Ricky Lee “Rick” Savage
Ricky Lee “Rick” Savage, of Albany, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the Medical Center of Albany in Clinton County, Kentucky, having attained the age of 64 years, 5 months, and 17 days. He was born on Thursday, November 24, 1960, in Clinton County, Kentucky, the son of Harlin M. & Hazel […]
Donate sports equipment during Collection Drive
A donation drive is underway for gently used/new sporting equipment to help provide equipment to youth that do not have the resources to get equipment they need to excel in sporting activities. Examples of items being collected are shoes for all sports including basketball, wrestling, tennis, volleyball, soccer, football, baseball, etc. Additionally, being collected, equipment […]
Sheriff Bobby Jones reports the arrest of a Russell Springs man after deputies responded to a complaint of a domestic altercation where a cat had been harmed
On May 10, 2025 at approximately 3:03 pm, Deputy Noah Dishman responded to a report of a domestic altercation on Skyview Dr. While deputies were in route they were notified that one of the individuals involved in the domestic had bitten the ear off of the caller’s cat. Zachary L. Rollins, 22 years of age, […]
Lanny Wade Roberts
Lanny Wade Roberts of Stearns, KY, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, reaching the age of 60 years. He is survived by his brother- Rickie Roberts (Debbi) and two sisters- Connie Roberts and Sandy Burke (David). Along with a host of family and friends that mourn his passing. There will be no public service. […]
Caroline Alvarez
Caroline Alvarez, 10-year-old daughter of Jesus Alvarez and Whitney Baker (Joe), passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at UK Medical Center. In addition to her parents, she is survived by: Siblings, Chloe Alvarez, Daniel Alvarez, and River Baker Step siblings, Aiden Baker, Adriana Baker, and Logan Baker Maternal grandparents, Teresa Worley (Mark) and Ronald Burnette […]
Ricky Allen Crabtree
Ricky Allen Crabtree of Monticello, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky, having attained the age of 46 years, 2 months, and 29 days. He was born in Wayne County, Kentucky on Wednesday, February 7, 1979, the son of Cecil & Shirley (Bell) Crabtree. Ricky was […]
Conservation cost share applications to be taken through Friday, May 9
The Wayne County Conservation District is currently accepting applications for our Local Cost Share program. Deadline to apply is 4:30 on Friday, May 9th. Applications can be picked up at our office (838 North Main Street). Conservation practices covered by this cost share funding will consist of Livestock tanks & pipeline, heavy use feeding areas, […]
Beverly A. Davis
Beverly A. Davis, age 39, of Monticello, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Hospice of the Bluegrass in Lexington. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Robbie Davis, one son, Quinton Mack Davis, one daughter, Leah Renee Davis, her parents, Jack and Brenda (Young) Baker, two brothers, Eric Wayne Baker and Joseph […]
Wayne County Airport offering new services
The Wayne County Airport is now offering new services including an airplane to rent…..we have certified instructors available for lessons….you can even take an introductory flight to see if you might be interested in starting lessons. The Wayne County Airport is now offering scenic flights over beautiful Lake Cumberland. If you are a pilot and […]
Dishman named Superintendent of Wayne County Schools
Brian Dishman has been hired as Superintendent of Schools at a Special Called meeting of the Wayne County Board of Education Tuesday night. With all Board members present, after interviewing three candidates, as recommended by the School Screening Committee, the Board came out in open session, following a motion and second to hire Dishman, voted […]