the inmate, Jason
Stratton, was granted furlough. This means the inmate was allowed to leave
for work, but had to return back at a certain time. Officials say he never
returned back at 2:00 p.m. as instructed on Thursday. Stratton, 48, has
brown hair, hazel eyes, stands 6'2" tall and weighs around 189 pounds. If
anyone has information on the whereabouts of Stratton, please contact
Kentucky State Police at 270-782-2010. You may also text a tip through the
Kentucky State Police App. Callers may remain anonymous.
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Monday, October 26th,
2020
Fire at Burkesville City Hall Sunday
Burkesville Fire Chief Greg Cary reports that the call came in at 5:46 a.m.
Most of the damage was contained to the East end of the City Hall building.
The majority of the files and furniture was able to be removed from the
building. An arson investigator is being called to the scene as part of
routine measures. City Hall will conduct business from across the street at
the Veteran's Memorial Community Center until further notice.
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Friday, October 16th,
2020
Hart County Schools suspend athletic
practice
Hart County Schools has suspended all
athletic practice and competition at this time. Studio 101 will continue to
monitor day to day COVID-19 case data for the community. Friday night's Hart
County game against Casey County has been postponed until November 6th and
next Friday night's game has been cancelled.
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Friday, October 16th,
2020
Ribbon cutting at Clark Drugs
Clark Drugs in
Munfordville will hold a ribbon cutting and grand opening at their new
location on 31-W Main Street in Munfordville on Monday, October 26th.
Studio 101 will broadcast live from 10:00 a.m. till noon.
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Friday, October 16th,
2020
Tennessee woman charged after chase
A Tennessee woman was arrested early
Thursday morning after she was clocked by Kentucky State Police driving in
excess of 120 mph on the Bluegrass Parkway. 23-year-old Victoria McMillian,
of Clarksville, TN, is facing multiple charges including putting the lives
of police and motorists at risk as she fled. A KSP trooper initiated lights
and sirens on his vehicle in a northbound lane of I-65 near the 91-mile
marker after McMillian reportedly drove her gold Chevy Classic past him at a
high rate of speed and entered the Bluegrass Parkway. McMillian also
reportedly drove the vehicle several times in a manner that looked as if she
was going to strike vehicles pulled to the side of the parkway during the
chase. She drove to the eastbound eight-mile marker, got off the parkway and
then headed in the westbound lane KSP personnel had set up spike strips at
the westbound 1-mile marker causing flat tires with the vehicle finally
stopping as she attempted to get in a southbound lane of I-65 McMillian, who
was arrested at 1:55 a.m., is charged with first-degree wanton endangerment,
first-degree wanton endangerment of a police officer and first-degree
fleeing or evading police in a motor vehicle, as well as first offense
driving under the influence of intoxicants; reckoless driving; speeding 26
mph or more over the speed limit; first offense, trafficking in marijuana
less than 8 ounces, possession of open alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle
and possession of drug paraphernalia. She is being held in lieu of a $10,000
cash bond in the Hardin County Detention Center. She is scheduled to appear
October 23rd in Hardin District Court. A passenger in the vehicle, 22
year-old Teona Venoy, of Clarksville, TN, was charged with first offense
trafficking in marijuana les than 8 ounces and possession of drug
paraphernalia. She has been released from jail.
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Friday, October 16th,
2020
Fatal collision in Columbia
Kentucky State Police is investigating a
two vehicle fatal collision that occurred Wednesday just before 4:00 p.m.
According to KSP, 46-year-old Lisa Cooper, of Columbia, was driving a 2012
Toyota Camry east bound on KY 900 when she crossed into the oncoming lane,
striking a westbound 1989 International log truck driven by 63-year-old
Tommy Cape, also of Columbia. KSP said Cooper was not wearing her seat belt
and was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Adair County Coroner. Cape
was belted and treated for minor injuries by Adair County EMS.
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Thursday, October 15th,
2020
Hart County Board of Ed working
session
The Hart County Board of Education will
hold a working session at 5:00 p.m. Thursday afternoon followed by the
regular Board of Education meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the Hart County High
School.
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Thursday, October 15th,
2020
Ribbon cutting at Inspire Nutrition
Hart County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon
cutting Friday, October 16th, at 11:30 a.m. at Inspire Nutrition at the I-65
interchange in Munfordville.
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Thursday, October 15th,
2020
Hart County Schools suspend in-person
classes
Hart County Schools
announced Wednesday all in-person instruction is suspended through October
28th. The decision comes as administrators face challenges due to current
numbers of COVID infections. A public release by the school system
specifically cites difficulties in providing a healthy atmosphere along with
issues related to staffing. The announcement explains faculty availability
is reduced to the point where adequate student supervision is not possible
in some cases. Still, school remains in session with all students
utilizing the district’s virtual platform. In-person classes are currently
scheduled to resume in two weeks, Thursday, October 29th, using
the previous A/B schedule. No decisions are finalized regarding how sports
and other extra-curricular activities will be affected. Superintendent
Nathan Smith says discussions will take place this morning and further
information will be available later.
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Thursday, October 15th,
2020
E-town man arrested for wanton
endangerment
A 42-year-old Elizabethtown man is facing a
pair of felony charges after police say he showed up Tuesday night to help
his wife who had been in a "DUI wreck" and police found him heavily
intoxicated with two children in his vehicle. William Routte was arrested by
the Hardin County Sheriff's Office and charged with two counts of
first-degree wanton endangerment, as well as first offense driving under the
influence of intoxicants. He showed up to aid his wife "who had been
involved in a DUI accident where she had left the scene and was attempting
to get her disabled vehicle towed". 40-year-old Jessica Routte was
charged with fist offense driving under the influence of intoxicants after
crashing a Chevy Aveo into a fence and telephone pole on Valley Creek Road.
The report said part of the front bumper had been knocked off the vehicle
but she continued to drive it for a bit. Deputies followed a trail of
antifreeze on the roadway and found the vehicle being loaded onto a tow
truck at the intersection of Valley Creek Road and Ky. 210. When her husband
arrived, a deputy said he had glassy eyes and smelled of alcohol. William
Routte is being held in lieu of a $5,000 unsecured bond in the Hardin County
Detention Center. He is scheduled to appear November 20th in Hardin District
Court. Jessica Routte was released Wednesday from the detention center.
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Wednesday, October 14th,
2020
Area high school football Friday
night
Caverna Colonels will entertain
Russellville at 7:00 p.m. while Hart County will be on the road taking on
Casey County. The pregame show begins at 6:45 p.m. on Studio 101.
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Wednesday, October 14th,
2020
Cave City Chamber Radio/TV Auction
The Cave City Chamber of Commerce will hold
its annual Radio/TV Auction will be held Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday,
October 27th, 28th & 29th. The auction will be broadcast on radio WLOC/AM
1150, Studio 101.7 FM and online at wloconline.com and simulcast live on
SCRTC TV channel 6 and EPB TV channel 6 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. each evening.
Prior to the auction, a link to a complete listing of items will be
available at cavecitychamber.com and item pictures will be available on the
Chamber's Facebook page. To bid during the auction, call (270)646-2199 or
(270) 528-2199.
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Wednesday, October 14th,
2020
Jerry Taylor receives Bob Miller
Award
Hart County Schools Athletic Director Jerry
Taylor recently received the Bob Miller Award Mr. Miller, from Newport, was
one of the founding fathers of the Kentucky High School Coaches Association
(KHSCA). This association gives an annual award in Bob Miller's name to a
deserving individual who has contributed to the well-being of student
athletes, coaches and administrators in their community, school and state.
This year's award goes to Mr. Jerry Taylor of Hart County. Jerry has served
the students of Hart County as a teacher, coach and athletic director for 52
years. For 36 of those years, he has been Athletic Director of Hart County
High School.
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Wednesday, October 14th,
2020
Governor gives update on COVID-19
Ky Governor Andy Beshear reported 776 new
cases of COVID-19 Tuesday and 14 deaths. The death toll has now risen to
1,269. The Barren River District Health Department is reported 7,554 cases
of which 6,399 have recovered and there have been 140 deaths reported from
COVID-19. Warren County has 36 new cases and Hart County has had 10 new
cases since Monday's update.
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Wednesday, October 14th,
2020
Search for missing Warren County teen
Kentucky State Police Post 3 is searching
for a missing 16-year-old girl from Warren County. KSP says 16-year-old
Ireland Scanlan was last seen in Bowling Green on Friday, October 9th, near
Scottsville Road. Scanlan is described as a white female 5'6" tall, 120
pounds, with long brown hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a
white pullover shirt, camo leggings and white shoes. Anyone with information
regarding the location of Ireland Scanlan, is asked to contact Kentucky
State Police Post 3, Bowling Green at 270-782-2010 or 877-416-1224.
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Wednesday, October 14th,
2020
Drug arrest in Barren County
The Glasgow Police Department on Monday
conducted a traffic stop on the Louie B. Nunn Parkway that resulted in a
drug arrest. Sgt. Barton made contact with the driver identified as Jason B.
Smith, of Tompkinsville, and confirmed that he had an active warrant for his
arrest. Sgt. Barton located marijuana inside Smith's pants pocket and
methamphetamine inside the vehicle. Smith was arrested and charged with
license plate not legible, no registration plates, trafficking in a
controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense, possession of drug
paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. Smith was lodged in the Barren
County Jail.
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Tuesday, October 13th,
2020
Monetary donations accepted for
Clothes for Kids
Due to COVID-19, this year's Annual Fall
Clothes for Kids radio auction will not be held. However, monetary donations
are greatly appreciated and are tax-deductible. Mail your monetary donation
to:
WLOC Clothes for Kids, P. O. Box 98, Horse
Cave, Ky. 42749. Clothes for Kids serves the nine family resource centers at
Hart County and Caverna School systems.
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Tuesday, October 13th,
2020
From the Abundance of The Hart Food
Bank changes
From the Abundance of the Hart Food bank, a
certified member agency of feeding America, will be distributing food
outside the gymnasium of the Munfordville Baptist Church to those who
qualify , Friday, October 16th, from 10:30 until food is gone or 3:00 p.m. To qualify for
Senior CSFP program must have the following: Meet Income eligibility
guidelines, show proof you are 60 and older, provide income info for all
members of household. To qualify if under 60 you must provide: ID, Proof of
Hart co residency Income information for all household members meet
eligibility guidelines. There will be a :Drive through pick-up", someone will
be in the parking lot to assist you with getting in line. Listen to WLOC
radio 1150AM or 101.7 FM, for last minute changes in food bank distribution.
Volunteers will need to arrive by 9:00 a.m.
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Tuesday, October 13th,
2020
In-person voting underway at clerk's
office
Hart County
Clerk Lisa Sanders says the voting process for November General Election is
underway now through Monday, November 2nd. Citizens may
come to the clerks office to vote Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
and Saturday, October 17th, 24th & 31st, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or you
may wait till Election Day, November 3rd, to vote either at the Horse Cave
Fire Department, the Fairgrounds at Rowletts or the Bonnieville Firehouse.
For more information on absent ballot and mail-in voting, you may call the
clerk's office at 270-524-2751 or you may go to govoteky.gov to request a
mail in ballot. Studio 101 will provide local live election coverage
beginning Election Night at 6:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, October 13th,
2020
COVID-19 update for Kentucky
Gov. Andy Beshear reported 43 new COVID-19
cases in Kentucky during an update Monday. Ninety-four of the newly reported
cases were from children up to age 18, of which 18 were age 5 and under. The
youngest was 4-months-old. Gov. Beshear reported three deaths raising the
death toll to 1,253. The deaths reported Monday include a 79-year-old man
from Boyd County, a 67-year-old woman from Fayette County; and a 61-year-old
man from Grayson County.
The Barren River District Health Department has confirmed
7,485 cases of COVID-19 in the district and has seen 140 deaths. Hart County
has had 229 total cases, of which 183 have recovered and there has been 1
death. Warren County has the most with 4718 cases and have seen 57 deaths.
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Tuesday, October 13th,
2020
Louisville man indicted in Hardin
County murder
A Louisville man arrested for the September
6th shooting death of a man inside an Elizabethtown residence, has been
indicted on five felony charges, including murder. 21 year-old Jalen
Williams is charged with murder in the shooting death of Juwone Doleman.
Williams was arrested September 18th by members of the U. S. Marshals
Service and Louisivlle Metro Police Department. He was indicted for killing
23 year-old Doleman, of Danville, and the shooting of an adult female in the
same residence in the 600 block of Westport Road. The woman, whose identity
was not released, is recovering from her injuries. The arrest warrant said
Williams took an unknown sum of cash, a handgun and jewelry belonging to
Doleman during the incident. He also is accused of taking the female
victim's cell phone and discarding it on the side of the road while fleeing.
According to Elizabethtown Police Department spokesman Chris Denham,
Williams was identified as a suspect within hours of the shooting. Williams
was indicted on murder, first-degree assault, first-degree robbery,
possession of a handgun by a convicted felon and tampering with physical
evidence. He is lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center in lieu of a $1
million cash bond.
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Tuesday, October 13th,
2020
Green County man arrested for
impersonating officer
Kentucky State Police arrested a Greensburg
man Sunday following an assault investigation from September. According to
KSP, the victim said that she was traveling west on Edmonton Road around
10:30 p.m. on September 3rd, when she saw blue lights coming up behind her.
She pulled over even though she did not think she had made any traffic
violations. She stated that a male subject approached her from an
unidentified car that did not have law enforcement decals on it. Police said
when the man got to the window, he threw what is suspected to be ammonia in
her face and tried to forcibly take her from the vehicle. According to the
report, the woman fought back and suffered a head injury but was able to get
free. The male subject went back to his vehicle and left the scene. As the
result of an investigation, KSP obtained an arrest warrant on 47-year-old
George Barton for Assault 4th degree (minor injury), impersonating a peace
officer, improper use of blue lights, wanton endangerment-2nd degree,
unlawful imprisonment-1st degree and terroristic threatening, 3rd degree.
Barton was arrested Sunday after several hours of negotiation and the use of
chemical munitions after authoritie4s said he barricaded himself inside his
home.
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Tuesday, October 13th,
2020
Caverna Middle SBDM Council meeting
Caverna Middle School will have a
special-called SBDM meeting Thursday, October 15th, at 4:00 p.m.
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Monday, October 12th,
2020
Homeland Security Grant approved for
Hart County
Hart County has been notified by the
Governor's office that a Homeland Security Grant has been approved. Hart
County Judge Executive Joe Choate told Studio 101 News that a grant of
$223,550 has been approved to provide funding for communications equipment,
including mobile and portable radios for use by law enforcement as requested
in an application submitted by the Hart County Fiscal Court. The grant money
will be made available in 2021.
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Monday, October 12th,
2020
Hart County-Warren Central game
canceled
The Hart County-Warren Central football
game was cancelled Friday night after the Raiders made the trip to Bowling
Green for the game. According to Hart County School Superintendent Nathan
Smith, the Raiders football team we4re notified by a players parent after
arriving in Bowling Green, that they had tested positive for COVID-19
Friday. Hart County decided that it was in the best interest of both teams
to cancel Friday night's game. After contacting Julian Tackett with the
KHSAA, Hart County was told that the school made the right call in canceling
the game.
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Monday, October 12th,
2020
Governor's family quarantines due to
COVID-19
Gov. Andy Beshear on Sunday updated
Kentuckians on the state's continuing efforts to fight the (COVID-19).
Earlier Sunday, the Governor issued a statement telling Kentuckians that he
and his family are committed to setting a good example by following state
and federal quarantine guidelines after they were potentially exposed to a
person with COVID-19 late Saturday afternoon. As of 3:00 p.m. Sunday, Gov.
Beshear announced 852 newly reported cases. Ninety of the newly reported
cases were from children up to age 18, of which 23 were age 5 and under. The
youngest was just 23 days old. The governor announced three more deaths on
Sunday bringing the death total to 1,252. The deaths reported included a
33-year-old man from Jefferson County; a 60-year-old man from Hopkins County
and a 70-year-old woman from Warren County.
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Monday, October 12th,
2020
E-town man indicted on sex abuse
charges
An Elizabethtown man, who previously
received a plea deal to sexual abuse of a child, has been indicted again by
a Hardin County Grand Jury on two charges involving a person younger than
age 12. 38-year-old Joseph William Sweat faces two counts of first-degree
sexual abuse of a child younger than 12. According to the indictments, one
reported incideent happened between January 1st and February 1st of this
year while he was on probation and the other allegedly occurred from August
2015 through August 2016. The complaints were granted to pursue an arrest
warrant based on investigations by Detective Andrea Haire, of Elizabethtown
Police Department. Whitney Meredith of Larue County is a special prosecutor
in the case since members of Sweat's family know members of the Hardin
County Commonwealth Attorney's Office. Sweat has been lodged in the Hardin
County Detention Center since his September 17th arrest on the charges. He
is being held in the jail in lieu of a $25,000 cash bond. In a previous
case, Sweat was arrested January 24th, 2018 and faced three counts of
first-degree abuse of a child younger than 12. He accepted a plea agreement
on a Class A misdemeanor of second-degree sexual abuse. He is scheduled to
be arraigned on the new charges Tuesday in Hardin Circuit Court.
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Monday, October 12th,
2020
Two arrested in double murder case
T2wo people wanted in connection with the
shooting deaths of 20-year-old Trevor Cleary, of Tompkinsville, and 19
year-old Austin Copas, of the Fountain Run community in Monroe County back
on September 20th, have been apprehended. According to Kentucky State Police
Post 15 Columbia, 28-year-old Kayla Spivey, of Tennessee, and 29-year-old
Edward Whitledge, of CA, were located and arrested on Friday, in
Bakersfield, CA. According to Kentucky State Police, Cleary and Copas were
both found dead of apparent gunshot wounds to the head inside a residence in
the Fountain Run community of Monroe County. Kentucky State Police go on to
say that Spivey and Whitledge will both be extradited back to Kentucky to
face charges in connection with the double murder.
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Friday, October 9th,
2020
City of Cave City Council Meeting
The City of Cave City regular council meeting will be
held at the Council Chambers at City Hall Monday, October 12th, at 5:00 p.m.
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Friday, October 9th,
2020
Caverna High SBDM Council meeting
There will be a Caverna High School
Decision Based Council meeting Monday, October 12th, in the high school
library at 3:30 p.m..
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Friday, October 9th,
2020
Hart County Fiscal Court meeting
HART COUNTY FISCAL COURT MET THURSDAY
MORNING IN THE COURTROOM.
AFTER JUDGE JOE CHOATE CALLED THE MEETING
TO ORDER, BRO. GREG ROSE, PASTOR OF MUNFORDVILLE AND MT BEULAH METHODIST
CHURCH, OPENED THE MEETING WITH PRAYER. DEPARTMENT REPORTS WERE GIVEN:
ROAD, SHERIFF, COURTROOM MAINTENANCE, BUILDING & ELECTRICAL PLANNING AND
ZONING, OCCUPATIONAL. JAILER ISRAEL BERGENSON STATED THERE WAS A TOTAL
OF 160 IN THE COUNTY JAIL AND ALSO PRESENTED THE COURT WITH A CHECK OF JUST
OVER $18,484.
OTHER BUSINESS INCLUDED REJECTED BID ON 2007 CROWN VIC, APPROVED BUDGET
TRANSFER #6, BANK TRANSFER #3, PAYMENT OF CLAIMS, ORDINANCE #220.52
AMENDMENT # 3 (CARES ACT), SHERIFF 2020 3RD QTR. REPORT, JUDGE/EXECUTIVE TO
SIGN EXTENSION FOR HART COUNTY QUARRY ROAD WATER MAIN GRANT, JUDGE/EXECUTIVE
TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH DEPARTMENT OF RURAL AND MUNICIPAL AID FOR BRIDGE
PROJECTS, RESOLUTION FOR EXECUTION OF RURAL SECONDARY PROGRAM AGREEMENT,
EASEMENT WITH ROBERT MULLET ON WALNUT LANE AND FLAT ROCK ROAD, APPLY FOR
GRANT WITH CENTER FOR TECH & CIVIC LIFE GRANT (ELECTION EXPENSES), TRANSFER
FRENCHMAN KNOB PROPERTY TO SOUTHEAST CAVE CONSERVANCY, ACKNOWLEDGE HART
COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNUAL 2020 REPORT, TRANSFER 1998 VAN FROM HART COUNTY
LIBRARY TO HART COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT. AND HIRED JAMES GARY PUCKETT AS
MAINTENANCE PERSON AT THE JUSTICE CENTER FOR $10.50 PER HOUR. THE COURTS
NEXT MEETING WILL BE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22nd, IN THE COURTROOM.
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Friday, October 9th,
2020
Gov gives update on COVID-19 cases
Gov. Andy Beshear gave the latest update
Thursday afternoon on coronavirus reporting 884 new cases. The governor also
reported 11 deaths including a 31-year-old man from Warren County. Beshear
said the man was dealing with other health issues in addition to COVID-19.
The additional deaths raised the death toll to 1,234.
The Barren River District Health Department
has confirmed a total of 7,299 cases, of which 6,202 have recovered and
there have been 139 deaths reported from COVID-19 in the district.
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Friday, October 9th,
2020
E-town man arrested in strangulation
case
An Elizabethtown man is being held in lieu
of a $5,000 cash bond in the Hardin County Detention Center after he was
arrested Thursday morning and charged with first-degree strangulation.
42-year-old David Corbit and a woman became involved in an argument about
her whereabouts. She told him he needed to leave and when he refused, she
attempted to leave and he began choking her. The woman managed to reach her
purse and grabbed pepper spray and sprayed it on Corbit. Corbit fled after
the woman called police. First-degree strangulation is a Class C felony
punishable by five to 10 years in prison, if convicted. Corbit was lodged in
the Hardin County Detention Center.
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Friday, October 9th,
2020
Accident claims Bowling Green man's
life
Police worked a fatal collision on
Nashville Road at the junction of I-165 Thursday afternoon. They say a
motorcycle driven by 20-year-old Jacob Perry, of Bowling Green, was
traveling north on Nashville Road. Just before getting to the I=165 ramp, a
southbound pickup made a left turn, crossing into the path of the
motorcycle. Perry was pronounced dead at the scene by the Warren County
Coroner. Both vehicles were heavily damaged and traffic was backed up for
nearly two hours.
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Thursday, October 8th,
2020
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd
Hart County
Clerk Lisa Sanders says the voting process for November General Election
will begin Tuesday, October 13th, through Monday, November 2nd. Citizens may
come to the clerks office to vote Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
and Saturday, October 17th, 24th & 31st, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or you
may wait til Election Day, November 3rd, to vote either at the Horse Cave
Fire Department, the Fairgrounds at Rowletts or the Bonnieville Firehouse.
For more information on absent ballot and mail-in voting, you may call the
clerk's office at 270-524-2751 or you may go to govoteky.gov to request a
mail in ballot. Studio 101 will provide local live election coverage
beginning Election Night at 6:00 p.m.
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Thursday, October 8th,
2020
Latest on COVID-19 in Kentucky
Gov. Andy Beshear gave an update on cases
of COVID-19 Wednesday, reporting 2,398 cases of the virus with 1,472 of
those being previous backlogged cases from Fayette County. There were 926
new cases actually reported for Wednesday. Three hundred and fifty-eight of
the newly reported cases were from children ages 18 and younger, of which 38
were children ages 5 and under. The Governor reported five deaths raising
the death toll to 1,223. The deaths reported Wednesday include a 68-year-old
man from Fayette County; an 80-year-old woman from Greenup County; a
65-year-old man from Harlan County; a 79-year-old man from Henderson County
and a 75-year-old woman from Whitley County.
The Barren River District Health Department has confirmed
a total of 7,248 cases, of which 6,169 have recovered. There have been 132
deaths reported in the district due to COVID-19.
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Thursday, October 8th,
2020
Rineyville woman charged in stabbing
A 24-year-old Rineyville woman was arrested
early Wednesday morning and charged with assaulting her husband by throwing
boiling water on him and stabbing him in the chest. Megan Wilson was
arrested by Hardin County Sheriff's Office deputies around 2:26 a.m.
According to the arrest citation, her husband said he awoke to a "burning
sensation." He told police he saw his wife holding a pot and that he was
covered in water. She was also holding a knife, according to the citation.
As he attempted to get out of bed, she stabbed him in the middle of hte
chest and fled to a neighbor's house. The neighbor called 911. Deputies
located a 7" knife in water in the kitchen sink. The man was flown to UofL
Hospital for the stab wound and third-degree burns "on a large portion of
his body." There were two children under the age of 5 in the home when the
reported assault occurred. Wilson is charged with first-degree assault and
tampering with physical evidence. She was lodged in the Hardin County Jail.
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Wednesday, October 7th,
2020
Hart County Fiscal Court Meeting
Hart County Fiscal Court will meet at 9:00
a.m. Thursday, October 8th, on the second floor of the courthouse. New
business will include: Approving Sheriff Department's 2020 3rd Qtr report,
Judge/Executive to sign extension for Hart County Quarry Rd Water Main Grant
and to sign agreement with Dept of Rural and Municipal Aid for Bridge
Projects, approve to apply for Center for Tech & Civic Life Grant and
approve to accept transfer of 1998 Chevy van from the Hart County Library to
the Road Department.
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Wednesday, October 7th,
2020
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd
Hart County Clerk Lisa Sanders says the
voting process for November General Election will begin Tuesday, October
13th, through Monday, November 2nd. Citizens may come to the clerks office
to vote Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on the 3rd Saturdays
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or can wait til Election Day, November 3rd, to vote
either at the Horse Cave Fire Department, the Fairgrounds at Rowletts or the
Bonnieville Firehouse. For more information on absent ballot and mail-in
voting, you may call the clerk's office at 270-524-2751. Studio 101 will
provide local live election coverage beginning Election Night at 6:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, October 7th,
2020
Gov. Beshear extends mask mandate
Gov. Andy Beshear says he has extended his
mask mandate for another 30 days. And he's promising stricter enforcement as
Kentucky struggles with surging numbers of coronavirus cases. Beshear said
Tuesday that the state is on pace to set another record high for weekly
COVID-19 cases. Beshear says the state will step up enforcement of the mask
requirement and he called on local leaders to do their part. He says
businesses should refuse to serve people who aren't wearing masks.
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Wednesday, October 7th,
2020
Missing teen sought by Bowling Green
Police
Bowling Green Police are asking for the
public's help in finding a missing teen. According to authorities, they
first asked for help in the search on August 25th, but still need help
finding 14-year-old Roman Jones. Officials say Roman was last seen on
Barnwood Avenue in Bowling Green. He is described as a 5'7 male, weighing
132 lbs with two small cross tattoos on his left forearm. Anyone with
information on the whereabouts of Jones, is asked to contact the Bowling
Green Police Department at 270-393-4000.
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Wednesday, October 7th,
2020
E-town man faces felony charges
A 24-year-old Elizabethtown man is facing
two felony charges after reportedly filling a shopping cart at the
Elizabethtown Walmart with more than $600 worth of items Monday afternoon
and walking out of the store without paying. Travis Cobble was arrested by
E-town police at 4:59 p.m. Monday after he passed all points of sale and
left the store without paying for items valued at $649.01. When asked by
police if he had anything on him, Cobble told the officer he had a "rig" in
a pocket and the officer then found a needle. The report also said he gave
consent to search a vehicle where police found a marijuana smoking pipe with
residue, numerous needles in the glove box and two caps containing what
appeared to be methamphetamine. Cobble is charged with theft by unlawful
taking, shoplifting more than $500 and less than $10,000 and second offense,
first-degree possession of a controlled substance - methamphetamine and a
misdemeanor offense of possession of drug paraphernalia. Cobble is being
held in lieu of a $5,000 cash bond in the Hardin County Detention Center.
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Wednesday, October 7th,
2020
Two arrested for drugs and theft
The Warren County Sheriff's Office says two people have been charged with
drug related crimes and receiving stolen property after an incident at the
McDonalds in Smiths Grove. On Monday evening, Smiths Grove Police Chief
received a complaint of suspicious vehicles at McDonalds. A motorcycle and
pickup truck were both discovered to have been stolen. Deputies searched the
vehicles and found suspected methamphetamine and a possibly stolen pistol.
30-year-old Ray Wolf, of Glasgow, and 34 year-old Rachel Graves, of Austin,
were arrested and held at the Warren County Regional Jail. Wolf has been
charged with receiving stolen property under $10,000, trafficking in a
controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense, trafficking in synthetic
drugs - 1st offense, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was also
served an unrelated warrant from Barren County. Graves was charged with
receiving stolen property under $10,000, possession of methamphetamine and
possession of drug paraphernalia. She was also served on an unrelated
warrant from Barren County and had been reported missing from Barren County.
The investigation is ongoing.
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Tuesday, October 6th,
2020
High
school football action Friday night
This Friday
night, Caverna Boys will take on Crittenden County at home at 7:00 p.m. Hart
County Raiders will travel to take on Warren Central at 7:00 p.m. Studio 101
will be on the air with live coverage of the game at 6:45 p.m.
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Tuesday, October 6th,
2020
BRDHD confirms 7,134 cases of COVID-19
Barren River District Health Department has confirmed a total of 7,134
cases, of which 6,072 have recovered. The district has reported 130 deaths
so far. Warren County has the most total cases with 4,534 of which 49 have
died, Barren County has the second most cases of COVID-19 with 820 and there
have been 13 deaths, while Hart County has 204 total cases so far and there
has been 1 death.
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Tuesday, October 6th,
2020
Glasgow Fire Dept has two openings
The Glasgow Fire Department is looking to fill two vacancies in the
department. Applications will be accepted through October 16th at 4:00 p.m.
Applicants must be 18-years-old, have a high school diploma or equivalent
and a current driver's license. A written exam and physical ability course
will be administered by the department. The written and physical exam will
take place on Friday, October 23rd.
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Tuesday, October 6th,
2020
Halloween looking different in 2020
Officials released guidelines Thursday afternoon to help celebrate the
holiday safely during COVID-19. Activities recommended to avoid were the
traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating and trunk-or-treating be
permitted in your community, that several safety measures are observed
including placing individually wrapped candy outside on a porch, driveway or
table for trick-or-treaters and only trick-or-treating in family groups.
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Monday, October 5th,
2020
Munfordville City Council Meeting
Munfordville City Council will meet Monday
night, October 5th, at 6:00 p.m. at Munfordville City Hall. New business
will include: discussing vacancy water and street dept, Halloween and
Cemetery.
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Monday, October 5th,
2020
Munfordville man arrested in Glasgow
The Glasgow Police Department conducted a
traffic stop on North Broadway Street Thursday that led to a drug arrest.
The driver, 32 year-old Tyler Logsdon, of Munfordville, was found to be
driving on a suspended license and during a search of his vehicle, the
officer found Methamphetamine and a glass pipe. Logdson was arrested and
charged with disregarding traffic control device- traffic light, operating
on a suspended or revoked operator's license, possession of controlled
substance, 1st degree - 1st offense (methamphetamine) and possession of drug
paraphernalia. Logsdon was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.
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Monday, October 5th,
2020
Pursuit leads to arrest in Hart
County
The Hart County Sheriff's Office received a
complaint of a reckless driver Friday on US Hwy 31W coming from Horse Cave.
K9 Deputy Caleb Butler initiated emergency equipment once behind the
vehicle, the suspect began to flee and a pursuit began. The vehicle pursuit
continued through Main St, Munfordville, and ended on Old Main St. 34
year-old Marcus A. Thompson was eventually apprehended and charged with:
fleeing or evading police, 1st degree (motor vehicle), resisting arrest,
wanton endangerment, 1st degree - police officer, reckless driving, improper
passing, failure to or improper signal, failure to wear seat belts, failure
of owner to maintain required insurance, 1st offense, and no
registration/registration receipt. Thompson was also served an outstanding
arrest warrant for unrelated offenses. Deputy Butler was assisted on scene
by Chief Atwell with the Munfordville Police Department and two citizens
that ran to the aid of law enforcement after the pursuit ended and as the
suspect resisted. Thompson was arrested and lodged in the Hart County Jail.
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Monday, October 5th,
2020
Hodgenville man charged with murder
More details have emerged from the
Wednesday night fatal shooting of a Mount Sherman man. According to an
arrest warrant, 22 year-old Timothy R. Hedges, of Hodgenville, is charged
with fatally shooting 21-year-old Levi G. Sheroon as he sat in his
girlfriend's vehicle. Police say Hedges drew a loaded pistol and held the
barrel of the handgun on Sheroon's left shoulder at 11:00 p.m. Wednesday as
he sat in the driver's seat of the vehicle in Hodgenville. Sheroon was
transported to the Baptist Health Hardin Hospital in Elizabethtown where he
died of his injuries. Hedges was found Thursday in the community of Custer
in Breckinridge County and was arrested and charged with murder. He is
scheduled to appear Wednesday in Larue District Court to face the charge. He
is being held in the Hardin County Detention Center. Kentucky State Police
was contacted by the Hodgenville Police Department at 11:35 p.m. Wednesday
requesting assistance with a shooting investigation on Dana Drive in
Hodgenville. The ongoing investigation is headed by state police Detective
James Martin.
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Monday, October 5th,
2020
Fatal ATV collision in Edmonson County
KSP Post 3 Bowling Green
responded to a call of an ATV fatal Collision Sunday, shortly after 5:30
a.m. The collision occurred at 5410 Nolin Dan Road at the Blue Hollar
Off-Road Park located in Edmonson County. Police say the preliminary
investigation indicated that 30-year-old Adam Jones, of Fairdale, was
operating a 2020 Polaris RZR on an unlit trail in the Blue Hollar Off0ROad
Park. Police say Jones lost control of his vehicle causing it to exit the
trail and overturn several times. Police say Jones, along with a
passenger4f, 22-year-old Lukas F. McCoy, of Fairdale, were ejected from the
ATV. Police say Adam Jones was pronounced deceased on scene by the Edmonson
County Coroner. Lukas F. McCoy was transported to the UofL Hospital where he
is in stable condition. A third passenger in the vehicle, 22 year-old Megan
Hayden, of Pleasureville, sustained no injuries. The investigation is still
ongoing and being conducted by Trooper Aaron Hampton. He was assisted on the
scene by Lincoln Fire Department and the Edmonson County Coroner.
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Friday, October 2nd,
2020
Friday night area high school
football
It's Senior
night for the Caverna Colonels. Caverna plays host to Webster County for a
7:30 p.m. kickoff. High School Principal Chris Crain says no tickets are
necessary at the gate, but exact change is required. He also encourages fans
to bring lawn chairs and utilize open areas around the track.
Hart County
Raiders will entertain Taylor County. Game time is 7:00 p.m. Pregame
coverage begins at 6:45 p.m. on Studio 101 sports.
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Friday, October 2nd,
2020
Season over for Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are finished
for 2020 after losing Thursday to the Braves in Atlanta. After finishing the
season on high power offense boost, the Reds failed to score a single run
over the 22 innings played between the two games in the N-L Wild Card
Series.
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Friday, October 2nd,
2020
SCRTC Trustee election results are in
The Cooperative did not hold an annual meeting this year because of COVID-19
restrictions on large gatherings but the election was conducted as usual by
mail as required within by-laws of the cooperative.
In District I (Munfordville & Bonnieville Exchanges) the Incumbent Director
Ralph J. Thompson was unopposed. In District III (Hiseville & Cave City
Exchanges) candidates were Incumbent Director Jerry W. Polson and Gregory M
Davis with Polson receiving 321 votes and Davis receiving 184 votes.
At
the Board’s Annual Re-Organizational Meeting held October 1st, Zack Kender
was elected President, Ronnie R. Tucker was elected Vice President, Ralph J.
Thompson elected Secretary-Treasurer, and Billy Smith was elected Assistant
Secretary-Treasurer.
SCRTC has also announced $1.5 million in capital credits will be refunded to
subscribers.
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Friday, October 2nd,
2020
Thursday evening crash I-65South
Traffic is flowing normally on
Southbound I-65 near Bonnieville following a Thursday evening crash. Full
details have not been released, but we are told one person was flown to
Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville due to injuries suffered in the
incident. The crash halted southbound traffic more than four hours, causing
major traffic congestion from Upton to Munfordville along both I-65 and US
31W. Adjacent routes also received an increase in traffic volume due to
interstate overflow. The crash occurred near Mile Marker 71. The roadway
reopened around midnight.
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Friday, October 2nd,
2020
Motorcycle rider dies after crash
The rider involved in a weekend
motorcycle crash in Grayson County has died. Kentucky State police say
38-year-old Matthew Wilson of Millwood was operating a dirt bike on Pleasant
View Road and crossed into the path of a mini-van driven by 36-year-old Beth
Meredith, also of Millwood. Wilson was taken to University of Louisville
Hospital where he died Tuesday. No other serious physical injuries were
reported related to the crash.
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Friday, October 2nd,
2020
Green County man murdered in Larue
County
A suspect is in custody after a
Green County man was shot to death in LaRue County on Wednesday night.
Hodgenville police were called just before midnight to a location on Dana
Drive. They discovered 21-year-old Levi Sheroon with a single gunshot to the
chest. He was transported to Baptist Health Hospital in Elizabethtown and
later died. Just after 8:00 p.m. Thursday, a suspect identified as
22-year-old Timothy Hedges, was taken into custody in Breckinridge County.
Hedges is now charged with murder. Police have not released any details of
motive related to the case. Hodgenville Police, the LaRue County
Sheriff's Department and Kentucky State Police are collaborating in the
investigation.
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Friday, October 2nd,
2020
Free Large Item Drop Off in Hart
County
Free Large Item Drop Off for
Hart County residents only will be held Saturday, October 3rd. Examples of
large items include: couches, chairs, tables, beds, mattresses, tvs,
entertainment centers, paint, furniture, etc. You must show your Hart County
Drivers License or ID. The drop off will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon
at 300 Quality Street in Munfordville. Please remain in your vehicle with
your license ready and an attendant will come to you. Also, if you have
regular trash or non-large items, have your payment ready for the attendant.
For more information, call 270-524-5178.
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Thursday, October 1st,
2020
Park City man faces charges
A Park City man now faces charges after a
weekend incident in Brownsville. Officials with the Edmonson County
Sheriff's Office say they were alerted of suspicious activity when a vehicle
left Brownsville Minit Mart Saturday night and stopped in multiple driveways
with no illumination. Authorities responded and found 47-year-old
Christopher Decker operating the suspicious vehicle. He could not provide an
association to any of the residences where he stopped. A search of the
vehicle revealed pills, suspected to be Oxycodone. Decker was arrested and
is charged with possession of a controlled substance and not having a
prescription controlled substance in its proper container. He was lodged at
Hart County Jail.
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Thursday, October 1st,
2020
Metcalfe County High computer science
classes
Metcalfe County High School has
been selected to join the
Amazon Future Engineer program
and will receive funding from Amazon to bring expanded computer science
classes to students this school year. With the support of Amazon Future
Engineer, Metcalfe County High School will offer introductory and Advanced
Placement (AP) computer science courses. All coursework can be done
virtually. In addition, students are eligible for
scholarships and paid
internships.
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Thursday, October 1st,
2020
Coronavirus tops 1,000 for second
straight day
According to numbers released Wednesday afternoon, Kentucky’s daily reported
count of new coronavirus cases topped 1,000 for a second straight day.
Officials say 1,004 more cases were identified across the commonwealth, one
day after a near-record 1,018 cases were reported on Tuesday. Four
additional virus related deaths are included with Wednesday's report. Even
though the raw number of reported cases has been higher over the past few
days, the positivity rate is slightly lower. Wednesday's rate is reported at
4.07%, statewide.
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Wednesday,
September 30th,
2020
Man arrested for robbery in E-town
A man is charged with robbery after
leaving Academy Sports in Elizabethtown on Monday without paying for
merchandise. Elizabethtown Police say 39-year-old Mitchell Ramsey, of
Bardstown, is seen on store security video walking out wearing a pair of
stolen Nike LeBron shoes. Ramsey put the shoes on in the store's shoe
department and then walked toward the front door. He was confronted by a
store security employee. Ramsey pushed the employee into the glass door and
exited the building. Ramsey left the parking lot in a 2009 Chevy car. A
matching vehicle was located a short time later and stopped by police. Upon
searching the vehicle, a variety of tools were located which Ramsey admitted
sealing earlier the same day from Home Depot in Elizabethtown. Ramsey was
wearing Nike LeBron shoes when taken into custody. He is charged with
second-degree robbery, a Class C felony punishable by five to 10 years in
prison and receiving stolen property more than $500 and less than $10,000, a
Class D felony punishable by one to five years in prison. He also faces
charges of driving on a suspended or revoked license. Ramsey is lodged in
Hardin County Detention Center under a $10,000 cash bond and is scheduled to
appear October 9th in Hardin District Court.
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Wednesday,
September 30th,
2020
Ky Speedway loses spot on NASCAR's
schedule
Kentucky Speedway has lost its spot on
NASCAR’s schedule. The racetrack made the announcement Tuesday night ahead
of NASCAR’s announcement of venues and dates for next year. Kentucky held
its first Cup Series race in 2011 and has hosted a tripleheader in recent
years with races in NASCAR’s Cup, Xfinity and Truck Series. Its last NASCAR
race was this past July. The 1.5-mile track opened in 2000.
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Wednesday,
September 30th,
2020
Spike in Kentucky's coronavirus cases
Now two weeks running, Kentucky’s spike
in reported virus cases continues. The number announced Tuesday afternoon
is 1,018. That's the state’s second-highest daily total since the pandemic
began. Governor Andy Beshear addressed media, claiming the reported number
should be a “wake-up call,” urging Kentuckians to follow prescribed health
guidelines. The state is on pace to exceed last week’s total number of
reported virus cases, which was a weekly record. Eight virus-related deaths
for the state are included in the Tuesday report.
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Wednesday,
September 30th,
2020
Production plant opening in Mount
Vernon
On Kentucky's economic development front,
a company which manufactures compressed air sprayers plans to open a
production plant just a few counties over the way in Mount Vernon. Chapin
International is relocating a portion of existing operations to a 175,000
square feet facility in the Rockcastle County town. The move will initially
create around 100 jobs. Company leaders say the move from New York and Ohio
to Mount Vernon will help them better serve customers throughout North
America. Operation is expected to begin by end of this year.
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Monday,
September 28th,
2020
Outdoor burning restrictions
This is the
most threatening time of year when it comes to wildfires in Kentucky and
officials have announced outdoor burning restrictions. Gov. Andy Beshear
said predictions are for a worse than average fire season in the
commonwealth. Restrictions in effect each year from October 1st to December
15th and February 15th to April 30th prohibit burning between 6am and 6pm
local time within 150 feet of any woodland, brush land or fields containing
dry grass or other flammable materials. To date in 2020, 278 wild land fires
have burned more than 3,700 acres in Kentucky.
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Monday,
September 28th,
2020
Reds take on Braves in round one
The Cincinnati Reds are playing October
Baseball. The Reds will play the Braves in Atlanta at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday
in round one of the National League Wild Card Series. Pregame coverage
begins at 10:30 am. on Studio 101 Sports.
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Monday,
September 28th,
2020
Metcalfe County Schools Move to All
“At Home” Instruction
Metcalfe County Schools will transition
to ALL “At Home” learning for the week of September 28 – October 2.
A small group of staff members reported
positive COVID-19 test results, so the district is taking this preventative
measure out of an abundance of caution. Due to contact tracing, a number of
elementary school administrators likely will be asked to quarantine.
District leaders determined that without these staff members, it would be
difficult for the elementary school to resume normal operations. Therefore,
all three schools will move to “At Home” instruction for one week with plans
to return to “In Person” classes after Fall Break on Oct. 12th. This
includes the 21st Century after-school program, which will also move to
virtual instruction.
While district leaders believe this will
affect a small number of people, administrators will contact, by phone, any
student, staff, or community member who may be impacted. Buildings
will be open on Monday, Sept. 28th. If parents need to pick up a Chromebook
or other materials for their children, they are asked to stop by between 8am
and 3pm.
In addition, Metcalfe County Schools is
expanding its At Home Meal Service Program. All children under the age of 18
are eligible for food pickup. To serve more families, the district will
offer two pick up times on Monday, Sept. 28th: 9am-11am and 3pm-6pm. There
will be a tent set up in front of the Metcalfe County Board of Education
office at 709 West Stockton Street.
Because the decision to move to “At Home”
learning affects the elementary school primarily, at this point, all middle
school and high school athletic activities will continue as scheduled.
Coaches will be in contact with their teams with any further instructions.
If you have any questions, please contact your building principal or the
Metcalfe County Board of Education.
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Monday,
September 28th,
2020
Former principal accepts plea deal
A former high
school principal already serving a federal sentence for pornography related
charges is accepting a plea deal on state charges related to the case.
40-Year-Old Kyle Goodlett, of Elizabethtown, who was in his fourth year as
principal at LaRue County High School when he was arrested October 13th,
2016, will serve a seven-year state sentence on 63 felony counts. Formal
sentencing is scheduled for October 20th in front of Hardin County Circuit
Judge Kelly Mark Easton. The plea deal is expected to receive approval from
the judge. Goodlett is currently lodged at Ashland Federal Correctional
Institute in Eastern Kentucky and scheduled for federal release in April,
2025. The state sentence will run concurrent. He may become eligible for
state parole after serving twenty percent of his time. There is no parole in
the federal judicial system.
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Monday,
September 28th,
2020
E-town woman arrested after
altercation
A Elizabethtown
woman is in custody following an altercation early Sunday. Elizabethtown
Police say 27-year-old Tiersa Revels faces multiple felony charges after
stabbing one person and holding her boyfriend against his will. The incident
occurred at a residence on Douglas Alley. After being called following the
stabbing, officers arrived to find Revels barricaded inside the residence.
The stabbed individual received minor injuries. Revels and her boyfriend
were uninjured. Revels is being held on a $10,000 cash bond in the Hardin
County Detention Center with arraignment scheduled for today.
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Friday,
September 25th,
2020
Glasgow man arrested on drug charges
A Glasgow Police Department deputy stopped
a vehicle traveling on South Lewis Street Thursday. The driver, identified
as 28-year-old Cody Wooten, gave the deputy permission to search the
vehicle. The deputy said Wooten failed a sobriety test. He was arrested and
charged with failure to wear a seatbelt, tampering with physical evidence,
possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense
(methamphetamine), possessionof drug paraphernalia and operating a motor
vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance, 1st offense.
Wooten was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.
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Friday,
September 25th,
2020
Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway
May Become Interstate
Signs have been up for years along the
Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway labeling the roadway a future interstate
corridor, but it has been a long time since any movement has taken place on
the issue. On Thursday, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and
Congressman Brett Guthrie, along with Congressman Hal Rogers and Congressman
James Comer introduced legislation restart the process of designating the
route as a federal spur of Interstate 65. The designation is designed to
help qualify the Cumberland Parkway for federal funding and assistance in
the future, to further attract new businesses as an industrial destination
and opportunities for workers and families to the region. The Louie B. Nunn
Cumberland Parkway runs East/West from Interstate 65 just north of Smith's
Grove to Somerset.
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Friday,
September 25th,
2020
Two Wanted In Monroe County Double
Homicide
Authorities are looking for two people
they believe are responsible for a double homicide in Monroe County.
Kentucky State Police says 29-year-old Edward Whitledge, of Bakersfield,
California, is wanted on two counts of murder and 28-year-old Kayla Spivey,
of Hiham, Tennessee, is wanted on two counts of complicity to commit
murder. The pair was last seen in a black 2009 Nissan Altima with a
Tennessee license plate. Whitledge and Spivey are considered to be armed
and dangerous. Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts is asked
to contact Kentucky State Police at 1-800-222-5555 or your local law
enforcement agency.
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Thursday,
September 24th,
2020
Ky reports 796 new cases of COVID-19
Governor Beshear reported 796 new cases of
the virus Wednesday. Beshear reported five deaths raising the death toll to
1,124.
The Barren River District Health Department
has confirmed a total of 6,637 cases, of which 5,436 have recovered. The
district has seen 128 deaths from COVID-19. Hart County has had a total of
184 cases, of which 158 have recovered and there has been one death
reported.
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Thursday,
September 24th,
2020
Edmonson County man arrested on drug
charges
An Edmonson County man was arrested Tuesday
after attempting to flee from police. According to the report, an Edmonson
County Sheriff's Deputy was walking back towards his patrol vehicle on
Grassland Road when he observed a white pick-up truck drive by, heading
towards Morgantown Road. According to the deputy, he could smell the odor of
marijuana coming from the vehicle. The deputy followed the truck and said he
saw it cross the white fog line several times and initiated a traffic stop
as they neared the Bank of Edmonson County. According to the report, the
truck accelerated and did not stop after blue lights and the deputy's siren
were activated. The driver of the white pick-up accelerated over the 25 mile
per hour school zone speed limit and the deputy observed the vehicle pass
another vehicle by driving on the right shoulder of the roadway. ECSO said
the truck continued through Brownsville, turned onto Mohawk Street and
eventually came to a stop in the oncoming lane of traffic. The driver of the
vehicle was identified as 21-year-olod Caleb G. Vincent, of Park City
(Edmonson County). The report said a search of the truck produced numerous
forms of drug paraphernalia, methamphetamine, and Vincent showed evidence of
having consumed marijuana. He was charged with possession of marijuana, drug
paraphernalia- buy/possess, fleeing or evading police, 2nd degree (motor
vehicle), speeding 25 mph over limit (school zone), tampering with physical
evidence, possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense
(methamphetamine), wanton endangerment, 1st degree. Vincent was lodged in
the Hart County Jail.
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Thursday,
September 24th,
2020
Illinois man arrested in Columbia for
murder
An Illinois man is arrested in Columbia for
a murder out of Kentucky. 31 year-old Christopher Howard, of Cairo,
Illinois, was taken into custody on Tuesday at a home in the El Chaparral
subdivision in eastern Columbia. He's being held in the Boone County Jail on
a $1-million bond. He's charged with murder, assault and illegal possession
of a firearm. When officers arrived at the home, Howard initially refused to
exit, but eventually surrendered. The shooting occurred August 8th in
Paducah during a large public gathering. One person was killed and four
others were wounded. One additional man has been charged for his part in the
shooting.
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Thursday,
September 24th,
2020
Two escape Hardin County Detention
Center
Kentucky State Police and the Hardin County
Detention Center is requesting the public's assistance in locating two
escaped inmates from the Hardin County Detention Center substance abuse
program annex. Kentucky State Police was notified around 11:30 p.m. ET
Tuesday, that two inmates, Carl Steven Brooks and John Thomas Tinsley, Jr.,
were missing from the HCDC annex. Brooks, 33, is descri9bed as a white male,
5'10" tall and weighs 182 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. Thomas, 25,
is a white male, 5'9" tall and weighs 140 pounds with brown hair and blue
eyes. Both Brooks and Thomas were being held on probation violations.
Brooks' last listed address was in the Brandenburg area of Meade County.
Tinsley's last listed address was in the Radcliff area. The public is asked
not to approach Brooks or Thomas if located. Anyone with information about
Brooks or Thomas is asked to contact Kentucky State Police at 270-766-5078
or b dialing 911.
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Wednesday,
September 23rd,
2020
Area
high school football action Friday night
Caverna
Colonels will entertain Webster County at 7:30 p.m. while Hart County
Raiders will be on the road taking on Adair County at 7:00 p.m. Join Studio
101 for live coverage beginning with the pregame show 6:45 p.m.
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Wednesday,
September 23rd,
2020
Hart County Schools to return
in-person
Hart County Schools will be returning to in
person classes, as well as still offering virtual learning on Monday, Sept
28th. One half of Hart County in person students will attend Mondays and
Thursdays: another half will attend Tuesdays and Fridays. Wednesdays will be
virtual learning for all to allow for deep cleaning of the buildings. The
following is a list of what days your child will attend according to
alphabetical order: Monday's and Thursday's Letters A-L, Tuesday's and
Friday's M-Z. Masks will be required and temperatures will be taken before
boarding the bus and entering the school building. The Caverna School system
currently is scheduled to resume classes October 12th.
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Wednesday,
September 23rd,
2020
Barren County Schools announce
quarantine
Barren County Schools announced the 14-day
quarantine of a class Monday afternoon due to COVID-19. The school system
said they had five active cases for their in-person settings, with one
requiring a whole class to quarantine. "In these cases, the school will work
to ensure that students are able to continue with their learning from home
and the staff are working with the health department to follow all safety,
contact-tracing and quarantine protocols."
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Wednesday,
September 23rd,
2020
Barren, Warren in "red zone" in virus
cases
Governor Andy Beshear talked Tuesday about
counties in the "red zone" with the spread of the virus. The counties in the
report Tuesday included Warren, Barren, Allen, Logan and Monroe. The
Governor reported 824 new positive cases of the virus Tuesday. Beshear
reported seven deaths raising the death toll to 1,119.
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Wedmesday,
September 23rd,
2020
Buffalo man faces charges after
motorcycle crash
One of the two passengers injured in a
Sunday night single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Elizabethtown suffered a
fractured skull and brain bleed, according to Elizabethtown Police. 45
year-old Tracey Keith Miles, of Buffalo, had a blood-alcohol level of .164
according to a preliminary breath test - more than twice the legal limit.
His son, 12, suffered serious head injuries and according to the
Elizabethtown Police Department spokesman Chris Denham, "he has a long road
ahead of him". The child was airlifted Sunday night to Norton
Children's Hospital in Louisville. The adult female passenger also was
airlifted to University Hospital in Louisville where she has "significant"
injuries from the accident that occurred at 6:06 p.m. Denham said both
are in critical but stable condition. Miles, who suffered minor injuries in
the crash, is facing several charges including: first-degree assault,
second-degree assault, two counts of first-degree wanton endangerment and
first-offense driving under the influence of intoxicants. He was also cited
for not having insurance and failure to have registration plates. Miles had
an active warrant for failure to appear on a traffic violation case. He is
being held in lieu of a $25,000 cash bond in the Hardin County Detention
Center. He will appear October 2nd in Hardin District Court.
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Wednesday,
September 23rd,
2020
Sweeden man arrested on drug charges
A Sweeden man has been arrested after
authorities said they found drug paraphernalia and meth in his car.
According to the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office, a deputy saw a Ford Focus
turn left onto Vincent Streetwithout using a turn signal. The deputy stopped
the car in the parking lot of the 5/6 Center, where the deputy made contact
with the driver, 37 year-old Kenton Webb. ECSO said a consented search of
the vehicle was performed and the deputy found several forms of drug
paraphernalia and suspected methamphetamine. Webb was arrested on scene and
charged with: Possession of Controlled Substance, 1st degree, 1st Offense
(methamphetamine), Drug Paraphernalia - Buy/Possess and failure to or
Improper Signal. Webb was lodged in the Hart County Jail.
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Wednesday,
September 23rd,
2020
Cecilia man arrested on drug charges
A Cecilia man was arrested Sunday morning
after a 14-year-old girl passed out from smoking marijuana with him.
42-year-old Daniel Donhoff was arrested by Hardin County Sheriff's Office
deputies after they responded to a Shipley Road residence in Cecilia on a
possible overdose involving a teenager. According to an arrest citation,
deputies found the girl "under the influence of an intoxicant." The girl
said she had smoked marijuana prior to passing out and told police she had
been buying marijuana for the last seven months from Donhoff who lives
nearby in a camper. Donhoff has been charged with first-degree unlawful
transaction with a minor under the age of 16, trafficking in marijuana less
than 8 ounces - gun enhanced and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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Monday,
September 21st,
2020
Bowling Green man arrested for
sexual abuse
An Edmonson County Sheriff's
Deputy last weekend was notified by a family that an obscene video had been
sent to their 15-year-old via Snapchat. According to ECSD, 51-year-old Tracy
Scott Jaggers, of Ellis Cole Road, had sent an obscene video of himself to
the minor using the popular app. Authorities said Jaggers made an obscene
request during the Snapchat conversation towards the 15-year-old juvenile's
friend, also a minor of the same age. Once contact was made with Jaggers, he
was charged and arrested for: Sexual Abuse, 1st degree, Prohibiting use of
Electronic Communications to Procure Minor/Peace Officer: Sexual Offense.
Jaggers was arrested and lodged in the Hart County Jail and released the
following morning after ten percent of his $5,000 bond was paid.
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Monday,
September 21st,
2020
Glasgow drug and shoplifting arrest
On Saturday, the Glasgow Police Department responded to
Wal-mart on a shoplifting complaint. Once police attempted to make contact
with the accused, they took off running through the parking lot. One of the
officers was able to detain one subject and the other , Donald Harrison, was
able to get inside a vehicle and leave at a high rate of speed. Harrison's
vehicle stopped a short distance later. During a search of the vehicle,
officers found a syringe, digital scales and Methamphetamine. Harrison, 40
of Scottsville Ky was arrested and charged with TBUT or Disp shoplifting
U/$500, fleeing or evading police 1st degree (motor vehicle), wanton
endangerment 1st degree police officer, possession of a controlled substance
1st degree 1st offense (Methamphetamine), possession drug paraphernalia.
Harrison was taken to the Barren Co. Jail.
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Monday,
September 21st,
2020
The Metcalfe County Schools has been awarded
federal grant
The Metcalfe County Schools has been awarded a $461,505
federal grant from the U.S. Dept of Justice of Community Oriented Policing
services . The school safety grant will expand the districts partnership
with the Edmonton Police Dept and Metcalfe County Sheriffs office in a
comprehensive school violence prevention program.
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Monday,
September 21st,
2020
Buffalo Ky man charged after Motorcycle wreck
A Buffalo man is facing numerous charges after a
motorcycle he was operating Sunday night, wrecked on the 31-W Bypass,
seriously injuring his wife and son who were passengers. Tracy Miles, 45,
suffered minor injuries. His wife and son age 12 were airlifted from the
crash scene to Louisville area hospital with "critical to life threatening
injuries." Police say Miles was under the influence of intoxicants when the
crash happened. The crash occurred just after 6 pm near the entrance to the
Western Kentucky Pkwy off the Bypass. Miles is charged with driving under
the influence of intoxicants, felony assault and wanton endangerment. He was
lodged in the Hardin Co detention center.
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Monday,
September 21st,
2020
KSP investigates double murder in
Monroe County
Kentucky State Police is investigating
after two people were found dead in Monroe County on Sunday. Post 15
responded to White Oak Ridge in Fountain Run regarding two dead makes inside
a home with gunshot wounds to the head. Those men were identified as Trevor
Cleary, 20, and Austin Copas, 19, of Fountain Run. Autopsies are scheduled
and the double murder is under investigation. Anyone with information
regarding this incident is urged to contact KSP Post 15 at 800-222-5555
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Monday,
September 21st,
2020
Glasgow man indicted by a grand jury
A Glasgow man charged in July with nearly
hitting a woman with his car on an Elizabethtown street, and then pushing a
Hardin County Sheriffs deputy, has been indicted on multiple felony charges
by a Hardin County grand jury. Andrew Blythe, 36 was arrested July 7th after
reportedly driving at a high rate of speed on Alexander Dr, when a young
woman had to jump off the road to avoid being struck. The woman estimated
Blythe was driving about 90 mph on a residential street, according to the
arrest citation. When Blythe was found by the authorities, he allegedly
pushed a deputy to the ground while he was being placed in the back of the
sheriffs vehicle. Blythe has been charged with first degree wanton
endangerment, third degree assault, second offense operating a motor vehicle
under the influence of intoxicants and second degree criminal mischief.
Blythe is being lodged in the Hardin County detention center on a $5000 cash
bond.
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Monday,
September 21st,
2020
Covid-19 at Barren County Detention
Center update
Barren County detention center , reports 73 cases of
Covid-19 from inmates and staff. Barren County detention center reports that
on Friday, residents and staff were tested for Covid-19, after two contract
workers and one deputy jailer tested positive for Covid-19 on Sept 15th. The
testing results were 63 residents out of 216 tested positive , 6 employees
out of 40 tested positive, and 4 contract workers out of 7, tested positive.
The Barren County Health Dept is working
with the local Health Dept., Dept.of Public Health, Department of
Corrections, Judge Executive, and Barren County Emergency Management to take
the highest precautions", to address this issue.
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Monday,
September 21st,
2020
Hart County Schools update on in
person classes
Hart County Schools will be returning to in
person classes, as well as still offering virtual learning on Monday, Sept
28th. One half of Hart County in person students will attend Mondays and
Thursdays: another half will attend Tuesdays and Fridays. Wednesdays will be
virtual learning for all to allow for deep cleaning of the buildings. The
following is a list of what days your child will attend according to
alphabetical order: Monday's and Thursday's Letters A-L, Tuesday's and
Friday's M-Z. Masks will be required and temperatures will be taken before
boarding the bus and entering the school building. The Caverna School system
currently is scheduled to resume classes October 12th.
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Friday,
September 18th,
2020
From the Abundance of The Hart Food
Bank changes
From the Abundance of the Hart Food bank, a
certified member agency of feeding America, will be distributing food
outside the gymnasium of the Munfordville Baptist Church to those who
qualify , Fri Sept 18th from 10:30 until food is gone or 3pm.To qualify for
Senior CSFP program must have the following: Meet Income eligibility
guidelines, show proof you are 60 and older, provide income info for all
members of household. To qualify if under 60 you must provide: ID, Proof of
Hart co residency Income information for all household members meet
eligibility guidelines. We will have a :Drive through pick-up", someone will
be in the parking lot to assist you with getting in line. Listen to WLOC
radio 1150AM or 101.7 FM, for last minute changes in food bank distribution.
Volunteers will need to arrive by 9AM.
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Friday,
September 18th,
2020
Hart County Fiscal court have meeting
The Hart County Fiscal Court met Thursday
in the courtroom. Judge Executive Joe Choate called the meeting to order,
Bro Mark Wade , pastor of Ladies Chapel and Hardyville Methodist church,
opened up the meeting with prayer. Committee reports were given by
Maintenance and Road Dept. . Sheriff Jeff Wilson sugessted to sell a
2007 Ford Crown Victoria, that was no longer usable, Jailer Israel Bergerson
stated there was a total of 160 inmated in the county jail, Lisa Sanders
gave an updating on the voting process for November. Starting Mon Oct 12th
through Mon Nov 2cd, citizens can come to the clerks office to vote.
Hours will be Mon-Fri 8am -4 pm and on Sat 9-1. If you wish you may wait
till election day Nov 3rd to vote either at the Horse cave Fire Dept,
Fairgrounds at Rowletts, or the Bonnieville Fire House. For info on absent
mail in voting call the clerks office at 270-524-2751. The courst then
approved 2nd reading of 20-21 budget amendment, budget transfer, and
approved a contract with Kimbles Foods with the Hart Co Jail. The next
meeting will be on Oct 8th at 9 am in the courtroom.
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Friday,
September 18th,
2020
Hart County Schools to resume in
person classes
Hart County Schools will be returning to in
person classes, as well as still offering virtual learning on Monday, Sept
28th. One half of Hart County in person students will attend Mondays and
Thursdays: another half will attend Tuesdays and Fridays. Wednesdays will be
virtual learning for all to allow for deep cleaning of the buildings.
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Friday,
September 18th,
2020
Elizabethtown man back in custody on
sexual abuse charges
A 38 year old Elizabethtown man, who
previously admitted to sexual abuse of a child, is back in the Hardin County
Justice center on arrest warrants issued Wednesday, which charge him with
two counts of first degree sexual abuse of a child younger than 12. The
charges are class C felonies punishable by 5-10 years in prison, if
convicted. Sweat, 38, was placed on two years probation , ordered to
register as a 20 year sex offender and undergo sex offender treatment. The
state registry maintained by KSP identifies Sweat, including his photograph,
lists his home address on Shepherdsville Rd and the charge he admitted to in
the 2018 plea agreement. Sweat is being held on a $25,000 cash bond.
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Thursday,
September 17th,
2020
Fatal Crash on I-65 North Of Smiths
Grove
Kentucky State Police responded to a single
-vehicle collision Wednesday afternoon. The collision occurred around 1:45
pm , northbound on I-65near the 40 mile marker in Warren Co. According to
KSP Jeffrey Midlar, was driving a 2001 Ford pick-up in the northbound lanes
of I-65, when Midlar lost control of his vehicle, and was ejected after
striking the concrete wall dividing north and southbound lanes. Midlar was
pronounced deceased at the scene by Warren County Coroners office. The
investigation is still ongoing.
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Thursday,
September 17th,
2020
Governor appoints new Larue Judge
executive
Blake Durrett will be the next judge
executive of Larue County. Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order
Wednesday naming Durrett to fill the vacancy created Aug 31, by the
retirement of Tommy Turner, who had served in the office since 1985. Durrett
, who will celebrate his 35th birthday next Wednesday, received official
notification of his appointment from Turner, who once was the states
youngest judge executive. A Baptist minister and engineer , Durrett and his
wife, the former Whitney Pickerell, have been married 12 years and have two
children, the family lives near Hodgenville on Tonieville Rd. A Democrat,
Durrett plans to seek the office when it appears again in 2022. A 2003
Graduate of Green County High School, Durrett studied two years at
Elizabethtown Community and Technical college, and completed his bachelors
degree in civil engineering at the University Of Kentucky
.
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Thursday,
September 17th,
2020
Covid-19 at Barren County Detention
Center
According to officials in Barren County,
two contract employees and one deputy jailer at the detention center have
recently tested positive for Covid-19. Jailer Aaron Bennett "The Barren
County Health Dept is working with the local Health Dept., Dept.of Public
Health, Department of Corrections, Judge Executive, and Barren County
Emergency Management to take the highest precautions". With 40 staff
members, Bennett confirms that there are a total of nine active cases in the
jail among contractors and deputy jailers. There are currently 229 inmates
lodged in the detention center.
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Wednesday,
September 16th,
2020
Hart County Christmas Angel Program
Applications for the Hart County Christmas
Angel Program will be taken beginning Monday, September 21st. Please call
your FRYSC for Cub Run and Bonnieville - 270-524-0592, for HCHS and
Munfordville, call 270-524-4673, for Memorial and Legrande - 270-528-7211
and for Legrande only - 270-786-3068. The last day to call is October 2nd
and no late calls will be accepted. If your child has plenty of clothing and
only needs toys, please let the staff know.
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Wednesday,
September 16th,
2020
Hart County Fiscal Court meeting
Hart County Fiscal Court will meet
Thursday, September 17th, at 9:00 a.m. at the Courthouse on the 2nd floor.
New business will include: acknowledge Hart County High School's 2020 tax
rates and acknowledge Caverna Independent School's 2020 tax rate.
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Wednesday,
September 16th,
2020
Governor gives update on COVID-19
Gov. Andy Beshear gave the latest update
Tuesday on Kentucky's fight against COVID-19. The Governor said, "I will
start by telling you one of the most exciting things about our COVID report
is that today we are now under a 4% positivity rating. Gov. Beshear reported
745 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday. Ninety-five of the newly reported cases
were from children ages 18 and younger, of which 15 were children ages 5 and
under. The youngest was only 27 days old. The Governor reported nine deaths
including an 88-year-old man and an 84-year-old man from Warren County. The
new deaths raised the death toll to 1,074.
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Tuesday,
September 15th,
2020
Update on COVID-19 in Kentucky
Gov. Beshear reported 342 new cases of the virus Monday
bringing the total infected since the outbreak began to 57,282. Fifty-three
of the newly reported cases were from children ages 18 and younger, of which
12 were children ages 5 and under. The youngest was a 1-month-old from
Russell County. Beshear said there had been more than 1 million tests
performed in Kentucky to date. The Governor announced there were 5 deaths
raising the death toll to 1,065. The deaths reported Monday include a
71-year-old woman from Christian County; two men, ages 77 and 80, from
Fayette County; an 82-year-old woman from Pulaski County; and a 49-year-old
man from Shelby County.
Dr. Stack, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, and several education officials on
Monday offered a number of updates on the state of education in the
commonwealth amid the global pandemic.
“This afternoon, we filed an emergency regulation addressing K-12 COVID-19
reporting requirements pursuant to existing statutes,” Dr. Stack said. Under
the new regulation, no later than Monday, Sept. 28th, all parents and
guardians are required to report to the child’s school within 24 hours if
their child tests positive for COVID-19, and all schools must report via a
secure website, Monday through Friday, every day school is in session, data
related to the coronavirus. He said the Kentucky Department of Education is
sending instructions to schools on how to register with the online portal
and report this data.
“Publicly reporting this data is a necessary tool to enable students,
parents, and communities to make informed decisions COVID-19 risk in
collaboration with the education and public health communities,” Dr. Stack
said.In addition to reporting protocols, Dr. Stack provided updated guidance
for schools on a variety of instructional modes. “Superintendents have
requested local control. They have asked us to give them a metric to
decide,” Dr. Stack said. “This tool provides the metric and public health
guidance attached to it.” He said the guidance is in effect as long as the
state’s positivity rate is less than 6% and the health care system has
enough resources. A color-coded map showing incidence rates will provide
districts with corresponding guidance. It will be updated every Thursday
evening to guide schools for the following week. Schools in green and yellow
areas essentially follow KDE Healthy at
Schools guidance. Schools in an orange zone should take enhanced
measures, including more aggressive crowd limits, and should consider a
variety of factors to determine what mode of instruction they should use. If
a county reaches red, then both in-person instruction should be suspended
the following week and only remote learning should occur; schools may still
use small groups per KDE guidance for special circumstances.
“Let me be clear, that there is not going to be an overall recommendation
coming from me or my office post-Sept. 28,” Gov. Beshear said. “What’s going
to be provided is the information to make a week-by-week decision in our
various school districts and counties based on prevalence and what public
health experts believe is the right course based on that prevalence.”
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Tuesday,
September 15th,
2020
Traffic stop leads to drug arrest
The Glasgow Police Department
conducted a traffic stop Friday on Britthaven Drive. An officer made
contact with the driver identified as Holley Short and confirmed that the
registration plate had been cancelled and the registration decal had been
tampered with and was not valid for that vehicle. Officers performed a
search of the vehicle and located Methamphetamine and after conducting field
sobriety tests, determined that Short was driving while impaired.
Holley H. Short, of Glasgow, was arrested and charged with No Registration
Plates, No Registration Receipt, Theft Of Motor Vehicle Registration Plate,
Failure To Register Transfer Of Motor Vehicle, Reckless Driving, Operating
Motor Vehicle U/Influence Control Substance 1st Offense,
Possession Control Substance 1st Degree 1st Offense
(Methamphetamine). Short was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.
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Tuesday,
September 15th,
2020
Allen County fatal crash
Kentucky State Police Post 3 is
investigating a two vehicle fatal crash that happened at the intersection of
Veterans Memorial Highway (U.S. 231) and Halfway Halifax Road (KY 1332) in
Allen County. The preliminary investigation indicated 77 year-old Charles
Wagoner, of Scottsville, was driving a pickup hauling a pontoon boat on
Halfway Halifax Road, near the intersection of U.S. 231, when he attempted
to merge onto the southbound lane of U.S. 231 and entered into the path of
25-year-old Brandon Harrison, who was driving a motorcycle northbound.
Harrison's vehicle struck the driver's side of the pontoon boat in tow.
Brandon Harrison was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Tuesday,
September 15th,
2020
Bowling Green man dies in collision
Officials responded to a head-on collision in the 5000 block of Nashville
Road between Elrod Road and Old Nashville Road Loop just after 5:00 a.m.
Monday. When police arrived, they say Nicholas Coon was unresponsive and not
breathing. Fire and EMS tried to revive Coon, but they were unsuccessful. He
was later transported. Robert Crawford says he was driving north on
Nashville Road, and as soon as he came to the pinnacle of the bridge, he
says Coon drove into his lane and hit his car head-on. Police say Crawford
told them he tried to avoid hitting Coon by driving into the right shoulder
of the road, but Coon did not slow down and Crawford could not avoid the
collision. According to authorities on the scene, Coon was not wearing a
seat belt during the accident.Police say Crawford agreed to do a blood draw
voluntarily, which was sent to the KSP Laboratory for testing. Coon was
pronounced deceased at the scene.
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Monday,
September 14th,
2020
Highschool
football action Friday night
Caverna
Colonels will entertain Todd County Central at 7:00 p.m. Hart County
will entertain Glasgow at 7:00 p.m. Studio 101 will be on the air with
the pre-game show of the Raiders at 6:45 p.m.
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Monday,
September 14th,
2020
Brownsville man wins St. Jude Dream Home
Ray Page from Brownsville is the winner of the 2020 St. Jude Dream Home.
In June, 6,500 tickets sold out for the St.
Jude Dream Home Giveaway. It is the fastest sellout in Bowling
Green’s history. Every ticket helps St. Jude kids and their mission: finding
cures and saving children. Winner Ray Page says he always buys a
ticket just for the good cause. The funds will make sure the families
never receive a bill at St. Jude. The full list of winners is:
Bailey Hunt, of Morgantown, won a 2020 Spartan commercial grade zero turn
lawn mower courtesy of Legacy Outdoor Power Equipment.
Sherria Ponder, of Bowling Green, won a year of gas and groceries, valued at
$4,800 courtesy of Houchens Industries.
Joseph Wyatt, of Glasgow, won a 2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost courtesy of Hunt
Ford in Franklin.
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Monday,
September 14th,
2020
KSP investigates death of Hart County
man
KSP Post 3 responded Friday shortly after
6:00 p.m., to a man lying in front of a home on Pine Ridge Road in Hart
County. KSP Troopers found 59-year-old John Wallace, of Bonnieville, who was
dead. The cause of death is unknown at this time and an autopsy was
scheduled at the State Medical Examiner's Office.
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Monday,
September 14th,
2020
Gov. Beshear gives update on
coronavirus
Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians
Sunday on COVID-19. As of 4:00 p.m. Sunday, Gov. Beshear reported there were
536 newly reported cases. Eighty-seven of the newly reported cases were from
children ages 18 and younger, of which 24 were children ages 5 and under.
The youngest was a one-month-old from Barren County. The governor reported
three new deaths Sunday, raising the total to 1,060 Kentuckians lost to the
virus. The deaths reported Sunday include a 96-year-old man from Fayette
County; a 76-year-old woman from Taylor County; and a 58-year-old man from
Warren County.
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Friday, September
11th,
2020
Metcalfe County Board of Ed meeting
The Metcalfe County Board of Education met in regular session on Thursday,
September 10th.
On the agenda, board members approved the 2020-21 property and motor vehicle
tax rates. The property tax rate was set at the compensating rate of 53.0
with .2 for exonerations, which brings the rate to 53.2 and actually lowers
it one point from the previous year. The motor vehicle tax will remain the
same for the fifth consecutive year at 56.6. Also on the agenda, board
members approved a contract to provide a hearing impairment specialist to
Glasgow Independent Schools as needed during the 2020-21 school year.
Grant writer Torrie Osbon announced during the board meeting the district
was awarded a $461,505 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Justice
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. The school safety grant will
allow the district to partner with the Edmonton Police Department and
Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office in a school violence prevention program.
Metcalfe County was one of ten school districts in Kentucky and 160 across
the country to be awarded the grant.
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Friday,
September
11th, 2020
Former Judge-Executive dies in crash
A former Monroe County Judge Executive died
in a crash on Tuesday following days of chest pain. Kentucky State Police
responded to a single vehicle collision along Kentucky 1049. Police
determined that 66 year-old Tom Willett was driving a 2011 Nissan pickup
truck when his vehicle left the roadway, drove through a fence and entered a
cornfield. Willett was pronounced dead at the scene by the Monroe County
Coroner's Office. State police said further investigation revealed Willett
had chest pain for about three days prior to his death.
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Friday,
September
11th, 2020
Two arrested after home invasion
Two people are behind bars after police
responded to a Bowling Green home invasion robbery Thursday morning. Bowling
Green Police received a call around 1:40 a.m. of a robbery on Harlow Way.
According to police, residents said multiple males wearing masks broke into
their home and restrained everyone. The suspects had knives and stole money
from the residents. Through information gathered from the residents, police
were able to identify two of the suspects. 21 year-old Blake A. Cabral, of
Bowling Green, and 28 year-old Dara M. Chin, of Bowling Green, were both
arrested. Cabral is charged with burglary, 1st degree, robbery, 1st degree,
unlawful imprisonment, 1st degree and possession of a handgun by a convicted
felon. Chin is charged with burglary, 1st degree, robbery 1st degree,
unlawful imprisonment, 1st degree, and assault, 4th degree. Both were taken
to the Warren County Regional Jail.
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Friday,
September
11th, 2020
COVID-19 cases in Kentucky
Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians
Thursday afternoon on the state's continuing efforts to fight COVID-19. Gov.
Beshear reported 805 new cases of COVID-19 and 22 deaths Thursday, raising
the death total to 1,035. One-hundred twenty-two of the newly reported cases
were from children ages 18 and younger, of which 19 were children age3s 5
and under. The deaths reported Thursday include: an 84-year-old man from
Barren County; a 78-year-old woman from Grayson County; a 101-year-old woman
from Green County; a 100-year-old woman and a 75-year-old man from Marion
County; a 60-year-old man from Monroe County; a 77-year-old man from Nelson
County; and two women, ages 83 and 90, and two men, ages 82 and 84 from
Warren County.
The Barren River District Health Department has confirmed
5,834 cases of which 4,148 have recovered. There have been 108 deaths
reported from COVID-19.
Hart County has 172 cases, of which 120 have recovered
and there has been one death.
Hardin County added 24 positive cases of COVID-19
Thursday, bringing the county total to 1,023. The4re have been nine county
deaths due to the virus.
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Thursday,
September
10th, 2020
Kiwanis Club of Caverna road block
The Kiwanis Club of Caverna will have a
road block set up on Saturday in Horse Cave and Cave City. They will be
collecting money to provide service projects for kids in the local area. So
if your are in the area Saturday drop some change in their buckets. Every
penny you donate will be used to help our kids.
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Thursday,
September
10th, 2020
Bowling Green man dies from gunshot
One man is behind bars after police say a
shooting happened around midnight Tuesday at the Campus Pointe Apartments on
Fields Drive in Bowling Green. Officers found 20-year-old Kevin Morris, of
Bowling Green, in the parking lot with multiple gunshot wounds. Witnesses
were able to give a description of the shooter's vehicle and officers found
the vehicle in the 2100 block of Nashville Road and conducted a traffic
stop. The car was driven by 25-year-old Pedro Alfaro, of Bowling Green, and
he was the only person in the car. Police say he told them he acted in
self-defense after an altercation with Morris. Police say they reached
Alfaro's vehicle and found two handguns. According to officials, Morris was
shot at close range and struck in the torso and the chest. Morris was taken
to the hospital and flown to a trauma center where he died. Alfaro was
arrested and charged with Assault, 1st degree. With the death of Morris, the
charges will be upgraded to murder. Alfaro is in the Warren County Regional
Jail.
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Thursday,
September
10th, 2020
Two arrested after restaurant altercation
Two people have been arrested after an
altercation at a Glasgow restaurant. The Glasgow Police Department arrested
21 year-old Haven Wilburn, of Glasgow, and 19 year-old Preston D. Pruett, of
Eads, TN, Tuesday following a report of a verbal altercation inside a car at
Wendy's. The two confirmed to police that they were involved in an
altercation. At the time of contact, officers discovered methamphetamine and
marijuana with a glass pipe inside the car. Both face charges of first
degree possession of a controlled substance (first offense,
methamphetamine), possession of marijuana and possession of drug
paraphernalia. Both were lodged in the Barren County Jail.
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Thursday,
September
10th, 2020
Governor gives update on coronavirus
Gov. Andy Beshear gives the latest update
on COVID-19 in Kentucky Wednesday afternoon. As Kentucky surpasses 1,000
deaths related to COVID-19, he ordered all Commonwealth buildings fly their
flags half mast. Gov. Beshear reports 667 new cases of COVID-19, and 16 new
deaths. The positivity rate is at 3.84%.
The Barren River District Health Department has confirmed
5,613 cases of COVID-19 in the Barren River District. There have been 103
deaths reported in the eight-county district. Warren County has the most
cases in the district with 3650 cases and 29 deaths, Barren County has 530
cases with 10 deaths and Hart County has 166 cases with 1 death.
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Tuesday,
September
8th, 2020
Census deadline is approaching
September 30th is the deadline to respond
to the 2020 Census. Hart County currently has a response rate of only 61.1%.
Census takers are now visiting households that haven’t responded yet. They
are also wearing masks and following social distancing guidelines. Census
takers are also calling some households to help them respond to the census.
Results from the 2020 Census will shape how billions of dollars in federal
funds are allocated to communities for critical public services such as
healthcare, education, infrastructure and public safety.
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Tuesday,
September
8th,
2020
E-town shooting leaves one dead
A 23-year-old Danville man was found shot
to death Sunday morning, and an adult woman was injured in a shooting inside
a residence in the 600 block of Westport Rd in Elizabethtown.
Elizabethtown police Dept spokesman, Chris Denham called the incident a
targeted shooting of the pair. Denham said " The two people shot was a
targeted crime." I was not a random shooting, it was intended specifically
for the two people of the residence." Elizabethtown police say Juwone
Doleman, 23, of Danville was pronounced dead at the scene by the Hardin
County Coroners Office. The woman who is from Hardin County, was taken to a
medical facility in critical condition. Denham said she had improved to
stable condition later Sunday. Denham said he was unsure if the woman lived
at the residence. EPD received a 911 call around 8:30 Am Sunday, and
responded to the scene. Anyone with Information on Sunday's shooting is
encouraged to call EPD at 270-765-4125.
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Tuesday,
September
8th,
2020
Elizabethtown Man Indicted for Insurance Fraud.
A 61 year old Elizabethtown man was
indicted by a Hardin County grand jury last week for committing Unemployment
Insurance Fraud over a 9 month period about 6 years ago. William Williams
was indicted on one charge of making false statements to obtain an increase
of a benefit of more than $100 -A class D felony punishable by one to five
years in prison, in convicted . According to indictment, between Sept. 28,
2013, and June 14, 2014, Williams received $6,506 in unemployment benefits
he was not entitled to receive.
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Tuesday,
September
8th,
2020
South Central RTC Trustee Election
Attention All Members of South Central
Rural Telecommunications Cooperative; Ballots will be mailed for the trustee
election In district 3 ( Cave City and Hiseville exchanges), On Wed Sept 9
2020. All Ballots must be signed by member and dated. All Ballots must be
returned by mail postmarked no later than Sept 19. If you have any questions
concerning your ballot or the election, Please Call 270-651-2163.
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Tuesday,
September
8th,
2020
Kickoff of the High school Football season
This
Friday Night kicks of the High School Football season . Caverna will be on
the road at Breckinridge Co for a 7pm kick-off. Butler Co will be at Hart Co
for a 7pm kick-off. Studio 101 will have the Hart Co Best beginning at 6:45
pm with the pre-game show
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Tuesday,
September
8th,
2020
City of Cave City special called meeting
Special called meeting will be held at the
Council Chambers, City Hall, on Tuesday Sept 8 at 5:00 pm.
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Tuesday,
September
8th,
2020
Munfordville City Council Meeting
Munfordville City Council meeting will be
held at Munfordville City Hall on Sept 8 at 6:00 pm. New business matter to
be addressed are as follows; 2021 Motor vehicle & Watercraft property tax
certification, 1st reading 2020 property taxes. Ratify Resolution #03-2020
Corona virus relief fund , and resolution 04-2020Firehouse subs public
safety foundation grant.
Friday,
September
4th,
2020
Louisville man arrested; sheriff's deputy injured
A Louisville man was arrested Wednesday morning after an alleged
incident involving a Hardin County sheriff’s deputy in Glendale.
Abdullah Sami, 19, is being charged with first-degree wanton
endangerment of a police officer, third-degree assault and first-degree
fleeing or evading police. According to a citation, the incident began
when the sheriff’s office responded to a complaint of loud music being
played from a car parked on Gilead Church Road. When the deputy on the
scene approached the vehicle, Sami reportedly put the vehicle in reverse
and ignored commands to stop. Sami then allegedly drove toward the
deputy, prompting him to fire a shot into the windshield of the vehicle.
While fleeing the scene, Sami struck the deputy’s leg with his vehicle.
The deputy then pursued Sami with his emergency lights and siren on for
approximately two miles before Sami came to a stop. Sami and two
juveniles in the vehicle were then detained. Sami is lodged at the
Hardin County Detention Center. He is scheduled to appear today in
Hardin District Court.
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Friday,
September
4th,
2020
Rineyville woman faces felony charges
A Rineyville woman is facing multiple felony charges for reportedly
tossing a pan full of boiling water that injured three people. Trina E.
Alston, 46, reportedly fought with officers who took her into custody.
Her husband and two Hardin County Sheriff’s Office deputies are
recovering from injuries following the incident early Thursday morning.
According to an arrest citation, her husband received second-degree
burns to his right arm and abdomen and the deputies received burn
injuries to the head and legs. Deputies were called to a residence in
Rineyville at 2:25 a.m. Thursday regarding a verbal argument. Once
deputies arrived, they said Alston locked a door. When her husband said
he would get a few things and leave, according to the citation, he
opened the door and when he did, he was struck by boiling water.
Alston, who is being held in lieu of a $5,000 cash bond in the Hardin
County Detention Center, is charged with second-degree assault, domestic
violence; two counts of third-degree assault of a police or probation
officer and misdemeanor counts of resisting arrest and second-degree
disorderly conduct. She is scheduled to appear September 11th in Hardin
District Court.
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Friday,
September
4th,
2020
Fatal crash on Cumberland Parkway
Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal accident on the Cumberland
Parkway Thursday morning. According to Kentucky State Police, they responded
to a crash involving a semi and a passenger car before 7:00 a.m. on the
Cumberland Parkway around the 14-mile marker in Barren County. According to
KSP, 24-year-old Cassie Horton, of Glasgow, was driving a 2017 Ford Fiesta
eastbound on the Cumberland Parkway when her vehicle crossed the median and
entered into westbound lanes. The vehicle struck a 2015 Volvo semi truck
being operated by 60-year-old Stevie Surgener, of Eubank, Ky, that was
traveling west. KSP said Cassie Horton was fatally injured in the collision
and pronounced deceased on the scene by the Barren County Coroner. An 8
month-old passenger in Horton’s vehicle was transported to T. J. Samson
Hospital and later flown to Kosair’s Children’s Hospital. The juvenile is
listed in stable condition at this time. Surgener was uninjured in the
collision.
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Friday,
September
4th,
2020
Update on COVID-19 in Kentucky
Gov.
Andy Beshear gives the latest update on COVID-19 in Kentucky Thursday
afternoon. Beshear reported 906 new COVID-19 cases Thursday bringing the
total Kentuckians infected since the outbreak began to 50,885. One hundred
twenty-four of the newly reported cases were from children ages 18 and
younger, of which 17 were children ages 5 and under. The Governor said
Warren County had 89 cases and Barren County had 10. Beshear said there were
10 deaths raising the death toll to 976. The deaths reported Thursday
include a 52-year-old man from Barren County.
The Barren River District Health
Department has confirmed a total of 5,389 cases, of which 4,134 have
recovered. There have been 103 deaths reported from COVID-19.
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Thursday,
September
3rd,
2020
KSP ticketing aggressive drivers
Ky State Police are looking for aggressive drivers in Kentucky over the next
three weeks. Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division
has announced the launch of the Ticketing Aggressive Cars and Trucks
Campaign. The agency says officers will target drivers of passenger and
commercial vehicles who exhibit dangerous behaviors such as improper lanes
changes, following too closely and speeding. Police will also be out in full
force this Labor Day Weekend.
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