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Local legislators discuss state...

 

Last Thursday was one of the more eventful days in the legislative chambers of Frankfort as SB 151, a bill originally dealing with local wastewater/sewer provisions, was transformed into a bill that provided drastic changes to Kentucky’s ailing pension system for state employees.

Twenty Six indicted by grand jury

 

A local business owner charged with shooting another man on Gowdy Street in January has been indicted by a Taylor County grand jury on first-degree assault charges. 

Richard T. Fedewa, 37, owner of the Towne Motel in Campbellsville, faces a Class B felony charge after the incident on Jan. 26, in which Campbellsville Police say the victim was transported from the scene with injuries considered to be possibly life-threatening at the time. 

City political sign limit...

 

A resolution banning political signs on property owned by the city of Campbellsville received no support, and therefore no votes during Monday’s monthly City Council meeting at Campbellsville Civic Center.

The measure, sponsored by Councilman David Nunery, looked to limit political signs being placed on city owned property – which Nunery argued made it appear as if the city was endorsing one candidate over another.

Fiscal court annual audit shows...

 

Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts Mike Harmon has released a regular annual audit of the Taylor County Fiscal Court. Harmon’s office found multiple issues during the audit.

Finding One: The Taylor County Fiscal Court materially misstated liabilities on the fourth quarter financial report

The first issue noted in the audit report involves misstated liabilities on the fourth quarter financial report.

The report states that three of five liabilities reported on the fourth quarter financial statement were incorrect.

Everything... and the kitchen...

 

In his 45 years living alongside Highway 210 in Campbellsville, Bob McMahan has witnessed all kinds of trash thrown into his yard.

From bottles to fast food wrappers and everything else imaginable, McMahan and his wife, Edith, spend at least one day a week walking through their yard picking up the trash left behind by passersby.

The only thing missing was the kitchen sink.

Until now.

While mowing grass on a chilly Monday afternoon, McMahan noticed a brand-new sink lying on an embankment in his front yard near the road.

Sheriff's office hosts...

 

There were sounds of gunfire coming from the fiscal court courtroom last week at the Taylor County courthouse, but there was no reason for alarm. Taylor County Sheriff’s Office deputies and others were participating in an active shooter simulator.

The simulator was provided to the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office by the Kentucky Association of Counties (KACO), through which the county receives insurance for employees.

Vandals paint Miller Park with...

 

The Campbellsville Police Department is investigating a vandalism incident at Miller Park.

Multiple images on social media depict a racial slur that was spray painted on the back of at least one dugout at a baseball field at the park.

According to a release from the Campbellsville Police Department, they are looking into the situation and asking for the public’s assistance with the incident.

Green River Ministries Cardboard...

 

Most people have never experienced being truly homeless, but Green River Ministries has organized an event to give citizens an opportunity to get a taste of what those who are homeless experience each night. 

The event is called “Cardboard Nation,” according to Green River Ministries Executive Director Miranda Willis, and it is a one-night homeless simulation taking place on the lawn at the Green River Ministries office on Clem Haskins Boulevard. 

Future teachers face challenges

 

With a month left until graduation, most college students are planning graduation festivities, spending time with friends, and beginning the process of employment applications. 

For T.J. Rayhill, a Campbellsville University education student on the verge of graduation in May, he spent a night last week contemplating his future as an educator in the state of Kentucky. 

YOUTH BASEBALL: New bat rules in...

 

Youth baseball players across the country will need to get a new bat this season after USA Baseball implemented new regulations in January.

Bats need to have a USA Baseball stamp on them to be legal for play in several organizations, including Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken – of which Campbellsville Youth Baseball is now part.