The National Weather Service says our pleasant fall weather will continue into next week.
In Hopkins County, the clerk’s office will be closed on Thursday for state and local training. Normal hours will return tomorrow.
The woman who spent over 45 minutes in the restroom at the Ideal Market on East Center Street is facing four drug charges. The officer said he could smell alcoholic beverages as soon as he addressed Audrey Cooper. Cooper admitted that she had smoked meth and was found to be in possession of a clear glass pipe which appeared to have meth residue on in.
The Kentucky Division of Forestry is preparing for an active wildfire season because dry leaves are inclined to ignite. Burning before 6 PM is restricted. If you see violations, please contact law enforcement.
The governor is urging voters to make sure they have the identification they need to vote. The state offers free voter ID cards to those who do not already have a proper form of ID. Each driver’s licensing regional office will be open on Saturday the 24th from 8 until 11:30. Applicants will need proof of identity, their social security number and proof of Kentucky residence.
The state police are partnering with Amtrak and Operation Lifesaver to promote railroad safety. They say accidents occur when drivers do dangerous things at or near crossings. Drivers are being requested to report anything suspicious near railroad tracks.
In Muhlenberg County, the last day to pay the water and sewer bill is Monday, the 26th. The payment MUST BE in the office before 8 AM on the disconnection date. If you have any questions or need to make payment arrangements, contact water and sewer.
Everyone agrees that Madisonville will need more time to set the rules for data centers. The original meeting to accomplish that on Monday made that clear. The ordinance will create new development standards. It’s intended to address environmental impact assessments, road use and construction traffic, lighting, landscaping buffers, fencing and a formal complaint process for nearby residents.
Madisonville will be getting a new fire station. City Administrator Rob Saint says the one at 99 East McLaughlin is outdated and is not well located.
Madisonville operates four fire stations.
Kentucky voters must show proof of identification when voting in-person. At the voting station, voters without an approved ID can still vote by filling out an affidavit. The voter must show one of the following: an out of state driver’s license, a Board of Elections approved county ID, or any ID with the voter’s name and photo.
Another illness connected to ticks is emerging in Kentucky. Alpha-gal syndrome is a serious, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction to a sugar molecule which is transmitted to humans through tick bites. Cases have shown up in people of all ages who spend time outdoors, like farmers and tree trimmers. These individuals need to perform thorough tick checks after being outdoors. The lone star tick is the primary carrier. Insect repellents containing DEET or permethrin-treated clothing are suggested.
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