Green River

LIBERTY, Ky. - When you sign your child out of school, you are asked for a reason. "Sick" seems to be the most common response, followed by "Dentist. " We had something different in mind. "Birdwatching canoe trip" was the stated reason I checked my daughter Kindle out of Jones Park Elementary at 11 a.m. last Thursday, and it was true. That the day was sunny and pushing 75 degrees - not to mention Take Your Daughter to Work Day - well, sometimes things just work out. We were on the water shortly after noon.

Kentucky's top cats The Kentucky catfish records on the books with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources: n Blue catfish: 104 pounds, caught by Bruce Midkiff of Owensboro in the Ohio River in 1999. n Channel catfish: 28.3 pounds; Hope Tinsley of Fort Worth, Texas, farm pond, 1994. n Flathead catfish: 97 pounds; Esker Carroll; Green River, 1956. n Bullhead catfish: 5 pounds, 3 ounces; Harry Case of Paris; Guist Creek Lake, 1992. n White catfish: 1 pound, .78 ounces; Steve Daisey; Guist Creek Lake, 2002.

Results from the Shorty Underwood Memorial Fishing Derby: Black Bass First: Darrell Preston, Keith Preston. Crappie First: Gary Pleasants, Larry Cox. Second: Gary Singleton, Otis Delk. Bluegill First: Bart Moore, Gary Higdon. Second: Charlie Dossett, Larry Barnes. Rough First: Bruce Roller, Kenny Curtis The Spring Fishing Derby will be at Green River. The $20 entry fee must be mailed to Larry Barnes by May 11. A $5 lifetime membership fee per person must also be paid to fish in the tournament.

LIBERTY - A 17-year-old male was apprehended Monday afternoon after he attempted to allude officials by swimming across Green River. The juvenile was charged with theft by unlawful taking of an automobile and criminal mischief. Both are felony charges. The 17-year-old was arrested after he jumped out of a vehicle on Wallace Wilkinson Boulevard and fled across the river, according to Sheriff Jerry Coffman, who was waiting for the suspect on the other side near Ky. 70 East. The juvenile was taken to Adair County Juvenile Detention Center.

LIBERTY - The flooding creeks and rivers in Casey County have begun to recede but kept some roads blocked throughout the night. The Casey schools are closed today due to the high water, which began rising about 4:30 p.m. Thursday. Portions of Ky. 70, along Green River west of town, and Ky. 198 in the Middleburg-Yosemite section, and Red Hill, River and Riffe Creek roads in the Dunnville area were not passable this morning, according to a 911 dispatcher. She said they had been closed most of the night.

LIBERTY - People interested in water sports gathered Thursday to talk about developing a public aquatic center that could be used for sports and recreation. After much discussion, some parents agreed to research other water parks. The next meeting will be 7 p.m. July 6 at City Hall. Some hope to see an Olympic-size pool built that would allow their children to compete in water sports rather than going to neighboring towns. The proposed pool also would be available for recreation for people of all ages and for the entire county.

LIBERTY ? As the sun was going down on a recent evening, a small crowd of people gathered on either side of the Green River to watch as a giant crane set a pre-fabricated metal bridge in place, connecting the two sides. Liberty Mayor Steve Sweeney was with a group on the island side of the river, which backs up to downtown behind the Casey County Detention Center. On the other side, on the grounds of the Ag/Expo Center, some folks looked on from their cars while others ventured up to the river bank for a closer look.

LIBERTY — After the Green River busted its banks and nearly drown Liberty on May 2, there was concern that Thunder on the Green, the city’s annual Fourth of July celebration, might turn out to be a dud this year. Businesses on the U.S. 127 bypass were devastated and struggling to get back on their feet. Local governments and other agencies were spending extra money to help with flood relief. The community was feeling all tapped out. “I was a little worried that it wouldn’t happen at all,” said Blaine Staat, director of the local Chamber of Commerce and economic development offices.

There was no count taken on Sunday morning, but there was a large congregation for the 86th anniversary homecoming of the church. There were several visitors. Bro. Larry Holbrook, pastor of Herrington Lake Pentecostal Church, was the speaker. Bro. Rick Naylor was the speaker at Bro. Larry Holbrook's church on Sunday night since there was no service at the Green River Church. Bro. Rick recognized Bro. O. C. Robbins Sunday morning, who has played music and been a faithful member of the Green River Church for nearly sixty years.

LIBERTY — After the Green River busted its banks and nearly drown Liberty on May 2, there was concern that Thunder on the Green, the city’s annual Fourth of July celebration, might turn out to be a dud this year. Businesses on the U.S. 127 bypass were devastated and struggling to get back on their feet. Local governments and other agencies were spending extra money to help with flood relief. The community was feeling all tapped out. “I was a little worried that it wouldn’t happen at all,” said Blaine Staat, director of the local Chamber of Commerce and economic development offices.

LIBERTY ? As the sun was going down on a recent evening, a small crowd of people gathered on either side of the Green River to watch as a giant crane set a pre-fabricated metal bridge in place, connecting the two sides. Liberty Mayor Steve Sweeney was with a group on the island side of the river, which backs up to downtown behind the Casey County Detention Center. On the other side, on the grounds of the Ag/Expo Center, some folks looked on from their cars while others ventured up to the river bank for a closer look.

LIBERTY, Ky. - When you sign your child out of school, you are asked for a reason. "Sick" seems to be the most common response, followed by "Dentist. " We had something different in mind. "Birdwatching canoe trip" was the stated reason I checked my daughter Kindle out of Jones Park Elementary at 11 a.m. last Thursday, and it was true. That the day was sunny and pushing 75 degrees - not to mention Take Your Daughter to Work Day - well, sometimes things just work out. We were on the water shortly after noon.

by Georgia Lewis The attendance at the Green River Pentecostal Church Sunday morning was 283. There will be a baby shower March 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the fellowship hall for Jamie and Q Sullivan. It's a girl! The youth will be going to a concert at Rupp Arena on March 7. The tickets will be $10. A few chaperones are needed. Please see Bro. James or Sis. Amy Carrier if you are interested in going. There will be a birthday dinner for Bro. Rick next Sunday following service at the fellowship hall.