Injury Accident in Adair County Sends Campbellsville Teenager to Hospital

Posted by on Jun 29, 2010

(Columbia, Ky) –  Trooper Tracy Haynes is investigating an injury Collision which occurred at 8:20 a.m. 12 miles East of Columbia on Sano Road.  Tara Trent, age 17 of Campbellsville was operating a 1993 Nissan Sentra Southbound on Sano Road when she dropped off the right shoulder, overcorrected and then struck an earth embankment and overturned.  Trent was belted and was transported by private vehicle to Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville where she was treated and released. Fortunate for her that health insurance companies like boomerbenefits.com/faq/does-plan-g-cover-prescriptions/ serve as a crucial lifeline for individuals during accidents, providing essential financial and medical support when it’s needed most. In the aftermath of an accident, these companies ensure individuals have access to the necessary medical care without the fear of overwhelming expenses. Comprehensive coverage typically includes services such as emergency room visits, hospital stays, surgeries, and rehabilitation, addressing both immediate and long-term needs arising from the accident. Additionally, health insurance plans often cover expenses related to diagnostic tests, medications, and follow-up appointments, ensuring comprehensive care throughout the recovery process.

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Trooper Haynes was assisted at the scene by Adair County EMS.

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4 Arrested in Connection with a Residential Burglary

Posted by on Jun 29, 2010

(Columbia, KY.) – Units from Post 15 along with assistance from Officers with the Campbellsville and Columbia City Police Departments have made 4 arrests in connection with a residential burglary that occurred after midnight this morning on Rose Lane in Adair County.

20-year-old Robert Paul Roberts of Campbellsville was arrested at 5:48 this morning in Campbellsville and charged with Burglary 2nd and Fleeing and Evading Police 2nd on foot.

23-year-old Christopher Roberts of Campbellsville was arrested at the scene and charged with Burglary 2nd, Fleeing or Evading on foot and Possession of Burglary Tools.

22-year-old Roger Myers of Columbia was arrested at the scene and charged with Burglary 2nd and Fleeing or Evading on foot.

24-year-old Matthew Ramsey of Columbia was also arrested at the scene on outstanding warrants from Taylor and Adair Counties.

All of the accused were lodged in the Adair County Jail.  The case remains under investigation.

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Gov. Beshear Announces $3.5 Million in Waste Grants

Posted by on Jun 25, 2010

FRANKFORT, Ky.  – Gov. Steve Beshear today announced 38 recycling and 10 household hazardous waste grants totaling over $3.5 million to expand recycling in Kentucky, reduce the amount of solid waste going into landfills, and sustain the environmental management of hazardous waste from homes, including electronic scrap and mercury.

The Kentucky Pride Fund, administered by the Energy and Environment Cabinet’s Division of Waste Management, is awarding 48 grants totaling $3,538,842 from the $1.75 collected for each ton of municipal solid waste disposed of in Kentucky landfills.

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Department for Public Health Issues Safety Guidelines for Warm Temperatures

Posted by on Jun 24, 2010

With the summer heat predicted to peak this week, issues like overexertion, heat stroke and dehydration have become important public health concerns.

“Summer weather is inviting and encourages many of us to spend more time outdoors, but the rising temperatures also present serious health concerns,” said Department for Public Health Commissioner William Hacker, M.D. “Everyone should follow simple precautions that keep us safe from heat-related illness and injury.”

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Discover Your Roots at the July Family-History Workshop

Posted by on Jun 24, 2010

FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 24, 2010)— The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) and the Kentucky Genealogical Society (KGS) will host a free family-history workshop—“Overcoming Research Roadblocks” and “Siblings for Sarah” from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 10 at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History in downtown Frankfort.

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Injury Accident at Meader Street and Coakley Ave.

Posted by on Jun 24, 2010

Officers from the Campbellsville Police Department along with Campbellsville Fire Department, and Campbellsville Taylor County Rescue Squad responded to an injury accident at the intersection of Meader St. and Coakley Ave.  33 year old Audra Graham of Campbellsville was operating 2000 Mitizubishi east bound on Coakley Ave. when she crossed into the path of 21 year old Tyler Lambert.  Lambert was operating a 2000 Honda north bound on Meader St.  A passenger in the Graham vehicle, Ashley Walker, 13 of Campbellsville was transported to Taylor Regional Hospital.

Investigating Officers:            M. Shannon Wilson

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Bird Houses, Books and Beauty at Kentucky State Parks

Posted by on Jun 22, 2010

My Old Kentucky Home–Latest Garden Design by Jon Carloftis, is for the Birds

Meet Celebrated Designer at State Park Event Thursday at the Bardstown Landmark

            My Old Kentucky Home State Park will be all atwitter on Thursday afternoon, June 24 when the acclaimed, Kentucky-born garden artist Jon Carloftis, debuts his latest birdhouse design at 1:30 p.m. the park’s gift shop. 

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Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle

Posted by on Jun 21, 2010

Date: 06/20/2010        Time: 4:16PM

Location: Kroger Green River Plaza

Campbellsville Police Officers along with Campbellsville Taylor County Rescue Squad responded to Kroger in Green River Plaza to a call that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle. 26 year old Nicole Paige of Campbellsville had been struck in the elbow by the mirror of a 2008 Ford Expedition driven by 63 year old Paul Scott of Louisville. Paige was transported to Taylor Regional Hospital by Campbellsville Taylor County Rescue Squad.

 Investigation Officers: Travis Begley

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