Darren Doyle, story: It's now the time where school systems everywhere start preparing for the upcoming year, and that usually involves working hard to stock up on much needed school supplies for incoming students. Edmonson County will host their very own Cram The Cruiser 2021, the 15th annual event which will be held at two locations on Friday, July 16th. Local school personnel from the Family Resource-Youth Services Centers, Community Education, and plenty of volunteers will be set up at both the Family Dollar in Brownsville and Dollar General in Chalybeate to accept school supply donations; 100% of which will stay in Edmonson County for local students. "Our annual Cram the Cruiser helps our FRYS Centers help meet every kid's needs and keeps them on a level playing ground," said Lisa Whobrey, Community Education Director. "It helps to break those barriers that may hold a child back. We want each and every child to be successful. Every item and every dollar spent for this event stays right here in Edmonson County. This event supports our children 100%."
The most common items needed are crayons, coloring pencils, notebook paper, two-pocket, three-prong folders, composition notebooks, pencils, pens, backpacks, and pencil boxes or pouches. Hand sanitizer and personal hygiene items are also welcome. Monetary donations will be accepted by either cash or check. Local law enforcement will be set up to help cram their cruisers, which will include the Kentucky State Police, the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office, Brownsville Police, as well as Edmonson EMS. "If someone isn't able to come out on Friday the 16th, they are more than welcome to reach out the schools Youth Services Center or Family Resource Center Office to make a donation," said Whobrey. "All our schools and the Board of Education office will be happy to accept donations." The event will begin at 9AM at both the Brownsville and Chalybeate locations and will last until 3PM.
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Edmonson Voice News Update:
On July 11, 2021 at approximately 4:00 p.m., Kentucky State Police Post 3, Bowling Green was contacted in reference to possible skeletal remains being found in a cave in Barren County. A KSP press release stated that detectives arrived at 1691 Hiseville Bear Wallow Road in Cave City where skeletal remains were located in a cave on the property and taken as evidence for the investigation. The remains were transported to the Medical Examiners Office in Louisville for identification purposes, according to KSP. The investigation is being led by KSP detectives. KSP was assisted on the scene by Barren County Sheriff's Office, Barren County Emergency Management and Barren County Coroner's Office. Full Surplus Item List Published Darren Doyle, story and photo: A short meeting was held today for Edmonson County's Fiscal Court in the Edmonson County Community Center. The location of the meeting was changed due to HVAC problems in the upstairs courtroom in the courthouse. Magistrates today voted to approve the county's upcoming surplus sale, which isnormally held annually but was cancelled last year due to the pandemic. The Edmonson Voice obtained the full list of items approved by the court today, which is published below. The following county offices gave reports to the court:
Road Report: County Road Supervisor Greg Carroll reported a number of tile installations across the county and Railroad Street in Rocky Hill is ready for new paving. He also said that mowing was continuing throughout the districts and that approximately 60% of the work on Brooks Road has been completed. The county road collapsed into water on June 8th, and at that time, the road was expected to be closed for approximately 10 days: however, much more damage occurred than what was initially thought. Carroll said that over 1,500 tons of rock have already been delivered to Brooks Road. He told the Edmonson Voice after the meeting that even more is going to be required to finish the job. He also said that other parts of the road will need repaving due to the high volume of heavy trucks and equipment that have been traveling in the area during the repair of the project. The project has been submitted to FEMA for federal flood funding. Emergency Management Report: Edmonson County Emergency Management Director Terry "Moose" Massey reported a total of 19 emergency runs made in the county since the last fiscal court meeting, six of which were fires, including one on a farm of District 3 Magistrate Charlie Tarter, who lost several bales of hay. Massey also asked the fiscal court to consider signing a new agreement with the Edmonson County Rescue Squad, which has been reorganized since the county cut ties with the organization a few months ago. The county did not renew their annual agreement with the Edmonson County Rescue Squad in April of this year, which ended the squad's affiliation with anything related to county government, fire departments, or local dispatch. The squad failed to submit the proper documentation required by the Judge Executive's Office for insurance and auditing purposes. At that time, Massey recommend cutting ties with the group, due to lack of training, equipment, and oversight. The squad's commander at that time, Dakota Yates of Roundhill, was arrested in May on meth and other drug charges. Yates was removed from his position after his arrest. Since that time, Massey said that the squad has undergone an overhaul, has met the training requirements for local emergency personnel, has submitted the proper documentation for their finances, and has a new commander. Judge Cannon said the original plan was to reassess the situation at the end of the year and that the new organization needed to be observed by the county to ensure they are following the proper county protocols. Cannon said he was open to doing it sooner than the end of the year but the county would need time to examine the request. County Clerk Report: County Clerk Kevin Alexander updated the court on a number of problems his office had faced over the last week due to updates performed by the state that wreaked havoc on systems all across Kentucky. The issues became so bad that Alexander was forced to close his office on Saturday. He said one of their current systems is a DOS-based system, first implemented 40 years ago. He said that several clerk offices around the region had to close during the week because of the problems. His office is open, but some services are still down. For more information, call the office at 270-597-2624. Judge Cannon also announced that the annual Freedom Fest, which returned to the county last weekend, was successful, providing free fireworks to the community and raising over $3600 in concessions for Parks and Rec. He also said that regulations for spending over $2 million in funds that the county recently received are beginning to loosen, although he felt like it was still too early to earmark the money. "We can't spend this money where it's still questionable because the county has no reserve," he said. "If there's an audit sometime down the road and the government decides the money wasn't properly spent, then we'll have to pay it back and unless there's some sort of an economic boom, we don't have the means to do that." He said the current regulations are still unclear and he wants to be sure the funds are spent where it will do the most good for the most county residents. The court also voted to:
The next meeting is scheduled for Monday evening, July 26, 2021 at 6PM in the upstairs court room at the courthouse. Edmonson Voice News Report:
The Edmonson County Fiscal Court has announced the annual county surplus auction will be held on Saturday, July 17th, 2021 at the county property located at 3020 Veterans Memorial Highway, in Brownsville beginning at 9:00 a.m. Items expected to sell include multiple vehicles, office furniture, road equipment, and miscellaneous items from the parks department. Payment in full is required at the time of the auction, including a 7% buyers premium. The sale will be conducted by Americana Real Estate and Auctions. A full list of surplus of items to be sold will be released next week. Darren Doyle, story and photos: A large barn and all of its contents were lost this morning in a fire on Knob Road. Firefighters were paged today at around 5:30AM to the report of a fully involved barn fire in the 1200 block of Knob Road, off of KY HWY 422 (Pig Road). According to radio traffic, the barn was already on the ground when firefighters first arrived. Emergency personnel worked to keep the blaze from spreading further. The barn was owned by Mr. Royce Houchin, who said he saw the fire and reported it immediately. According to Mr. Houchin, there was no electric to the structure, which contained some machinery, including a hay baler, and around 60 round bales of hay. Mr. Houchin said the original portion of the barn was likely 100 years old or more; however, he'd built other sections onto the structure over the years.
All the contents, including the hay, were lost in the fire. No cause of the fire was given and no injuries were reported. Responding to the scene were the Rocky Hill, Brownsville, Wingfield, and Park City fire departments, as well as Warren Rural Electric. Edmonson Voice News Update:
Mammoth Cave National Park will temporarily close the Turnhole Bend Nature Trail and parking lot from Wednesday, July 7 to Tuesday, September 7. The two-month closure is required to complete the final stages of a road paving project taking place in the park along KY-70, Brownsville Road. The road project, which involves roadway resurfacing, the hardening of road shoulders, and expansion or replacement of existing guard rails, is being coordinated by the United States Federal Highway Administration and National Park Service. Darren Doyle, story:
Edmonson County Family Resource-Youth Services Center programs (FRYSC) have been awarded a $100,000 grant for the purpose of constructing a custom bus, known as "The Community Cruiser," according to Director of Federal and State Programs for Edmonson County Schools, Jamie Carnes. The grant is part of a $15 million dollar project from the second round of the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund 2 (GEER II). According to Governor Andy Beshear's office, the statewide grants will fund educational support services needed due to COVID-19’s impact on schools, youth, and families, with a focus on early childhood education and child care, as well as family crisis and mental health counseling. According to Mr. Carnes, Edmonson FRYSC, along with other local community agencies, found barriers that not only limited their local programs during the pandemic, but also prevented students from traveling to Brownsville to participate in these programs when they were available. This led to the development of ideas revolving around ways to bring school needs and FRYSC programs to families in small group settings. Some of the programs provided by the FRYSC are the Back-To-School Bash, 16th Birthday Bash, Holiday Assistance, Future Blackhawks, Future Bulldogs, and help with Cram The Cruiser. The Community Cruiser will be an Edmonson County school bus no longer used for daily passenger transportation that will be completely customized on both the inside and out. The end result will be more like a tour bus or RV. Carnes said while the planning for the customization is still in its early stages, some ideas include seating and rugs for early childhood programs, tables and chairs for office space, partitions for healthcare programs, an awning for outdoor programs, an onboard generator, public-address speaker system, and other setups meant to help bring their programs to the community. "We want this to be a versatile vehicle that will meet many community needs," Carnes said. "This is basically going to create opportunities for us to bring many programs we currently provide out to the community." Carnes said the FRYSC will also be working alongside other community organizations that include but are not limited to: A Plus Family Healthcare, The Edmonson County Cooperative Extension Office, other EC Schools programs, LifeSkills, and Brownsville Missionary Baptist Church, which is the school's partner for the Affordable Christmas and the Backpack Programs. "We will also be working with Lannie Deweese, our Director of Transportation and the Transportation Department, said Carnes. "We also appreciate Superintendent Brian Alexander who guaranteed full support with a donation of a bus and a partnership with our Bus Garage. The arrangement will provide insurance, bus maintenance, storage, fuel, and a system of support throughout the renovation and implementation process." Carnes said that they're consulting with an automotive repair company for the custom work required for the vehicle but a time frame is unknown for when the vehicle will be on the road in Edmonson County. "We hope this will add a better way of serving our community with our programs," he said. "It would not be possible without this grant and all the folks collaborating to make it happen." Darren Doyle, story:
Chad Johnston will leave his role as assistant principal at ECHS to become the next principal at the Edmonson County 5/6 Center, Superintendent of Schools Brian Alexander announced today. Mr. Johnston has spent the last two years at ECHS in the assistant's role and also served that same role for one year at Grayson County High. He has a total of 14 years in education. Johnston said he is excited for the opportunity at the 5/6 Center. "I want to thank the staff at Edmonson County High School for accepting me from day one and treating me with respect," he added. "I also want to thank the Edmonson County 5/6 Center SBDM Council for their confidence in me. I look forward to the opportunity to work with the great staff at the 5/6 Center and to put in the necessary work for doing what is best for the students of Edmonson County." In addition to his prior experience in Edmonson County, he also completed his student teaching at ECHS back in 2007 and also served as assistant baseball coach in 2008. Superintendent Alexander also spoke to the Edmonson Voice about the hiring of Mr. Johnston. "We're extremely pleased to see Mr. Johnston move forward to the leadership role of principal of the Edmonson County 5/6 Center," he said. "The SBDM Council at the 5/6 Center worked very hard to do a thorough job of finding the right person to replace Mr. Rex Booth. I expect great things going forward for the Edmonson County 5/6 Center." Mr. Johnston also has two sons, Eli, age 11 and Sawyer, age 7. Mrs. Hatton Becomes Third Female Principal In Edmonson County History Darren Doyle, story and photo:
South Edmonson Elementary will have a brand new principal to start the next school year after announcing that Mrs. Sarah Hatton has accepted the position. Superintendent of Schools Brian Alexander said Mrs. Hatton, who comes from Logan County, had glowing recommendations. "Our Site Based Decision Making Council underwent a very thorough process with nine total applicants," he said. "One withdrew from the running and then five candidates were given interviews. Our Site Based felt strongly about Mrs. Hatton and we're excited to bring her experience to South Edmonson. She seems ready to hit the ground running." Mrs. Hatton has 14 years experience as a teacher in all grades K-8th and has 6 years experience as an assistant principal at Auburn Elementary in Logan County. "I was looking for a school in a strong community that was also in a family-hometown-type of community," Mrs. Hatton said. "That's really important to me and I feel South Edmonson and Edmonson County have that." She was already somewhat familiar with the county, having worked at Camp Joy over 20 years ago while studying in college. She is the third female principal in the history of Edmonson County Schools. Anna Sturgeon was the first, who served that role at ECHS from 1998 to 2001. Mary Alice Cole also served as Kyrock principal from 2001 to 2010. The departing Josh Long has accepted a job as a counselor at South Green Elementary in Glasgow, Superintendent Alexander said. Mrs. Hatton said she is excited to meet everyone at SEES and is eager to get to know the community. "I'm looking forward to the upcoming year," she added. "I'm hoping we can get back to some normalcy and have a lot of fun at South Edmonson." She is married and has four children, ranging in ages from 2 years to 14 years old. She will officially begin her duties on July 1st. The Edmonson County 5/6 Center also has a principal vacancy after Rex Booth recently accepted the Principal role at Russellville High School. According to Mr. Alexander, the 5/6 Center plans on making an announcement sometime next week. Darren Doyle, story:
The Edmonson County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a stabbing that occurred around 5:30PM this evening. According to Sheriff Shane Doyle, the victim was stabbed or cut in an altercation that took place in the Grassland community. Sheriff Doyle said the victim tried to drive himself to the hospital but after a caller reported the incident to dispatch, the victim's vehicle was intercepted by the Warren County Sheriff's Office and an ambulance. Sheriff Doyle said the victim, who has not yet been named, was air-lifted to another hospital. "We are currently investigating this incident and are working to obtain a search warrant as we speak," Sheriff Doyle said. Another unnamed individual is currently being questioned for his role in the incident, Doyle said. This is a developing story with more details to come.
Darren Doyle, story: photos submitted by Tammi Willhite:
The rain came down in buckets this afternoon throughout the county and Brownsville seemed to get even more than that as flash flooding forced an early closure of the Edmonson County Courthouse today. Heavy thunderstorms moved into the area around just before 2PM today, and when they did, they didn't waste any time letting folks at the courthouse know what was happening.
County Treasurer Tammi Willhite, who's office is in the Judge Executive's Office, said heavy rains caused the water levels to rise through the courtyard and eventually into the courthouse.
"We had water coming in every door," she said. "We all jumped in and started trying to clean it up, but it came in so fast. It was just a mess," she said.
She said several offices inside the courthouse had standing water as a result of the rain.
"We had water coming in all over; we were all running around with mops and shop-vacs." The Edmonson County Road Department, located just east of the HWY 70 ballpark, also flooded today. Darren Doyle, story:
The Edmonson County Sheriff's Office and other emergency personnel were busy over the course of Wednesday, June 16th, through this past weekend as they upped their patrols in the Lincoln Community during the "Redneck Rave" event held at Blue Holler ATV Park. In a statement released from the Sheriff's Office today, they reported that 48 individuals were charged with various offenses, including 14 arrested. In addition, there were 30 charges involving drugs or alcohol-related offenses. The statement also said there were 63 traffic-related offenses charged, two arrest warrants were served on a fugitive, as well as six felony charges that included assault, strangulation, and wanton endangerment. "The Sheriff’s Office also escorted EMS with security during medical transports responding to such injuries as broken bones, severed and dislocated fingers, impalement through the abdomen, lacerations, and severe intoxication-related medical issues," the statement said. Sheriff Shane Doyle spoke to the Edmonson Voice regarding the activity over the past several days. "The Sheriff's Office was caught off-guard last year during this event," he said. " We were determined that it wouldn't happen again. I want to thank our local emergency and first responders for all the hard work that was put in to deal with this event. I firmly believe that because of the large presence of law enforcement, the event didn't cause as many problems as it could have. We were also pleased with the overwhelming support that the local community members showed. Many of the local residents offered food, drink, and a cool place to rest if we needed it. We wish we could provide this kind of presence regularly, but our limited budget can't sustain that amount of manpower. While there were many challenges to overcome, the cooperation with our EMS, volunteer fire fighters, volunteer deputies, and other law enforcement agencies allowed us to make the best out of a difficult situation." Doyle also said they responded to theft and assault complaints within the park, and they administered multiple traffic safety checkpoints around the Lincoln community throughout the event, with the help of District 5 Constable Charlie Peck and the Kentucky State Police. The Sheriff’s Office was also assisted by Mammoth Cave National Park Rangers and Kentucky Fish and Wildlife on various traffic stops and calls for service. Edmonson Voice Report: Edmonson County Schools has released a statement regarding online student registration for the 2021-22 school year for all students. Alan Talley, Director of Pupil Personnel spoke to the Edmonson Voice regarding this process. His entire statement is published below. The Edmonson County school system requests that ALL parents complete the Online Registration process for the 2021-2022 school year at your earliest convenience. We ask for parents to complete registration at a time when they are not rushed, as there are several documents to view before completion. If your child finished the 2020-2021 school year (on May 26th) as an Edmonson County student, they should be registered through the Parent Portal. If you do not remember your login credentials, follow the Forgot Username/Password link. The portal can be found at http://boe.edmonson.k12.ky.us/parent-portal/ If your child is starting school for the first time OR if they finished the 2020-2021 school year in another district instead of Edmonson County, please follow this link to register http://mrtg.edmonson.k12.ky.us/OLR.html -Alan Talley, Director of Pupil Personnel Truck Unhooked From Equipment Trailer, Stolen & Wrecked In Broad Daylight While Owner Is Working6/19/2021 Bowling Green Man Arrested Shortly After Darren Doyle, story: It was a short-lived heist for a Bowling Green man on Thursday as he attempted to steal a working man's truck in the middle of the day--while the truck was hooked to a trailer, and as the owner was currently using equipment from the trailer at the property. Daniel Skaggs, a Chalybeate resident and owner of Webb-Co Lawn Service, was operating his tractor and bush hog on a property in Richardsville. His 2016 Chevy pickup was hooked to a gooseneck trailer nearby and Skaggs said he went to get a drink from a cooler in the truck. As he approached, he could see the truck was gone. "As I got closer, I saw where they pulled it off the ball somehow and let the jack stands bury up in the blacktop, and the tailgate was ripped off," Skaggs said. "My wallet and pistol was in the console. So I canceled my cards before I called 911 since I knew it had been gone at least 20 minutes." Skaggs said his trailer was then blocking the road where it had been moved during the theft and a passerby stopped on his way to work. Skaggs explained the situation to him and the man said he'd seen the truck just up the road, completely destroyed. "Thankfully, they didn't hit an innocent person or kill someone," Skaggs said. Shortly after, Skaggs said a witness reported that he saw a man sneak into a back door of a mobile home nearby. "We had a description by now because another farmer stopped and said he saw a guy trying to figure out how to unhook the trailer in the field, even though he didn’t think anything of it at the time, but he fit the description of the same man sneaking in the mobile home," Skaggs said. "Me and two other guys that passed through surrounded the trailer while the homeowner I was working for called 911 again and told the dispatcher that we had him trapped. The cop who was at my truck scene then came rolling in on two wheels. He went in the front door of the mobile home and came out with this guy in handcuffs." Phillip G. Parker (33) of Bowling Green was arrested and charged with:
Parker also has an active "Failure to appear" charge, according to the Warren County Detention Center website. According to the site, he is being held on a $1525 bond. Skaggs said he now has to wait for his insurance company to work out the details on replacing his stolen, and now wrecked vehicle. He said the suspect had recently been homeless and a nearby family had taken him in. "I depend on that truck to make my living, so I hope this will be a fast process from here," he said. The arrest was made by the Warren County Sheriff's Office. Darren Doyle, story:
Two females were arrested and face multiple drug and other charges involving a minor at a road safety checkpoint on Nolin Dam Road on Wednesday. While conducting the checkpoint near the Lincoln Fire Department, Edmonson County Sheriff’s deputies observed an open alcoholic beverage inside a Pontiac Grand Am, occupied by two adult females, identified as Carrisa L. Carey (28) of Mt. Washington, and Gabrielle L. Kemp (27) of Shepherdsville, along with a minor, the Sheriff's Office stated. As deputies made contact with the occupants, the operator reportedly admitted having marijuana in the vehicle, according to the Sheriff's Office. Deputies then conducted a search of the vehicle, which resulted in the discovery of suspected marijuana, suspected methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and several open alcohol containers. The minor inside the vehicle admitted to drinking alcohol and deputies found suspected marijuana in the minor’s seat, the Sheriff's Office stated. Officials said neither the operator nor adult passenger took ownership of the suspected drugs. Carey and Kemp were both charged and arrested for:
Law enforcement said the vehicle was the very first to pass through the checkpoint on Wednesday, which has been set up to help handle the extra traffic due to the current event at a popular ATV park in the area. The event, called "Redneck Rave," claims they have sold 20K tickets to the park for the event that will continue through the weekend. "As we stated earlier in the week, we want to be a welcoming host to all that enter our county, but we expect you to follow the law," said Sheriff Shane Doyle. "We're asking you to be respectful of other property and leave our county in better shape than you found it. We've stepped up patrols and are working with our emergency service partners to provide the best possible service for both our local residents and guests." Carey was also discovered to have two outstanding Bullitt County Bench Warrants for failing to appear on charges of Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition, One Headlight, Failure to Wear Seat Belts, Operating on Suspended or Revoked Operator’s License, and Failure of Owner to Maintain Required Insurance. The Sheriff's Office also stated that the minor on scene was released to the mother. Open Letter To Community From Sheriff's Office The Edmonson County Sheriff's Office has released a statement regarding an upcoming event this week at a local ATV park. The entire statement is published below: To the citizens of Edmonson County: This Wednesday through Saturday, June 16th-20th, Blue Holler ATV Park is hosting a large outdoor event called "The Redneck Rave." Promoters are advertising more than 20,000 tickets sold. Even if only half of those tickets are sold, our county's population will double this week, and that doesn't include the people visiting Nolin Lake, Mammoth Cave National Park, or area horse camps. All branches of emergency services will be operating with all available personnel during this time period, so we ask for your patience. The last two similar events have resulted in numerous arrests, along with rescue and EMS-related calls. Due to the isolated location of the park and the trails, these calls can be time consuming and can require substantial personnel. As always, we are here to serve the county, but understand that response times may be longer than usual between Wednesday and Saturday of this week due to the anticipated call volume from this event. The Sheriff's Office will have all available officers on mandatory overtime and have requested help from all available volunteers. The District 5 Constable will also be actively patrolling and responding to calls. In addition, the Sheriff's Office also requested the help of the Kentucky State Police and they have graciously assigned Troopers to work in our county. We have also requested assistance from the Kentucky Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, Mammoth Cave National Park Service Rangers, in addition to neighboring agencies in the event of a critical incident. Both Edmonson Co. Emergency Management and KY Regional Emergency Management have arranged for a 24-hour command post to be set up in the event area, with advanced communication equipment and internet capabilities. Multiple meetings with Lincoln VFD, Edmonson EMS and all other fire departments in the county have been held so that we can be prepared as possible for this event. Many of these people are volunteers, so please thank them every chance you get. To the residents and travelers of the Lincoln Community: Law Enforcement will be stepping up traffic enforcement and patrol in this area, in an attempt to address traffic concerns and other complaints that may be a result of this event. We ask everyone to be patient while traveling in the area, use added caution in heavily trafficked areas, and as always, obey the law. To the attendees of the Redneck Rave: We welcome you to Edmonson County and appreciate you supporting our local businesses. We wish you happy and safe travels; however, there will be ZERO TOLERANCE for violations involving trespassing, ATVS on the roadways, alcohol and drug offenses, disorderly conduct, and/or public intoxication. Please enjoy yourself and this event, but also realize there will be a large law enforcement presence in the area and we will enforce the law. Thanks to everyone for your understanding and support. We are proud to serve the greatest county in the Commonwealth, Edmonson County, Kentucky. Respectfully, The Edmonson County Sheriff's Office Edmonson Voice Report:
A Cub Run man was tasered after a foot pursuit, following a vehicle pursuit after he fled the scene of an active traffic stop, according to the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office stated that around 7PM on Sunday, June 13th, a deputy observed a silver Dodge pickup truck approach the intersection of Brier Creek Road and Nolin Dam Road with the driver not wearing a seat belt. In addition, the deputy reportedly observed a cracked windshield and then discovered the pickup's registration plate was expired. The Sheriff's Office stated that a traffic stop was initiated in a parking lot at the intersection of Nolin Dam and Stockholm Road. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Keith L. Huff (41) of Cub Run, and inside the vehicle was also a female passenger, later identified as Tiffany Stephan. The Sheriff's Office said that Huff reported to law enforcement that he did not have a driver’s license and he refused to provide his social security number to verify his identity. Huff was instructed to exit the vehicle but allegedly refused. He was given additional commands to exit the vehicle but he refused and fled the scene, the Sheriff's Office stated. Huff then allegedly led law enforcement on a 2.5-mile pursuit, at speeds in excess of 75MPH in a 55MPH zone. Huff then pulled into the 900-block of F.D. Meredith Road (Cub Run), striking a camper in the front yard, and then fled on foot towards the house, according to the Sheriff's Office. Huff retreated into the house and after deploying his taser, a sheriff’s deputy was able to detain Huff without further incident, officials said. Huff was arrested and charged with:
by Floyd Houston, VFW Post 6937:
Brownsville VFW Post 6937 is pleased to announce that Bee Spring resident Edwin Vincent was sworn in as the Commander of VFW’s Department of Kentucky on Saturday, June 12th at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville during the State VFW Convention. A retired USAF Chief Master Sergeant (E-9) and veteran of the Gulf War, Ed has been our long-term local Post Commander who led the Post to All-State and All-American honors. These awards have gone to only a small percentage of VFW Posts and they recognize excellence in community service and support to veterans, as well as remembering our nations’ fallen. Under Ed’s leadership our local Post conducts approximately fifteen graveside funeral honors details per year. Ed has also been the VFW District 5 Commander where he supervised the VFW Posts in most of Edmonson’s surrounding counties. Ed was nominated for the position of commander by his Edmonson County High School classmate Ray Durbin and was presented with the State Commander’s cap by his wife Melea. For the next year, Ed will be responsible for the 13,000 VFW members in Kentucky and their 86 Posts. The VFW is the nation’s oldest and largest organization of combat veterans which was formed following the Spanish-American War in order to remember war dead, take care of disabled comrades, widows and orphans, as well as to conduct good works in the local communities. Darren Doyle, story: Edmonson County Fiscal Court met virtually today to discuss the latest agenda, which included updates from Judge Executive Wil Cannon concerning over two million dollars in federal money that's coming to Edmonson County; about half of which the county has already received. The money comes from the American Rescue Plan Act, a federally-funded program intended to pump money back into local communities; however, Judge Cannon said the specific areas in which the funds can be used are still unclear. "I hope (the government) does some work on this and give us a little bit broader way of spending to where it will help the county and help Edmonson Countians," said Judge Cannon. He discussed how one example of the approved areas would cost the county more than not, by explaining a scenario of one resident that might live at the end of a road with no county water. The funds could be used to bring service to the resident; however, the county water company would have to use more resources to maintain that single customer than they would receive from the customer's use of their services. "They'd be giving us money to help people, but it would cost us a lot more in the future, and there's a lot of things going on like this with this stuff and I'm not happy with the way this has all come down. If they want to help the counties, they should open it up and let us determine how best the need is for the county and use it accordingly. Hopefully they'll do that someday, I don't know." The county has already received $1.1 million from the funding with the rest expected to be deposited soon. A budget amendment reading for the added funds was approved today by magistrates; however, Judge Cannon stated in a March 22, 2021 fiscal court meeting that it was unclear whether or not the spending would be decided by himself, which was the case in previous CARES funding, or if by fiscal court vote or other means. At that meeting, Cannon said even if left up to the Judge Executive's discretion, he would likely bring it before fiscal court for discussion. He also noted that he welcomed any magistrate to discuss the funding possibilities with him at any time. Magistrates also voted to approve the purchase of a new software system that will be used by the county road department. The software, called iWorQ Sytems, will allow real-time tracking of costs, manpower, other resources, and will grant magistrates, road employees, and administrative and accounting personnel access to the jobs. County Treasurer Tammi Willhite said the program will tremendously help the county keep track of all that goes into the county's road projects, and will be well worth the investment in order to keep up with the federal requirements the county must follow for FEMA projects. Willhite said that the county is depending on funding from FEMA for over 400 projects this year alone, and without proper communication and record keeping between multiple departments and personnel, this funding will not be accessible. The cost of the program will be $5K for the first year, then $3K per year after that. Magistrates approved the new software purchase. Judge Cannon updated the court on improvements that are currently being made at Bee Spring Park. He said that extensive cleaning, plumbing repairs, pest control, and other facility improvements are underway. He said that after these improvements are complete, reviews will be made at both the Chalybeate and HWY 70 parks to determine what further needs will be met. The court also discussed the upcoming Freedom Fest, which is scheduled for Friday, July 2nd. The event is returning to Edmonson County after being cancelled last year due to COVID. The event is free and will feature awards for all youth baseball and softball participants, concessions, and a huge fireworks show that is free to the public. The court agreed to schedule a county surplus sale for Saturday, July 24th. Details on the sale will be coming later. Judge Cannon said that Dog Control Officer Kenny Heath will be resigning due to health concerns. Newly hired assistant officer Anna Dietzer will be moving into that role. Cannon also updated the court on a proposed new development in Chalybeate, which is approximately 120 acres. He said his office has received calls from the public with concerns of such a large development being constructed in the area. He said that most of the homes are planned to be 1300 square feet on 1/3 acre lots and that the goals set from the county would be focused on community lighting, sidewalks, and traffic being flowed to HWY 101 and away from smaller county roads not meant to handle that much traffic. It is important to note, that without zoning, developers have freedom to do what they wish, where they wish, as long as they follow regulations from the local planning commission. Magistrates also voted to:
Judge Cannon said that today's virtual meeting will the be last one for now, with the next meeting being held on June 28, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in the upstairs court room. "Hopefully this is last Zoom meeting we'll ever have," he said today. Edmonson Voice Report:
A local man has been charged with assault and multiple drug-related charges after a domestic disturbance call resulted in an arrest last night, according to the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office said that around 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 10, 2021, deputies were dispatched to the 200-block of Pine Grove Church Road for an active domestic disturbance. According to the release, they were met in the driveway of the residence by Charles Grindley (44), a resident of the incident location. "Grindley presented himself in an aggressive manner towards deputies, giving the indication he was going to start an altercation," the press release stated. "Deputies gave commands to Grindley to de-escalate the situation; however, he did not comply, resulting in a deputy deploying his taser. Grindley was then detained without further incident." Additionally, consent to search the residence was given by Grindley, resulting in the discovery of drug paraphernalia, suspected methamphetamine, and suspected marijuana, the Sheriff's Office stated. Grindley was arrested and charged with:
Masks Still Required For Public Transit, Health Facilities, and Long-term Care Facilities Darren Doyle, story:
Today, Governor Andy Beshear lifted the statewide mask mandate for most settings and ended capacity limits for restaurants, bars, and other public venues. The mask mandate for vaccinated Kentuckians has been lifted since May 13. A new executive order keeps the mask requirement in place only in certain high-risk settings identified by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: public transit, long-term care facilities and health care facilities. It was his final daily press conference, his 250th one. He reported that 2.1 million Kentuckians have received the COVID-19 vaccine, or 58% of the adult population. "Today, we are lifting the final restrictions put in place that have kept our people safe during this once-in-a-lifetime global pandemic," he said. Edmonson County's COVID rate has plunged since January, averaging around 50 active cases for months. On Tuesday, the Barren River District Health Department reported 53 active COVID cases in Edmonson County, or .04% of the county's population (less than one-half of one percent). The overall current incidence rate in the county is 0, according to the state's latest data. Edmonson County has consistently had the lowest numbers in the BRDHD area in total COVID cases and deaths determined from COVID. Edmonson Voice Report:
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Electronic Crime Branch arrested Clayton R. Griffith, 38, on charges related to child sexual abuse material. Griffith was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation, according to a press release from KSP. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering the suspect sharing images of child sexual exploitation online. The investigation resulted in a search warrant at a residence in Leitchfield on June 10, 2021. Equipment used to facilitate the crime was seized and taken to KSP’s forensic laboratory for examination. The investigation is ongoing. Griffith is currently charged with four counts of possession of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance and one count of distribution of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance. These charges are Class-D felonies punishable by one to five years in prison. Griffith was lodged in the Grayson County Detention Center. The Kentucky Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is comprised of more than twenty-six local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. The mission of the ICAC Task Force, created by the United States Department of Justice and administrated by the Kentucky State Police, is to assist state and local law enforcement agencies in developing a response to cyber enticement and child sexual abuse material investigations. This support encompasses forensic and investigative components, training and technical assistance, victim services, prevention and community education. The ICAC program was developed in response to the increasing number of children and teenagers using the internet, the proliferation of child sexual abuse material, and the heightened online activity of predators searching for unsupervised contact with underage victims. An Edmonson County Grand Jury has returned the following indictments. An indictment is only a formal charge and not an admission guilt. All parties are innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Allen C Durbin, Assault In The First Degree - Domestic Violence, Strangulation In The First Degree, Rape In The First Degree, (Three Counts) Sodomy In The First Degree, Kidnapping-adult, Terroristic Threatening In The Third Degree, Possession Of Controlled Substance In The First Degree (Methamphetamine), Drug Paraphernalia-buy/Possess, Torture Of A Dog Or Cat First Offense. Jennifer L. White, Possession Of Controlled Substance In The First Degree (Methamphetamine), Possession Of Marijuana, Drug Paraphernalia-buy/Possess Glenn F. Fournier Possession Of Controlled Substance In The First Degree (Methamphetamine), Careless Driving Justin C. Goodman, Rear License Not Illuminated, License To Be In Possession Failure To Produce Insurance Card Trafficking In Controlled Substance, First Degree (>Or=2 Gms Meth) Clayton Davis Strangulation In The First Degree Assault In The Fourth Degree Minor Injury Kenneth D. Vincent Possession Of Controlled Substance In The First Degree (Methamphetamine) Drug Paraphernalia-buy/Possess Tracy L. Napper Possession Of Controlled Substance In The First Degree-methamphetamine Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia Danny Mcgrew Possession Of Controlled Substance In The First Degree (Methamphetamine) Drug Paraphernalia-buy/Possess Trafficking In Controlled Substance, First Degree (< 2gms Methamphetamine) Persistent Felony Offender In The Second Degree Keith A Lockard Possession Of A Handgun By Convicted Felon Poss Cont Sub, Third Degree- Firearm Enhanced Assault In The Fourth Degree (Domestic Violence) Minor Injury Persistent Felony Offender In The First Degree Tyler Stith Drug Paraphernalia-buy/Possess Obscuring The Identity Of A Machine $10,000 Or More Receiving Stolen Property $10,000 Or More (Two Counts)Theft By Unlawful Taking Auto - $1000 Or More Possession Of Controlled Substance In The First Degree, Second Offense-meth Harley Jessie Trafficking In Controlled Substance, First Degree (<2gms Methamphetamine) Drug Paraphernalia-buy/Possess Obscuring The Identity Of A Machine $10,000 Or More Receiving Stolen Property Over $10,000 (Two Counts)Theft By Unlawful Taking Auto - $1000.00 Or More Faith L. Lindsey Possession Of A Handgun By Convicted Felon Melita Simpson (Three Counts)Criminal Abuse In The Second Degree - Child 12 Or Under (Three Counts) Wanton Endangerment-first Degree (Three Counts) Assault In The Second Degree Lester D. Adams Careless Driving Fleeing Or Evading Police In The First Degree (Motor Vehicle) Driving Dui Suspended License - First Offense (Agg Circum) Disregarding Stop Sign Possession Of Controlled Substance In The First Degree-firearm Enhanced Possession Of Marijuana-firearm Enhanced Drug Paraphernalia-buy/Possess Firearm Enhanced Possession Of Open Alcohol Container In Motor Vehicle Princess M. Sowders Possession Of Controlled Substance In The ) First Degree, Methamphetamine Tampering With Physical Evidence Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia Public Intoxication Controlled Substance James Ashley No Tail Lamps Possession Of Controlled Substance In The First Degree (Methamphetamine) Poss Cont Sub, Third Degree Tampering With Physical Evidence Persistent Felony Offender In The First Degree Daniel Thompson (Five Counts)Rape In The First Degree- Victim Under 12 Years Of Age (Five Counts) Rape In The First Degree (Five Counts) Incest- Victim Under 12 Years Of Age (Five Counts) Incest- Victim Under 18 Years Of Age Sexual Abuse In The First Degree- Victim Under 12 Years Of Age (Five Counts) Sexual Abuse In The First Degree Brandon B. Young Possession Of Controlled Substance In The First Degree (Methamphetamine) Possession Of Controlled Substance In The First Degree Possession Of Marijuana Oper Mv U/Infl Cont Sub - Third Offense Driving On Dui Suspended License 2nd Offense (Agg Circumstances) Persistent Felony Offender In The First Degree Curtis Miller Flagrant Non Support Joshua C Harris Flagrant Non Support Persistent Felony Offender In The First Degree Mark A. Sullivan Wanton Endangerment-first Degree Oper Mv U/Infl Alc/Subs - 1st (Agg Cir) Possession Of Open Alcohol Container In Motor Vehicle Criminal Mishief In The First Degree Brandon B. Young Burglary In The Second Degree Theft By Unlawful Taking Over $1000.00 Drug Paraphernalia-buy/Possess Cultivate In Marijuana (5 Plants Or More) Persistent Felony Offender In The First Degree Guy D. Richardson Possession Of Controlled Substance In The First Degree, Second Offense-meth Poss Cont Sub, Third Degree Oper Mtr Vehicle U/Infl Alc/Subs- First (Agg Circum) Operating Motor Vehicle On Suspended Or Revoked License Failure Of Non-owner To Maintain Required Insurance First Offense Failure To Wear Seat Belts Failure To Surrender Revoked Operators License Wanton Endangerment In The Secoind Degree Possession Of Open Alcohol Container In Motor Vehicle Persistent Felony Offender In The First Degree Lisa Burris Assault In The Second Degree Brittany L. May Burglary In The Second Degree Theft By Unlawful Taking Over $1000.00 Drug Paraphernalia-buy/Possess Persistent Felony Offender In The First Degree Nicolas A. Bruno (Two Counts) Assault In The First Degree Persistent Felony Offender In The First Degree Keith Wallingford Flagrant Non Support Persistent Felony Offender In The First Degree Bradford Norris Flagrant Non Support Rodney G. Lang Flagrant Non Support Robert Carpenter Flagrant Non Support Wendy L Browning Possession Of Controlled Substance In The First Degree, Second Offense-meth Drug Paraphernalia-buy/Possess Christina I. Filback Possession Of Controlled Substance In The First Degree (Methamphetamine) Drug Paraphernalia-buy/Possess Rebecca L. Thigpen Possession Of Controlled Substance In The First Degree (Methamphetamine) Possession Of Marijuana Drug Paraphernalia-buy/Possess Amy Carter Possession Of A Handgun By Convicted Felon Possession Of Controlled Substance In The First Degree, Second Offense-meth Firearm Enhanced Possession Of Marijuana- Firearm Enhanced Drug Paraphernalia-buy/Possess Firearm Enhanced Possession Of A Controlled Substance In The Third Degree- Firearm Enhanced Zachery Sale Possession Of Controlled Substance In The First Degree (Methamphetamine) One Headlight Driving On Dui Suspended License License To Be In Possession No/Expired Kentucky Registration Receipt Failure To Produce Insurance Card No Registration Plates David A. Wade Dui Third Offense Wanton Endangerment In The First Degree Dakota M. Yates Trafficking In Controlled Substance, First Degree (> Or=2 Gms Meth) Trafficking In A Controlled Substance In The First Degree,> Or = 10 D.U. Drug Paraphernalia-buy/Possess Prescription Controlled Substance Not In Original Container Resisting Arrest Nicholas Spainhoward Trafficking In Controlled Substance, First Degree (> Or = 2 Gms Meth) Trafficking In A Controlled Substance In The First Degree, > Or = 10 D.U. Drug Paraphernalia-buy/Possess Prescription Controlled Substance Not In Original Container Persistent Felony Offender In The First Degree Phillip W. Myers Possession Of Controlled Substance In The First Degree (Methamphetamine) Possession Of Controlled Substance In The First Degree Prescription Controlled Substance Not In Original Container Drug Paraphernalia-buy/Possess No Registration Plates EDMONSON COUNTY FISCAL COURT
NOTICE OF REGULAR AUDIO/VIDEO TELECONFERENCE MEETING In accordance with KRS 61.823, KRS 61.826, Executive Order 2020-243, OAG 20-05, 2020 Senate Bill 150 and the March 31 Attorney General Advisory, the Edmonson County Fiscal Court will meet in session at 9:00 a.m. on June 14, 2021 to consider the following Agenda. The meeting will take place via audio teleconference due to the current public health situation with the fiscal court not meeting in person. The public may attend via audio by dialing: 1-312-626-6799, meeting ID 868 4337 5561, password 027674 or by going to the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86843375561?pwd=eG1XQWZNeXdPRjhmQ1hjSnlxVzJiZz09 AGENDA 6/14/2021
Wil Cannon EDMONSON COUNTY JUDGE EXECUTIVE Edmonson Voice Report:
Two individuals were arrested on meth and other charges this morning after law enforcement responded to a call of passed out individuals in a vehicle, according to the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office said they responded to Alford Road in Brownsville around 9AM on Wednesday, June 9th after receiving a call that a male and female were passed out in a vehicle. Law enforcement stated that when they arrived on scene, they located a male, identified as Phildon D. Wooden, (39) of Big Clifty, and a female, identified as Katrina S. Holderman, (38) of Caneyville in the vehicle, along with drug paraphernalia commonly used for smoking methamphetamine lying in plain view. Officials said that Wooden was asked to step out of the vehicle, at which point he began reaching inside his pockets. A deputy reportedly instructed him to stop, then conducted an exterior frisk of his pockets, feeling what he knew to be a syringe. The deputy asked Wooden if the syringe was capped and warned him that he would be charged with wanton endangerment if it was not; Wooden stated that it was capped, according to the Sheriff's Office. The deputy stated that when he removed the syringe, he found it to be uncapped, with the end of the needle snapped off, and the plunger still pulled back with residue in the syringe. In addition, the other subject Holderman, was asked to exit the vehicle and a probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted, which revealed not only a bag of suspected methamphetamine, but also numerous forms of drug paraphernalia and cash. Once Holderman was placed under arrest, she reportedly asked the deputy if medication could be retrieved from her vehicle, which was parked further up the driveway of the same location. When doing so, the deputy reportedly saw additional drug paraphernalia lying in plain view, along with more cash. Holderman was charged and arrested for:
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