New Covenant Tabernacle presents Death Row: Midnight Cry Friday, Oct. 17, and Saturday Oct 18. Then again on Friday, Oct, 24, and Saturday, Oct. 25. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and close at 11 p.m. Death Row: Midnight Cry is at 245 Madison Street in Beaver Dam. Like them on Facebook at Nct DeathRow.
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Death Row: Midnight Cry Oct. 17-18, 24-25
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Motorists advised to watch for deer on the move
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is joining area law enforcement agencies to remind motorists that the number of deer-vehicle collisions increase substantially during the last three months of the year as the fall crop harvest and mating season combine to put deer on the move.
“Starting in October, our highway crews start seeing a substantial increase in the number of deer killed along area highways,” said KYTC District 2 Chief Engineer Kevin McClearn. “Motorists should use extra caution during October, November and December, particularly when driving in the hours near sunrise and sunset when deer tend to be on the move.”
Cooler evenings and shorter days kick in the fall mating season, increasing deer activity when they are least visible.
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, deer-vehicle collisions cause about 200 fatalities annually in the U.S. The average claim for deer-vehicle in 2012 was $3,305. In one national ranking, in 2012 Kentucky was 16th among the 50 states for deer-vehicle collisions, up from 20th in 2011.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about 150 people are killed across the nation each year in motor vehicle accidents involving deer.
Kentucky crash numbers for 2013 show there were 14 deer-related crashes with “serious” injuries, but no fatalities. So far in 2014, there have been two fatalities attributed to deer-related crashes and seven serious injuries.
KYTC District 2 has 5 counties in the top 15 for deer-vehicle collisions in Kentucky. That is largely attributed to the high number of 4-lane miles in the 11-county region.
Multiple factors combine to contribute to deer-related crashes this time of year:
· Mating season puts deer on the move.
· Crop harvest reduces food supply and hiding places.
· More farmers, hunters and hikers are in the countryside coming into contact with deer and causing them to move about.
· Deer tend to move at dawn and dusk when visibility is low.
Motorists should consider these driving tips to help improve their personal safety:
· Always wear a seatbelt.
· Drive defensively, constantly scanning the roadside (especially at dusk).
· Slow down immediately when you spot a deer. Proceed slowly until you are past the point where deer have crossed as others may follow near the same path.
· Don’t swerve to avoid a deer. Stay in your lane. Swerving can result in a more serious crash with oncoming traffic.
· In the event of a crash, keep both hands on the wheel and brake down steadily.
· Report any deer collision, even if the damage is minor.
While deer tend to travel along fairly predictable trails most of the year, during the fall mating season they can show up in commercial and residential areas. In some counties, state highway crews remove up to 50 deer carcasses a week from mid-October until the mating season trails off around year’s end.
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TalentForce Job Fair at OC Career Center Oct. 16
The Ohio County Career Center will be hosting a TalentForce Job Fair on Thursday, October 16, at the Career Center from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be positions available for welders, press operators, assembly, warehouse, forklift and commercial and industrial maintenance. Over 40 different companies will be represented. Starting pay rates between $8 […]
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Graves County too much for Eagles
OC senior quarterback Nate Morris slings a wet football during the Eagles' loss to Graves County Friday night.[/caption]
Ohio County High's football Eagles dropped to 0-7 on the year and 0-2 in Class 5A District 1 Friday night, losing to host Graves County at Mayfield by a final score of 48-7.
Graves County scored seven times in the first half to lead 48-0 at the intermission.
Graves County quarterback Dylan Reed finished 5-of-8 passing for 90 yards and three touchdowns with senior Cody Crider rushing for 170 yards on only six carries and two TD's for the game.
The host team did not score in the final two quarters — played under a running clock — while Ohio County scored on its final possession.
Max Leisure caught an eight-yard touchdown pass from OC backup quarterback Heath Simmons, with Seth Stevens kicking the PAT.
In assessing Friday's outcome, Ohio County coach Jody Ashby said, "Graves County is one of the top football programs in western Kentucky and we are not...they are simply a better, more physical football team...One of our goals is to make weekly improvement. Up to this point, we have been able to find a number of positives...we took a step backwards this week."
Going forward, "We have to stay focused on the process of getting better each day...at every position. A greater understanding of our system will lead to more confidence and better play."
Ohio Co. stats: Total offense — 186
Rushing — 25/84
Passing — 12/27/102
Rushing — Phelps 12/73, Morris 13/11
Passing — Morris 11/25/94, Simmons 1/2/8
Receiving — Phelps 4/49, Griffin 2/19, Miller 3/14, Leisure 1/8.
Next game: 10/17 — Hopkinsville at Ohio Co. — 7 p.m./Barnes Stadium/OCHS Alumni-Youth Football Night
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Remaining candidates for Nov. Election asked to address readers
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Closure on KY 136/Livermore Rd. near McLean-Ohio County Line tomorrow
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Accident on Rockport Bridge on 62 W
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Evelyn Vandiver
Evelyn Vandiver, 86, of Cecilia, Ky., formerly of Ohio County, Ky., passed away, Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, at Professional Care Health & Rehab in Hartford. She was born June 19, 1928, to the late Eugene and Prosha Simpson Goff.
She was a member of College View Church of Christ in Elizabethtown and she was baptized by Mike Thomas the pastor of Beaver Dam Church of Christ. Evelyn was a retired receptionist for Twin Lakes Regional Hospital in Leitchfield and she was a farm girl.
Beside her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Vandiver, who passed away, April 27, 2012; two brothers, Philip Gene Goff and Audrey Goff, and one sister, Shirley Caddell.
Survivors include her sister, Judy Goff, of Hartford; one sister-in-law, Rachel Goff, of Cromwell; two nephews, Phillip Goff, of Cromwell, and Christopher (Evette) Goff, of Utica, and two nieces, Deborah (Larry) Allen and Charlotte, both of Cromwell. Evelyn also was blessed with several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.(CST) Thursday, Oct. 16, at William L. Danks Funeral Home, with Mike Thomas officiating. Burial will be in New Elizabethtown Memorial Gardens in Elizabethtown. Visitation will be from 9 a.m.(CST) until time of service.
Online messages of condolence can be made at: www.danksfuneralhome.com.
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Douglas Junior “Moon Dog” Witt, Sr.
Douglas Junior “Moon Dog” Witt, Sr., 72, of Hartford, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014, at his residence. He was born Aug. 3, 1945. He was a charter member of Barbarossa Motorcycle Club and a retired truck driver. Beside his parents he was preceded in death by two sons, Douglas Junior “Son” Witt, Jr., and […]
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Charles Slaton Jernigan
Charles Slaton Jernigan, 77, went to the Lord on Oct. 13, 2014. Charles was born on May 15, 1937, in Muhlenberg County and was the son of the late Otis "Buck" Jernigan and Agness "Mary" Wall Jernigan.
He was employed by the I.C. Railroad after graduating from Muhlenberg Central High School. Later, he was employed as the general superintendant for Peabody Coal Company Mines in Ohio and Kentucky. After retirement he owned and operated the Best Way Dry Cleaners in Greenville, Central City and Hartford, Ky. Charles was of the Baptist faith, member of the Central City Masonic Lodge, enjoyed golf and watching basketball; however he was most passionate about his family and his farms.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Sue Harkins Jernigan; one daughter, Vicki (Donald) Wilcox; three granddaughters, Tequia (Josh) Staples, Nika (Jason) Ball and Risha (Ryan) Miller; eight great-grandchildren, Abbi and Kira Staples, Isaiah, Josiah and Aleah Ball, and Jackson, Charlie and Levi Miller; two sisters; Betty (Bill) Harkins and Ann (Bill) Harlan; one brother, Tommy (Sue) Jernigan; one aunt, Margaret Hibbs and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Friday, Oct. 17, at 10 a.m. at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City with Bro. Donnie Wilkins officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday after 9 a.m. with Masonic Services at 8:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at: www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.
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OC Trail Town Task Force to give away kayak at Harvest Festival
The Ohio County Trail Town Task Force will be giving away this Sundolphin Aruba 10 kayak at the Harvest Festival in Hartford this weekend.[/caption]
The Ohio County Trail Town Task Force will give away a new kayak during the Harvest Festival in downtown Hartford. Stop by the OC Trail Town Task Force booth and enter for your chance to win the kayak.
The Harvest Festival starts Friday, Oct. 17 and ends Saturday night, Oct. 18.
The kayak giveaway is sponsored by the Ohio County Trail Town Task Force, the Ohio County Health Coalition, the Trophy House of Ohio County and Walmart.
Click here to visit the Ohio County Trail Town Task Force Facebook page.
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In-person absentee voting opening for Nov. 4 General Election
Eligible voters in many Kentucky counties may already cast absentee votes for the November 4, 2014, General Election in their county clerks’ offices. All counties will allow eligible voters to cast in-person absentee ballots at least 12 working days before the election. Individuals who may be eligible to vote by in-person absentee ballot include: • Military […]
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Betty Payton Sandefur
Betty Payton Sandefur, 69, of Beaver Dam, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014, at her home.
She was born in Fordsville, was a retired teaching assistant and a member of Slaty Creek Baptist Church in Beaver Dam.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Charles and Lucille Payton; a son, Wendell Sandefur, Jr.; and a brother, Rex Payton.
Survivors include her husband, Rev. Wendell Sandefur, of Beaver Dam; two daughters, Tammie Stong (Bob Crawford) of Greenbrier, Tenn., and Brenda (Rev. Eddie) Harpole, of Beaver Dam; five grandchildren, Joel Turner, Logan (Devon) Harpole, Bracken (Kayleen) Harpole, Grayson Harpole and Sara "Lynne" Turner; a great-grandchild, Skylin Abney-Hope Turner; three sisters, Linda (Al) Cecil and Nellie (Carl) Martin, both of Owensboro, and Shirley (James) Hays, of Lewisport.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, at Fordsville Baptist Church. Visitation will be 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. Sunday at Geary Funeral Home, Fordsville and after 10 a.m. Monday at the church.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hospice of Ohio County or The Gideons.
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Wayland Elementary PTO’s Fall Festival tonight
SUBMITTED Wayland Elementary PTO’s Fall Festival will be tonight (Friday), Oct. 17 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the school Join the fun with games, pizza, and the Haunted Hallway. Kings and Queens will be crowned in the gym at 7 p.m. This year the PTO will have a live auction of themed baskets […]
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Ky. Dept. for Public Health leading state’s ebola preparedness efforts
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) is coordinating multiple efforts related to Ebola preparedness to increase the level of readiness for hospitals, local health departments, other health providers and partners to deal with any potential cases of Ebola in the state in the unlikely event of such an occurrence. There have been no cases […]
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State’s jobless rate plummets to 6.7%; biggest one-month drop since 1976
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate dropped to its lowest rate in more than six years in September 2014 at 6.7 percent from a revised 7.1 percent in August 2014, according to the Office of Employment and Training (OET), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. It marks the single-biggest one-month drop […]
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Ohio Co. real estate transfers for Oct. 17
Real estate transfers: Jeffrey D. and Merrill A. Schlitt to Land, Inc. 26.787 acres in Ohio County, Ky. David, Mary, Nametta, Peggy, Randy and Timothy Allen to Vernon and Janice House Tract in Ohio County, Ky. Ron and Joan Kessel to Vernon and Janice House Tract in Ohio County, Ky. John and Rachel Allen Gilpin to […]
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Wendell Ray Midkiff
Wendell Ray Midkiff, 73, passed away Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in the Dundee Community of Ohio County, son of the late Ray and Lessie Smith Midkiff.
Wendell was a retired steel worker at Youngstown Steel in Chicago, Ill. He was a member of Steel Workers Union, enjoyed gospel and country music, dancing and shopping.
Survivors include a sister; Wilbia Gillim.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m. at Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in Beaver Dam. Burial will follow in Midkiff Cemetery near Dundee. Friends may visit with the family Sunday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to: bevilbrosfuneralhomes.com.
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Ohio Co. receives money for Beginning Farmer Loans
The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board (KADB) and the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation (KAFC) approved a combined total of $1,888,794 in grants and loans, during their monthly business meetings at the Owensboro Convention Center. The KADB, chaired by Governor Steve Beshear, approved $815,194 in 16 agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth. County investments approved included: Beginning […]
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Ky. Afield Outdoors: Spotted bass back in schools this fall
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