• Skyler R. Ogle, 19, Russell Springs, KY - 5 counts of Rape 2nd Degree. According to the indictment, Ogle committed the offense of Rape by being over 18 years old and engaging in sexual intercourse with a person less than 14 years old. Ogle was also indicted for 10 counts of Sodomy, 2nd Degree and 5 counts of Sexual Abuse 2nd Degree.
• Joshua Ward, 23, Monticello, KY - 7 counts of Rape 3rd Degree for engaging in sexual intercourse with a person less than 16 years old AND 1 count of Sodomy 3rd Degree.
• Breanna Bryant, 26, Columbia, KY - Public Intoxication; Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st, 2nd & 3rd Degree; Promoting Contraband.
• Barry Appleby, 31, Jamestown, KY - Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree; Assault 4th Degree; Alcohol Intoxication.
• Kelly J. Montenegro, 51, Jamestown, KY - 2 counts of Burglary 2nd Degree; 2 counts of Theft by Unlawful Taking less than $500.
• Minnie M. Peterson, 28, Columbia, KY - Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (Methamphetamine); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Tampering with Physical Evidence.
• James W. Pierce, 45, St. Petersburg, Florida - Flagrant Nonsupport.
• Emory Miller, 26, Lebanon, KY - Trafficking in a Controlled Substance (Meth); Possession of Marijuana; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
• John R. Dearing, 44, Jamestown, KY - Possession of a Controlled Substance (Meth); Possession of Marijuana; Possession of a Controlled Substance (Lyrica); Trafficking in a Controlled Substance (Meth); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; No License in Possession; Rear License Plate Not Illuminated; Failure to Notify DOT of Address Change; Persistant Felony Offender.

The Boil Water Advisory for parts of Russell Co. has been lifted. You no longer have to boil your water.

Numerous indictments have been returned by an Adair Co. Grand Jury. Click on links to view.

https://ridingthewave.com/assets/files/ADAIR-CO_-INDICTMENTS-JAN-29-2018.pdf

https://ridingthewave.com/assets/files/ADAIR-CO_-INDICTMENTS-2-JAN-29-2018.pdf

ADAIR COUNTY CANDIDATES
 

CO. JUDGE EXEC.
Michael Lee Stephens  D
Brandon "Bo" Biggs  D

Gale Cowan  R
Larry Russell Bryant  R
 

SHERIFF
Harrison Moss  D

Josh Brockman  R
Dallas Luttrell  R
 

JAILER

Joey White  R
Buddy Powell  R
 

CO. ATTORNEY
Jennifer Hutchison Corbin  R

Bethany Stanziano Sparks   D
 

PVA
Jordan A. Burton  R
Ken Hill    R 
Jeffrey Scott Neat  R

Paul Turner R

Landon Edwards   D

COUNTY CLERK

Lisa Greer  R

Donna G. Hadley R

CIRCUIT COURT CLERK

Dennis Loy  D

CORONER

Todd Akin   R
 

MAGISTRATE
 

DIST. 1 

Dave Thomas   R
Harold Burton  R
Tony Denton  R
Terry Sullivan  R
 

DIST. 2
Doug Campbell  R
Daryl Flat  R
 

DIST. 3
Sammy Baker  R

Philip Nafziger R

Matthew Hadley  D

DIST. 4
Sandra Kerns  R
Chris Janes   R
Ray Fluhr  R
Chris Pennington  R
Chris Reeder  R
LeighAnn Vanarsdale Loy  R
 

DIST. 5
Billy D. Coffey  R
 

DIST. 6
Tony Gabehart Jr.  R
Greg Caldwell   R
Daril Salyers   R
 

DIST. 7
Billy Rowe  R
Stephen Foster  R
Terry Hadley  R
Michael W. Bryant  R

CONSTABLE
 

DIST. 1
William Bill Troutwine  R
 

DIST. 2
Craig Bennett  R
Mark Selby  R

Shannon Rowe R
 

DIST. 3

Robert R. Loy  R
John Lee Chicoine  R
 

DIST. 4
Ed Wigal   R
Jeff Dickson  R

John Waddell   D
 

DIST. 5
Timothy Bottoms  R
Kenny Downey  R
 

DIST. 6
Jason Rector  R
 

DIST. 7
Joe Collins Jr.  R

COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY 

If you have questions about filing in Adair County, contact County Clerk Lisa Greer's office at 270-384-2801.

According to Pulaski County Sheriff Greg Speck, a Science Hill woman was arrested on drug and firearms charges shortly after midnight on January 27, 2018.

A traffic-stop by Deputy Dustin Bunch led to the arrest of a Russell Springs woman on drug trafficking and other charges.

Rikki Brassfield, 27, was taken into custody around 7:20 p.m. Wednesday near the intersection of U.S. 127 and Fruit of the Loom Drive in Jamestown. Brassfield was initially arrested on a warrant charging her with Hindering Prosecution & Apprehension in connection with an incident this past weekend at her residence in the Esto community.

A Search Warrant was executed on the vehicle she was driving Wednesday evening resulting in the discovery of nearly a half-ounce of “crystal methamphetamine”, some prescription pills packaged in small zip-lock bags and a small amount of Marijuana.

Brassfield was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center on several charges including Trafficking in a Controlled Substance and Hindering Prosecution & Apprehension.

Deputy Bunch was assisted by JPD Officer Jeremy England, KSP Trooper Billy Begley and KSP Trooper Levi Scott.

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
3. POSSIBLE ROAD DEPARTMENT HIRE
4. SNOW REMOVAL QUOTES 
5. SEASONAL TEMPORARY ROAD DEPT EMPLOYEES FOR SNOW REMOVAL
6. SPRAY LINERS FOR NEW TRUCKS
7. MAC DUMP TRUCK DISCUSSION WITH POSSIBLE ACTION
8. BUDGET TRANSFERS
9. ADJOURN

•  Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
•  While sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them.
•  If you are sick with flu-like illness, CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Your fever should be gone for 24 hours without the use of a fever-reducing medicine).
•  Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
•  Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
•  Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.  
•  Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs like the flu.
   

• Glasgow First United Methodist Church, 500 South Green St., Glasgow, KY - 1/23/2018 - 1-5pm
• T.J. Samson Health Pavilion, 310 NL Roger Wells Blvd. Glasgow - 2/7/2018 - 1-6pm
• Zaxby's, 810 Happy Valley Road Glasgow, KY - 2/12/2018 -  2-7pm
• Clarkson City Hall and Police, 213 Millertown St. Clarkson, KY - 2/10/2018 - 12pm-5pm
• Munfordville Baptist Church, 501 N. West St. Munfordville, KY - 2/1/2018 - 3-7pm
• St. Charles Church, 675 Hwy 327, Lebanon, KY - 2/11/2018 - 8am-1pm
• City Hall, 72 School Drive, Loretto, KY - 2/8/2018 - 1-6pm
• Bowling Community Park, 1608 W. Stockton St. Edmonton, KY - 2/7/2018 - 1-6pm
• First United Methodist Church, 317 East Main St. Campbellsville, KY - 2/3/2018 - 7:30am-12:30pm
• Campbellsville University, 1 University Dr. Campbellsville, KY - 2/9/2018 - 9:30am-3:30pm
• Springfield Baptist, 305 Lincoln Park Road Springfield, KY - 2/12/2018 - 12pm-5pm

The Russell Co. School Board met on Monday evening. Jim Leib has details.

Issued 10:00amCT Tuesday, January 23, 2018

The boil water advisories that were in effect for City Russell Springs water department have all been lifted.

As of 9:38 a.m. on January 23, 2018 the boil water advisory for customers starting at Purdy Church on Liberty Road and stopping at Millerfield Road and all side roads in between has been lifted by the Division of Water. This means your water is safe for human consumption. You no longer have to boil your water.

Date Issued: 1/22/2018

Time Issued: 10:20 A.M.

A BOIL WATER ADVISORY is in effect for consumers of Columbia Adair Utilities District for customers starting at Purdy Church on Liberty Road and stopping at Millerfield Road and all side roads in between.

The advisory has been issued due to main line Leak.

Following such an event, the potential exists for bacteriological contamination of the water supply therefore this Boil Water Advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure.

Until further notice, boil all water used for drinking and cooking, bringing the water to a rolling boil for three minutes before using.

This advisory will remain in effect until the situation has been corrected and test results have shown the water to be of an acceptable quality.

For more information concerning the Boil Water Advisory, contact Lennon Stone at Columbia Adair Utilities District, 270-384-2181.

Two persons were arrested on multiple charges Saturday following an incident in the Esto community.

At approximately 12:20 p.m. Sheriff’s Detective Joey Hoover and KSP Troopers Levi Scott & Jordan Carter went to a mobile home residence on KY 92, just west of Blair Road, to serve three warrants on Aaron Banks, 30, of Jamestown. After locating Banks hiding in a closet, he became uncooperative and claimed to have a gun. After a brief altercation, Banks fled the residence through the rear door.

More than a dozen law enforcement officers from various agencies searched for Banks for several hours in numerous fields, wooded areas and buildings, but to no avail. Approximately an hour after the search had been discontinued, Banks was observed by area residents coming out of a wooded area near the mobile home he fled from earlier. Banks was confronted by two residents who kept him from fleeing again until Sheriff Clete McAninch, Deputy Evan Burton & RSPD Sgt. Bobby Pritchard arrived and took him into custody.

Banks was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center on numerous charges including Receiving Stolen Property-Auto, Trafficking in Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Wanton Endangerment from the original warrants he was being sought for. New charges stemming from Saturday’s incident include three counts of Wanton Endangerment of Police Officers, Resisting Arrest, Menacing, Fleeing or Evading Police on Foot and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

Banks was also charged with being a Fugitive from Justice on drug-related charges in Montgomery County, OH.

Additionally, 21 year old Ladina Nichole Downing of Enon, Ohio (an acquaintance of Banks) was arrested by Jamestown Police Officer Larry Wesley for No Operators License, No Insurance and Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon. Downing was also charged with Hindering Prosecution/Apprehension 2nd Degree by Det. Hoover. She was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center.

Traffic Advisory - KY 88 near Hart County/Grayson County Line

A rock slide has blocked a portion of KY 88 near the Hart/Grayson County line this morning at 7:33 am CT. A KYTC crew is in route to clear the area. Currently, flaggers are directing alternating one-way traffic around the slide. Both lanes are expected to reopen within an hour or so.

A detour operation is being conducted on Breeding Loop, from the most southern entrance to the middle entrance.

The roadway is expected to be open by sunrise. 

The driver refused EMS and appeared uninjured.

Photo courtesy of Adair County Emergency Management

Sheriff Greg Speck

Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office

P.O. Box 752 Somerset, Kentucky 42502

Phone (606) 678-5145   Fax (606) 679-3119

PRESS RELEASE

January 19, 2018

According to Pulaski County Sheriff Greg Speck, a Ferguson man faces charges resulting from a burglary investigation at a Jacksboro Street residence in Ferguson, KY.

Around 3 AM on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 Deputy David Wesley responded to a Burglary Complaint at a residence on Jacksboro Street. Upon arrival, Deputy Wesley spoke with the resident, who advised he heard noise in his attached garage and went out to investigate. While checking the garage, he discovered items missing. Deputy Wesley learned the residence is equipped with security cameras and while reviewing the footage, obtained an image of the suspect.

As the investigation continued, the image of the suspect was displayed on the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office Facebook page to assist with identification. Almost immediately the Sheriff's Office received numerous calls identifying the suspect including calls from Somerset City Police Officers.

After learning the identity of the suspect, Deputy Wesley obtained a Pulaski County District Court warrant charging Jimmy Cook Jr. age 39 of Brandon Ave, Ferguson with Burglary 2nd Degree.

On January 17, 2018 Deputy Wesley, along with several Pulaski County Sheriff's Deputies and the Kentucky State Police arrested Jimmy Cook Jr. at his residence on Brandon Avenue in Ferguson. While attempting to locate Mr. Cook, Deputy Brandon Smith discovered Dale Head, age 41, of Brandon Avenue, Ferguson in a camper behind the residence. During the investigation, Deputy Smith discovered suspected Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in the camper. Dale Head was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and other outstanding warrants.

Jimmy Cook Jr. and Dale Head were lodged the Pulaski County Detention Center. During processing at the Pulaski County Detention Center, Deputy Smith learned Dale Head entered the detention center with a small bag of suspected Marijuana on his person. As a result of the concealed Marijuana, Dale Head was also charged with Promoting Contraband 1st Degree and Possession of Marijuana.

On January 18, 2018, Deputy Wesley learned before his arrest, Jimmy Cook Jr. contacted the burglary victim via Facebook and made threats to the victim related to the ongoing burglary investigation. As a result of the threats, Deputy Wesley obtained a Pulaski District Court Warrant charging Jimmy Cook, Jr. with Intimidating a Participant in a Legal Process. Deputy Wesley executed the warrant while Mr. Cook was lodged in the Pulaski County Detention Center.

Sheriff Greg Speck would like to thank the citizens of Pulaski County, the Kentucky State Police, and the Somerset City Police Department for their assistance.

These schools are closed for today (Friday 1/19/18)...

• ADAIR CO.
• CASEY CO.
• KY SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
• LINCOLN CO.
• MARION CO.
• PULASKI CO.
• RUSSELL CO.
• SCIENCE HILL IND.
• TAYLOR CO.
• WAYNE CO.

The Adair Co. School Board met on Thursday evening. Here's Jim Leib with details:  

The Russell Co. Hospital Board of Directors met for a regular monthly meeting on Thursday evening. 92.7's Lisa Clark has details.

Wid Harris, a Democrat, filed papers on Thursday for the office of Adair County Judge Executive. Harris served on the fiscal court for many years as an Adair County Magistrate representing the 2nd District. Other democratic candidates for county judge executive are incumbent Mike Stephens and Brandon "Bo" Biggs. Two Republicans have filed for the office, Gayle Cowan and Larry Russell Bryant.

• NO SCHOOL FRIDAY IN: Adair Co.; Russell Co.; Taylor Co.; Casey Co.; Pulaski Co.; Metcalfe Co.; Campbellsville Ind. Schools; Cumberland Co.
• Russell Springs, Jamestown & Adair County Head Start Centers - Closed Fri.
• The Adair County Republican Party regular monthly Meeting for Thursday has been cancelled and rescheduled for next Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 6pmCT in the basement of the Adair Annex
• Jones Garbage has cancelled pickup for Thursday & will pick up next week 
• The Elder Abuse Council's regional meeting in Russell Springs on Thursday has been cancelled
• The meeting of the Russell Co. School District Calendar Committee was cancelled for Wednesday, January 17, 2018 and has been rescheduled for Monday, January 22, 2018 beginning at 4 PM at the Jamestown Elementary School library  
• The LWC Men's Basketball game with Life Univ. scheduled for tonight at 8pm has been rescheduled to 7pmCT.
• The Weight Watchers meeting in Columbia cancelled for tonight

The Adair County School Board will meet for a regular monthly meeting on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 6:00pmCT at the Board of Education Central Office.

AGENDA:  https://ridingthewave.com/assets/files/ADAIR-SCHOOL-BOARD-AGENDA-JAN-2018.pdf

School Closings & Delays for Wednesday (1/17/18)...

- ADAIR CO.
- BOYLE CO.
- Campbellsville Independent
- Campbellsville University closed (staff report at 10am)
- CASEY CO. (NTI)
- Danville Christian Academy
- Danville Independent
- KY Christian Academy, Campbellsville
- LINCOLN CO. (NTI)
- Lindsey Wilson College
- MARION CO. (NTI)
- PULASKI CO.
- RUSSELL CO. (NTI)
- Science Hill Independent
- Somerset Christian Schools
- Somerset Independent
- TAYLOR CO. (No school rest of the week due to the flu)
- WAYNE CO.

Albany, Ky. (January 16, 2018) – Tpr. Jason Warinner is investigating a collision that occurred today (Tuesday) at 12:14 PM CST on the US 127 bypass, 1 mile south of Albany.  44-year-old Joseph Coop, of Albany, was operating an eastbound 1999 Ford Explorer on KY 738 when he failed to yield the right of way to a northbound 2018 Nissan SUV on US 127.  The SUV was operated by 43-year-old Carey Miller of Rickman, TN who was treated for non life threatening injuries at Clinton County Hospital.

•  Do not tailgate. Normal following distances of three to four seconds on dry pavement should be extended to a minimum of five to six seconds when driving on slippery surfaces. The extra time will provide additional braking room should a sudden stop become necessary. 
•  Never use cruise control on slippery roads. If your vehicle hydroplanes or skids, you will lose the ability to regain some traction simply by lifting off the accelerator. It will be harder to recover from the loss of traction if cruise control is active.
•  Slow down and adjust your speed to the road conditions. Leave yourself ample room to stop. Accelerate, turn and brake as gradually and smoothly as you can.
•  Don’t slam on the brakes. If your car begins to skid, continue to steer in the direction you want the car to go. Slamming on the brakes will only make your vehicle harder to control.
•  Use extreme caution on bridges and overpasses. Black ice typically forms first in shaded areas of the roadway and on bridges and overpasses that freeze first and melt last. Although the road leading up to a bridge may be fine, the bridge itself could be a sheet of ice.
•  React quickly. Watch the traffic ahead and slow down immediately at the sight of brake lights, skidding cars or emergency flashers. 

•  Carry an emergency kit equipped for winter weather. The kit should include sand or kitty litter, a small shovel, flashlight, an ice scraper or snow brush, booster cables, a blanket, gloves or mittens and flares or reflective triangles.
•  Wash and wax your vehicle. To help prevent rust damage, which costs drivers approximately $3 billion every year, thoroughly wash and clean your vehicle prior to the start of winter and apply a coat of wax to protect the finish. During the winter, frequently wash your vehicle (including the undercarriage) to loosen, dissolve and neutralize road salts. Always use a high-quality car wash solution, not a household dish detergent that will strip the wax from your vehicle.
•  Replace worn windshield-wiper blades. If your climate is especially harsh, purchase one-piece, beam-type or rubber-clad “winter” blades to fight snow and ice buildup. Use cold-weather windshield washer solvent and carry an ice scraper.
•  Inspect your tires. Make sure tires have adequate tread depth – at least 4/32” – as worn tires can affect a driver’s ability to stop in slick conditions. An easy way to check for wear is by inserting a quarter into your tread groove. If the top of Washington's head is exposed, the tread depth is less than 4/32" and it’s time to replace your tires. Also, check that your car has a spare tire and keep it properly inflated in case you need it. In harsh winter climates, a set of snow tires may be a wise investment.
•  Have your battery tested. A AAA survey found that two-thirds of American drivers have never proactively had their car battery tested. If a battery is more than three years old have it checked by a professional to ensure it is strong enough to endure cold weather. AAA’s Mobile Battery Service offers free battery testing for AAA members.

•  Platelets: The clotting portion of blood primarily given to cancer patients during treatment and always in great demand.
•  Type O negative: The blood type that can be transfused to almost everyone and is what doctors reach for in trauma situations. 
•  Type B negative: The blood type that can be transfused to type B Rh-positive and negative patients. 
•  Type AB: The plasma type that can be transfused to almost everyone and can be donated through a platelet or plasma donation, where available, or during a regular blood donation. 

Sheriff Greg Speck

Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office

P.O. Box 752 Somerset, Kentucky 42502

Phone (606) 678-5145   Fax (606) 679-3119

The Adair County Fiscal Court met on Tuesday evening. Jim Leib has details:

FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOUISVILLE...SIGNIFICANT SNOW AND ICE ACCUMULATIONS POSSIBLE LATE FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...

A POTENTIAL WINTER STORM COULD BRING SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW AND ICE TO SOUTHERN INDIANA AND CENTRAL KENTUCKY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. WHILE PRECIPITATION WILL BEGIN AS RAIN EARLY IN THE DAY ON FRIDAY, IT IS EXPECTED TO CHANGE OVER TO A WINTRY MIX LATE IN THE DAY FRIDAY INTO FRIDAY EVENING AND EVENTUALLY ALL SNOW FRIDAY NIGHT. WHILE THERE IS STILL SOME UNCERTAINTY ON THE EXACT TRACK OF THIS STORM SYSTEM, SIGNIFICANT SNOW AND ICE ACCUMULATIONS LOOK INCREASINGLY LIKELY FOR SOUTHERN INDIANA AND CENTRAL KENTUCKY LATE FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST FORECASTS FOR THE END OF THE WEEK AND PLAN ACCORDINGLY. THIS WINTER STORM WILL NEGATIVELY IMPACT TRAVEL AND COULD CAUSE ISSUES ON THE FRIDAY EVENING RUSH HOUR.

Adair County Grand Jury indictments:  https://ridingthewave.com/assets/files/image2018-01-08-101235.pdf

Russell Co. Fiscal Court report from Jim Leib:

• Lucas Young, age 28 of Adair County was arrested and lodged in the Adair County Jail on January 8, 2018. Young is being held on a $50,000 cash bond pertaining to this case.
• Robert J Hausdorfer, age 33, of Adair County. Hausdorfer was served a warrant for his arrest at the Adair County Jail on January 7, 2018. Hausdorfer is being held on a $75,000 cash bond.
• Samuell D Kern, age 28, of Adair County. Kern was arrested and Lodged in the Adair County Jail on January 8, 2018. He is being held on a $50,000 cash bond.

Sheriff Greg Speck

Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office

P.O. Box 752 Somerset, Kentucky 42502

Phone (606) 678-5145   Fax (606) 679-3119

After a busy Sunday afternoon with three fires reported in one after the Adair County Fire Department responded to yet another fire on Sunday night. According to the fire department, the initial call to a barn fire on came in at 11:47 PM  ct to 6550 Liberty Road. The property was owned by James Walker.  The report states the barn sustained moderate damage to the front portion of building.  There were 14 firemen on the scene for around 45 minutes.  

The Adair County Fire Department will once again hold a Candidate Forum, Chili Supper, and Auction on February 17, 2018. All political candidates will be given time to speak. The meal begins at 5pmCT and candidates will start speaking at 5:30pm. Dale Hayes will conclude the evening with an auction.  ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENING will go to the 2018 WHAS Crusade for Children. Any Business or Candidate that would like to donate to the auction, please contact any firemen or Charlie Crawhorn at 270-634-3512 or Donald Hare 417-505-9241.  

• CASEY-NTI
• BOYLE 
• LINCOLN-NTI 
• MARION
• PULASKI
• RUSSELL-NTI

• WELCOME, PLEDGE & OPENING PRAYER 
• MINUTES 
• PAY BILLS 
• DETENTION CENTER REPORT 
• TREASURER’S MONTHLY SETTLEMENT & QUARTERLY REPORTS 
• 1ST READING BUDGET AMENDMENT 18-01 
• 2nd READING BUDGET AMENDMENT 17-08 
• TRANSFER $534,135.00 FROM GENERAL TO JAIL 
• TRANSFER $70,873.00 FROM GENERAL TO 911 DISPATCH 
• TRANSFER $11,026.63 FROM GRANTS TO GENERAL – FOR SAFE ROOMS 
• PAY FIRE DEPARTMENT & RESCUE SQUAD SUPPORT 
• APPROVE COUNTY PERSONNEL COMPLIMENT 
• 2nd READING - ROAD CLOSURE OF PORTION OF WOMACK ROAD 
• INTER-LOCAL AGREEMENT WITH LAKE CUMBERLAND HOUSING 
• PVA BOARD APPOINTMENT 
• ROLL OFF TRUCK BIDS FOR RECYCLE CENTER 
• ADJOURN 

The Columbia City Council met on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018. Lisa Clark has details:

https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/KYEWDC/2018/01/04/file_attachments/938006/Nov2017Countycharts.pdf

•       Wear appropriate clothing. Layer clothes made of synthetic and wool fabrics, which are best for keeping warm. Always remember to wear hats, coats, scarves and gloves.
•       Avoid consuming alcohol if outdoors. Alcohol can actually speed the loss of heat from the body. 
•       Avoid overexertion from activities that cause excessive sweat. This can lead to damp clothing, which causes chills.
•       Stay as dry as possible.

•         Don’t use a generator, charcoal grill, camp stove or other gasoline or charcoal-burning device inside your home, basement or garage or near a window.
•         Don’t run a car or truck inside a garage attached to your house, even if you leave the door open.
•         Don’t burn anything in a stove or fireplace that isn’t properly vented.
•         Don’t heat your house with a gas oven.

•       For added warmth, a baby can be dressed in a one-piece pajama or wearable blanket. Wearable blankets can be layered over undershirts or a onesie. Do not let a baby get too hot by overdressing them or wrapping them in heavy blankets. 
•       Keep the baby’s room at a comfortable temperature and to not overheat the room.
•       Do not put a hat on your baby to sleep; there is a risk the hat could slip down, covering the baby’s face.
•        If a blanket must be used to keep a baby warm, make sure the baby’s feet are at the bottom of the crib and the blanket is tucked in around the mattress. The blanket should be no higher than the baby’s chest with the baby’s arms out.
•       Keep all portable heaters away from the baby and baby’s sleep area. The baby can overheat if too close to a heater, receive burns or become tangled up in cords of small electric heaters.

According to Adair Co. Clerk Lisa Greer, the office computers are currently back up and running. The computers have been down state-wide since Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018.

A mother reports her 40-year-old daughter is missing. 

According to Vickie McClister, her daughter, 40-year-old Stephanie Wolf of Columbia, KY has been missing for a couple of days and that police have been notified. McClister tells WAVE News that if anyone has any information as to her daughter's whereabouts, please contact her or any local law enforcement agency. According to McClister, Stephanie Wolf is from Columbia and had recently been staying in Taylor County.

An Adair County man was seriously injured after an altercation that resulted in the victim being treated for a knife injury.

At 1:06amCT on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, Columbia-Adair County 911 notified Columbia Police Officers Charles Greer and Jamie Cole to respond to TJ Health Columbia. They stated a male victim was arriving with a stab wound. Upon arrival, officers observed the victim had been stabbed in the right side of his torso. The victim was identified as 33-year-old Larin Stotts of Columbia, KY.

Peliminary investigation revealed that an altercation at Country Place Apartments resulted in Jason Oprzedec, 38, of Columbia, KY pulling a knife and stabbing Stotts in the right side of torso. Air medical was called for Stotts to be transferred to University of Louisville, but due to weather the flight was grounded and Adair EMS made the emergency transport to Louisville.

Columbia Police Officer Jamie Cole is heading the investigation and has obtained warrants for the arrest of Oprzedec, who fled the scene. Columbia Police are asking for your assistance in locating 38-year-old Jason Oprzedec. If anyone knows of his whereabouts, call the Columbia Police Department at 270-384-6464 or call 911. You may remain anonymous.

Date Issued: 1/2/18

Time Issued: 10:30AM

A BOIL WATER ADVISORY is in effect for consumers of Columbia Adair Utilities District for customers on Bomar Heights and all side streets, Wendy’s, from 706 Burkesville Street to the stoplight at the Bypass.

The advisory has been issued due to a main line leak.

Following such an event, the potential exists for bacteriological contamination of the water supply therefore this Boil Water Advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure.

Until further notice, boil all water used for drinking and cooking, bringing the water to a rolling boil for three minutes before using.

This advisory will remain in effect until the situation has been corrected and test results have shown the water to be of an acceptable quality.

For more information concerning the Boil Water Advisory, contact Lennon Stone at Columbia Adair Utilities District at 270-384-2181.

Adair County Sheriff Harrison Moss reports that on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017 at approximately 5:15amCT, Deputy Josh Durbin conducted a traffic stop on a 2001 Hyundai being operated by 24 year old Justin Bledsoe of Adair County, on Knifley Road in the Egypt community. After a roadside investigation, Bledsoe was found to be in possession of methamphetamine.