This is Boyce Tate. Today: Sunny and 86.
The Madisonville man who interrupted the officer who was in the middle of a traffic stop is facing two charges. Caleb Pettus began to scream and cause a disturbance and refused the officer’s command to stay away. Finally, Pettus had to be pulled to the ground in order to be placed in custody.
A Madisonville man faces two charges after the police who were performing a search warrant at his home discovered a stolen handgun. In no time, they learned that Archie Johnson was a convicted felon. Johnson admitted purchasing the weapon years ago
The city of Earlington is out with some clarity on the city ordinance that deals with the responsibilities of the home owners’ property between the sidewalk and road. Generally, the law says you cannot park on a city easement because it obstructs the area that is legally reserved for public use, such as access for utility maintenance, drainage, and sidewalks. The ordinance states that although the homeowner may own the land, an easement grants the city or a utility company a legal right to access that portion of your property for a specific purpose. Violations can result in fines.
Here’s some news from Frankfort that you don’t want to hear. Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program cash benefits and transportation supports are being reduced. Dr. Steven Stack says due to faster-than-expected growth of participation in the program, and the rising costs of foster care, cash benefits and transportation supports are being reduced. (Clip in audio below) From the C-Plant Federal Credit Union Newsroom, I’m Boyce Tate.
Two persons are facing assault charges after attacking a student in Greenville at the Muhlenberg Job Corps Center. The sheriff’s office claims Jayden Pruitt and Kadrian Hostetler attacked a 17-year-old. A witness has pictures of the injuries. Pruitt and Hostetler say their actions were nothing more than horseplay.
You should know that when it comes to adult education services, Madisonville Community College is the state’s leader. The program is playing a leading role in helping residents across Hopkins and Muhlenberg counties take meaningful steps toward. Since the G-E-D testing fee was waived five years ago, over 15-thousand certificants have been issued statewide. Kentucky’s pass rate is 5 percent higher than the national average.
A significant reduction in state funding will force immediate changes to the region’s Senior Home Delivered Meals. The Pennyrile Area Development District and Pennyrile Allied Community Services say they are facing a shortfall of nearly one and a half million dollars for the weekday program that provides over 750 seniors with home-delivered meals. PACS describes the service as vital for the older adults.
In Mortons Gap, city property taxes will be mailed soon. Payments can be made inside City Hall, at the drive-thru, or dropped in the silver box at the back of the building.
The Green River Area Development District hosts their annual event for seniors tomorrow (Tuesday). Besides equiping seniors with information to recognize fraud and avoid falling victim to scams, the Senior Day Out also includes door prizes at Owensboro Christian Church at 28-18 New Hartford Road. The hours will be from 9 until 2.
From the C-Plant Federal Credit Union Newsroom, I’m Boyce Tate.
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