Posted by Alisha Nelson on Aug 23, 2010
On Saturday, August 21, 2010 at approximately 11:50 P.M. a 1995 Chevrolet being operated by 22 year old Justin W. Cox of Campbellsville was traveling southbound on Lebanon Avenue. Cox lost control of his vehicle causing it to overturn. As the vehicle left the roadway it struck a utility pole in front of 508 Lebanon Avenue. Cox was transported to Taylor Regional Hospital by Campbellsville Taylor County Rescue. Cox was charged with Driving Under the Influence 1st offense.
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Posted by Alisha Nelson on Aug 23, 2010
Pregnant Women, Children Should Follow Guidelines for Special Populations
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH), the Department for Environmental Protection and the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources today issued fish consumption advisories for bodies of water in Kentucky. The 2010 advisories remain unchanged from those issued last year.
These advisories inform the public of possible risks of eating unrestricted amounts of some fish retrieved from Kentucky’s waterways. The advisories were issued due to elevated levels of PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) and mercury levels found in some species of fish sampled for these substances.
“Children, pregnant women and women who are planning to become pregnant are more sensitive to contaminants sometimes found in fish, some women have had so many health issues with this, to the point where they have had the need to contact https://afth.org/pregnant/” said William Hacker, M.D., DPH commissioner. “Breastfeeding mothers should also be careful about the kinds of fish eaten and the frequency of consumption. By following the guidelines in this advisory, individuals can reduce their exposure to contaminants in fish, help reduce their health risks, and still get the benefits of eating fish.”
“Fish are a nutritious, low-fat food and good for you when eaten in moderation,” said Ron Brooks, director of fisheries with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. “Cooking may reduce some contaminants in fish, but will not reduce mercury levels.”
The following are consumption precautions for various tested species in these bodies of water. Typically, if a species is not listed, this does not necessarily mean these other fish species are risk-free to consumers. Rather, it means there may not be data available for that particular species.
Lake Cumberland
Lake Cumberland is approximately 47,680 acres and impounds the Cumberland River in south central Kentucky. This advisory is considered to be a lake-wide advisory and will include the waters from the confluence of Laurel River and Cumberland River to the Wolf Creek Dam on Lake Cumberland.
Fish Groups Contaminant General Population Sensitive Population
Black Bass Mercury 1 meal/month 6 meals/year
Crappie/Rock Bass Mercury 1 meal/week 1 meal/month
Guist Creek Lake
Guist Creek Lake is approximately 321 acres and impounds Guist Creek and Tick Creek in Shelby County. This advisory is considered to be lake-wide from the headwaters of the lake to the dam.
Fish Groups Contaminant General Population Sensitive Population
Black Bass Mercury 1 meal per month 6 meals per year
Fish Lake
Ballard Wildlife Management Areas, Fish Lake, is an approximately 30-acre natural lake in Ballard County. This advisory is considered to be lake-wide from the headwaters of the lake to the outflow of Shawnee Creek.
Fish Group Contaminant General Population Sensitive Population
Black Bass Mercury 1 meal per month 6 meals per year
Suckers/Carp Mercury 1 meal per month 6 meals per year
Green River Lake
Green River Lake is approximately 8,210 acres and impounds Robinson Creek and the Green River in Taylor and Adair counties. The advisory for PCBs and mercury is considered lake-wide from the headwaters of the lake to the dam. Due to decreasing levels of PCBs in the Green River Lake, the advisory is modified from “do not eat” to one meal per month for the general population and six meals per year for the sensitive population. Channel Catfish are being removed from the PCB advisory.
Fish Group Contaminant General Population Sensitive Population
Suckers/Carp PCB 1 meal per month 6 meals per year
Black Bass Mercury 1 meal per month 6 meals per year
Catfish/Drum Mercury 1 meal per month 6 meals per year
Knox Creek
There are approximately 7.8 miles of Knox Creek in Pike County. The headwaters of Knox Creek are located predominantly in Buchanan County, Va. Virginia issued a similar fish consumption advisory for its section of this creek. This fish consumption advisory will include all of Knox Creek from the Virginia-Kentucky state line to the Tug Fork River.
Fish Group Contaminant General Population Special Population
Black Bass PCB, Mercury 1 meal per month 6 meals per year
Crappie/Rock Bass PCB, Mercury 1 meal per month 6 meals per year
Catfish/Drum PCB 6 meals per year No Consumption
Flathead Catfish PCB, Mercury No Consumption No Consumption
Fishtrap Lake
Fishtrap Lake is approximately 1,100 acres and impounds the Levisa Fork River in Pike County. This advisory will include the Levisa Fork River from the Kentucky-Virginia state line to the dam on Fishtrap Lake. Virginia issued a similar fish consumption advisory for a portion of the Levisa Fork River in its state.
Fish Groups Contaminant General Population Special Population
Black Bass PCB, Mercury 1 meal per week 1 meal per month
White Bass PCB, Mercury 1 meal per month 6 meals per year
Catfish/Drum PCB, Mercury 1 meal per month 6 meals per year
Suckers/Carp PCB, Mercury 1 meal per month 6 meals per year
Flathead Catfish PCB, Mercury 1 meal per week 1 meal per month
These are the most recent advisories listed for Kentucky waterways. Other, longstanding advisories remain in effect for parts of Drakes Creek in Franklin; Little Bayou Creek and Metropolis Lake, both in McCracken County; Mud River (from Hancock Lake Dam to Wolf Lick Creek and from Wolf Lick Creek to the Green River); and Town Branch in Logan County. Additional information regarding Kentucky’s fish consumption advisories can be found on the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife website, at http://fw.ky.gov/fishadvisory.asp?lid=900&NavPath=C101 .
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Posted by Alisha Nelson on Aug 15, 2010
On August 14th a 2000 Dodge Neon operated by James Bridgewater and a 1990 Chevrolet pickup operated by Rodney F Cox collided at the intersection of Saloma and the North Bypass. A passenger in the Bridgewater’s vechicle was transported to the Taylor Regional Hospital for treatment. Cox was not injured. James Bridgewater was not injured.
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Posted by Alisha Nelson on Aug 11, 2010
During the month of July, 2010, there were 23 traffic accidents investigated by the State Police working in the Post 15 area in the 11 counties of Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Taylor and Washington.
There were three fatalities during the month of July in the Post 15 area:
Basil, Jessie Ray; of Summer Shade, KY, was killed in Metcalfe Co. KY on 07/05/10.
Walters, Victor; of Elizabethtown, KY, was killed in Washington Co, KY on 07/16/10.
Sallee, Jerry L.; of Lebanon, KY, was killed in Marion Co., KY on 07/24/10.
This brings our yearly fatality count to 12 compared with 26 through this same period in 2009.
State wide fatality count stands at 409 compared with 458 through this same period in 2009.
During the month of July, 2010, there were 815 citations written, 219 courtesy notices written, 1441 vehicles inspected, 861 complaints answered, 119 motorists assisted, 105 criminal cases opened and 217 criminal arrests made.
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Posted by Alisha Nelson on Aug 11, 2010
The Taylor CountySheriffs Department is currently investigating a stolen 4 wheeler taken from the residence of Bobby Burress located at 5204 Speckridge Road. A red and black 2007 or 2008 450 Polaris 4-wheeler was taken sometime during the late evening hours of 8/10/2010 or the early morning hours of 8/11/2010. Any one with information about the case or the where abouts of the 4-wheeler is asked to contact the Taylor County Sheriffs Office.
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Posted by John Humphress on Aug 11, 2010
Trooper Fred Cornett is investigating a collision that occurred Tuesday evening at 5:10 pm two miles North of Lebanon at the junction of KY 49 and Toad Mattingly Rd.
Joseph B. Blandford, age 17 of Campbellsville was traveling South on KY 49 in a 1993 Nissan truck when he struck the back of a 2009 KIA being operated by Amanda L. Chumley, age 21 of Stamping Grounds KY. Chumley was attempting to turn onto Toad Mattingly Road when her vehicle was knocked into a 2004 KIA being operated by Stacey R. Stout, age 38 of Lebanon. Stout was stopped at the end of Toad Mattingly Road waiting to turn.
Blandford was treated and released from Springview Hospital. Chumley , a passenger in her vehicle, Saralyn Hite, age 32 of Gracey KY, Stout, and a passenger in her vehicle, Marley Stout, 1 yr old of Lebanon, (child restraint in use), were not injured. All occupants were wearing a seat belt. Victims of similar accidents should consider hiring Antioch personal injury lawyers to help them file a claim and seek compensation. Those who are looking for an injury lawyer in Mount Pleasant may contact a local firm like Martin Law Office.
Trooper Cornett was assisted at the scene by Marion County EMS and Marion County Rescue.
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Posted by John Humphress on Aug 10, 2010
Rocky C Kelly, Age 22
Continuing the on going investigations into Internet Crimes against Children the Taylor County Sheriffs Department conducted an undercover investigation into the distribution and/or possession of Child Pornography.
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Posted by Alisha Nelson on Aug 9, 2010
Attorney General Jack Conway led the effort to stop abuses by Topix.com and today, along with 34 attorneys general who signed on to support his efforts, announced that an agreement has been reached with the Internet message board host to improve consumer protections and eliminate the $19.99 fee to expedite review of abusive or inappropriate posts. The agreement is the result of an initiative led by General Conway, Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning to address consumer protection concerns with the popular website.
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Posted by John Humphress on Aug 7, 2010
On August 7, 2010 at 2:20 pm Donald C. Farmer, 77 of Campbellsville, operating a 2000 Chevrolet was eastbound sitting in the left turn lane waiting to turn into Kroger. Christopher Middleton 34, of Liberty operating a 1989 dodge pickup westbound crossed the center line entering into the turn lane and struck the Farmer vehicle.
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Posted by John Humphress on Aug 7, 2010
On August 7, 2010 at 10:30 am Parrish W. Keller, 35 of Campbellsville, was operating a 2000 Ford southbound in the Wal-Mart parking lot. Keller experienced mechanical problems with the vehicle and struck a light pole. Keller and a passenger Kilee Faith Keller, age 1yr. were both transported to Taylor Regional Hospital.
Agencies Involved: Campbellsville Police, Campbellsville-Taylor Co. Rescue, and Campbellsville Fire
Investigating Officers: Lt. Terry Lile
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