Edmonson Voice Staff Report:
By a vote of 16-1-1, the House Judiciary Committee has voted along bipartisan lines to approve a measure that would make Kentucky the 34th state in the nation to legalize medical marijuana. HB 136, sponsored by Rep. Diane St. Onge of Fort Wright and Rep. Jason Nemes of Louisville, is aimed at helping Kentuckians find relief from the pain often associated with chronic illnesses. “This consensus legislation was crafted based on the input of numerous stakeholders, and will improve the quality of life of our fellow citizens suffering from chronic pain and life-altering illnesses, for which no traditional medicine has been effective,” St. Onge said. The measure is the product of numerous compromises and discussions with a broad range of stakeholders. Notably, the bill no longer allows consumption of medicinal marijuana by smoking. It also prohibits the “home grow” element formerly in the legislation, which allowed up to six plants to be cultivated by patients themselves, and establishes a list of qualified medical conditions to provide guidelines for a recommendation. According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine, four out of five people who try heroin started with prescription opioids. Other studies have shown that states with legalized medicinal marijuana see prescription painkiller overdose rates at 25 percent lower than states who do not have not legalized medical marijuana. Neither Nemes nor St. Onge support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes. “A strong majority of Kentuckians support medical marijuana, in addition to a strong majority of House members,” Rep. Nemes said. “Now is the time for us to provide our people with a remedy for ailments that numerous studies prove to be effective. It’s time for us to let the doctor decide.” Under the terms of the legislation, the use of medical marijuana would be regulated by the Public Protection Cabinet. The bill now advances to the full House of Representatives for consideration. It has 43 cosponsors, including members from both parties.
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Darren Doyle, story:
A grant for an opioid and opiate overdose antidote, Narcan, and the training to properly use it has been acquired on behalf of the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office, Brownsville Police, as well as Edmonson EMS. The nearly $9K grant was obtained through the Kentucky Abuse for Substance Abuse Policy, or KY-ASAP in Edmonson County, coordinated by local Community Education Director Lisa Whobrey. The grant is for multiple doses of Narcan, the brand of the generic drug naloxone, in a drug field-testing kit that will allow local law enforcement officers the ability to test multiple drugs on the spot. Narcan is used to revive someone that has overdosed on opioids. The dosages that law enforcement now has can be used on victims of overdoses or officers that come in contact with certain illegal drugs. "There is a daily increased risk for these types of drugs in law enforcement duties," said Sheriff Shane Doyle. "By coming into skin contact with a drug like fentanyl or accidentally ingesting it can cause serious health issues. We're excited for this grant, not only to protect ourselves, but also to come to the immediate aid of someone that's overdosed on an opioid. It very well can save someone's life." Also included in items used from the grant are portable breathalyzer tests and specialty gloves. On Monday, March 4th at 7:43 PM, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a two vehicle injury collision involving a passenger vehicle and a passenger truck. The collision had occurred near 7606 Glasgow Road, according to a press release.
The preliminary investigation indicated that Joshua T. Thomas (36) of Glasgow, KY was travelling westbound on Glasgow Road when his 1999 Buick vehicle crossed the center line, striking a 2011 Chevy truck being driven by Christopher D. Gentry (42) of Smith’s Grove, KY while it was traveling eastbound on Glasgow Road. Upon impact, Gentry’s vehicle left the roadway, coming to a final rest onto its side. Joshua Thomas’s vehicle came to a final rest and remained in the roadway following the initial impact. Both Mr. Christopher D. Gentry and Joshua T. Thomas were pronounced deceased at the scene. Christopher D. Gentry’s passenger, Amy M. Love of Park City was taken by air evacuation to Vanderbilt. Her condition is unknown at this time. The investigation is ongoing and is being conducted by Warren County Sheriff’s Sergeant, Jonathan Shackelford. He was assisted on the scene by fellow WCSO deputies, Smiths Grove Volunteer Fire Department, Medical Center EMS, Bowling Green City Fire, Air Evac ,and Warren County Coroner. Barren County deputies and Glasgow Police assisted in notification to immediate family members. Edmonson Voice Staff Report: A driver, her passenger, and the car's engine was ejected from a vehicle that left the roadway in a single vehicle accident on Sunday, March 3rd around 4pm, according to the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office. Emergency workers were dispatched to the 9000 block of Wingfield Church Road (HWY 1749) where a 2007 Ford sedan, driven by Clara Natasha Lindsey (30) of Brownsville had crashed. Authorities reported that according to scene evidence, the car had been traveling north on 1749 when it exited the right side of the roadway. Evidence also indicated that the driver over corrected, which caused the vehicle to travel across both lanes of traffic and then exit the left side of the roadway, where it struck two different trees, according to the sheriff's office. The driver and her passenger, who was identified as Jerry Matthew Napier, (30), of Brownsville, were both ejected through the windshield. Deputies said they were found approximately 20 feet from the vehicle. The car's engine was also ejected from the vehicle, which according to officials was located about 20 feet from the car.
Both were transported to the Medical Center by Edmonson EMS. Lindsey was later transferred to University of Louisville Hospital. The Sheriff's Office said alcohol was believed to be factor in the crash and the investigation is ongoing. Also responding were the Wingfield and Brownsville Fire Departments, as well as Edmonson County JAWS. Sheriff: Both Appear To Be Okay Edmonson Voice Staff Report: A rollover accident has sent a Glasgow woman to the hospital, according to the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Shane Doyle was dispatched to the 8800 block of HWY 259 N in Bee Spring around 7:30am on Friday, March 1st to a report of a single vehicle rollover crash. Sheriff Doyle said that Bettie Johnson, (60), of Glasgow was headed north on 259 N, when for an unknown reason, her 2013 Kia Sportage exited the right side of the roadway. According to the Sheriff, the vehicle struck a culvert on the property of Jimmy Dean Sanders, flipped multiple times, and eventually came to rest upright.
Johnson was transported to the Medical Center for unknown injuries. Sheriff Doyle said there was also a small dog in the vehicle who suffered minor injuries. The dog was reportedly cared for by neighbors until Edmonson County Dog Control arrived. The dog was transported to the Bowling Green/Warren County Humane Society, where a full recovery is expected. |
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