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Two dead in Botland

 

Kentucky State Police have identified Kathy Netherland, 48, as one of two dead females discovered in a Botland home this morning.

Investigators did not release the name of the second person, only identifying her as a 16-year-old.

Police said both were pronounced dead at the scene, located at 5120 Springfield Road. Autopsies will be performed by the state medical examiner's office Wednesday morning. 

KSP is leading the investigation. Police have released few details in the case.

District prepares for changes in teacher evaluations

The Kentucky Department of Education, in compliance with federal programs, is mandating changes to teacher, principal and superintendent evaluations.
At Monday night’s school board meeting, interim Superintendent Amanda Reed gave a report and answered questions about the new “Professional Growth and Effectiveness System.”
According to the KDE website, the vision for PGES is to “have every student taught by an effective teacher and every school led by an effective principal.”

Mount Zion celebrates 200 years of faith and family

Abraham Lincoln was a 5-year-old boy playing on a farm a few miles to the northwest when Mount Zion Separate Baptist Church was constituted in 1814.   James Madison was president of the country and the Battle of New Orleans was still almost a year into the future.
The land on which the church was built, at the northern edge of what is now Hart County (formed in 1819), was at that time part of Hardin County as was LaRue (1843).

Rifles, knives from Richie Farmer's administration to be auctioned

 The state will auction dozens of high-quality collector’s items left over from a 2008 agriculture conference during Richie Farmer’s tenure as Kentucky agriculture commissioner.

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will sell 13 Remington rifles and 16 Case knives in an auction May 5 at KDFWR headquarters, 1 Sportsman’s Lane west of Frankfort. Proceeds from the auction will help fund an urban garden project that will be announced later this year.

Teacher, daughter identified as Botland victims

Kathy Netherland and her daughter were killed in a double homicide, Kentucky State Police Post Four investigators released today just after 5 p.m.

"Based on investigations and autopsies performed this morning at the State Medical Examiner’s Office, both deaths are being ruled as homicides," the release said. "The cause of death will not be released at this time."

Project Graduation provides a safe, fun-filled evening for graduates

Project Graduation, observed at many high school campuses throughout the nation after Commencement exercises, gives the new alumni a drug-and-alcohol-free opportunity to celebrate, with several chances at cash prizes and valuable donated items.

LaRue County High School’s event will be June 6 in LaRue County Middle School’s East Wing. Registration starts at 11 p.m. with activities from midnight until 5 Saturday morning. A law enforcement officer will be present to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable evening.

ENGAGEMENT: Joni Renee Rust and James Burke Phelps III

 Joni Renee Rust of Bardstown and James Burke Phelps III of Hodgenville announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Pam Rust of New Haven and the late Gary Rust. She is a speech language pathologist for LaRue County Schools.

The prospective groom is the son of Jim and Susan Phelps of Hodgenville. He teaches sixth grade at LaRue County Middle School.

The wedding is at 7 p.m. May 31, 2014, at St. Catherine Church in New Haven.

Firefighter loses home to flames

A Hodgenville couple lost their home Tuesday evening in a fire.
James Michael “Mikey” Key and his family had lived in the residence, owned by Brian Streible, about six months.
Key, a lieutenant for the Hodgenville Fire Department and assistant chief for the LaRue County squad, was in training at the firehouse when dispatch was notified about 8 p.m. of smoke coming from a white frame house on East Main Street.

Woman charged with DUI, leaving scene

A Summersville woman was charged April 17 with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, second offense; operating on suspended license; possession of open alcoholic beverage container in motor vehicle; and leaving the scene of an accident.

Anita Sue Ford, 48, was allegedly driving a 2006 Toyota when she was involved in a crash with another vehicle at the intersection of Ky. 470 and Ky. 61. A witness said she drove away from the scene.

The LaRue County Sheriff’s office apprehended her at the intersection of Ky. 61 and U.S. 31-E.

SCRTC seeks franchise in city

 South Central Rural Telephone Company would like to expand its services within Hodgenville city limits.

Hodgenville City Council agreed April 14 to advertise for sealed bids on a 15-year nonexclusive franchise to give SCRTC a chance to extend telephone, Internet and video services from the county to the city.

Bids are to be submitted to the city clerk.