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 Edmonson County Judge Executive Wil Cannon Edmonson Voice Staff Report: The office of Edmonson County Judge Executive Wil Cannon has asked the Edmonson Voice to share some of the most asked questions about the $2 trillion stimulus package recently signed into law by President Trump, called the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES). In addition to loans and grants to businesses, an expansion of unemployment benefits and student loan relief, the law includes direct cash payments to taxpayers. This includes payments of $1,200 for individuals and $500 for each dependent child. Who gets it?
How do you get it? Using information from your 2019 return, the IRS will deposit your payment into your bank account automatically. If you haven’t filed your 2019 return yet, the IRS will use information from your 2018 return. If you didn’t give the IRS your bank information, they will mail you a check. When will you get it? Federal officials have said that some people could receive their payments as soon as three weeks, but actual times could be longer. Direct deposits will be received faster than paper checks that are mailed. Is the stimulus check a loan and will you have to pay it back? No. As a direct payment designed to assist Americans through difficult economic times, the stimulus checks are yours to keep. Are the stimulus checks taxable? No. However, for Americans who have yet to file their 2019 income taxes, the rebates will need to be based on their 2018 income levels. That means that they could be subject to adjustment once people finally file 2019 taxes that indicate their most recent income levels. Will retirees and Social Security beneficiaries get stimulus checks? Yes. The bill allows Americans receiving Social Security, many of whom are retired and don’t file taxes, to obtain direct financial assistance through the coronavirus stimulus package. In such cases, the government would access their data through the Social Security Administration to determine their rebate. Additional information will be available soon on the IRS website, www.irs.gov. For the most up-to-date information on Kentucky’s response to COVID-19 and the latest news, visit www.kycovid19.ky.gov. 
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 Ten steps to fight COVID-19, as discussed by Governor Beshear at today's live conference. Edmonson Voice Staff Report: Governor Andy Beshear issued an order today in a live conference to limit Kentuckians’ out-of-state travel and offered a 10-step plan to fight the spread of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). “Right now we have more cases in other states,” he said. “What it means is your likelihood of getting infected and potentially bringing back the coronavirus may be greater in other states than ours. You need to be home anyways.” The decree allows for a range of exemptions, including travel to other states for work and groceries, to care for loved ones, to obtain health care and when required by a court order. Kentuckians arriving back in the commonwealth from out of state are required to self-quarantine for 14 days. “We want you to remain Healthy at Home,” La Tasha Buckner, chief of staff and general counsel for Gov. Beshear, said of the new order’s goal. The Governor issued the order under provisions of the State of Emergency declaration that he issued on March 6, 2020, the day of the state’s first positive case. Gov. Beshear previously advised Kentuckians to avoid travel into Tennessee, which did not as quickly adopt some of the more stringent measures Kentucky has enacted, according to a press release from the Governor's office. As of 4pm today, the Governor said there were at least 480 cases of COVID-19 in Kentucky, with 42 of those being newly confirmed. That number includes the first confirmed cases in Edmonson County, which was reported first by the Edmonson Voice today. There were two new deaths also reported today, which raised the state’s toll to 11 deaths related to the virus.  Cases Confirmed From Local Health Care Clinic  Darren Doyle, story: Judge Executive Wil Cannon has confirmed the first cases of COVID-19 in Edmonson County. "We were informed by the Barren River District Health Department this morning that there are two confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Edmonson County," Judge Cannon said. The Edmonson Voice then immediately received another call from A Plus Family Healthcare in Brownsville, confirming that the two cases were staff members of the clinic. The clinic said the exposure to patients was at a minimum because of the safety measures the clinic has already taken over the last two weeks. "While we are seeing patients through telehealth only, we have shut our doors to the public completely during this time," said Ashley Graham, Chief Administrative Officer. "For the past two weeks we have gone above and beyond the CDC guidelines in handling COVID-19. All our staff and providers have followed the protocols for masks, gloves, and proper sanitizing. We contacted the health department as soon as we discovered the positive cases. Except for one staff member who is here answering the phone and administering the office, our staff has been quarantined to their homes during this time. We will not be releasing the names of the individuals with confirmed cases as protected by law." Judge Cannon strongly encouraged all Edmonson County residents to continue social distancing, proper hand washing and sanitizing, and staying home whenever possible.   Darren Doyle, story: The Barren River District Health Department is investigating 20 cases of COVID-19 in the Barren River District, two of which have recovered, according to a press release from their office today. Warren County has twelve cases, Simpson County has six, and Logan County has two. Edmonson County still has zero confirmed cases. Neighboring counties outside of BRDHD are reporting two more cases, both in Grayson County. Butler, Barren, and Hart still report none. As of today, Kentucky has a total of 302 confirmed cases across the Commonwealth, according to the Kentucky Department of Public Health. "We should all prepare for the number of positive cases to continue to increase in the coming days, and take measures to calm anxiety and fear," said the district in the release. "Due to a limited amount of tests and supplies, only certain groups of people need be tested." Below is some information BRDHD said might help in making decisions about testing and seeking medical care. What you should know:
Who is at higher risk and should be tested if showing symptoms?
Kentucky’s COVID-19 Reporting Hotline: 1-833-597-2337 or report online at https://govstatus.egov.com/kysafer. For questions about COVID-19, call the State hotline at (800) 722-5725, BRDHD’s COVID-18 Information Line at 270-781-8039, or visit www.barrenriverhealth.org/covid-19-information or https://govstatus.egov.com/kycovid19.   HWY 70 Park in Brownsville. Parks Still Open To Public, But With Limited Use Darren Doyle, story and photo: While Edmonson County Parks have not completely closed yet as a result of COVID-19, Judge Executive Wil Cannon has ordered access to basketball courts and other areas to be closed. The announcement came at Monday's Edmonson County fiscal court meeting. Cannon said the measure was to prevent larger gatherings of people in a close proximity. He said local parks are large enough that they can still be partially used while avoiding larger crowds. In an interview with Sheriff Shane Doyle regarding the enforcement of this change, he said there is one major point that folks need to remember when it comes to park usage. "If it's a contact sport, or an activity that groups people together in one spot, stay clear of it," he said. "Obviously with basketball, you've got a group of people close together, making contact with each other. This is the very thing we're trying to avoid." Doyle said county officials have also announced that playground equipment is off limits during this time of social distancing. Park usage still available and considered safe during this time:
Park usage prohibited during this time:
Currently, there is no curfew at any of the county parks, according to the Sheriff. As of official reports on Thursday, March 26th, there have been no official confirmed cases in Edmonson County, according the Barren River Area Health Department, which includes Edmonson, Barren, Butler, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Simpson, and Warren Counties.  Governor Must Appoint Replacement  Judge Executive Wil Cannon speaks at a local function (EV file photo) Darren Doyle, story: Last Thursday, the office Edmonson County Judge Executive Wil Cannon announced the passing of District 3 Magistrate Clark Wood, after a lengthy illness. Not only was this a shock to Edmonson County's Fiscal Court, Magistrate Wood's passing came during the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, which raised several questions as to how the fiscal court would proceed. Under KRS 63, the vacancy of a magistrate in KY is appointed by the Governor's office; however, no official word came immediately from Frankfort due to the COVID-19 measures constantly changing from Governor Andy Beshear. Governor Beshear's office has contacted Judge Wil Cannon's office with instructions on how to proceed. Simply put, the Governor's office will be accepting applications for those interested in the position. “Clark will be missed, I missed seeing him at our Fiscal Court meeting Monday," said Judge Cannon in a statement . "Clark was always very diligent maintaining and improving the roads in his District. While we will all miss Clark, it is our duty to provide for the residents of Edmonson County and District 3." Applications will be accepted through the Governor’s Office of Boards and Commission from anyone who currently resides in District 3 and also meets the remaining qualifications to be a magistrate in Kentucky. "This is a not only a sad and unfortunate situation, but also one that Judge Cannon has never had to address in his time as Judge Executive," said a statement from Cannon's office. Candidates will need to apply through Governor Beshear’s website at the following link: https://governor.ky.gov/services/application-for-boards-and-commissions   Still No Reports Of Confirmed Cases In Edmonson County Darren Doyle, story: The Barren River District Health Department is currently investigating ten cases of COVID-19 in the Barren River District. Warren County has six cases; Simpson has three; Logan has one, and none have yet to be reported in Edmonson County. "The news of positive cases has understandably raised concern for many community members," said BRDHD in a statement. "We should all prepare for the number of positive cases to continue to increase in the coming days. It is important that we continue to follow social distancing guidelines in order to slow the spread of the virus in our community." Social distancing means staying away from large crowds of any size and maintaining a distance of approximately 6 feet (or 2 meters) from other people. Beshear Orders Non-life Sustaining Business To Close To In-person Service “With the rise in cases and knowing that these next probably two weeks are going to be some of the most important, we are going to take the next step; so effective Thursday at 8 p.m. we are going to be asking all non-life-sustaining businesses to close to in-person traffic,” Gov. Beshear said. “Even for those who are going to be excepted under this order, we are going to mandate that type of social distance that we have to see out there to protect our people.” Beshear said the order will be out on Wednesday to give businesses more guidance. He said many businesses provide life-sustaining services and will be allowed to stay open, even though they must maintain social distancing. The businesses that can stay open include: grocery stores, drug stores and pharmacies, banks, hardware stores, agricultural operations, gas stations, media, businesses needed for transportation, logistics, shipping, delivery and pick-up, housing, building and construction, laundry, financial services, home-based care and services, professional services, manufacturing and other businesses key to national interests or life-sustaining goods or services, and those covered under the federal critical infrastructure sector. The governor said most professional services, including attorneys, accountants and those in real estate, can be performed at home and that restaurants can remain open for delivery, curbside pickup, and carry out if they follow guidelines on social distancing.  Tax Bills Won't Be Delinquent Until May 15th Darren Doyle, story: Due to the emergency situation created by the COVID – 19 virus, The Edmonson County Sheriff's Office has announced the April 15th deadline for transferring the 2019 property tax bills from the sheriff’s office to the county clerk’s office will be delayed by 30 days. The new deadline for the transfer will be as of the close of business on Friday May 15th. "As we approach the end of that extension period, the Finance Cabinet and Department of Revenue officials will reevaluate the progress made during this emergency declaration and a determination will be made at that time regarding whether or not an additional extension of time is needed," the announcement said.  Patrick Merritt joins us as our guest as we talk about COVID-19, fireworks, guitars, TV Shows, and more!  Mammoth Cave NP Closes Campgrounds Until Further Notice: Cave Tours & Visitor Center Already Closed3/23/2020  Edmonson Voice Staff Report: Mammoth Cave National Park has announced modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of Tuesday, March 24, all campgrounds in the park are closed until further notice. The park has already closed all cave tours and the visitor center in response to the CDC guidance. Where it is possible to adhere to the latest health guidance park trails will be open for hiking, biking and equestrian use. The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners at Mammoth Cave National Park is our number one priority. The National Park Service (NPS) is working with the federal, state, and local authorities to closely monitor the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. We will notify the public when we resume full operations and provide updates on our website and social media channels. The NPS urges visitors to do their part when visiting a park and to follow CDC guidance to prevent the spread of infectious diseases by maintaining a safe distance between yourself and other groups; washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth; covering your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze; and most importantly, staying home if you feel sick. For high-risk populations, such as the elderly and people with underlying conditions, we ask that they take extra caution and follow CDC guidance for those at higher risk of serious illness. Updates about NPS operations will be posted on www.nps.gov/coronavirus. Please check the Mammoth Cave website at www.nps.gov/maca for specific details about park operations. Deputy Judge Executive Appointed  Very few visitors attended Edmonson County's fiscal court meeting this morning. Darren Doyle, story and photos: Everyone attending this morning's fiscal court meeting in Edmonson County was asked to exercise social distancing in the courtroom today, staying six feet apart as only a few items of business were discussed. Judge Executive Wil Cannon noted that state law requires each fiscal court meeting to remain open to the public, although the courthouse is currently closed to the public. A courthouse security officer allowed the handful of people not required to attend into the meeting today. Only three magistrates were present today as a result of COVID-19 precautions, which were James Vincent, Johnny Brooks, and Mark Meeks. Absent were Edd Rich, and Corey VanMeter and District 3 Magistrate Clark Wood passed away last week after a lengthy illness.  Scott Lindsey (L) takes the oath of office as Deputy Judge Executive after being appointed by Judge Exec. Wil Cannon. Judge Executive Wil Cannon appointed a Deputy Judge Executive at today's meeting, which was local resident Scott Lindsey. Cannon said the appointment comes after realizing there needs to be a backup plan in the event he was unable to serve as Judge Executive for any reason. "You never know what may happen to a person," said Cannon. "Whether it's a car wreck, some other sort of accident, or an illness like coronavirus, the government has advised us to utilize backup plans and that's why I feel it's necessary to do this." Cannon asked Lindsey to address the fiscal court. Lindsey introduced himself and his wife Teresa, and thanked the Judge Executive for the opportunity. He is currently employed at Genesis Healthcare, Edmonson Center as an admissions director and he discussed the possibility of serving as Judge Executive in the event he was needed to do so. "Hopefully it will never happen, but if it does, I appreciate your confidence," he said. Lindsey will receive no pay unless he actually has to serve as the county's Judge Executive, which would be a salary agreed upon by fiscal court. Some county offices gave their periodic reports to the court. Road Report: County Road Supervisor Greg Carroll discussed recent flooding and said several roads closed and bridges had been closed and that tiles had been both washed out and stopped up. He said there are currently 15 tiles to be replaced over the county with more to come. He also reported $342K of emergency flooding FEMA money has been received for these and other repairs. He advised magistrates that paving would begin soon and also reported that insurance will cover $25K of the county's burned tractor. Emergency Management Director Terry Massey reported on some emergency runs that responders had recently made and discussed coronavirus. He said his office had received some emergency equipment for local responders that included face masks, gloves, and other similar supplies. He also noted that local Emergency Management had supplied local medical facilities and county offices with masks and will be doing the same for local pharmacies later today for their staff usage. Sheriff’s Report: Shane Doyle discussed the recent changes to his office and how their response has been adjusted during the coronavirus pandemic. He mentioned the recent video he released where he explained the current local COVID-19 measures and what they mean. Jailer Report: Deputy Jailer Todd Vincent reported 15 county inmates currently housed at Hart County Jail. County Clerk Kevin Alexander discussed March being their busiest time of year and due to his office closing to the public, they were handling lots of recent phone calls. He said they are now ready for online renewals. He noted the tremendous amount of mail received and that they are trying to work with the public the best they can. He also announced that Kentucky's primary election in May has been postponed until June 23rd. Parks and Rec Director A.B. Webb said that youth baseball/softball teams are picked, but there was no word when the league would actually be able to continue. Judge Cannon discussed not closing the entire county park system because of the available open spaces, but asked Webb to close all public basketball courts. The court also agreed to the purchase of an excavator for the road department in the amount of $28,500. The purpose is to replace the county's older backhoe that Greg Carroll said was past the point of repair and maintenance. He noted that the current FEMA money received by the county can be used for equipment as well. The county received one bid for the tractor replacement in the amount of $44,800. That bid was accepted by the fiscal court. Judge Cannon discussed the recent passing of Magistrate Clark Wood. "We'll miss Clark. I hate not seeing him here," he said. He discussed the vacancy of the magisterial office and said that while other county offices can be appointed by the Judge Executive, state law required a replacement for magistrate to be appointed by the governor, only. He said that the governor will make that appointment according to his schedule and discretion. With the current coronavirus pandemic, there is no estimate on when that could be. The next fiscal court meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 13th at 9am. After the meeting adjourned, he told the Edmonson Voice that he is strongly urging anyone that doesn't have to attend the meeting to avoid it. "We are trying to practice social distancing. Even though these meetings are open to the public, we are asking everyone to stay clear of the courthouse," he said. County reports are useful to the court and the public, but they can always be submitted through email or by letter, and they aren't required by law at fiscal court meetings. County Attorney Greg Vincent told the Edmonson Voice that there are only a few people that are really required to attend, which include magistrates, the Judge Executive, County Attorney, Clerk, and Sheriff. He said that media is expected but certainly not required. County Clerk Kevin Alexander said minutes from the meetings are available through open records requests and can be emailed from his office once they become available.  Schools To Remain Closed Until Monday, April 20th Darren Doyle, story: Edmonson County Schools has announced that they will remain closed for an additional week, according to Superintendent of Schools, Patrick Waddell. The initial announcement came on Thursday, March 12th for Edmonson County Schools to be closed until April 13th. That date has now been extended for another week, until April 20th. "Our principals will be working to contact students for our additional NTI work later on," said Waddell. "We will also extend our food delivery service during that time." Waddell said the new delivery routes will go into effect today, which were announced last week. A map with the routes and stops can be viewed by clicking here.  Lists of Retailers Ordered To Close And Those Remaining Open Governor Andy Beshear said Sunday that all nonessential retailers are being ordered to close within 24 hours and that he is mandating all elective medical procedures end. Beshear said these actions are intended to help protect Kentuckians and halt the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This order will go into effect on Monday, March 23rd by 7pm CST. Beshear announced 103 confirmed cases, and said Kentucky remains at three deaths related to COVID-19. The Governor said that more than 2,000 tests have now been performed and of those tests, the average age of someone who has gotten the virus is 53.3 – and that the intensive care rate is about 6 percent. Beshear had also previously recommended that all elective medical procedures cease, but mandated those stop, effective Monday. He said the additional action was necessary since some groups have failed to follow the order and that more restrictive actions were needed to protect Kentuckians. There have been four confirmed cases of the virus in Warren County with none confirmed yet in Edmonson County. Below is a guide for the type of retailers that can remain open and the ones ordered closed. RETAILERS THAT CAN REMAIN OPEN:
RETAILERS ORDERED TO CLOSE:
 VIDEO: Sheriff Shane Doyle Answers Local COVID-19 Questions & How It Affects Edmonson County3/20/2020 Edmonson County Sheriff Shane Doyle answers the most asked questions regarding local actions for COVID-19 in this video segment, exclusively on The Edmonson Voice. New Food Delivery Routes Start Monday, March 23rd  Darren Doyle, story: The Edmonson Voice has worked in conjunction with Edmonson County Schools to offer a digitized county map for the purpose of school food delivery routes and drop-off points during the COVID-19 period. Superintendent of Schools Patrick Waddell said the original route system will be changed effective Monday, March 23rd as a result of the program's growth throughout the week. "We hated to change it but the amount of kids we're servicing in our county has grown tremendously through the week and that's exactly what we want," he said. "We were serving around 100 to 200 kids at first, but that's grown to about 450 now. Waddell said that the food delivery program serves all kids from ages 3 to 18, whether or not they are enrolled at school at Edmonson County. "We will be able to provide both a prepackaged, non-perishable breakfast and a prepared lunch at the same time to kids from ages 3 to 18. If you have visitors from other schools at your home that also need to be fed, as long as they're between these ages, they can be fed, too, we just ask that you notify us before." He said while the breakfasts are prepackaged, the lunches are prepared meals that need to be consumed at or near the delivery time. Supt. Waddell said you must sign up for this service and if you've already signed up, you will need to once more to comply with the new routing system. Once you sign up for the new system you won't have to do it again. You can access this information by clicking here or by calling 270-597-8955. The school system is also accepting NTI school work on both the food delivery routes and in-person at schools. All local school buildings will open from 8am to 2pm daily for the purpose of school business and NTI acceptance. "We realize the new routes may cause a little confusion at first when we start next week, but this will be a much better system for everyone involved," he said. "We want to feed every child we can. During these trying times, we are making sure we're doing all we can for our students and community needs."  Waddell said the new routes should be easier to see and understand and he's asking parents and guardians to follow the route drop-off points as listed. The new routes will be as follow: NORTH SIDE FOOD DELIVERY: Food Delivery Route for Windyville, Roundhill and Sweeden Area (Bus #215) Beginning in Brownsville, Ky. Travel Hwy 259N to Hwy 70W (turning left by Hilltop Gas Station). Travel to Windyville turning left on Hwy 655 (by old Windyville Grocery). Travel Hwy 655 to Red Hill Church, turn around and return to Hwy 70. Turn left on Hwy 70 and travel to Corner Market at intersection of Hwy 70 and Hwy 185. Turn around and travel Hwy 70 back to Hwy 259 (Hilltop Gas Station) and turn left onto Hwy 259. Travel to Kyrock Elementary and this is the end of this route. This route will cover drop off points #1 through #9. Please be aware that we have estimated the following times to the very best of our ability, therefore, we request you be at the designated stop 15 minutes prior to scheduled time. We WILL NOT be able to wait at the designated stops. Stop #1 Behind Nationwide Insurance Office (top of riverhill) 10:30 AM Stop #2 Junction of Hwy 70 and Hwy 655 10:35 AM Stop #3 Redhill Church (off Hwy 655/Segal Road) 10:45 AM Stop #4 Junction of Hwy 70 and Patton Road 10:55 AM Stop #5 Bear Creek Fire Department on Hwy 70 11:00 AM Stop #6 Roundhill Corner Market (junction of Hwy 70 and Hwy 187) 11:10 AM Stop #7 Lindseyville (old Jacob’s Furniture) 11:25 AM Stop #8 Kyrock Fire Department off Hwy 259N 11:30 AM Stop #9 Kyrock Elementary School (Sweeden) 11:40 AM-12:00PM Food Delivery Route for Sunfish and Big Reedy Area (Bus #214) Starting from Brownsville travel Hwy 259N to Hwy 238 (by Jones & Gravil Tax Service). Turn left on Hwy 238 and travel to Hwy 187 (Old Sunfish Mall). Turn right on Hwy 187 and travel to South Union Church. Turn left on Hwy 1075 (Sunny Point Church Road) and travel to Hwy 185. Turn left on Hwy 185 and travel to the other end of Hwy 238 (Sunfish School Road on left hand side). Turn left on Sunfish School Road (Hwy 238) and travel back to Hwy 187. Turn right on 187 and travel to Hwy 70. You will turn left on Hwy 70 to travel back to Brownsville but route will end at the intersection of Hwy 187 and Hwy 70. Drop off points for this route will be #10 through #15. Please be aware that we have estimated the following times to the very best of our ability, therefore, we request you be at the designated stop 15 minutes prior to scheduled time. We WILL NOT be able to wait at the designated stops. Stop #10 Jones & Gravil Tax Service (intersection of Hwy 259N and Hwy 238) 10:45 AM Stop #11 Vincent Church off Hwy 238 10:50 AM Stop #12 Old Sunfish Mall (intersection of Hwy 238 and Hwy 187) 11:00 AM Stop #13 South Union Church 11:15 AM Stop #14 Big Reedy Store 11:25 AM Stop # 15 End of Sunfish School Road on Hwy 187 Side 11:40 AM Food Delivery Route for Bee Spring and Lincoln Area (Bus #222) Starting from Brownsville. Travel to Hwy 259N to Hwy 2336 (Jock Road). Turn right on Jock Road to Hwy 728 (Nolin Dam Road). Turn left on Hwy 728 and travel to Hwy 1827 (Brier Creek Road). Turn left on Brier Creek Road and travel to Nolin Church Road turning right onto Nolin Church Road. Travel to Dickie’s Mill Road and turn right onto Dickie’s Mill Road traveling back to Brier Creek Road. Travel Brier Creek Road back to Hwy 728. Turn left and travel Hwy 728 to Hwy 1015 (Union Light Road). Turn left and travel Union Light Road to Sunset Harbor (off of Union Light Road). Turn around at Sunset Harbor and travel back to Hwy 728. Turn left and travel to Stockholm Road on the right. Turn around at Stockholm and travel Hwy 728 back to Hwy 259. This will be the end of the route. Drop off points for this route will be #16 through #22 Please be aware that we have estimated the following times to the very best of our ability, therefore, we request you be at the designated stop 15 minutes prior to scheduled time. We WILL NOT be able to wait at the designated stops. Stop #16 Store across from Bee Spring Lumber on Hwy 259N 10:50 AM Stop #17 Jock Church 10:55 AM Stop #18 Junction of Jock Road and Noah Stevenson Road 11:00 AM Stop #19 Cave Hollow Bay Office 11:15 AM Stop #20 Nolin Church 11:30 AM Stop #21 Sunset Harbor Entrance 11:45 AM Stop #22 Lincoln Fire Department 11:55 AM-12:00 PM SOUTH SIDE FOOD DELIVERY: Food Delivery Route for Mammoth Cave and Chalybeate Area (Bus #221) Starting in Brownsville. Travel Hwy 101 South to Hwy 70 (Mammoth Cave Road) turning left and traveling to Hwy 2325 (Silent Grove Church Road). Turn right onto Hwy 2325 and travel to Hwy 259 turning left on Hwy 259. Travel to Hwy 422 turning right onto Hwy 422 continuing to Hwy 743. Turn right on Hwy 743 traveling to Hwy 101 turning right onto Hwy 101 and returning to Brownsville. Drop off points for this route will be #23 through #28. Please be aware that we have estimated the following times to the very best of our ability, therefore, we request you be at the designated stop 15 minutes prior to scheduled time. We WILL NOT be able to wait at the designated stops. Stop #23 City Park behind Health Department on Hwy 70 10:40 AM Stop #24 Junction of Hwy 70 and Arthur Road 10:50 AM Stop #25 Silent Grove Church 10:55 AM Stop # 26 Junction of Hwy 422 and Hwy 743 (New Grove Road) 11:00 AM Stop #27 Junction of Hwy 743 and Hwy 101 (by Ken Byrd Center) 11:10 AM Stop #28 Chalybeate Fire Department (blacktop parking lot) 11:25 AM-12:00 PM Food Delivery Route for Pig and Rocky Hill Area (Bus #233) Starting in Brownsville. Travel South on Hwy 101 to Hwy 259. Turn left on Hwy 259 and travel to Railroad Tracks in Rocky Hill. Turn around and travel Hwy 259 back to 31W turning right and traveling to Park Mammoth. Turn around at Park Mammoth and travel 31W South to Hwy 101. Turn right on Hwy 101 and continue back to Brownsville. Drop off points for this route will be #29 through #34. Please be aware that we have estimated the following times to the very best of our ability, therefore, we request you be at the designated stop 15 minutes prior to scheduled time. We WILL NOT be able to wait at the designated stops. Stop #29 Cedar Spring Church (31W) 10:45 AM Stop #30 Old Crossroads Market (intersection of Hwy 259 and 31W) 10:55 AM Stop #31 Rocky Hill (by railroad tracks in gravel pull off area) 11:00 AM Stop #32 Park Mammoth Entrance 11:10 AM Stop #33 Blue Bird Area off 31W 11:20 AM Stop #34 Junction of 31W and Hwy 422 11:30 AM Food Delivery Route for South Chalybeate and Wingfield Area (Bus #202) Starting in Brownsville. Travel Hwy 101 to Hwy 743 turning right and traveling to Hwy 2326 (Otter Gap Road). Travel Hwy 2326 and turning right onto Shadyland Church Road. Travel Shadyland Church Road turning right onto South Alexander Creek Road. Travel South Alexander Creek Road turning left onto Hwy 743 and continuing to Hwy 1749. Turn right on Hwy 1749 and travel to William Simmons Road. Turn around and travel Hwy 1749 back to Hwy 743. Turn left and travel Hwy 743 back to 101. This will be the end of this route. Continue back to Brownsville. Drop off points for this route will be #35 through #39. Please be aware that we have estimated the following times to the very best of our ability, therefore, we request you be at the designated stop 15 minutes prior to scheduled time. We WILL NOT be able to wait at the designated stops. Stop #35 South Edmonson Elementary School 10:40-10:45 AM Stop #36 Otter Gap Church 10:55 AM Stop #37 Wingfield Fire Department 11:10-11:20 AM Stop #38 Wingfield Church 11:30 AM Stop #39 Junction of William Simmons Rd and Hwy 1749 11:45 AM  District 3 Magistrate Passes After Lengthy Illness Darren Doyle, story: Edmonson County Judge Executive has issued a statement announcing the death of District 3 Clark Wood. It is with our deepest regrets that we announce the passing of Clark Wood, District # 3 Magistrate," the statement said. "Clark took office January 3, 2011 and was always very diligent maintaining and improving the roads in his District. He was concerned and active in many areas of county government, remaining attentive to the needs of his constituents as well as all Edmonson County residents." Cannon also said in the statement that Magistrate Wood was a valued member of Fiscal Court and will be deeply missed. "We ask that you keep his family, friends, and co-workers in your prayers while they grieve his loss." An interim magistrate will have to be appointed by the governor; however, Cannon's office said the current COVID-19 pandemic could delay that process. Magistrate Wood was 69 years old. Funeral arrangements will be made at a later time.  The city office of Brownsville has released both the executive order for the closing of City Hall and the declaration of emergency for the city limits. Each document is listed below: DECLARATION OF A LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER 3a-2020  Darren Doyle, story: Brownsville Mayor Jerry Meredith has announced a state of emergency for the Brownsville city limits and has ordered a closing of city hall to the public. "We are following suit with all other government agencies in order to help keep the spread of virus to a minimum," he said. He said the same precautions are being taken by city employees as county offices announced earlier today. "We are asking our residents to follow all the federal, state, and other government guidelines during this time. Our police and fire department are still available to respond to emergencies, and you can call 911 for that, 24 hours a day." The Mayor also wanted to remind city public-facing businesses that have been ordered closed indefinitely as by the order of the governor. Gyms, community centers, theaters, salons, nail salons, spas, entertainment venues and sporting event facilities must close by 5 p.m. Wednesday, the governor said during a press conference. Exceptions to these businesses are those like grocery stores, pharmacies, trash collection, auto repair, health care facilities, retail, home repair, hardware and supply stores, post offices, insurance offices, banks, gas stations, laundromats, and vet clinics. "We will be enforcing this in the city," said the Mayor.  Screenshot of Beshear's news conference earlier today. Edmonson Voice Staff Report:
Governor Andy Beshear announced several new cases of COVID-19 in Kentucky today, including one he says is confirmed in Warren County. No additional information was given at the conference regarding the Warren County case, or what medical facility confirmed it. "Warren and Kenton Counties are the new counties, but we expect this, ultimately in every county," he said in a conference today. "And that's why we're taking the steps we're taking. And none of our regions ought to be saying 'it's not here,' we gotta take the steps right now because most people are asymptomatic or minor symptoms that have this, we gotta know we have two duties. Number one, do everything you can not to get it yourself, but number two, make sure with the most vulnerable, we treat ourselves like we have it, and we don't give it to those that could be harmed." There have been a total of 35 cases in Kentucky as of today, according to Beshear.   A Plus Family Healthcare has released the following statement regarding their care and procedures for COVID-19 virus precautions. To Our Patients and Community,  Phone Numbers Listed Here For All County Offices Darren Doyle, story: Edmonson County Judge Executive Wil Cannon has issued an executive order that has closed all county governmental buildings and spaces to the public, effective immediately. County Finance Officer Tammi Willhite said county workers are still reporting to their offices at this time and taking calls or emails. "We are planning on having fiscal court on Monday but will be practicing social distancing and having everyone sit farther apart, it will be a shorter meeting than usual," she said. She also added that the item list for the fiscal court will contain only the necessities for county business in order to move the meeting along as quickly and efficiently as possible. The entire order is published below: EXECUTIVE ORDER #20-11  Darren Doyle, story: Several Edmonson County residents have come together to help organize a volunteer group to help elderly and immune-compromised citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic across the country for locals called "Operation EC Assist." Scott Lindsey, an employee of Edmonson Center Healthcare, said he noticed a few friends had similar ideas and posted some of his thoughts on Facebook on Saturday "I thought it might be a good idea to see if we could get some volunteers from the community to help run errands for the people that are most susceptible to contracting the virus," Lindsey said. "I had hoped to get 20 or so people to volunteer, but I was worried that we wouldn't be able to get that many. Within the first 24 hours I had over 100 volunteers contact me and offer their help." Lindsey said the purpose of Operation EC Assist is for its volunteers to aid and assist our neighbors during this time of need. Anyone with a related need during the COVID-19 period can send a direct message on the Facebook page Operation EC Assist, or call 270-991-2250. "We are now over 125 volunteers strong and have people from Warren County, Butler County, and Grayson County offering their assistance as well. It's been an amazing experience. Seeing everyone pull together, even from other counties, to reach out to our community has been awesome and very humbling," Lindsey said.  Alford's Pharmacy has announced several changes to their services as a result of COVID-19, which includes closing of their lobby on March 17th, but is also offering additional options to service their customers. The full statement is published below: Alford’s Pharmacy & Drive-Thru is committed to the safety and care of our community. We have an obligation to our patients and staff to continue to provide the best care possible. We already follow strict guidelines in place by the CDC for infection control and OSHA safety, however we are taking additional precautionary steps during this time of uncertainty. |
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