KY 145 in Webster to close on Monday

Submitted by Kara Mattingly on Saturday, May 18th, 3:02 pm

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to close KY 145 in Webster County on Monday, May 20.

Cabinet officials say KY 145 will be closed at the 0.2 mile point to allow the replacement of a cross drain. This is near the Webster-Henderson County Line just north of the Poole Community.

The closure is expected to begin around 8:30 a.m., CDT, with work completed by about 3:00 p.m.

There will be no marked detour. However, motorists may self-detour via KY 2253/Cairo-Dixie road north of the closure point and US 41-Alternate south of the closure point.

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2013 Free fishing weekend in Kentucky

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 9:40am

June 1 and 2 will be Free Fishing Weekend in Kentucky.

State residents and nonresidents can fish any allowable inland water in the Bluegrass State that weekend without a fishing license.

Adults can fish free all weekend, and kids under 16 do not need a license to fish in Kentucky.

Season dates, limits and all other fishing regulations must be followed during Free Fishing Weekend.

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New scholarship opportunity for Union Co. students

Submitted by WFIE Web Staff on Tuesday, May 14th, 8:03 pm

UNION CO, KY (WFIE)-

Some Union County High School students may be eligible for a new college scholarship program next year.

It's called "Braves 2 College." Henderson Community College president Dr. Kris Williams says the scholarship will help graduates of Union County High School who meet academic, attendance, and behavioral criteria.

Williams tells us students who qualify can receive up to a thousand dollars per year for four years of college.

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Bingo night to raise money for Habitat

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 4:06pm

Want to help build a home for someone in need but don’t have the skills? You can help out by playing bingo.

Union County Habitat for Humanity is holding a benefit bingo event on Wednesday, May 22 at Durbin Council KC Hall, 189 Jim Vetch Road.

Doors open at 5 with the action commencing at 7 p.m.

There will be games, a snack bar and more.

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Bid for replacement of KY 874 Fredericks Ditch Bridge set for May 24

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 11:00am

Bid for replacement of KY 874 Fredericks Ditch Bridge set for May 24

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is moving ahead with plans to replace a bridge on KY 874 near the Lisman community south of Dixon in Webster County.

In June 2012, the KY 874 Fredericks Ditch Bridge between KY 279 and KY 1340 was closed after four pilings on the structure were crushed causing it to drop about six inches. Transportation officials believe the incident was caused by an overweight truck. The bridge was restricted to a 20-ton load limit at the time of the incident.

KYTC District 2 Chief Engineer Kevin McClearn and his design staff began working on replacement plans and looking for a funding source get a project to construction.

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Union Co. softball coach says girls are doing fine

Submitted by WFIE Web Staff on Monday, May 13th, 6:02 pm

UNION CO., KY (WFIE)- 14 News has been told that the Union County girls' softball team is recovering after their bus overturned on Highway 60 in Livingston County on Friday evening.

We spoke with the head coach Nikki Conway who says many of the girls are back at school and that the team is anxious to get back out on the field.

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Webster County seeks homeowners for rehabilitation project

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 11:38am

Webster County seeks homeowners for rehabilitation project

Webster County Fiscal Court is seeking to identify low- to moderate-income residents who have homes in need of significant repairs.

GRADD is working with local officials to submit a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application to fund the rehabilitation of up to eight existing houses within Webster County.

“It is the Webster County Fiscal Court’s ongoing goal to better the lives of all our residents,” said Webster County Judge/Executive Jim Townsend. “And this grant offers a tremendous opportunity for program-eligible residents to pursue a decent, safe and affordable housing solution.”

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