Hancock arrested on various charges following accident

A local man was arrested following a traffic collision on February 9. According to the Monticello Police Department, Jarrod Hancock, 27, was charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs fourth offense, after the accident which occurred on Columbia Avenue.

Hancock was also charged with expired plates, expired registration, no insurance, and driving on a D.U.I. suspended license second offense.

Hancock was lodged in the Wayne County Detention Center.

Local persons injured in two-car collision in Pulaski

Three local residents were among five people injured in a two-car collision in Pulaski County on February 8. According to Kentucky State Police, the accident occurred at 12:24 p.m. at the intersection of US 27 and KY 914.

Among the injured were John Williams, Jr., 40, of Monticello, his wife, Regina, 37, and their three-month-old granddaughter. According to the police report, a 1989 Chevrolet Blazer, driven by Cheryl Mikel, 36, of Somerset, was southbound when she failed to stop at a traffic light and struck the 1999 Chrysler driven by John Williams.

After impact, the Chevrolet Blazer traveled out of control striking a curb and overturning onto the passenger side of the vehicle. Mikel was cited for no insurance and operating on a suspended license.

Concerned Citizens group will host candidate forum

Wayne County Concerned Citizens will host a candidate forum for the two republican candidates who are on the ballot for State Representative in the May primary. The group met Tuesday, February 10 to discuss the forum, which they tentatively have scheduled for early May.

Ricky Sexton, who chairs the group, said that the forum would be open to the public and hopefully it can be televised on the local cable channel. He noted that all plans at this point are tentative and that more details will be announced later.

Representative Ken Upchurch and candidate Jeffrey Edwards are the two republicans seeking the 52nd District House seat this spring. The winner in that race will face democratic candidate Sammy Whittenburg in the November general election. Sexton indicated that another candidate forum could be held before the general election, as well.

March 9 is the next meeting date for the Wayne County Concerned Citizens. They will meet at 7 p.m. in the Farm Bureau Building.

Chamber of Commerce

luncheon set for February 19

The Monticello-Wayne County Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly luncheon on Thursday, February 19 at 12 noon at Steaks, Etc. Wayne County Superintendent John Dalton will be the guest speaker.

Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, contact the Chamber Office at (606) 348-3064.

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