Funding Received in Lincoln County for Food and Shelter is $5000 Short

As we told you last week, Lincoln County has been awarded $13, 554 in funds from the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. While the money will help, Loretta Hoskins with the Blue Grass Action Agency says that is actually about five thousand dollars short from last year. She says it is up to the community to help fill the void.






The funds will help local organizations deliver emergency food and shelter programs such as assistance with rent. A board made up of local groups and agencies will now help to determine how the funding they have received will be distributed in the county.

Whittaker in Prison for 20 years

Brent Whitaker is now doing 20 years for wanton murder for the death of John and Lavana Rowland of Berea last year. Whitaker was to go on trial this week, but copped a plea in Lincoln Circuit Court. Prosecutors said the 28 year old Whittaker's blood alcohol content was .13 when his car slammed into the Rowlands last July on US 27. Now there son Joel is suing Liquor Mart and Mariachi’s restaurant saying they should not have served alcohol to Whittaker.

Man Indicted for Louring Teen into Sex

A Jessamine County grand jury has indicted a Stanford man on three counts of use of electronic means to induce a minor to engage in sexual activities. Fifty year old Andrew Yates of Shanks Lane was indicted on July 7, after Nicholasville Police arrested him in March for going from Stanford to Nicholasville to have sex with a 14 year old girl. Police said when Yates tried to make a sale on Craigslist to lure the girl who was actually a man, who turned Yates in to police.

Eight month old Dies in Science Hill

The Fayette County Coroner said and eight month old baby died Sunday afternoon from apparent positional asphyxia. In a news release, authorities said Landon Quale's mother found him seated in a car seat, dead at a relative's home. He was taken eventually to University of Kentucky Children's Hospital and pronounced dead. The death is bein called an accident.

Two Busted for Half A Million Dollar Copper Theft

Two people are in jail in Boyle County for allegedly stealing copper from an empty building in Danville. Twenty-one year old Dustin Fifer of Junction City was caught by Sheriff Marty Elliott on Wednesday as he tried to take the wiring from the Old Palm Beach Building on Stanford Avenue. Fifer ran, but was nabbed near Bate Middle School. Then Fifer's girlfriend, 18 year old Ashley Watters was busted when she came to pick him up. The sheriff said he figured the plan was for Watters to drop Fifer off so he could rip out the copper, then call her for a ride later. Elliott said Fifer had been at it for several months and that the copper he got was wroth about half a million dollars.
Elliott also said the job was too big for just Fifer to pull off and that there would be other arrests.

Lincoln County Receives Emergency Food and Shelter Funds

The Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program has awarded Lincoln County $13,554. Loretta Hoskins with the Blue Grass Action Agency says a board made up of local groups and agencies will now determine how the funds are distributed in the county. Hoskins says she has already contacted some agencies to apply, but others are also welcome.






To qualify, local organizations must be private, nonprofit organizations with a voluntary board or an agency of government, have an accounting system, practice non-discrimination and have demonstrated the ability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs. Organizations interested in applying should contact Hoskins at the Blue Grass Community Action Partnership.

Investigators: Fire is Suspicious

A fire at a vacant house in Harrodsburg early Tuesday is now called suspicious. Investigators said nobody was hurt in the fire on Cap Bottom Lane, but the state fire marshal's office is working the case since the house was vacant.

Man Busted After Police Find Ten Pot Plants

Lancaster police found ten marijuana plants growing at a man's home last week, and now that man faces two felony counts of cultivating five or more marijuana plants. Police arrested 29 year old Joe Eason on the charges and released him on recognizance from the Lincoln County Regional Jail. Police said they got an anonymous tip that led to the plants at Eason's home on Haselden Heights.

Wanted Man Runs From Police

Lincoln County deputies are looking for Jeffrey Caudill. They tried to arrest him yesterday on a probation violation, but he ran from them. The Lincoln County sheriff says Caudill has a history of fleeing and evading police. Caudill is wanted for a probation violation, and for failure to appear in court. Deputies spent yesterday morning looking for Caudill near his home which is on Highway 27, between Lancaster and Stanford. Caudill is not considered armed and dangerous.

Merecer County Fair and Horse Show Now Everywhere

The Mercer County Fair and Horse Show is now online. You can actually go to www.richfieldvideo.com and see the horse show from anywhere in the world. Its the first time the 184 year old event has been anywhere but at the fairgrounds. Richfield Video Productions is webcasting the five day event that started on Tuesday and owner RH Bennett said there are people all over the world who want to see the show and will watch it. You can to, again, by going to www.richfieldvideo.com.

Survey Helps Eating in Danville Become Even Better

If you have eaten in downtown Danville lately, you are asked to give your opinion on the experience. Charlie Cox with the Danville Boyle County Economic Development Partnership says your input can have a big impact on what eating out in Danville is all about.






Cox says you can also make suggestions like menu items and positive things about the restaurant that you don't want to see changed. Cox adds that in the last year, Danville has had upwards of five more restaurant added to its roster. The link to the survey is located at downtowndanville.com.

Brock in Jail on Half A Million Dollars Bond

We told you yesterday that 21 year old Tyler Brock was arrested in connection with the murder of 35 year old Shawn Akridge at a Garrard County group home, and that KSP put the clues together when Brock told police that another resident choked Akridge. KSP said the autopsy showed that Akridge had been kicked and beaten. Now, Brock is in the Lincoln County Detention Center on half a million dollars bond.

Grease Spill Costly for McDonald's

It wasn't the oil spill in the Gulf, but it was a ten thousand dollar grease spill that got worse as an attempt was made to clean it up. It happened at the Danville McDonald's on Monday when employees were emptying the restaurant's grease trap into a dumpster and spilled the grease, then tried to clean it up with water. Firefighters had to step up and help. They blocked Jane Trail and called a contractor who put down ground limestone to soak up the grease and vacuum it up, then pressure wash the road. Since it was the third time in eight years that McDonald's had done this, they were billed for the clean up, as much as ten thousand dollars.

Bellevue Cemetery Opens New Burial Space

Danville is opening the final remaining space for final resting places in the Bellevue Cemetery. The sections are V, W and X and the city says they'll hold more than 520 graves, which officials say will give the city enough burial space for about ten years. But, some city commissioners say they're concerned that if they open up all three sections at once, it won't leave much room later on. So the commission voted to open only section V for now.

Dr Jill Biden Cancels KY Appearance

Dr. Jill Biden was supposed to be in Kentucky last night, but her appearance was canceled because of a scheduling issue. She was to attend a USO concert in Louisville. But organizers of the concert said "the show must go on", and it did.

Post Offices Closing

Bradfordsville, Kentucky with its population of 294 got a mention in a national story yesterday. Its because the town in Marion County, of less than 300 people will lose its post office. Another 3699 post offices across the country will close as well. The postal service said after it lost eight billion dollars last year, it had no choice but to announce the closings. The only state in the country not affected by the closings is Delaware.

CASA at Woodlawn Hosts Volunteer Advocate Training

CASA at Woodlawn is now hosting volunteer advocate training every Monday and Thursday evening through August 25th. Executive Director Laura Guerrant says the need for volunteer advocates is high. The number of cases that CASA at Woodlawn serves has increased from less than 5 percent in 2007 to nearly 25 percent in 2010.






Each volunteer advocate is required to have 30 hours of training. While this session has begun, Guerrant says you can start at anytime. Go to casaatwoodlawn.org for more information.

Tell Your Colonel Sanders Story

Did you ever meet Colonel Harland Sanders? Do you know any of the eleven herbs or spices in original Kentucky Fried Chicken? Do you have a Colonel Sanders story to tell? Then go to www.ColonelSanders.com and tell it. KFC launched the website today to collect all those stories about the Colonel more than 30 years after he launched his finger lickin' good chicken.

New Suspect in Group Home Murder

First he was a witness in a murder case, and now, Kentucky State Police say 21 year old Tyler Brock is accused of killing Shawn Akridge at a Garrard County group home last month. KSP said Brock was an employee at the group home who told police that Chester Watkins choked Akridge. Police said the autopsy showed that Akridge didn't die from being choked and police thought it through again. Since police had already charged Watkins with Akridge's death, they had to clear him and build their case against Brock.

LSP Looking for Hit and Run Suspect

The Kentucky State Police are looking for the driver involved in a hit and run involving a pedestrian. They said it happened on Cleo Drive in Camp Dick Acres subdivision on July 2 around 9:45 p.m. Police are looking for Roger Miller, who they say hit Edward Alley as Alley and his wife on Cleo Drive when Miller's vehicle hit Alley. Miller fled, was later found by a Garrard County deputy, but not charged. Alley wants KSP to investigate why the man was not charged, so they need help finding Miller. If you know anything, call police.

Firefighters Make Quick Work of Neighboring Fire

Firefighters helped save a house in Boyle County early yesterday morning. They said a neighbor called 911 when Sherri Edwards house on Church Street caught fire. The fire broke our just before 7 a.m. So how did Boyle County firefighters save the house? Their Station 3 is just down the hill from the Edwards place. The started on the inside of the house, putting fires in two rooms. Nobody was at home, so nobody was hurt.

Heritage Hospice Is One of 500 Finalists To Win Car

Toyota is giving away 100 cars for good and Heritage Hospice of Danville is one of 500 finalists that may receive one. Emily Toadvine with Heritage Hospice says there were over 5000 entries. They hope to win because their team relies on cars to help provide care to its patients.






Voting will take place on Facebook on July 31st. On that day, you will just need to sign into your account, do a search for cars for good and then click on Toyota 100 Cars For Good. Voting will take place from 6 AM to 11:59 PM on that day only.

Harrodsburg Man Stanfds Off Police

A Harrodsburg man's been arrested after a stand off with police They say 51-year-old Phillip Morris faces charges of wanton endangerment, resisting arrest, and alcohol intoxication after investigators say a dispute with neighbors got out of hand Sunday afternoon on Hycliff Street in Harrodsburg.
Police said neighbors had to take a gun from Norris and lock it in a nearby truck. That's when investigators say Norris went back into his home and returned with an assault rifle.
Police say the standoff lasted about 40 minutes until they caught Norris in his backyard and arrested him.Investigators seized multiple guns from the suspect including a pistol, two rifles, and two shotguns.

Kentucky Congressman Guthrie On Debt Conference Call Sunday

Kentucky Congressman Brett Guthrie of Bowling Green sat in on yesterday's debt crisis talks in Washington DC. He said House Speaker John Boehner is trying to stick to cutting trillions of dollars in federal spending. Guthrie was on Sunday's conference call when Boehner and other Congressional leaders let the members of the US House of Representatives know where things stood at that point. Guthrie said the details came down just ahead of what's believed to be a possible volatile week at the Capitol, as the country tries, for the first time in history, not to default on its loans.

Danville Mocves on City Manager Search

It could start this week: the search for a permanent Danville city manager, that is. The Mercer Group out of Atlanta has been vying to do a search, and Mayor Bernie Hunstad wants the group to give council some of the information so they can consider the next city manager. Hunstad said they will likely have to go outside the commonwealth to find their next city manager, but he'd like to get the process started.

Teen Turns Himself in to Police

Sixteen year old Michael Baker showed up at the Danville Police Department last Thursday, after being declared missing for about a week. His family set up a facebook page to get the word out that the teen was missing, and spent time looking for him and putting up posters of the missing teen. Police said while a missing person's report was filed, an AMBER Alert was not, since they did not believe he'd been abducted, nor that he was in any danger.

Powerful Heat Takes a Break, But Caution Should Remain

While the oppressive heat has taken a break today, it is supposed to soar into the lower 90s again tomorrow and later in the week. Danville Fire Chief Woody Ball says having a break from the heat can also make one forget about the dangers for the next hot day… especially for those more vulnerable to high temps.






34 deaths are now blamed on the powerful heat and humidity that plagued most of the country for days. At its peak, the heat affected over 130 million people nationwide.

Jar-Headed Bear Okay Now

Okay, I know its a Tennessee story, but I couldn't resist! A black bear got a plastic jar stuck on its head, and couldn't get it off. Tennessee wildlife officials looked for the bear, which several people reported seeing, and the Knoxville News Sentinel reports that wildlife officer Shelly Hammonds found the bear on July 17 in downtown Newport. She shot it with a tranquilizer dart, it collapsed -- it was asleep -- and took the jar off its head. The bear was taken to the Cherokee National Forest to be with all the other bears. Hammonds said the bear only weighed 115 pounds when it should have weighed about 200 pounds. Hmmm...jar diet? Probably not!

Suspect Car Runs Out of Gas During Police Chase

Kinda hard to have a high speed chase when the lead car runs out of gas! Such the case in Danville overnight. Police said wanted man Bradley Young headed south on US 127 into Hustonville when they tried to stop him. As they gave chase, they said speeds got has high as 80 miles an hour. But slowed when Young's car ran out of gas and police nabbed him on Kentucky 2141. Young was wanted on a felony parole violation warrant and now faces charges like wanton endangerment, three times, fleeing and evading and lots of other charges.

A greasy Drive

It could have been a slick commute to work yesterday morning, but not because of ice -- its hot outside. Police said the slick roads were possibly caused by grease spilled on the roadway. Police had to close the Danville Bypass at Perryville Road in Danville, because of the grease. They believe a truck that collects grease had a door left open and the grease spilled out.

Body in Car Pulled from Ky River

Witnesses told police they saw a car with someone inside go into the Kentucky River. Crews found the car and the body late yesterday afternoon. The witnesses were on the Valley View Ferry when they saw the car go into the Kentucky River on the Jessamine County side around noon. An autopsy will be performed on the man's body to try to figure out how he died, and Jessamine County Sheriff's deputies are investigating the incident.

Problems Turn Up at 2 Lincoln Co Schools

If there are problems with the renovations at Crab Orchard and Waynesburg elementaries, there are even bigger problems with the Lincoln County Board of Education and the construction company. For instance, the company didn't tell the BOE about questionable soil where the bus loop at Crab Orchard will go. The project manager, Travis Curry of Codell Curry told the board that he assumed everyone knew about the soil. Curry says Crab Orchard will be ready for students on the inside, and the outside of the building will be finished later next month. Similar problems with the soil under a pick up loop showed up at Waynesburg too, but Superintendent Karen Hatter said school will start on August 4 at all buildings.

The Extreme Heat Can Be Dangerous

Hot enough for ya? The heat can be annoying, but it can also be dangerous. As of yesterday, the extreme heat had killed a total of 22 people nationwide. Danville Fire Chief Woody Ball says if you get slightly dizzy or nauseous, you may need medical attention.






The best recommendation is to avoid going outside if at all possible or find a cool place, such as the public library to just hang out in. If you do go outside, drink plenty of water before you do. And the key is water… coffee, tea and those sports drinks are no substitute and can cause worse problems. Finally, check on your neighbors... the very young and the elderly are especially vulnerable to the heat.

Two Killed in Pulaski Crash

Pulaski County Sheriff's deputies said a couple was killed Tuesday night as they left a funeral. The crash happened on US 27 as 70 year old James Woodall at first stopped, then pulled into traffic, and was hit by a northbound SUV. They SUV then hit another car, and the Woodall vehicle was also hit again. Sheriff's deputies said Woodall and his 71 year old wife Betty died at the scene. Five other people were taken to area hospitals for treatment. A volunteer firefighter who was heading to the scene of that crash was himself involved in a crash, but was not seriously hurt. Deputies said US 27 was closed for about eight hours after the fatal crash.

Family Loses Home, Four Firefighters Hurt in Blaze

Four Mercer County firefighters were hurt fighting a house fire on Monday. Officials said the fire at 950 Irish Ridge Road burned so fast, that it burned up everything the family of four, who rented the house, owned. The firefighters were treated for their injuries and released from James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital in Harrodsburg. The family looked for anything they could, but by Tuesday morning, had given up hope of finding any small memento after the fire. The family was not home at the time of the fire on Monday night, but said they were grateful to the firefighters for doing what they could and were saddened that four were hurt trying to put out the fire..

Kelley Not Competent To Stand Trial Now

James Michael Kelley is not competent to stand trial right now. That was the decision of Mercer Circuit Judge Darren Peckler. Peckler ordered that Kelley be evaluated by a psychologist, and was, and that psychologist, Dr. Greg Perri evaluated Kelley but his nearly two dozen page report was sealed. Judge Peckler though, determined that Kelley suffered a traumatic brain injury when he shot himself after allegedly shooting the Dacci's. But, Peckler's order said, based on Dr. Perri's information, Kelley's issues could heal themselves with time. So, Peckler wrote, quote -- “Therefore, although the defendant is currently not competent to stand trial, he should be re-evaluated after that one-year period.".

School Opens August 4

Since there's been a lot of rain lately, there's also been some concern that Waynesburg Elementary School wouldn't be ready, thus delaying the start of school. Not so, says Lincoln County Schools Superintendent Karen Hatter. School is scheduled to start on August 4, and she says, start it will. The crew working on Waynesburg's construction project say they'll have the place finished in time for the opening day of school. Superintendent Hatter will be live on WPBK-FM during the morning show on Friday.

Military and Veterans Benefit Fair Open to All Military Personnel and Their Dependents

If you are active or reserve military, a veteran or even a spouse or dependent of a veteran or active military personnel, you will want to take advantage of the Military and Veterans Benefit Fair that takes place today at National College. Aaron Coleman, with National, says the fair brings together experts in benefits, financial aid and educational programs under one roof.






The Benefits Fair takes place from noon until 6 PM today at National College, located at 115 East Lexington Avenue in Danville.

Williams Running Ads

David Williams aired his first television ad of the gubernatorial campaign, and in it he talked about how his father influenced him. Williams is the Republican, and along with Richie Farmer, they're facing a tough challenge from incumbent Deomcrat Steve Beshear and his running mate, Jerry Abramson. Beshear has been running ads for some time.

Whittaker Pleads

Brett Whittaker could get 20 years after he pleaded guilty to causing the crash that killed John and Lavada Rowland last July. Whittaker pleaded to two counts of wanton murder in Lincoln County yesterday. Whittaker was set for trial next week and prosecutors said they had evidence that showed that Whittaker was highly intoxicated when the crash happened.

Unwanted Man Buried Thursday

An indigent man died at UK Hospital back in March and his body's been in the morgue there since. Robert George's son Robbie George said the family does not care about their father, calling him "mean", saying he supposedly molested a girl several years ago. So Pulaski County is burying Robert George, and paying the costs. Chris Lange of Lange and New Brothers Funeral Home said there's a grave dug, they're trying to find a preacher to officiate the service, and that 72 year old Robert George will likely be buried tomorrow.

Woman Rips Off Walmart

Richmond Police are looking for a woman they say scammed a cashier into activating thousands of dollars in gift cards. Police said it happened at the Richmond Walmart. They said the woman conned the cashier into activating about two thousand dollars worth of Visa gift cards. Call Richmond Police if you know anything.

Low Water Bridge on Robertstown Road in Lincoln County Scheduled to be Replaced

After three years of trying, the Lincoln County Road Department is finally able to replace the problematic low water bridge along Robertstown Road. Lincoln County Engineer Alan Bowman urges caution for the public, beginning Monday, July 25th because heavy equipment will be moving in and out of the construction area.






Bowman anticipates the project will take around three weeks. It is being funded by the Kentucky Department of Transportation.

man Stabbed, Wife Charged

Danville Police said after a man showed up at Ephraim McDowell Medical Center with stab wounds, his wife was arrested. Police arrested Jeremy Wilson's wife, 31 year old Shannon Wilson for allegedly stabbing him in the leg. Police said the couple had been arguing on Friday, and that's when the stabbing apparently happened. Shannon Wilson faces first degree Assault charges and was taken to the Boyle County Detention Center. Jeremy Wilson was treated and released, but was booked into the detention center on a probation violation.

Three Busted in Meth Lab

Three people are in the Boyle County Detention Center, facing meth related charges. Harrodsburg Police said they found the lab when neighbors at Berkshire Apartments saw their neighbors bringing pseudoephedrine into their apartment. Pseudoephedrine is the main ingredient in meth. Police arrested Tabitha Keaser, James Whitehouse and Tony Dearing.

Man Sues Over Parents' Deaths

A Lancaster man says he's suing the businesses that sold alcohol to a man who allegedly drove drunk and killed his parents. Joel Rowland's case was filed in Garrard Circuit Court last week. It names Liquor Mart in Lancaster and the owners of Mariachi's Restaurant as defendants, claiming that by selling alcohol to Brett Whitaker, their actions contributed to John and Lavana Rowland on July 9 last year. The suit claims that the employees of both businesses knew, or should have known that Whittaker was drunk and should not have sold alcohol to him. Neither business has responded to the charges in the lawsuit.

Second ARM Atolen in a Month

It was the second time in exactly a month, Kentucky State Police are investigating the theft of an ATM early Monday morning. They said that who ever took the atm from a branch of Citizens Commerce National Bank, also stole a backhoe from a construction site, and used the backhoe to steal the ATM. KSP found the ATM, but have not found the backhoe or any suspects. The last one was stolen on June 18.

Represent Boyle County By Volunteering At The Kentucky State Fair

If you love Boyle County and its history, you are needed at the Kentucky State Fair. Mandy Ryan with the Danville Boyle County Convention and Visitors Bureau says volunteers are needed to take shifts at the Pride of the Counties exhibit area at the State Fair.






There are two different shifts to choose from throughout the fair. To sign up, email Mandy Ryan at mandy@betterindanville.com or call 859 236-7794.

No Texting While Driving is Working

Kentucky's no texting while driving law has been working for a year now, and Kentucky state police say the nearly 130 citations they've handed out for that offense and for teens who use their cell phones at all while driving is itself, working.

Harvesting Hope to Open Soup Kitchen Next Month

Harvesting Hope Food Pantry says it plans to move to the 4th Street Deli and Tap building next month and will open a soup kitchen. Director Amber Wood Sellars says they will not be closing thier current location on Fryes Lane any time soon. The building won't be empty for long since the deli just closed over the weekend. Sellars said that with the opening of the soup kitchen, Harvesting Hope can double the number of people its serves in Danville and Boyle County. She said it will take volunteers to run the soup kitchen, and so far, several groups have volunteered.

Tarter Expanding in Casey Co

Seventy five new jobs will come to Casey County when Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment in Dunnville expands east and west, and grows nationally. Tarter makes all sorts of things like snow removal equipment, cattle-handling equipment and several other types of equipment at its 250 thousand square foot facility and the two million dollar expansion will add another 40 thousand square feet of space.

Growers Learn From "Field to Fork Festival"

To keep the farms going. That's the goal of this past weekend's Field to Fork Festival in Garrard County. It teaches those who work the land, and those who want to work the land, how to compost, make cheeses and raise herbs. Deborah Messenger of Halcomb's Knob Farm came up with the idea last year, and so it went forth on her farm this year.

Donate To The 2011 Feds Feed Families Food Drive

The Stanford USDA Service Center is accepting donations for the 2011 Feds Feed Families food drive. Dana McKinney with the Service Center says, nationwide, they have a goal of 2 million pounds of non-perishable items that will be donated locally to the Bluegrass Community Action Partnership.






Household items include some cleaning supplies and paper products. The Center is located at 102 Metker Trail in Stanford.

Three from Somerset Charged in TN Shooting Deaths

Three southern Kentucky men face charges for a shooting that killed two people in Tennessee. Twenty-nine-year-old Jacob Sharp, 25-year-old Matthew Oakes, and 28-year-old Marcus Chaney turned themselves in to law enforcement in Sevier County Tennessee yesterday. All three men are from Somerset. They were allegedly involved in a shooting in February that killed two men at an apartment and this month, a grand jury in Sevier County indicted the three on reckless homicide charges.

Demolition Derby Winner Allegedly Drunk

The Demolition Derby at any county fair is supposed to be about crashing your car, but you're supposed to be sober to do it. Not so the case of the man who won the Jessamine County Fair's demolition derby small car division. Thirty-six-year-old David L Warner Jr. was cuffed and stuffed after he got is trophy for winning his division. Police said Warner refused to take a breathalyzer after several people complained that he'd had a few beers. Warner bonded out of the Jessamine County Detention Center and will be in court on July 26.

Danville, Lincoln Garrard, Mercer Schools in New School Feeding Program

Before you know it school will start again, and more kids could get free meals at school. Kentucky, Illinois and Tennessee will be part of a pilot program that could make it easier for low income families to get free meals for their school aged kids. The “Community Eligibility Option” lets schools with high poverty rates do away with applications for free meal programs, letting all students eat for free for the next four years. For Kentucky, that mean 102 of the state's 174 school districts, including Lincoln, Garrard, and Mercer counties and Danville have more than 40 percent of their students eligible for the program.

Woman Talks About 35 Year Old UFO Sighting

WLEX TV 18 aired a special program last night that many of our listeners tuned in concerning a 1976 UFO abduction of three Casey County women on Highway 78 in Lincoln County. Stanford resident, Theresa Campbell, was an eyewitness to the UFO that night 35 years ago and described the UFO to WPBK-FM yesterday:

Campbell said, "I know what I saw, and I know that it happened at the time this happened to those ladies, and I think its all connected. Why would these ladies tell such a tale if it was not true."

Of the three women who claimed abduction, only Mona Stafford of Liberty is still living. Louise Smith and Elaine Thomas are now deceased.”

Centre College in Danville Prepares To Grow

As we told you earlier this week, Centre College has plans to increase its enrollment over the next few years. Michael Strysick with the Centre says to prepare for that, construction has already begun on a new residence area. To make it as green as possible, he says they will grind up an old parking lot and reuse it in another area of the campus.






Strysick says the increased enrollment will be somewhat modest. They hope to increase the student body by one to two three hundred students over the next few years.

RAM Clinic Coming Here

A RAM clinic could be coming to Somerset. Pulaski doc Steve Hieronymous went before
Lincoln County Fiscal Court on Tuesday and got magistrates to be a sponsor of the Remote Area Medical clinic. RAM is an internationational organization that provides medical services to the needy, worldwide. The Somerset Clinic will be September 17 and 18. The doctor figures about a thousand people will show up at the clinic.

Chris Lanahm Retiring from KSP

After twenty-two years of service with the Kentucky State Police, Master
Trooper Christopher J. Lanham --we in the media know him as Chris Lanham -- has announced his retirement, effective July
31, 2011. Lanham has held the position of Community Relations Officer at Post 7
in Richmond since September 2003. He began his assignment there on
July 16 1996. Lanham’s previous assignments were Post 6 in Dry Ridge and
Post 9 in Pikeville. He was promoted to Trooper First Class on July 1, 2005
and Master Trooper on July 1, 2010. Lanham has also been the recipient of
several awards for his service to KSP.

Judge Grants Records in Napier's Trial

Jason Napier's defense attorneys are getting access to the prosecution's witnesses. Napier goes on trial next month, accused of the 2009 death of four year old Nathaniel Knox. The judge in the case said defense attorneys could have Jessica Noble's and former Lincoln County Deputy Sheriff Rob Oney records. Orney was the lead investigator in the case of the child's death. Napier's trial starts on August 29.

Residents Moved From Group Home

People who lived in that Garrard County group home where one resident was killed have been moved. Community Ties of America out of Tennessee told the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services that it will no longer have residential services in the state. The Cabinet is now trying to find places for the residents to live.

two Charged in Copper Thefts

Two men in Richmond face charges for allegedly stealing more than 40 thousand dollars worth of copper. Police said that on June 30, 33 year old Timothy Bolden of Berea was charged with copper thefts that happened on April 19 and June 24 at Okonite. Police said the theft did about 67 hundred dollars in damage. Police also arrested 18 year old Trevor Mekelburg of Owingsville on charges that he was an accomplice.

Johnny Crawford Will Give Free Performance at the Boyle County Library

If you missed getting tickets to see Johnny Crawford at the Pioneer Playhouse, you will get a chance to meet him Saturday at the Boyle County Library. Holly Henson with the Playhouse says it will not be a full performance, but instead will give you a taste of what Crawford does.






Crawford was an original Mouseketeer and co-star of the classic TV show "The Rifleman" and will give an hour long program beginning at 2 PM. He will sing songs from the Big Band/Swing era and answer questions about the music and his life as a Hollywood child star.

One Fired, One Suspended Without Pay

Harrodsburg City Commission suspended one city employee and dismissed another, and talked about hiring a police chief. Dispatcher Akasha Goodlett was fired after a unanimous vote of the city commission and mayor. They said she violated a personnel policy. Grant Peavler works for Harrodsburg Water Department and was suspended, again, by a unanimous vote of the commission and mayor. They then started talking about hiring a police chief and an assistant police chief.

Judge to Issue Written Decision on Kelley

Mercer Circuit Judge Darren Peckler will decide if James Michael Kelley will stand trial for the murder of John "Bud" Dacci and the attempted murder of Mary Ann Dacci. Judge Peckler said he'll issue a written decision. Kelley's public defender, Susanne McCollough said she figures Peckler will decide that Kelley is not competent to aid in his defense because of the injuries he suffered when he shot himself after allegedly killing Dacci. Kelley is due back in court on September 13.

Its HOT!

Its hot out there, even this early, its not really comfortable, so health officials say find a pool to jump into, a cold cloth for your neck, some AC or anything that cools you off. The National Weather Service says its supposed to be in the triple digit heat indexes again today, like it has been for a few days.

Centre College Has Plans For Stockyards and Warehouse Property

The recent properties that Centre College in Danville obtained which includes the Boyle County stockyards and a tobacco warehouse may have a future that will benefit both the college and the community. Michael Strysick with Centre College says that no firm plans have been made, but there is talk.






The college just recently started construction on a new residence area that will boost enrollment in the coming years.

Three fires in three weeks questioned

Local fire officials are asking for your help in solving a series of 3 fires in less than 3 weeks. State police report they are looking for suspects in fires in Mercer, Garrard and Lincoln counties since June 29. Arson investigator Pat Alford tells the Advocate-Messenger it's likely the fires aren't connected, but people who were nearby often offer the best tips. Arson is suspected in all 3 fires. There is a reward for information leading to arrests and convictions in the cases.

Danville Launches Water Treatment Plant Project Website

Danville has launched a new website to inform the public about the construction on the Danville Water Treatment Plant. City Engineer Earl Coffey hopes the website will show that the project is an open book.






The website is still under construction and will be growing over the next couple of weeks. Some sections are still under construction, but will be available soon. The website is located at danvillewtp.com.

Advanced Discounted State Fair Tickets

If you're going to the Kentucky State Fair next month, you can get discounted tickets. Advance Discounted tickets are eight dollars for adults and four dollars for children ages three to twelve years old. Tickets for seniors, aged 55 and older can also get tickets for four dollars. Thrillway ride tickets will be available at a discount, and you can get all tickets at area Kroger Stores or at the fair's website, kystatefair.org. Advance sale tickets are available until August 17, and the fair runs August 18 to the 28 in Louisville.

CORRECTION: Hazardous Material, Mail Reported on Derailed Train But No Ecavuations

The road is reopened today, but that wasn't the case yesterday. Lincoln County Emergency Management officials said more than a dozen cars of a southbound Norfolk-Southern train derailed around 1 p.m. on part of the railroad that's parallel to Geneva-McKinney Road. There were no injuries, and officials said the engine itself didn't derail. No one near the incident was evacuated, as officials said there was mail and hazardous materials on the train, but that no one was evacuated because of the derailment. There's also no definite reason for the derailment.

Indianapolis Man Allegedly Steals TV From Somerset Hotel

An Indianapolis man went to a Somerset hotel and allegedly stole a TV. Somerset Police arrested 42-year-old Doug Wiggington on Saturday. Police said they looked at surveillance video from the Hampton Inn and saw a man going into an empty room there. They then saw him take the 32 inch TV, so they search his vehicle, and found the TV. Wiggington has been charged with second degree burglary and theft by unlawful taking and was taken to the Pulaski County Detention Center.

Child Hit by Car in Critical Condition

At last check, a Danville girl was in critical condition after she was hit by an SUV as she crossed the street near her home on Sunday. Police were called to Hill-n-Dale Drive Sunday night after they got calls that a pedestrian had been hit by a vehicle. Police said five year old Delanie Jones was apparently hit by a car that 31 year old Catherine Gooch of Danville was driving south on North Hill-n-Dale. They said the girl apparently ran into the street from in between two parked cars and was hit. Police said Gooch could not avoid hitting the girl. Police said she had pelvic, head, and spine injuries and was taken UK Medical Center in Lexington in critical condition.

Road Open After Derailment

The road is reopened today, but that wasn't the case yesterday. Lincoln County Emergency Management officials said more than a dozen cars of a southbound Norfolk-Southern train derailed around 1 p.m. on part of the railroad that's parallel to Geneva-McKinney Road. There were no injuries, and officials said the engine itself didn't derail. No one near the incident was evacuated, as officials said there was nothing hazardous from the derailment. There's no definite reason for the derailment.

Lincoln Co Fair Moon Pie Eating Contest

Moon Pie eating contest winner-- Amanda Tucker

Horseshoe pitch singles

1. Jody Dishman
2. Bill Garrett
3. John Irvin

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Lincoln Co Fair Doggie Fun Fest

Doggie Fun Fest

Costume Contest winner- Gidget - Handler- Nina Wesley
Best Trick winner- Jake - Handler- Pat Eskridge
Prettiest Gal Dog- Gidget - Handler- Nina Wesley
Handsomest Guy Dog- George - Handler- Mark Wilson
Hot Dog Dash- Jake - Handler- Pat Eskridge

Lincoln Co Doubles Horseshow Pitch

Doubles Horseshoe Pitch

1. Darrell and James Caldwell
2. John and Frank Irvin
3, Jody Dishman and Don Phelps

Lincoln Co Fair Talent Show Results

Talent Show

1. Collin Jackson
2. Ande Stamper
3. Hannah Williams
4, CiCi Hall
5, Scott Cole

Lincoln Co Truck Pull Results

Work Stock Diesel Trucks
Distance Driver Vehicle Name
FP 312.03 Jacob Fryman Big Nasty
FP 301.05 Bradley Roy
295.08 Scott Willoughby Daddy's Money ll
294.03 Aaron LaFollette Nasty Stuff
291.08 Ben Stramer Pure Ignorance
265.1 Matt Reynolds
134.1 Darrin Jump
14.03 Broke Dustin Moore



Pro Street 2.6 Diesel Trucks
Distance Driver Vehicle Name
314.05 Tyson Dillard No Rest For The Wicked
314.02 Ron Grose Game On
309.08 Taylor Stivers Black Jack
307.02 Travis Cooper
306.1 Kyle Ruby Kaidyn's Toy
296.09 Steven Willoughby Daddy's Money l
276 Ben Jefferson Black Mule
206 Wesley Wade Raw Ram
134.06 Clint Corwin DILLIGAF



Outlaw 2.8/3.0 Diesel Trucks
Distance Driver Vehicle Name
283.11 Josh Mosley Punishin For Pleasure
279 Tyler Dillard Smokin
258.08 Tyson Dillard No Rest For the Wicked



Pro Farm Tractors
Distance Driver Vehicle Name
312.1 Larry Leslie Thunder
311.07 Barry Elliott Revisions
307 Justin Massie Old Red
305.04 Tyler McGowan We Dig It
303.02 Eddie Roe Redweiser
298.11 Pete Baxter Red Rock
297.01 Eddie Roe Red Select
293.06 Keith Race Red Rattler
277.09 Tommy Taylor Red Asset
241.07 Gary Spegal Rage N Red



10,000 Hot Farm Tractors
Distance Driver Vehicle Name
301 Marvin Boggs Red Rascal
297.06 Tim Hornback Red Infurno ll
292.02 Barry Sandefur Ole Grandal
290.06 Corey Prewitt
289.02 Elisha Wheeler Constant Sorrow
281.02 Shawn Knopp Limited Edition
274.07 Dennis Peach Costly Habbit
272.04 Bubby Race Rattlin In The Red
7.09 Broke Greg Lamb Fruit Salad
293.11 DQ RPM Levi Thomas Wive's Competition
279.05 DQ RPM James Hayes Daddy's Toy Two

Mercer County Public Library Offers Six Week Writing Workshop For Budding Authors

Mercer County Public Library in Harrodsburg is offering a six week writing workshop series that will be led by author Tony Sexton. Kate Sumner with the library says the first session begins tomorrow night at 6:30 PM in the library meeting room.






There is no need to sign up in advance. All ages and writing levels are welcome. Call 859-734-3680 for more information.

Perryville Could Get Miedcal Facility

Representatives from Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center could be considering a small facility in Perryville. Main Street Perryville Director Vicki Goode made that announcement at last week's city council meeting. She said everything is just in the talking stages, but that if it happened, there'd be a delivery pharmacy and a nurse practioner and the facility would be open for a few days a week. Medical center officials said they like the location where Main Street Perryvill and the Perryville museum are located. Goode said if the new facility wanted her offices, she and the museum would move. Keep in mind: still in the talking stages.

Walker Turned Himself In

We told you last week about that Harrodsburg man who police called armed and dangerous and accused him of robbing a Marathon station at gunpoint on Wednesday. As police were planning to arrest Terrence Lee Walker after he jumped out of a vehicle in Campbellsville, Walker turned himself in at the Mercer County Courthouse on Thursday. Sheriff's officials convinced Walker's family members to get him to turn himself in, and he's in the Boyle County Detention Center in Danville on 50 thousand dollars cash bond.

Arson Investigatores to Look Into House Fire

Arson investigators will try to determine what caused a fire at a vacant house on Mount Hebron Road in Garrard County on Friday morning. A passerby saw the fire and called 911. Fire fighters said the people who own the house are in Florida and that there were no utilities on. Nobody was hurt in the fire.

Death at Group Home Not the First Act of Violence

When Shawn Akridge was killed at a group home in Paint Lick last month, it apparently wasn't the first time there was violence there. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services said that there were nine separate incidents of violence at the Garrard County facility. The Richmond Register reports that the group home has been opened since August of 2010. The home is run by Community Ties of America in Brentwood, Tennessee.

Lincoln Co Fair Goat Show Results

Goat Show Results


Meat Goat Percentage Boer Does
Class Winner Runner-up
0-6 Months Jessica Johnson Emily Carney
6-12 Months Jessica Johnson Bev Devins
Champion Jr Jessica Johnson
Reserve Champion Jr Jessica Johnson
12-18 Months Angela Mansfield
18-24 Months
24-36 Months
36+ Months
Champion Sr Angela Mansfield
Reserve Champion Sr
Grand Champion Jessica Johnson
Reserve Grand Champion Jessica Johnson


Meat Goat Full Boer Does
Class Winner Runner-up
0-6 Months Jessica Johnson Emily Carney
6-12 Months Jessica Johnson
Champion Jr Jessica Johnson
Reserve Champion Jr Jessica Johnson
12-18 Months Beverly Devins Dewayne Mansfield
18-24 Months Jessica Johnson Beverly Devins
24-36 Months Jessica Johnson
36+ Months Kelly Smith Kelly Smith
Champion Sr Jessica Johnson
Reserve Champion Sr Kelly Smith
Grand Champion Jessica Johnson
Reserve Grand Champion Kelly Smith



Meat Goat Full Boer Bucks
Class Winner Runner-up
0-6 Months Jessica Johnson Beverly Devins
6-12 Months
12-18 Months Kelly Smith
18-24 Months
24-36 Months Kelly Smith
36+ Months
Grand Champion Kelly Smith
Reserve Grand Champion Kelly Smith



Novice Showmanship- All Particpants Winners
Youth under 6 years Kynnlee League Logan Speake
Youth 6-9 years Gavin Huddleston Kailey Vinyard Dakota Walton Zachary Speake


Youth Showmanship- Ages as of Jan 1st of 2011 Winner
Youth 9-11 years of age Tayler Graves
Youth 12-13 years of age Casey Simpson
Youth 14-16 years of age Derrick Simpson
Youth 17 and above
Supreme Showmanship Derrick Simpson



Market Goat
Class Winner Runner-up
Novice 1 Kelly Smith Sara Warren
Novice 2 Kelly Smith Alayna Carney
0-80 Lbs Jessica Johnson Courtney Walton
100-110 Lbs Casey Simpson Kelly Smith
111-125 Lbs Courtney Walton Kelly Smith
Grand Champion Courtney Walton
Reserve Grand Champion Jessica Johnson

Lincoln Co Fair KTPA Truck Pull Winners

KTPA Truck Pull

Super Mod 4wd
1st Melinda Gibson Vehicle name Barnyard Bandit
2nd Nathan Sewell Vehicle name Valley Shaker

Pro-Stock 2wd
1st Jason Coomer Vehicle name Rapid Heartbeat
2nd Mikey White Vehicle name Mislick

Pro-Stock 4wd
1st Jason Coomer Vehicle name Top Gun
2nd Mikey White Vehicle name N 2 Deep

6000 LLS
Pull off Split 1st and 2nd
Jamie Barger Vehicle name Hay Wire
Tom Haines Vehicle name White

lincoln Co Fair Little Miss and Mister Winners

Little Miss and Mister

Winners
Girl Bae-Bae Smith Parents Kenny and Tammy Smith
Boy Jackson Mason Jones Parents Jeffrey and Jessica Jones

Runners up
Girl Bailey James Parents Jeremy and Andi James
Boy Jackson Withrow Parents Keith and Danielle Withrow

Lincoln Co Fair Cornehole Tournament Winners

Cornhole tournament

Winners Chris Brown and Barbara Scott
Runners up Mitchell Bow and Melissa Webb

LLincoln Co Fair Tiny Tots Winners

Tiny Tots

Winners
Girl Ellyann Sims Parents David and Kristy Sims
Boy Carson Greer Parents Kristen and Alex Greer

Runners up
Girl Makayla Greer Parents Patty and Mike Greer
Boy Brody Staton Parents Ginny Staton and Toby Kirby

Police Looking for Damgerous Man

Harrodsburg Police are looking for man who allegedly robbed the Marathon on South College Wednesday night. Police said 21 year old Terrance Walker is considered armed and dangerous and if he's spotted, call police and do not approach him. The clerk at the Marathon said Walker held a gun to his abdomen and threatened him. Walker then made a getaway, eventually jumping into a vehicle near Campbellsville, but fleeing again as he heard sirens.

Farmers Tobacco Warehouse No. 1 Sold to Centre College

Centre College in Danville will have a tobacco warehouse it purchased, destroyed. The college bought Farmers Tobacco Warehouse No. 1 and destruction starts next week. The warehouse had been in operation since 1927, and while its not known the selling price, it is known that the warehouse sold 78 million pounds of tobacco since 2000. The college also bought and destroyed the Boyle County Stockyards.

Danville Man Pleads Guilty; Now Faces Possible 50 Year Sentence

43 year old Arlen Craig Castle of Danville has pleaded guilty to raping an employee of a check cashing business while robbing it at gunpoint just over a year ago. He was charged with first degree robbery, rape, sodomy kidnapping and assault charges with the case. He could face a possible 50 year prison sentence for his crimes. Castle's wife, Darlene Mary Castle is also charged with first-degree robbery in the case, but is not implicated in the rape and assault. She remains in the Boyle County Detention Center and is expected to enter a guilty plea next month.

Lincoln County Sheriff's Department Seeks Funds For Second Drug Dog

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department wants to add another K-9 officer to their staff. The department is currently raising money to purchase a second drug dog. Marsha Sears reports…






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If you go to the Lincoln County Fair, you can check out the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department’s dunking booth and help raise money for another drug dog. The department currently has K-9 Officer Aramis employed. Aramis special skills include drug sniffing, tracking and subduing. He also is familiar to local school kids from his outreach services. A new dog will cost between 9500 and 10,000 dollars.

2011 Baby Show Results

2011 Baby Show Results

Class 1: Cutest Girl Baby Under 6 Months Parents
1st Anslea Sandidge AJ and Mandy Sandidge
2nd Olivia Lawless Ashely Carrier and Charles Lawless
3rd Bryliejo Smith Chris and Betty Jo Smith

Class 2: Cutest Boy Baby Under 6 Months
1st Larkin Saylor Andy Saylor and Evelyn Fox
2nd Blake Estes Fred and Amber Estes
3rd Braylyin Richards Kendra Cummins and Brandon Richards

Class 3: Cutest Girl Baby Between 6 Mo -12 Mo.
1st Lorain Jackson David and Alesha Jackson
2nd Brayliryth Masterson Ashely Rust and Domani Masterson
3rd Hadley Vapelt Kaylin and Travis Vanpelt

Class 4: Cutest Boy Baby Between 6 Mo - 12 Mo.
1st Colsen Fischer Carla and Joe Fischer
2nd Jansen Barnes Dave and Kassi Barnes
3rd Carson Holloway Marsha and Chad Holloway

Class 5: Cutest Girl Baby Between 12 and 18 Mos.
1st Emily Davis Todd and Sherrie Davis
2nd Presley Thompson Nicole Drury and David Thompson
3rd Alexis Rullford Eric Rullford and Samantha Wilder

Class 6: Cutest Boy Baby Between 12 and 18 Mos.
1st Hudson Spoonamore Strut and Erica Spoonamore
2nd Mason McGuffey Brandon and Jessica McGuffey
3rd Grayden Sivert Devron Sivert and Laura Adkins

Class 7: Cutest Girl Baby Between 18 and 24 Mos.
1st Peyton Tillett Michael and Brittney Tillet
2nd Kendyll Smith Brandon and Jamie Smith
3rd Isabelle Sumner Samantha and Josh Sumner

Class 8: Cutest Boy Baby Between 18 and 24 Mos.
1st Colton Fitzpatrick Niki Patterson and Todd Fitzpatrick
2nd Landon Curtis Brad and Mitzi Curtis
3rd Tucker Leek John and Stephanie Leek

Class 9: Cutest Girl Baby Between 24 and 30 Mos.
1st Addisyn Combs Jeremy and Jessica Combs
2nd Kathryn Jackson David and Alesha Jackson
3rd Victoria Brown Eric and Natasha Brown

Class 10: Cutest Boy Baby Between 24 and 30 Mos.
1st Chance Adams Chris and Stephanie Adams
2nd Hersley Hannah Curtis and Meredith Hannah
3rd Brad Bass Whirls June and Michael Whirls

Class 11: Cutest Girl Baby Between 30 and 36 Mos.
1st Khira Deshea Board Tera Board and Zack Kinnard
2nd Talon Taylor Dana and Jim Taylor
3rd Chloe Boyle Josh and Tina Boyle

Class 12: Cutest Boy Baby Between 30 and 36 Mos.
1st Logan Allen Phipplip and Jessica Allen
2nd Caleb Ruph Linda Southerland
3rd Jadin Malone Heather and Jason Coulter

Class 13: Cutest Set of Twins Under 36 Mos.
1st Hadley and Hudson Spoonamore Erica and Street Spoonamore
2nd Payton and Ryder Stull` Misty and Brandon Stull
3rd Carson and Carter Jones Tiffany and Justin Jones\
4th Tristan and Tucker Langford Ginger Phelps and David Langford

Power Wheel Winnters

Power wheel

2 year olds

Colt Poynter
Blayne Shepard
Kaden Manuel

4 year olds

Hayden Shepard
Trevor Vest

Open Cornhole Tournament Results

Open Cornhole Tournament

Winners-- Dale Smith and Adam Bow-- They are ranked fifth in the nation by the American Cornhole Organization

Runners up-- Michael Radcliff and Matt Ogden

Pioneer Playhouse Seeks World War II Stories For Play

Pioneer Playhouse is looking for World War II veterans, their descendents or people who helped on the Homefront during the War who have an interesting story or memory about living in that time period. Holly Henson with the Playhouse says the stories will help bring a reality to the comedy "The MadCap Moon" that will be performed starting July 12th.






The play was written by Jan Henson Dow and Robert Shroeder. Dow was raised in a rooming house on Main Street in Danville and much of the play was inspired by her remembering how the residents were effected by the war. Call 859-236-2747 for more information.

Man Caught By Police Breaking into Place

Caught in the act! That's basically the way police describe the man from Junction City who they busted as he was allegedly commuting the crime. Boyle County sheriff's officials got a call of a burglary in progress, and when they got to the scene of the crime, the crime was apparently still going on. Twenty eight year old Joshua Denson was arrested after deputies found him allegedly breaking into a property on Shakertown Road. Officers from several departments met up with Denson as he walked out of a building he had just allegedly broken into. Denson's in jail on 20 thousand dollars bond.

Five Sentenced in Connection with Target Oil and Gas

Five people were sentenced in U.S. District Court in Lexington last week on charges related to an investment fraud scheme through a company called "Target Oil and Gas." U.S. District Judge Joseph M. Hood handed down sentences for Shaun Michael Smith. sentenced to two and a half years in prison for mail fraud, wire fraud and conspiracy. Joshua Scott Harris of Houstonville was sentenced to a year and a day in prison for mail fraud, wire fraud and conspiracy. Michael Smith of Lancaster was sentenced to 10 years in prison and to forfeit $3.2 million for mail fraud and conspiracy. Christopher Cello Smith of Prestonsburg was sentenced to five years in prison and to forfeit $3 million for mail fraud. And Ray Garton a former geologist from Barrackville, West Virginia, was sentenced to five years probation, and six months community confinement followed by six months home incarceration for conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud.

Buy Fresh Meat in Lincoln Co

Here's another place to get your fresh meats:
Hubble Meats of Lincoln County has upgraded its processing plant to USDA-inspected status and sells meat at its retail store at 195 White Oak Road.

Bridge Without a County?

The bridge has got to go! But its an historic one, so Mercer County officials will try to find a place to put the Central Pike Bridge, as a new one will be built next year to replace it. Right now, its Near Harrodsburg on County Road 1310. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says the bridge is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places and could stay that way, if its moved to the right place. It's a steel Pratt pony truss built prior to 1935 by the Champion Bridge Company, so you could get it if you have a place to put it.

One Killed in Farm Accident

One person died in a Nicholas County tractor accident late last night. Investigators said the accident happened at a farm near Author Road. Kentucky State Police are investigating, but have not released the victim's name.

Kentucky boy wins on "Jeopardy"

A Kentucky boy got a chance to show his smarts on national television night. Dillon McCormick, a middle school student from Erlanger, appeared on "Jeopardy" as part of "Kids Week." He won last night's competition, earning more than $28,000. McCormick is the nephew of State Representative Rocky Adkins, and was one of 15 students picked for the show.

Lincoln Co Fair 3-on-3 basketball tournament results

Lincoln Co Fair 3-on-3 basketball tournament results are, the 1st place team- Jonathan, David, and Josh Milburn with Elliot Cannan. The 2nd place team- Eric Ralston, Chris Ramey, Mickey Taylor, Shane Adams, Kenny Goodin

Lincoln Co Fair Tractor Driving Results

Lincoln Co Fair Tractor Driving Results

4-H
Junior
1.Tra Carey
2.Isaiah Miller
Senior
1.Joe Southerland
2.Monique Brummett

FFA
Junior
1.Jordan Staton
2.Jordan Elliott
Senior
1.Chris Risner
1.Ethan Edwards


Adult Division
1.Alan Hubble
2.Linton Hubble
3.Matthew Anderson



Small Engines

4-H
Junior
1.Tra Carey
2.Isaiah Miller
Senior
1.Monique Brummett
2.Joe Southerland

FFA
Junior
1.Jordan Elliott
2.Jordan Staton
Senior
1.Chris Risner
2.Ethan Edwards

Lincoln Co Fair Motorcycle Drag Race results

Here are the Motorcycle Drag Race results from the Lincoln Co Fair

Class First Second Third
0 50cc Dirt Bike 4 stroke Rafe Shelton Tate Curtis
0 50cc Dirt Bike 2 stroke Rafe Shelton
0 50cc ATV 4 stroke and 2 stroke Brooklyn York
51 80cc Dirt Bike 2 stroke Rafe Shelton
51 80cc Dirt Bike 4 stroke Rafe Shelton
51 80cc ATV 2 stroke Gavin Crain
81 100cc Dirt Bike Rafe Shelton Wade Goode
81 125cc ATV Hunter Cornelius
125 Dirt Bike Rafe Shelton
250 2 Stroke Dirt Bike
250-350 4 Stroke ATV Stock Dustin Cordier
250 Mod ATV 2-Stroke
400 ATV 4 Stroke Stock
350 Mod ATV 2 Stroke Aaron Grey James Judd
Powder Puff
450 Dirt Bike 4 Stroke Stock John Boyd
450 Mod ATV 4 Stroke
450 ATV 4 Stroke Stock Greg Tapscott Cody Cornelius
400 Mod ATV 4 Stroke
500 Mod Dirt Bike
500 Mod Bike and ATV James Judd
4-Stroke Mod ATV (No Street Bike Motors Timmy Orberson
4 Wheel Open Aaron Grey
Utility Stock
350 Mod ATV 2 Stroke (No Aftermarket Cylinder)
D-700 ATV 4 Stroke (No NOS) Daniel Ramsey
2 Wheel Open Timmy Orberson
Open Outlaw Aaron Grey
KFX Vforce
0-750 Outlaw Timmy Orberson

Lincoln Co Fair Dairy Show results

Brown Swiss
Class Open Show 1st Place Owner Open Show 2nd Place Owner
Jr. Calf Ben and Kirby Sparrow Eddie and Dottie Burton
Interm. Calf Ben and Kirby Sparrow Callie Lewis
Sr. Calf Ben and Kirby Sparrow
Summer Yearling Callie Lewis Ben and Kirby Sparrow
Jr. Yearling Ben and Kirby Sparrow Ben and Kirby Sparrow
Interm. Yearling Ben and Kirby Sparrow
Sr. Yearling Ben and Kirby Sparrow Eddie and Dottie Burton
Jr. Champion Ben and Kirby Sparrow
Reserve Jr. Champion Callie Lewis

Jr. 2 YR Old Cow Ben and Kirby Sparrow
Sr. 2 YR Old Cow Ben and Kirby Sparrow
3 YR Old Cow Ben and Kirby Sparrow Ben and Kirby Sparrow
4 YR Old Cow Ben and Kirby Sparrow
5 YR Old Cow Ben and Kirby Sparrow Ben and Kirby Sparrow
Senior Champion
Reserve Sr. Champion
Grand Champion Ben and Kirby Sparrow 5yr old
Reserve Grand Champion Ben and Kirby Sparrow 3yr old

Miss Pre-Teen Contest

Miss Pre-Teen Contestants Parents
Winner Chesnie Breann Caldwell Stephanie Hill and Christopher Helton
Runner-Up Abby Danyelle Sparkman Lee and Teresa Sparkman

Interview Brayli Nichelle Steberl Jimmy and Kathy Steberl
Miss Teen
Winner Dakota J. Roberts Steve and Misty Roberts
Runner-Up Haley Olds Melany and James Sims
Interview McKenzie Faith Goens Paula and David Brown and Jeff Goens

Harrodsburg Boy Drowns

The Fayette County Coroner's Office said in a news release yesterday that a two year old Harrodsburg boy died on Friday after he was found face down in a pool. Tyler Baker was found under the water on Thursday and Harrodsburg Police said the death was an accident. They say the child apparently climbed into an above ground pool and drowned.

Stanford USDA Service Center Accepting Donations For Food Drive

The Stanford USDA Service Center is accepting donations for the 2011 Feds Feed Families food drive. Dana McKinney with the Service Center says, nationwide, they have a goal of 2 million pounds of non-perishable items that will be donated locally to the Bluegrass Community Action Partnership.






Household items include some cleaning supplies and paper products. The Center is located at 102 Metker Trail in Stanford.

Pedal Pull Winners 2011

Pedal Pull

Classes

1. 0-34 pounds –
2. 35-44 pounds –
3. 46-56 pounds – First- Jackson May
Second- Bae-Bae Smith
Third- Cole Sullivan

4. 57-70 pounds – First- Hunter Smith
Second- Colton Ralston
Third- Rachel Sullivan

5. 71-85 pounds – First- Matthew Poynter
Second- Faith Godbey

Miss Lincoln County Fair 2011 Selected

Miss Lincoln County Fair 2011

Winner- Brooke Cable
Parents- Robby and Brenda Cable

First runner up- Lyndsey Cook
Parents- Monty Cook and Tina Horn

Second runner up- Hillary Nicole Lewis
Parents- Gary and Linda Lewis

Evening Gown- Brooke Cable
Parents- Robby and Brenda Cable

Swimsuit- Lyndsey Cook
Parents- Monty Cook and Tina Horn

Interview- Sarah Lou Thompson
Parents- Rodney Thompson and Amy Chaney

Lincoln County Fair Dairy Show Winners Holstein

LINCOLN COUNTY FAIR DAIRY SHOW SUMMARY HOLSTEIN
CLASS OPEN SHOW 1ST PLACE OWNER OPEN SHOW 2ND PLACE OWNER LINCOLN COUNTY YOUTH 1ST PLACE OWNER LINCOLN COUNTY YOUTH 2ND PLACE OWNER
JR. CALF Beth Jones Andy Bratcher Andy Bratcher Andy Bratcher
INTERM. CALF Luke Isaacs / KA-Geo Katherine Rowe Katherine Rowe
SR. CALF Luke Isaacs / KA-Geo Beth Jones Katherine Rowe
SUMMER YEARLING Beth Jones
JR. YEARLING Andy Bratcher Coleman Crest Andy Bratcher Andy Bratcher
INTERM. YEARLING Beth Jones Andy Bratcher Andy Bratcher
SR. YEARLING Morgan Colvin Beth Jones Sarah Rowe
JR. CHAMPION Luke Isaacs / KA-Geo Katherine Rowe
RESERVE JR. CHAMPION Luke Isaacs / KA-Geo Andy Bratcher

JR. 2 YR OLD COW Luke Isaacs
SR. 2 YR OLD COW Luke Isaacs Beth Jones Andy Bratcher
3 YR OLD COW
4 YR OLD COW Luke Isaacs
5 YR OLD COW Andy Bratcher Katherine Rowe Andy Bratcher Katherine Rowe
SENIOR CHAMPION KA-GEO Andy Bratcher
RESERVE SR. CHAMPION KA-GEO Andy Bratcher
GRAND CHAMPION KA-GEO Andy Bratcher
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION KA-GEO Andy Bratcher

Lincoln County Fialr Dairy Show Jersey Winners

LINCOLN COUNTY FAIR DAIRY SHOW SUMMARY JERSEY
CLASS OPEN SHOW 1ST PLACE OWNER OPEN SHOW 2ND PLACE OWNER DISTRICT OPEN SHOW 1ST PLACE OWNER LINCOLN COUNTY YOUTH 1ST PLACE OWNER
JR. CALF KC FARM Berryman Farms
INTERM. CALF KC FARM Hunter Simmons
SR. CALF KC FARM Hunter Simmons
SUMMER YEARLING KC FARM Berryman Farms
JR. YEARLING KC FARM Morgan Colvin
INTERM. YEARLING KC FARM Hunter Simmons
SR. YEARLING KC FARM Hunter Simmons
JR. CHAMPION KC FARM
RESERVE JR. CHAMPION KC FARM

JR. 2 YR OLD COW KC FARM
SR. 2 YR OLD COW KC FARM Hunter Simmons
3 YR OLD COW KC FARM
4 YR OLD COW KC FARM
5 YR OLD COW KC FARM
SENIOR CHAMPION KC FARM KC FARM
RESERVE SR. CHAMPION KC FARM KC FARM
GRAND CHAMPION KC FARM KC FARM
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION KC FARM KC FARM

2011 FEDS FEED FAMILIES FOOD DRIVE

The 2011 Feds Feed Families food drive has now kicked off and continues until August 31st. The Stanford USDA Service Center is accepting donations in order to reach the goal of 2 million pounds of non-perishable items nation-wide by the end of the food drive.

All items will be donated to the Bluegrass Community Action Partnership in order to help support our local communities and
families in their time of need.

Most wanted items include: canned goods, cereal, juices, snacks, soups, hygiene products, condiments, and household items.

Please feel free to stop by the office located at 102 Metker Trail Stanford, KY 40484 and make your donation today!

Crop Reporting Time is Here

The Stanford FSA Service Center is currently taking crop acreage reports.
Producers are urged to report their crops to FSA to have a record of plantings on
file for future disaster programs.

A full cropland acreage report is REQUIRED for farms that are participating
in the Direct and Countercyclical Program (DCP) otherwise known as the Corn
Program; and producers who may be requesting Loan Deficiency Payments
(LDP) or Commodity Loan on 2011 crops; and acreages covered by NAP policy.

Final reporting date for Burley, Corn, Soybeans, and all other crops except small
grains is July 15, 2011. Reports filed after the deadline will be considered late-
filed and will be charged for measurement services. The minimum charge
for any services performed is $46.00 per farm. If the total time for the service
exceeds 1 hour, additional charges will be assessed at the rate of $8.50 per ½
hour. (Fees are determined by the KY State FSA Committee.)

Avoid paying late charges. As soon as you finish planting your crops, come in
and make your crop report. If you have any questions concerning acreage reports,
please contact the Stanford FSA Service Center at (606) 365-2588 or toll free at
1-888-758-6910.

Yard Sale Signs Are Out Of Control In Danville

Signs, Signs…everywhere signs. Danville Code Enforcement Officer Tom Broach says, when it comes to yard sales, enough is enough. The code will now be strictly enforced.






Broach says offenders face a verbal or even written warning if signs are placed on light poles, in the right of way or down the street from the sale. And, in some cases, Broach says, offenders could even face a fine.

KY Property Taxes Same in 2011 as in 2010

Property taxes are holding steady in Kentucky. The Department of Revenue says the property tax rate for 2011 is 12.2 cents for every 100 dollars of assessed value, the same as it was in 2010. That means that if you own a 100 thousand dollar house, your property tax is 122 dollars a year, just like last year. The state determines the tax rate based on how much the property values go up and down, and the state says they haven't moved much at all from last year's levels. State officials say they gain less from property taxes than they do from sales and income taxes.

KY Woman Killed In Ireland

A Washington County woman's son says his mother was killed as she vacationed in Ireland last Saturday. Reports also indicate that 57 year old Jena Hill of Springfield was with a group of tourists who were staying at the Killarney Valley Hotel in Fossa when she was hit by a truck as she stood on a beach there. Authorities said the truck was backing up, and the driver apparently didn't see Hill. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Three Arrested in Pulaski Co on Meth Charges

Three people face charges of making methamphetamine. Pulaski County Sheriff's deputies arrested them as they were walking near Oil Center. Deputies said the three had meth precursors on them when they were arrested: things like nearly 100 pseudoephedrine tablets, some lithium batteries, coffee filters, and jars. Deputies say the three were also intoxicated. They arrested 30-year-old Edward Sneed of Somerset, 25-year-old William Bailey of Bronston and 28-year-old Jessica Diskey of Somerset on meth related and other charges.

Victim Recovering, Suspect Could Soon Be Arrested

A Garrard County man's recovering from his injuries after he was hit by a truck on Sunday night. Garrard County Sheriff's Deputies are close to making an arrest in the case after some teens near the crash site helped out, and the driver returned, then fled again. Ed Alley and his wife Gail were walking on Cleo Avenue when the truck struck Ed, and then fled the scene. The teens came to the rescue when they heard Gail scream for help, got as much information as they could for police, and police say the suspect could soon be arrested, and face leaving the scene of an accident and failure to render aid.

Soldiers Training to Work in Iraqi Hotel

Usually, we tell you about soldiers who train in places like Camp Shelby in Mississippi or Camp Atterbury in Indiana before they head to Iraq. Right now, there's a group of soldiers training at a Louisville hotel. The Kentucky National Gard members are from Richmond, and will soon deploy to Iraq to check in and serve guests at a hotel. Some 13 hundred will deploy after training.

BG Commission Will Vote To Move Terrorist Trial

Bowling Green officials say they want two alleged Iraqi terrorists tried someplace other than Bowling Green. The city commission will vote tomorrow on a resolution that opposes having the trial there. Waad Ramadan Alwan and Mohanad Shareef Hammadi were arrested in Bowling Green in May. Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell said he also wants the two tried elsewhere.

Man Charged for Fleeing Fatal Crash

We now know more about the man who allegedly fled from a fatal crash near Mount Vernon last week. Twenty four year old Shon Berryman is from Crab Orchard and was charged on Friday with leaving the scene of an accident. He was in the Rock Castle County Detention Center as of Saturday. We told you about the crash last week in which Lagina Snow of Stanford was driving the pick up truck that crashed at US 150 and KY 70. Snow, and a second passenger, Tammy Griffin of Lancaster, were thrown out of the truck and killed. Berryman allegedly fled before first responders got to the crash scene.

The Rockets Red Glare Tonight!

Where and when can you see fireworks tonight? How about the Lincoln County Fairgrounds at 10:30 p.m. Or in Boyle County at Millennium Park at 9:40 p.m. If it rains, those will be set off the next night. In Casey County, you can see Thunder on the Green tomorrow at Central Kentucky Ag/Expo Center. Garrard and Mercer Counties held their fireworks displays over the weekend.
You cannot set off fireworks at Millennium Park, including snaps, sparklers and firecrackers. There's a sign posted.

One Still In Hospital After Friday Crash

Five people were hurt in a crash on McCormack's Church Road in Lincoln County. Investigators said one victim, 23 year old Jordan Phelps was airlifted after the crash to University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, and was still there over the weekend. They believe alcohol was a factor in the crash. Three others were airlifted to other hospitals, but were out of the hospital by Saturday. Lincoln County Sheriff Curt Folger said that just after midnight Friday morning, Phelps' vehicle crossed the center line of the road, slamming into the vehicle that the five were riding. The driver, Eric Board was taken to the hospital via ambulance.

Fleeing Man IDed, Jailed

We now know more about the man who allegedly fled from a fatal crash near Mount Vernon last week. Twenty four year old Shon Berryman is from Crab Orchard and was charged on Friday with leaving the scene of an accident. He was in the Rock Castle County Detention Center as of Saturday. We told you about the crash last week in which Lagina Snow of Stanford was driving the pick up truck that crashed at US 150 and KY 27. Snow, and a second passenger, Tammy Griffin of Lancaster, were thrown out of the truck and killed. Berryman allegedly fled before first responders got to the crash scene.

Charged Dropped Against Turner

A reckless homicide charge has been dropped against a Garrard County man accused of supplying drugs to a teen who died from an overdose. Turner was charged in the death of 18 year old Brandon Hubbard, who died of a drug overdose in April. The charge was dropped during a hearing yesterday. Turner could still be indicted for the death but, as of right now, he is not charged.