The traffic stop of a swerving car in Madisonville is what led to the arrest of its passenger. After conscent was given to search the Hyundai Elantra, Jarred Weideman was found to be in possession of three baggies of meth. Weideman faces two drug charges.
A number of items hanging from the rear view mirror is what resulted in a traffic stop on McLeod Lane. Marcos Hernandez did not have a driver’s license or auto insurance. Hernandez was transported to the county jail.
The state police are involved in a 3-day Kentucky State Police safe driving initiative. The world’s Largest Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Safety Program is named International Roadcheck.
In Madisonville, city park has two dams. Both of them are in need maintenance. Mayor Kevin Cotton says this project as a priority.
Hopkins County residents can see the Primary Election ballot on the Facebook page of the Clerk’s Office. Early in-person, no excuse absentee voting takes place today (Thursday), tomorrow and Saturday. In-person voting on Election Day, the 19th, will take place from 6 AM to 6 PM. Remember, can see the Primary Election ballot on the Facebook page of the Clerk’s Office. For voting information, visit the State Board of Elections website at. It’s go-vote dot K-Ydot G-O-V.
This is the graduation season. The Hopkins County Schools Academy is the first school to hold a ceremony. It’s this evening (Thursday) at 6 in the Hopkins Central gymnasium. The Madisonville North commencement will be on Wednesday, May 20th at 7. Hopkins Central will be the next night, May 21st, at 7.
A former member of the Madisonville American Legion is facing three charges. After their investigation, the police are charging Matthew Martz with theft by deception, forgery, and misrepresenting military status. The police say Martz received over 61-hundred dollars under the assumption that he was a military veteran. They found that Martz never served in the military.
The driver of a Ford Escape with a number of windshield obstructions limiting the view is facing two charges. After receiving permission to search the vehicle, Joey Sherman was charged with trafficking meth and possession of meth.
The Madisonville Salutes event this weekend at City Park will again include the traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. It’s a downsized version of the one in Washington D-C, which is the most-visited memorial on the National Mall. Listed on it are the names of the more than 58-thousand who lost their lives. Deputy city administrator Brad Long says it had quite an impact last year.
The Hopkins County Health Department is announcing free Mental Health First Aid Training. It’s described as a great opportunity to gain skills that can make a difference in someone’s life. It will be tomorrow (Thursday) at the health department from 8 until 4:30. You can get details on social media.
Members of the Green River Area Development District are traveling throughout the region to share important resources and information for seniors and their families. They invite you to visit the Facebook page to get the dates and locations of all the health fairs.
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