Susie Fire Dept. Open House

Susie Fire Department will hold their open house this Saturday, March 29. Local residents will be able to meet and greet the board of directors and firefighters of the department from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Along with refreshments, citizens may have their blood pressure checked by Transcare Ambulance Service, view Air Evac’s helicopter and enjoy local entertainment.

Fiscal Court to hear second reading of tax ordinance

Wayne County Fiscal Court will hear the second reading of an occupational tax ordinance on Saturday, March 29 at 10 a.m. The first reading of the ordinance was heard on Saturday, March 15 before a large crowd of local residents. If approved, the occupational tax, according to the ordinance, would become effective May 1.

Wayne County Detention staff receives training

Staff at the Wayne County Detention Center recently received training on the use of LiveScan 2000, which is used to electronically capture criminal history information and fingerprints of inmates. The information is forwarded electronically to the Kentucky State Police in Frankfort.

According to Wayne County Jailer Ray Upchurch, the training was conducted by the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) Section of Kentucky State Police.

Upchurch said this technology allows jail staff to positively identify individuals arrested, and adds to the Commonwealth’s data base of approximately six million fingerprints. In turn, the AFIS data base is used to solve crimes.

"Electronic fingerprints taken at the Wayne County Detention Center are searched against latent prints recovered from the scenes of crimes," said Sgt. Phil Crumpton, with the AFIS Section of Kentucky State Police. "The Wayne County Detention Center has taken a proactive step in reducing crime in their community by collecting this valuable evidence for us, evidence that can and will be used in past and future crimes. It benefits all citizens of Wayne County."

Celebration set for 80th Anniversary of "Doughboy"

The 80th Anniversary of the "Doughboy" is set for Tuesday, April 8 in downtown Monticello. Local government and Wayne County High School’s History Club have been working together to commemorate this special statue that honors the service men of World War I. If you have any information, photos, or interesting stories about those who were in attendance at the dedication of the "Doughboy" on April 8, 1923, call Harlan Ogle at 348-6377.

Minor damage from storms

Strong storms swept through the Lake Cumberland area on Wednesday, March 19, but local officials reported only minor storm-related problems. According to the 911 dispatch center, there was a report of a power outage at Grand View Heights at about 2:35 p.m.

Shortly after that, residents along Highway 200 reported a tree across the road, near the Bethesda Church. Hail was reported in the Greenbriar Road area. Local radio stations also received reports of hail storms at different areas around the county during the storm.

Celebrity Chef Sampler set

The Celebrity Chef Sampler will be held Friday, April 4 from 6 until 8 p.m. at the National Guard Armory. Tickets for the event are now available for a $10 donation from any employee of First Southern National Bank.

The Celebrity Chef Sampler has become a favorite event locally, with men from the community cooking up and serving some of their speciality dishes. Proceeds from the Celebrity Chef Sampler will be donated to several worthy causes including the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, the Hope Center, Monticello/Wayne County Park, and the WHAS Crusade for Children. For tickets or more information, call 348-8421.

Two Wayne County precinct locations have been changed

Two precinct locations have been changed in Wayne County, according to County Court Clerk Carol Jones. Mullentown and Steubenville precincts will have new locations, effective with the May 20 primary.

Mullentown will be located in the new Susie Fire Department building on West KY 90. Steubenville voters will cast ballots at Cumberland Green (BP) on East KY 90.

Jones noted that voter rolls will be closed April 22 through May 27, so anyone who needs to register to vote must do so before then. Voters will cast ballots in several state races in May, including Governor, Lt. Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, Auditor of Public Accounts, and Agriculture Commissioner.

Anyone who needs to vote by paper absentee ballot in the primary must file for an application by May 13. For more information, contact Jones’ office at (606) 348-6661.

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