Overdose deaths down in Kentucky in 2024
Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that overdose deaths in the commonwealth decreased for the third year in a row, with a 30.2% decrease in 2024 compared with the previous year. Among Black Kentucky residents, which had not previously seen a decrease, 170 died from a drug overdose, a decrease from 271 in 2023, marking a […]
Dicie Mae Dishman Harmon
Dicie Mae (Dishman) Harmon was born March 3, 1935, and went to be with her Lord, Thursday, May 1, 2025, reaching the age of 90 years. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years Robert Harmon, and to this union two Children were born. One son: Frankie Harmon (Patricia) and One daughter: Robbie […]
Glenna L. Branscum
Ms. Glenna L. Branscum of Monticello, Kentucky passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Cumberland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Somerset, Kentucky having attained the age of 78 years, and 2 month. She was born in the Lower Turkey Creek Community of Wayne County, Kentucky on Friday, February 28, 1947, the daughter of […]
Kellie Mae Just
Kellie Mae (Schurkamp) Just of Albany, Kentucky, formerly of Muskegon, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky, having attained the age of 60 years, 5 months & 23 days. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on Wednesday, November 4, 1964, the daughter of Wayne […]
Kentucky State Police charges Science Hill man with child Sexual Exploitation offenses
On April 29, 2025, at approximately 4:42 p.m., the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Electronic Crime Branch interviewed and arrested Ricky Bumgardner, 44, on charges related to a child sexual abuse material investigation. Bumgardner was located, interviewed, and arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch […]
Elijah Bolen
Elijah Bolen, age 18, son of Chastidy Bolen, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Monticello, KY. In addition to his mother, he is survived by: 2 brothers, Wesley Reynolds and Seth Bolen Maternal grandparents, John “B.J.” Carter and Frances “Gail” Carter The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 1st, 2025, between 5 pm […]
Superintendent Screening Committe sends three candidates to School Board for consideration
The process of naming a new Superintendent of Wayne County Schools continues The Superintendent screening committee held its second meeting Monday to evaluate applicants. The committee recommended three candidates for the Board of Educations consideration. The Board can choose one of those candidates or consider another of the applicants as the process continues.
Kentucky State Police Charges Pulaski County Man With Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses
On April 29, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Electronic Crime Branch arrested Hunter Reese Rohrback, 33, on charges related to child sexual abuse material. Mr. Rohrback was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering the […]
Billy Ray Pittman
Billy Ray Pittman, age 56, husband of Jennifer Pittman, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025, at The Medical Center in Bowling Green. In addition to his wife, he is survived by: 3 sons, Arin Pittman (Faith), Kalep Pittman, and bonus son, Jesse West (Nicholas) 1 daughter, Ashlee Barnett 1 brother, Cecil Pittman 1 sister, Susan […]
Downtown Streets to be closed during Monticello Market
The downtown square area will be closed to traffic in efforts to provide maximum safety for everyone attending the Monticello Market. This Saturday’s event is “Kid’s Fest” The closures will begin at 6:00 AM Saturday at the following locations: • North Main Street & Michigan Avenue (downtown stop light) • West Columbia Avenue at Huffaker […]