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Ohio Co. woman hospitalized after accident

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A Centertown woman was taken to the hospital after a car accident last night. According to a press release from the Kentucky State Police (KSP), on Saturday night, around 10:15 p.m., the KSP responded to a one car accident, with injury, in the 3500 block of State Route 69 South. Troopers determined Leta Porter, 66, of Centertown, was driving a 2014 Buick Lacrosse south on State Route 69 South, when she failed to negotiate a curve, causing her car to leave the road over an embankment. Porter said, due to poor visibility, she lost sight of the road before leaving the road. Porter was transported by Ohio County EMS to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries. The KSP was assisted at the accident scene by the Ohio County Sheriff's Department, Centertown Fire Department and Ohio County EMS.

Beaver Dam Elementary special-called SBDM meeting today

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Beaver Dam Elementary will hold a special-called SBDM Council meeting today, July 27, at 1:30 p.m. in the office at the school. AGENDA  • Regular Scheduled meeting date • Student free speech & Religious Liberty • Closed Session • Personnel Consultation

Hartford man facing drug charges after fleeing police

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ScottWLeachA Hartford man is in jail after fleeing the Kentucky State Police (KSP) during an attempted traffic stop on Sunday afternoon. According to a press release, on Sunday, around 3 p.m., the KSP attempted a traffic stop on a 2014 Dodge Avenger on U.S. Highway 231 in the city limits of Beaver Dam. After turning on the emergency lights and sirens, the car fled to the intersection of U.S. Highway 231 and Chapman Avenue in Beaver Dam. The driver, identified as Scott W. Leach, 35, of Hartford, ran from the vehicle and was quickly apprehended by the pursuing trooper. Upon further investigation at the scene, Leach was placed under arrest on the following charges: second degree fleeing and evading (motor vehicle), first degree possession of a controlled substance (meth),possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to maintain required insurance, improper registration plates and disregarding a stop sign. Leach was transported to and lodged at the Ohio County Detention Center. The Beaver Dam Police Department assisted the KSP in this arrest.

Agricultural, rural issues on center stage at gubernatorial forum

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Mark Haney, President of Kentucky Farm Bureau, center, moderated today’s “Measure the Candidates” forum with gubernatorial candidates Matt Bevin (R), left, and Jack Conway (D), right.

[caption id="attachment_29315" align="aligncenter" width="640"]Mark Haney, President of Kentucky Farm Bureau, center, moderated today’s “Measure the Candidates” forum with gubernatorial candidates Matt Bevin (R), left, and Jack Conway (D), right. Mark Haney, President of Kentucky Farm Bureau, center, moderated today’s “Measure the Candidates” forum with gubernatorial candidates Matt Bevin (R), left, and Jack Conway (D), right.[/caption] SUBMITTED Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Board of Directors met today with gubernatorial candidates Jack Conway and Matt Bevin to discuss positions on issues affecting the state’s agriculture industry. Conway (D) and Bevin (R) fielded questions from the KFB leaders and explained their positions during the two-hour meeting at the farm organization’s state office. KFB President Mark Haney said the meeting gave the organization’s leadership and all Kentuckians an opportunity to gauge the differences between the two on key issues. “Although we do not endorse candidates, we inform our members as to where candidates stand on our key issues,” Haney said during his opening remarks. “This continues a long tradition that started back in the 1940s. It’s a very effective forum we started and have used for candidates at all levels.” The Pulaski County farmer moderated the forum, which often got testy as the candidates exchanged criticisms. Under the forum’s guidelines the candidates gave opening and closing statements and fielded questions on the topics of the state’s agricultural development fund, rural economic development, agricultural appropriations, fiscal affairs, environmental and regulatory policy, rural infrastructure, education, insurance, and water management issues. Both men opened with pitches to appeal to the group of farmers from throughout the state. Conway quickly noted: “I’m one generation removed from a family farm in Union County.” Bevin then began by telling of his involvement with 4-H as a youth. There was much good news for the KFB leaders as Conway and Bevin agreed on most of the organization’s key positions such as maintaining the funding levels for the agricultural development and rural road funds, protecting the state’s property tax law, fighting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to expand regulatory authority on farms, supporting adequate funding for the state agriculture department and colleges of agriculture and expanding broadband access in rural areas. The candidates also praised KFB’s current effort to develop recommendations for enhancing water resources for farmers and rural communities, pledging that they would cooperate with the project. But not all was calm. Both candidates were on the offensive throughout the forum and into the press conferences following the event, questioning each other’s stances on everything from rural development programs and federal farm policy to health care and taxes. Bevin left the forum posing the question: “If you have to leave your farm to one of the two of us, who would you leave it to?” Conway, by virtue of a coin toss, had the last word. After citing a list of accomplishments on agriculture and other issues during his two terms as Attorney General, he concluded, “I have a record of putting Kentucky first.”

KOHS, KSP launch ‘Move Over’ campaign to protect those who protect us

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Every day on our roadways, emergency responders and public safety personnel put their lives at risk to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth. In an effort to protect those who protect us, the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) is joining the Kentucky State Police (KSP) to promote the message: Move Over. It’s the Law. […]

McDaniel finishes third in American Junior Golf tourney

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Dawson McDaniel of Bowling Green finished third in last week’s AJGA Junior golf tournament which drew 64 entries from around the country. Dawson, who played two seasons on the local Greater Owensboro Junior Golf Series, is the son of Ohio County-natives Terry and Holli Baxley McDaniel. Dawson led after Wednesday’s opening round with a sizzling […]

Hartford Baptist Church welcomes Creations4Christ Aug.1

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SUBMITTED Creations4Christ, a creative ministries team from Shepherdsville, will be at Hartford Baptist Church this Sunday evening, August 1. They will be leading the youth at 5 p.m. with a church-wide snack supper to follow at 6 p.m.  Members are asked to bring sandwiches, chips, and desserts to share with our guests.  The team will […]

UK study shows prescription drug law’s effectiveness

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Since Kentucky’s landmark prescription drug abuse legislation took effect in 2012, the Commonwealth has seen a significant decline in the number of prescriptions for the most commonly abused medications, doctor shopping has decreased by more than 50 percent, and more Kentuckians are seeking treatment for prescription medication addiction. These findings, among others, are part of […]

Jerry Louis Simpson, Sr.

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JerrySimpsonJerry Louis Simpson, Sr., 74 of Beaver Dam, passed away Monday, July 27, 2015, at his residence. He was born Sept. 30, 1940, in Beaver Dam to the late Eura and Gona Mae Pearson Simpson. He was a retired crane operator for the steel mills. Beside his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Bud Simpson; and one sister, Lucille Chinn. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Markeda Lindsey Simpson, of Beaver Dam; two sons, Jerry (Yoshiko) Simpson, Jr., of Lutz, Fla., and Mark (Masami) Simpson, of LaPorte, Fla.; three brothers, Jimmy Simpson, of Owensboro, Eddie (Patricia) Simpson, of Hartford, and Billy (Wiladean) Simpson, of Centertown; three sisters, Barbara (Danny) Rock, of Beaver Dam, Peggy Brown, of Louisville, and Zora Witherspoon, of Beaver Dam. Jerry was blessed with six grandchildren, Ricky, Crystal, Matthew, Annie, Jaden, Reyna; and four great grandchildren, Presley, Aubrie, R.J., and Avah. Private services and visitation will be held for family members on Thursday, July 30, at 2 p.m. with visitation from 9 a.m. until time of service at William L. Danks Funeral Home in Beaver Dam. Burial will be at Sunnyside Cemetery in Beaver Dam. Expression of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Hospice of Ohio County. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Online messages of condolence can be made at www.danksfuneralhome.com.

Ohio Co. police report for July 29

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All information is public record. Hartford Police Department On July 2, a juvenile, 15, of Beaver Dam, was cited for second degree fleeing and evading police (of foot). On July 2, Travis L. Wilson, 24, of Horse Branch, was served with an Ohio county criminal summons for failure of owner to maintain insurance. On July 4, Kayla B. Willis, 18, of Beaver Dam, was cited for no operator's license. On July 5, Kristen D. Geary, 30, of Hartford, was arrested on a Daviess County warrant for failure to appear for the charge of theft by deception under $500. On July 11, Nicholas R. Calloway, 27, of Beaver Dam, was arrested on an Ohio county warrant for failure to appear for the charge of operating on a suspended or revoked license. On July 11, Thomas L. Simpson, 33, of Hartford, was cited for failure to use turn signal and operating on a suspended license. On July 13, Gregory Bratcher, 18, of Beaver Dam, was cited for speeding 16 mph over the limit and failure to use turn signal. On July 13, James F. Matthews, Jr., 60, of Beaver Dam, was cited for disregarding a stop sign. On July 14, Charles W. Poston, 43, of Beaver Dam, was arrested on a Hopkins County warrant for failure to pay fines on a charge of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. On July 15, Ashlee A. King, 33, of Cromwell, was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs.  On July 16, Vincent A. Willis, 24, of Hartford, was cited for an expired registration plate.

Fiscal Court hires golf employee, accepts bid for roof repair

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At the July 14 meeting of the Ohio County Fiscal Court, the court hired an employee for the golf course, approved the golf course clubhouse rental agreement, changed the status of a Senior Services employee and accepted a bid to replace the Ohio County Courthouse roof. — Kristy Chapman, the course superintendent at the Ohio County Community Golf Course, came before the court. Chapman asked the court to approve the hiring of a new employee. It was explained two of the current employees of the golf course wanted a reduction in hours and another seasonal employee was needed to make up for the reduction in hours. Chapman said the golf course advertised for seasonal help and made a decision on who to hire. Fourth District Magistrate Larry Keown asked Chapman if the new hire was in the golf course’s budget. She said with the reduction in employee hours, it would be. Fifth District Magistrate Larry Morphew asked how many hours the new hire would get per week. He was told around 30 to 35 hours per week. Ohio County Judge-Executive David Johnston made a motion to hire Neil House as a seasonal attendant at a pay rate of $8.50 per hour, effective July 12. After a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. In other golf course news, Chapman also brought the court a copy of a rental agreement for the clubhouse at the golf course. She explained she used the same agreement Ohio County Senior Services uses for the rental of the Ohio County Cornerstone Hall Senior Building, with some tweaking. The clubhouse will be available to rent for $175. The fee includes clean-up, but renters must pay $8 per hour for security. Keown made a motion to approve the general terms of the rental agreement for the golf course clubhouse. The county attorney will look over the agreement and make adjustments if needed. Second District Magistrate Jason Bullock seconded the motion. After a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. — Brenda Renfrow, the head of Ohio County Senior Services, came before the court seeking an employee status change. The Ohio County Cornerstone Hall lost an employee and Renfrow asked the status of Judele Stone change from part-time to full-time at the pay rate of $11.50 per hour, effective June 28. Johnston made a motion to approve the change. After a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. Johnston said the status change would result in a “significant” reduction in cost in Senior Services. The court plans on increasing a part-time employees hours a bit, but does not expect to fill Stone’s prior position. — Charlie Shields, the Ohio County EMA Director, came before the court to tell them of a roofing problem at the Ohio County Courthouse. According to Shields, for some time now, when it rains, the roof of the courthouse leaks. Rain leaks into the county clerk’s office, the sheriff’s evidence room and the Courthouse Players Theater. He said there wasn’t anything significantly wrong with the courthouse roof, but it’s so old, it’s starting to break down with age. The roof also has no warranty at this time. According to Johnston, the roof was put on in 1983. The roof has also had several patch jobs over the years. Shields got a bid to replace the roof. The bid was from Kentex Roofing & Specialty Coatings, LLC for $17,330. The roof will come with a 10 year warranty. Keown made a motion the court accept the bid from Kentex Roofing & Specialty Coatings, LLC for $17,330 with payments to be made in two installments. The first payment will be for $8,665, upon acceptance of proposal, and the second payment will be for $8,665, due within 10 days of the job's completion. Third District Magistrate Joe Barnes seconded the motion. After a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. Shields also reminded the court the Community Center’s roof was also in bad shape, having undergone several patches over the years. He thought the court should look into replacing the roof next year. The Community Center’s roof is around 25 years old. Shields said he didn’t get a bid, but it’s estimated the cost to replace the Community Center’s roof would be around $72,000.

Mildred Jane Burks

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Mildred Jane Burks, 94, of Beaver Dam, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at Ohio County Hospital in Hartford. She was born April 12, 1921, in Farmington, Minn., to the late Alvin and Margaret Peters Wright. She was a member of Narrows Baptist Church and she was a homemaker. Beside her parents she was preceded […]

Fordsville Elementary special-called SBDM meeting today

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Fordsville Elementary will hold a special-called SBDM Council meeting today at 4:30 p.m. at the school.

Betty Jean Collings Hope

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BettyJeanCollingsHopeBetty Jean Collings Hope, 54, of Owensboro, Ky., died Sunday, July 19, 2015, at her home. Betty Jean Collings or “Jeannie” as known by her friends was born January 10, 1961 in Owensboro to Carol Edwin & Thelma Rhea Hayden Collings and was married to Jimmy Dale Hope. Jeannie was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Calhoun and served several years as an R.N. working in Oncology and with Children’s’ Psychiatry and Home Health. She enjoyed boating on the Green River, sewing, and antiquing. Jeannie was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Dale Hope, in 1997, and her mother, Thelma Hayden Collings, in 2003. Survivors include her father, Edwin Collings, of Glenville; seven sisters, Belinda Thomson, of Owensboro, Carol Hulette, of Beaver Dam, Cathy Stewart, of Pleasant Ridge, Jane Gotowicki, of Owensboro, Loretta English, of Utica, Ellen Cole, of Louisville, and Amy Collings, of Owensboro; three brothers, Joe Collings, of Beech Grove, David Collings, of Calhoun, and Jeremy Collings, of Owensboro; and several nieces and nephews. Friends my visit with Jeannie’s Family from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Muster Funeral Homes, Calhoun Chapel. Burial will be private at Calhoun Cemetery. The family asks that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the Betty Jean Collings Hope, Memorial Fund; C/O Muster Funeral Homes, P. O. Box 160; Calhoun, KY 42327. Envelopes will be available at Musters in Calhoun. Share your memories and photos of Jeannie at: musterfuneralhomes.com.

KSP encourages citizens to download new mobile app

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The Kentucky State Police released a new mobile app this week for Apple iOS and Android phones.

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Kentucky State Police Commissioner Rodney Brewer announced a new mobile smartphone app that will change the way KSP interacts with the public.

The app is available in both the Apple and Google Play stores free of charge and allows citizens to report criminal activity, access forms and submit confidential tips in multiple formats. The application is titled 'KSPOLICE' and is available for iPhone, iPad and Android phone users.

Some of the app features include a voice messaging tip line, the ability to send a photo tip, access to the sex offender registry and much more. One component of the app that Brewer is most excited about is the ability to geo-target specific locations within the Commonwealth with emergency push notifications.

"We can now choose a specific city, county, region or even a particular building and geo-target that location with an emergency push notification message," says Brewer. "Think about how beneficial this can be to our citizens in regard to traffic issues, severe weather, missing persons or escaped prisoner notifications."

Brewer says the mobile app will enhance the partnership that KSP currently has with local communities by providing an easier, more practical way to send information.

"With the public's eyes and ears, we receive crucial information that assists us in solving crimes," adds Brewer. "This is community policing at its finest for a safer Kentucky. That was the driving force behind this app."

The KSP app was developed by The Meers Agency, a full-service digital marketing company based in Louisville, Ky. David Meers, president of The Meers Agency, was instrumental in providing a platform for enhanced interaction between KSP and the public.

"This mobile application allows an easy to use, convenient way for KSP to bring law enforcement closer to the community," says Meers. "We believe the KSP mobile app will provide a mechanism for positive interactions with the public and ultimately lead to more arrests of the bad guys."

Brewer encourages citizens to download the app and actively participate in crime prevention within their home communities. The app does not replace 911 for emergency situations.

"Keep in mind, when emergencies come up and life is at stake, we want people to utilize the 911 system.  In no way is this mobile app a replacement for that service," he explains.

The global smartphone audience surpassed the one billion mark in 2012 and totaled 1.75 billion in 2014. It is anticipated that mobile will overtake fixed internet access in 2015. ComScore data indicates that 82 percent of mobile phone usage is spent via a mobile app.

Committee formed to explore pool, water park feasibility

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The newly sworn in Fiscal Court held its first regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015.

After hearing of the need for a pool or water park in Ohio County, Ohio County Judge-Executive David Johnston formed a committee to look into the feasibility of such a project. At the July 14 meeting of the Ohio County Fiscal Court, a group of like-minded people, represented by Greg Decker, principal of Ohio County High School, made a presentation to the court on their belief Ohio County needed a water park or pool for the kids. Chuck Price was supposed to make the presentation, but was unable to attend. Decker handed the court members a packet of research collected by Price, detailing what the group’s purpose was, what the cost might be to build a water park or pool, as well as information on several water parks and pools in surrounding counties. Decker said he, Price and others have spoken about the need for safe, fun activities for kids in Ohio County. Students were also asked what attractions or activities they would like to see in Ohio County. According to Decker, one thing mentioned over and over is a water park. Decker told the court of his memories of the Hartford Public Pool and believed the county was missing something like the pool. The group believed a water park or pool would offer several benefits to the county, including improved water safety and swimming lessons, job creation, providing a safe recreational environment for kids, tourism enhancement, among others. Price went to Grayson County to gather information on the Leitchfield Aquatic Center. According to Price, the Leitchfield Aquatic Center cost the city around $5 million. Public bonds for $4.9 million were sold to support the project. Another water park in Marion, Ohio, was built for around $3.5 million. Price believed the water park would need at least four to five acres of land. “I think we are all in agreement that we need things in this community for our kids,” Decker told the court. “There is a need for a water park. And I do know that financially, that’s a big burden.” Decker said he hears from parents and students about “a huge demand” for a water park in Ohio County. He then pointed out that Leitchfield had a water park, Central City and Morgantown had a pool. “What do we have for our kids here in Ohio County?” Decker asked the court. Johnston said the fiscal court would support any project, such as a water park, that would benefit the county and its residents, but funding would be an issue. “Anything like this that could be so good for our community, we want to put as much energy behind as we can,” Johnston said. “Of course, the fiscal court can’t step out here tonight and say, ‘We’ll fund it.’ But, we would like to be a partner in looking for a way of getting it done.” Johnston appointed a committee to look into the feasibility of a water park or pool. Those appointed to the committee were Decker, Chuck Price, Deanna Sandefur, David Minor, Joanna Shake with the Green River Area Development District and CeCe Robinson. Johnston asked the committee to meet and report back to the fiscal court in about a month. “We’ve got to dream big and plan big and I don’t think it’s out of the realm of possibilities that we could make this happen,” Johnston said. “I know there’s no way this court can say, ‘We’ll do it and pay for it in its entirety,’ but we can sure help look into to ways it could be funded. And we certainly have properties around it can go on.” Fourth District Magistrate Larry Keown said he would be interested in seeing the year-end financials for the Leitchfield Aquatic Park. Second District Magistrate Jason Bullock said a call has been made to receive a copy of those documents. Third District Magistrate Joe Barnes said he believed people would use a water park in Ohio County, but he had questions on whether it could pay for itself. “It’s a worthy thing to look into because the children are our future,” said First District Magistrate Sam Small. At this time, the fiscal court had not received the year-end financial report for the Leitchfield Aquatic Park. To hear this part of the July 14 fiscal court meeting, click here. To view a PDF copy of the information gathered by Price, click here. Below is a map of the surrounding area with water parks or pools. Click image to enlarge. WaterParkPoolMap800px  

Margaret Ann Higdon

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MargaretHigdonMargaret Ann Higdon, 79, of Knottsville, Ky., died Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, McGurie A. Carrico and Leona Huff Carrico; her husband, Gene Higdon; a son, James Eugene in infancy; a sister, Elizabeth Jane in infancy; and a brother, Leslie Carrico. She retired from The Bishop Soenneker Home after over 30 years of service. Survivors include a son, Billy Higdon, of Knottsville; a daughter, Jane (Donnie) Goodman, of Fordsville; a stepmother, Artie Carrico, of Owensboro; a brother, Wayne (Martha) Carrico, of Owensboro; sisters, Sandra (Lawrence) Wathen, of Owensboro, Joyce (Tony) Hare, of Tell City, and Nancy (Buddy) Estes, of Muhlenberg County; four grandsons; four granddaughters; 17 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Visitation is from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday at Cecil Funeral Home in Whitesville, Ky., and at 9 a.m. on Friday at St. William Catholic Church in Knottsville. The Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. on Friday at the church. Private burial will be at a later date in St. William Cemetery in Knottsville. Prayers will be at 6 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. See more at: cecilfuneralhome.com.

Ohio Co. real estate transfers for July 30

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Real estate transfers: Secretary of Housing & Urban Development to Joddie Rex McKinney and Angela Deneese McKinney 342 River Rd. in Cromwell, Ky. Eddie L. Embry to Rachel Embry Parcel A and B in Ohio Co., Ky. J. W. and Addie Mae Renfrow to Rita Renfrow tract near Butler Co./Rosine line in Ohio Co., Ky. […]

27 girls attend 2015 Lady Eagle basketball camp

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Twenty-seven future Lady Eagles in grades three through eight took part in last week’s Lady Eagle Basketball Camp, held Monday and Tuesday at the Ohio County Middle School gym. OCHS assistant coach Jessica Decker and returning Lady Eagle varsity and junior varsity players served as camp instructors. “I thought the camp was success for it […]
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