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Hartford Police Reports Released – Oct. 14, 2015

October 14, 2015, 12:19 pm
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HARTFORD, Ky. (10/14/15) — The Hartford Police Department released the following reports Wednesday, Oct. 14. Walter T. Denson, 72, of Hartford, was arrested Sept. 1 on a warrant for theft by unlawful taking under $500. Heather M. Young, 26, of Hartford, was arrested Sept. 1 on a warrant for failure to appear. Harley W. Roebke, 21, of Hartford was arrested Sept. 5 for possession of marijuana, possession of synthetic drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was also served with a bench warrant for failure to pay fines and court cost. Joshua D. Daugherty, 34, of Beaver Dam was cited Sept. 5 for leaving the scene of an accident and operating on a suspended license. Michael W. Arnold, 34, of Morgantown, was arrested Sept. 6 on a bench warrant for second degree disorderly conduct. Leslie S. Smith, 36, of Caneyville, was arrested Sept. 7 on two warrants for operating on a suspended license, second degree fleeing and evading police (motor vehicle) and parole violation. Jackie D. Smith, 54, of Beaver Dam, was served Sept. 8 with a criminal summons for driving on a DUI suspended license. Sonnett C. Bennett, 42, of Hartford, was arrested Sept. 9 for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs. Robert B. Garrett, Jr., 26, of Hartford, was arrested Sept. 10 on a warrant for sell/transfer of a simulated controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Shauna Small, 35, of Horse Branch, was arrested Sept. 10 on a bench warrant for failure to appear. Bradley S. Lindsey, 39, Centertown, was arrested Sept. 10 for possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was also served with a bench warrant for failure to pay fines and court cost. A juvenile, 17, of Hartford, was cited Sept. 12 for improper start (spinning tires). Information provided by the Hartford Police Department  
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EPA to Begin Cleanup at Ohio Co. Arsenic Dump

October 15, 2015, 2:38 am
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Art Smith, left, with the Environmental Protection Agency speaks during a Tuesday press conference about the arsenic contamination site on Shinkle Chapel Road in Hartford.

[caption id="attachment_30901" align="aligncenter" width="615"]Art Smith, left, with the Environmental Protection Agency speaks during a Tuesday press conference about the arsenic contamination site on Shinkle Chapel Road in Hartford. Art Smith, left, with the Environmental Protection Agency speaks during a Tuesday press conference about the arsenic contamination site on Shinkle Chapel Road in Hartford.[/caption] HARTFORD, Ky. (10/15/15) — An arsenic dump discovered on Shinkle Chapel Road, north of Hartford, won't be moved anytime soon, but plans are in action to have it gone by the end of 2016. In October 2014, the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection responded to a complaint from the resident of 209 Shinkle Chapel Road, located about five miles north of Hartford, and discovered high concentrations of arsenic and a white powder material in a barren area of the property. ArsenicDumpGoogleEarthPhoto3The area is around 10 acres in size with a home and small cabin on the property. There was a barn on the property, but it burned around eight years ago. The barn housed most of the arsenic until it burned. It was believed the arsenic was then moved around the area by a tractor and blade. No one is sure where the arsenic came from, but according to Ohio County Judge-Executive David Johnston, it was put in the barn in drums in the 1940s. Art Smith, on-site coordinator with the United States Environmental Protection Agency, provided an update on the arsenic site Tuesday afternoon at the Ohio County Community Center. Smith said the EPA confirmed the presence of arsenic trioxide at the site in March 2015. Arsenic trioxide was used as a pesticide in the past. Because the amount of arsenic trioxide was above risk levels, a removal plan was prepared by the EPA. According to Smith, the first part of the removal plan will consist of site prep work, waste consolidation and sampling. The site prep was scheduled to begin on Oct. 14 and will include rebuilding an access road, construction of a staging area and clearing overgrowth. After the site prep is finished, the EPA will collect all the visible hazardous waste material, stockpile and cover it. This will keep it from moving downhill from a rain event. A fence will be placed around the site warning of the arsenic hazard. The EPA will continue to collect samples in the area to determine whether the arsenic travelled downhill or entered into any creeks. Dust and air samples will also be taken in the home. After the first part of the removal plan is completed, Smith said the EPA will come back in 2016 and begin removal of the hazardous material. Smith was unable to answer how much the cleanup would cost, but the EPA would know more after the first stage of the removal plan is complete. He was also unsure on a timeline for the complete removal of the hazardous waste, but estimated cleanup would be finished by the end of 2016. Smith was unsure how much, if any, of the arsenic had "migrated" from the source of the dump either into other soil or water. "This (site) is somewhat unique. The compound is a little bit different and the concentrations are sky-high," Smith said. "I've never seen arsenic on the ground in these concentrations." Smith said tests of the water in November showed no arsenic contamination. Further tests on a dry creek bed near the area and Little No Creek will be part of the first stage of removal. "The early indications are, the arsenic compound is not that water-soluble and we're hopeful that if it moved, it moved, kind of as a solid with sheet flow run off and got left behind in little pockets along the way," Smith said. Smith also believed the arsenic had not affected people living next to the site. More tests will be needed to confirm this belief. The site is off-limits to everyone except the EPA and its contractors. The site is posted on both gates.
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Treasurer Hollenbach Warns of Another Phone-y Scam

October 15, 2015, 2:46 am
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (10/15/15) – Kentucky Treasurer Todd Hollenbach says scam artists are at it again, this time calling Kentuckians and identifying themselves as a “pre-trial intervention” organization leaving behind a vague and mysterious message. The messenger says they have “a pending case in our office that requires your immediate attention!” and goes on to state, […]
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Betty Ann Elder Dingler

October 15, 2015, 8:55 am
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Betty Ann Elder Dingler, 55 of Morgantown, Ky., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at the Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green, Ky. Betty was born Dec. 15, 1959, in Louisville, Ky., to the late Homer Lee and Bertha Burden Elder. Other than her parents she is preceded in death by one sister, Janie Blanton; […]
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State’s Jobless Rate Drops to 5 Percent in Sept. 2015

October 15, 2015, 9:00 am
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (10/15/15) — Kentucky’s preliminary September 2015 unemployment rate fell to 5 percent from a seasonally adjusted 5.2 percent in August 2015, according to the Office of Employment and Training (OET), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. Kentucky’s jobless rate had not been that low in more than 14 years. […]
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Ohio Co. Couple Arrested on Drug, Gun Charges

October 15, 2015, 12:36 pm
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[caption id="attachment_30916" align="alignright" width="252"]Jimmy Forbes James Forbes[/caption] HARTFORD, Ky. (10/15/15) — A Rosine couple was arrested after law enforcement discovered drugs and a concealed weapon in their home. According to the Kentucky State Police, around noon Tuesday, KSP troopers, along with Ohio County Sheriff's deputies, responded to an address on Kentucky 505 South, in Cromwell, to execute an arrest warrant on James Forbes. The arrest warrant was from a vehicle pursuit, allegedly involving Forbes, that occurred on Sept. 10, 2015, in Ohio County. Forbes, 34, of Rosine, and his wife, Samantha Forbes, 28, of Rosine, were inside the home. Law Enforcement discovered methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and a concealed weapon in the home. [caption id="attachment_30917" align="alignright" width="248"]Samantha Forbes Samantha Forbes[/caption] James Forbes was charged with second degree fleeing or evading police (motor vehicle and on foot), first degree wanton endangerment (police officer), first degree possession of controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, tampering with physical evidence, carrying a concealed deadly weapon, failure to appear on two previous warrants, and multiple traffic violations. Samantha Forbes was charged with first degree possession of controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to appear on child support warrants. James and Samantha Forbes were both arrested without incident and lodged in the Ohio County Detention Center. Information provided by the Kentucky State Police
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Evelyn Taylor Williams

October 15, 2015, 12:51 pm
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EvelynWilliamsEvelyn Taylor Williams, 89, of Moorman, Ky., died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Evelyn Taylor was born July 17, 1926, in the Wysox community of Ohio County, Ky., to the late James Cleveland and Mary Benton Taylor and was married to R.J. Williams on July 3, 1948. She was a homemaker and member of the New Hope Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, R.J. Williams, who died March 7, 2011. Survivors include two sons and their wives, Roger and Sharon Williams, of Island, and Clyde and Mary Williams, of Brainerd, Minn.; two daughters and their husbands, Marilyn and Freddie Adkins, of Sacramento, and Michele and Logan Puckett, of Livermore; 11 grandchildren, Julie Moss (Jarrod), Lea Hendricks (Tim), Ryan Williams (Mackenzie), Brandon Williams (Christina), Brittany Berry (John), Josh Erickson (Sasha), Heather Adkins, Justin Adkins, Kyle Puckett (Kelly), Miles Puckett (Auburn), and Casey Puckett; and eight great-grandchildren, Ansley Hendricks, Gunnar Hendricks, Heidi Williams, Holden Williams, Cole Williams, and Lucas Williams, Madelyn Puckett, and Brody Puckett. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Muster Funeral Homes, Livermore Chapel with the Rev. Tommy Webb officiating. Burial will be in the New Hope Baptist Cemetery in Moorman. Friends may visit with Evelyn’s family from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday at Musters in Livermore. The Evelyn Williams family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the New Hope Baptist Cemetery Fund; C/O Muster Funeral Homes; P.O. Box 228; Livermore, KY 42352. Memorial contribution envelopes will be available at Musters in Livermore. Share your memories and photos of Evelyn at: musterfuneralhomes.com.
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Ohio Among Kentucky Counties Needing Foster Care Review Volunteers

October 16, 2015, 2:03 am
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FRANKFORT, Ky., (10/14/15) – Citizen Foster Care Review Boards in 53 counties are seeking volunteers to make a difference in the lives of local children in foster care. The boards are in need of volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of dependency, neglect or abuse to ensure they are placed […]
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Larry W. Gooch

October 16, 2015, 9:23 am
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LarryWGoochLarry W. Gooch, 77, of Madisonville, Ky., passed away on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on Sept. 28, 1938, in Huntsville, Mo., to the late Lurleen and Thurman G. Gooch. Larry was a United States Army Veteran and was formerly a coal miner at Peabody Coal Company. He was a member of Second Baptist Church in Madisonville. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, James R. Gooch; and a sister, Anita Ann Gooch. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Fayetta Johnson Gooch; daughter, Melissa C. Gooch, of Madisonville; sisters, Wanda Jackson, of Dawson Springs, Ky., Dorothy Watts, of Coiltown, Ky., and Elaine Hines, of Hartford, Ky.; granddaughter, Elizabeth Ann Fugate, of Columbus, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with Pastor Johnathan Lail officiating. Burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Madisonville. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour Saturday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be the members of Larry's Sunday School class. Memorial contributions may be made in Larry's memory to the Second Baptist Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Condolences may be made to the family at: www.harrisfuneralinc.com.
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Everett McKenzie Ralph

October 16, 2015, 9:31 am
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EverettMcKenzieRalphEverett McKenzie Ralph, 86, passed away Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at the Ohio County Hospital. He was born in Beaver Dam on Sept. 24, 1929, son of the late Wendall and Rose Josephine Pirtle Ralph. McKenzie served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, retired from Sinclair Surface Mine, was a member of UMWA, was an avid hunter and Louisville Cardinal Basketball fan. He loved dogs especially his Maggie and Sandy. He was preceded in death by one sister, Ione Tichenor; and two brothers, Charles Kenneth and Wendell Ralph. Survivors include his wife, Gayle Ralph; daughter, Polly (William) Baumann, grandchildren, Nicholas and Logan Baumann, sisters, Velma Gustafson and Margaret Jo Ward; step-daughters, Kimberly (Kevin) Likens, and Elissa Payne; step-grandchildren, Tera Castlen, John Clothier, II, Eric Bogucki, Nathan Bogucki, Stacia Howard, Kody Likens, Lindsay McLevaine and Leslie Likens and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m. at Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in Beaver Dam with Rev. Ed Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Hartford. Friends may visit with the family from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday. The family request that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to Hospice of Ohio County, envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to: bevilbrosfuneralhomes.com.
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Bevin to Make Campaign Stop in Ohio Co.

October 16, 2015, 10:47 am
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CENTERTOWN, Ky. (10/16/15) — The 2015 Republican nominee for Kentucky Governor, Matt Bevin, will be stopping by Ohio County before the November 2015 General Election. Bevin will be at Armstrong Coal from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20. Bevin will meet and greet the public, as well as speak to those in attendance. Everyone is invited to attend. Armstrong Coal is at 7549 Kentucky 69 South in Centertown. Information provided by Les Johnson
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Ky. Afield Outdoors: First Aid Kits Help when the Unexpected Happens

October 17, 2015, 2:52 am
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (10/16/15) — Hunters and anglers take great care to ensure they have all the equipment, gear and appropriate licenses needed for their next outing because nobody likes reaching their destination only to realize they forgot something. A good checklist can help eliminate those instances, and it’s always a good idea to include a well-stocked first aid kit on any such list. “Being outside and participating in these sports raises the potential for injury,” said Bobby McKee, a conservation educator with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and part-time emergency medical technician based in Butler County. “We’re dealing with firearms and knives, fishing hooks, tree stands and all sorts of other potential hazards. Even crossing a creek can be hazardous.” Having a first aid kit and first aid training provides peace of mind because it’s impossible to predict when an injury might occur. Kits are readily available for sale online and at grocery stores, pharmacies and sporting goods retailers. Some may choose to modify those store-bought kits or assemble one of their own in a freezer bag, fanny pack or small backpack to suit their situation and carrying capacity. McKee tailors his first aid kit based on the duration and type of activity. “If I’m going out west and I’m going to be hunting in the Rocky Mountains for a week, my first aid kit will have more in it,” he said. “If I’m going to be hunting at Land Between the Lakes or a Wildlife Management Area close to home, it won’t be as extensive.” McKee recommends some basic items for a first aid kit, such as: ● Adhesive bandages in assorted sizes ● Sterile dressings in assorted sizes ● First aid tape ● Triangular sling/bandage ● Sterile gloves ● Triple antibiotic ointment ● Hydrocortisone cream ● Alcohol cleansing pads ● Antiseptic cleansing wipes ● Instant cold compress ● Prescription medication ● Prescribed medical supplies ● Aspirin tablets ● EMT shears ● Emergency blanket Many first aid kits include an instruction booklet, but it’s also advisable to take a course that teaches first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The American Red Cross and American Heart Association offer these courses online and in classroom settings across the state. They cover first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts, head, neck and back injuries, cold and heat emergencies, and teach how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies. More information is available online at redcross.org and heart.org or by contacting your local American Red Cross or American Heart Association office. “Everybody needs a first aid class,” McKee said. “Techniques change over the years. It’s always good to get the updated information and start out with that as preparation for your hunting and fishing seasons.” Good communication can be as important as having a well-apportioned first aid kit and knowing how to use what’s in it. Tell others where you will be and when you expect to return. McKee suggests writing that information on something like a dry-erase board at home. Carry your cell phone or other communications device. “If you’re hunting with a child, they know how to use your cell phone better than you do,” McKee said. “You need to make sure that child knows where you’re hunting - write down the address and stick it in their pocket - if they need to call 9-1-1 because you’ve been injured.” A whistle can be an effective tool that helps rescuers pinpoint your location. “I carry a little plastic referee’s whistle every time I go hunting,” McKee said. “If I’m unable to yell, it would alert a search party from a long distance.” With the fall fishing and hunting seasons in full swing, consider adding first aid training and first aid kits to your to-do list before leaving for your next adventure. Information provided by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources 
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Carmen Davis Embry

October 17, 2015, 3:14 pm
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Carmen Davis Embry, 75, of Beaver Dam, passed away on Oct. 17, 2015, at Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehab in Owensboro. He was born Sept. 11, 1940, in Ohio County to the late Willis “Bill” and Lena Baize Embry. Survivors include four sisters, Margie (Charles) Lindsey, Helen Hooks, Rose Gibbs and Pat Fredell. Funeral Services […]
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Charles Robert Tyson

October 17, 2015, 3:24 pm
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Charles Robert Tyson, 89, of Madisonville, Ky., passed away Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, at Hillside Villa in Madisonville. Mr. Tyson was born Sept. 10, 1926, in Hopkins County, Ky., to the late James Tyson and Anna Mae Kellog Tyson. Mr. Tyson was of the Baptist faith and retired from Peabody Coal Co. Camp #1 Mine […]
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Linda Gail Autry

October 18, 2015, 11:23 am
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LindaGailAutryLinda Gail Autry, 43, of Horse Branch, went home on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born June 5, 1972. Linda was a loving wife, momma, daughter, sister and friend. She was a member of New Baymus Church of Christ and she worked as an instructional assistant for special needs students at Ohio County High School. Linda married her childhood sweetheart, Ricky Autry, Jr., on March 19, 1992. She loved spending every waking moment with her two best friends, Ricky and Hunter. Linda was preceded in death by her son, Tyler Dalton Autry; and her grandparents, Ollie and Maggie Sermon, Noble and Dessie Johnson, Prudie Autry and Wendell C. Allen. She is survived by her husband and best friend, Ricky Leon Autry, Jr.; her son and other best friend, Hunter Allen Autry; her mother and father, Durl and Carol Johnson; her sister, Tina (Daryll) Elder; her in-laws, Ricky and Jeanette Autry; brother-in-law, Chad (Heather) Autry; sister-in-law, Beth (J.T.) Belcher; four nephews, Greg Elder, Jax Autry, Toby Belcher and Aidan Belcher; three nieces, Kara Belcher, Ashley Elder and Brittany Elder and her Eagle family at OCHS. Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, at William L. Danks Funeral Home in Beaver Dam with DeWayne Johnson officiating. Burial will be in East Fairview Cemetery in Horse Branch. Friends may visit with family from 10 a.m. until the time of service Monday at the funeral home. Online messages of condolence can be made at: www.danksfuneralhome.com.
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Paula Gail Daugherty Flener

October 19, 2015, 8:44 am
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PaulaFlenerPaula Gail Daugherty Flener, 60, of Beaver Dam, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, at Ohio County Hospital. She was born on July 30, 1955, to the late Auburn “Buster” and Wanda Mae King Daughtery. She was a member of East Fairview Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughters, Misty (Scott) Leach, Shannon Napier, Kelly (Ray) Geary and Brittney (Cody) Baize; her sister, Sherlene (W.C.) Woolen; her brother, LaDon (Joyce) Daugherty; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at William L. Danks Funeral Home in Beaver Dam. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery near Rosine. Friends may visit with the family from 10 a.m. until the time of service Tuesday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donation to the Paula Flener Memorial Fund. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Online messages of condolence can be made at: www.danksfuneralhome.com.
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OC Retired Teachers Association Meeting Today

October 19, 2015, 9:58 am
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HARTFORD, Ky. (10/19/15) — The Ohio County Retired Teachers Association will meet at 1 p.m. today, Oct. 19, at the Ohio County Public Library Annex. Information provided by Kittye Brown
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Pi Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa Meeting Oct. 26

October 19, 2015, 10:08 am
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HARTFORD, Ky. (10/19/15) — The Pi Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa will meet at 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, in the fellowship hall at Hartford Christian Church. A guest will speak at 6 p.m. Information provided by Kittye Brown
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Courthouse Players Present ‘Schoolhouse Rock Live, Jr.’

October 19, 2015, 10:28 am
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HARTFORD, Ky. (10/16/15) — The Courthouse Players proudly present “Schoolhouse Rock Live, Jr.” This production is based on the well-known and popular TV program. Those in attendance will hear the famous songs from the TV show, such as, “Conjunction Junction”, “I'm Just A Bill”, “Interjections” and many others. It will be a walk down Memory Lane for many and a great new adventure for those who did not grow up with it. This is definitely a must see production for the entire family (kids of all ages).  Performance dates are: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23, 24, 30 and 31 and 2:30 p.m. October 25 and November 1. There will be a special “Throw Back Thursday" performance Oct. 29 with half price tickets. Be sure to make reservations soon, as tickets will be going fast. For more information or to make reservations, call (270) 298-4862. Information provided by Christie Stumpf
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Hartford City Council Meeting Oct. 22

October 19, 2015, 1:26 pm
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HARTFORD, Ky. (10/19/15) — The Hartford City Council will have its regular meeting at 4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at the Hartford City Building. Click here to view the agenda for complete meeting details. Information provided by Lisa Martin
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