Tobin killed in auto accident

A doctor from Monticello died Friday, following a three-vehicle accident on Highway 15 in Perry County.

Dr. Kenneth Tobin, 47, of the Parnell community was killed, after his vehicle collided head-on with a car driven by Eva Stidham, 18, of Hazard. Stidham, who was also killed in the accident, was traveling south on Highway 15 when the collision occurred.

Police believe Tobin was trying to avoid another accident when the crash occurred.

Tobin was a physician at the Wayne County Hospital from September 1996 until December 1999.

Two local residents arrested on alcohol related charges

Two local residents have been arrested on alcohol related charges, following the execution of a search warrant.

According to Sheriff James Lynn Hill, his department along with agents from the Lake Cumberland Area Drug Task Force arrested James E. Sexton, 62, and Ina J. Sexton, 59, of Rt. 2, Monticello.

They were both charged with trafficking in alcoholic beverages in a dry territory.

Seized during the search were 33 bottles of bourbon and vodka, along with a large amount of cash.

No school at Monticello

Monticello Independent School will not have classes on Friday, March 21. The day has been set aside for professional development.

Stolen vehicle is recovered

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Department recovered a stolen vehicle on Tuesday, March 4. The vehicle had been reported stolen on Saturday, March 1 from the Highway 1808 area.

It was recovered in the Mill Springs community. Sheriff James Lynn Hill said the investigation is continuing.

Little League sign-ups

Due to inclement weather, Wayne County Little League will continue sign-ups through March 15. The park office will be open weekdays from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. for sign-ups, excluding Wednesdays.

Minor and Major League tryouts will be held Saturday, March 15. Major League tryouts will be at 10 a.m. Minor League tryouts will be at 1 p.m. The rain date will be March 22.

Everyone interested in Little League is encouraged to sign-up.

Local co-op receives grant

Cumberland Farm Products has received a $38,250 check from the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, representing the first payment of a $2.5 million grant the local farm co-op has been awarded.

The grant was awarded to assist Cumberland Farm Products in renovating and expanding the Monticello facility.

Cumberland Farm Products will use the Agricultural Development Funds and funds received through the USDA value-added grant to conduct a feasibility study to determine if value-added processing would be economically feasible at the current facility.

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