Kenneth N. Ballou, 94, of Burkesville, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Cumberland Valley Manor, He was born June 13, 1925 in Adair County to the late William Murray “Bill” Ballou and Mattie Florence Garrison Ballou.
As a young man, Kenneth served in the U.S. Army 9th Division, 47th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Battalion K Company during World War II where he received the purple heart with the bronze cluster, the Distinguished Service Medal, and the meritorious unit award with the bronze cluster.
After returning home, he attended and graduated from the Kentucky School of Embalming in 1948 and was licensed by the board in 1949. He was one of the oldest license holders in the state, receiving his 70 year certificate in 2019.
Two people from Russell County have been arrested on drug related charges following the execution of a search warrant at the Best Western-Lake Cumberland Inn on East KY 90.
According to information released by Monticello Police Department,
A Tompkinsville woman remains lodged in the Barren County Jail under a $250,000 cash bond charged with the murder of her boyfriend.
Joanne (Goode) Tooley, 56, of Tompkinsville, was charged with murder (domestic violence) after her boyfriend,
A Wayne County man was arrested on numerous felony charges on Tuesday, January 15, after deputies responded to a series of calls in the Frazer area.
James W. Rose, of Monticello, was arrested and charged with fleeing
Scammers are out in force with new gimmicks to separate you from your cash.
Putnam County resident Terry Skipper stopped by the H-C office Wednesday, January 8, to report a scam.
The food pantry has only been available for a short time, and sadly, there have already been situations of vandalism.
Not only have the doors been torn off, but the food contents have been put in the
Monroe County is now a “Sanctuary County” after a special call meeting of the fiscal court on Friday, January 3.
Following several counties in Kentucky, Ohio and other states, magistrates approved the resolution dealing with the second
A Wayne County man charged with murder in connection with the November 2016 death of his wife has entered a guilty plea to the charge of second degree manslaughter.
Allen Willoughby pled guilty to the amended charge