Infant

STANFORD - A man was arrested Friday after confessing to shaking a 6-week-old infant. Lucas Vinyard, 29, of Star Avenue in Stanford, allegedly shook an infant on Aug. 17, according to police. After confessing to shaking the 6-week-old victim, he was arrested and charged with first-degree assault, the arrest citation said.  “The victim is currently at UK medical center in critical condition with four broken ribs, subdural hemorrhages in the skull, and both eyes have hemorrhages.

As a new grandmother, I recently purchased a car seat so that I could transport my granddaughter without needing to move her car seat from her mother's vehicle. After reading the instruction manual, and repeated attempts at installation, I finally admitted defeat. A friend suggested I stop by the local fire department and see if they could assist me.  Today, I was driving by the fire station on Main Street and decided to ask for some help. What a wonderful experience!    Many thanks to Matthew at the Danville Fire Department for taking his time to ensure that my beautiful granddaughter can travel with me safely.

STANFORD - A Harrodsburg infant is recovering after an unusual drowning-type incident that occurred at the beach at Cedar Creek Lake. Ashley Powell, director of Stanford Emergency Medical Services, said he responded to a call of an unresponsive child at the lake about 2 p.m. Wednesday. The 8-month-old girl was breathing when Powell arrived and was taken to Fort Logan Hospital in Stanford and then airlifted to the University of Kentucky Medical Center, where the treating physician speculated she might have suffered from “drowning syndrome,” Powell said.

LIBERTY - Kentucky State Police are investigating the death of a 7-month-old infant Saturday in Casey County. According to a press release, Casey County EMS was called to the home of John and Katrina Hess, 1675 Maple Hill Road, where the baby boy was found unresponsive. The infant was transported to Casey County Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. An autopsy is scheduled to be performed today in Frankfort, police said.

Mary Grace Summons, infant, of Keller, Texas, died Monday, Jan. 14 at the Baylor Medical Center. A native of Grapevine, Texas, she was born Jan. 14 to Chris and Kim Allen Summons. Other survivors include maternal grandparents, Gary and Ann Allen of Danville; paternal grandparents, Terry and Janice Summons of Bowie, Md.; great grandmother, Schirla Silsdorf of Bowers, Penn.; and two sisters, Kailey Mae-Brooke Summons and Allison Elaine Summons. Funeral services were Jan. 19 at the Alum Springs Cross Pike Church of God with Rev. Don Drake officiating.

By Dr. Charles Crase Accidental choking claims the lives of nearly 4,000 men, women and children each year. Of the children who choke to death, nearly two-thirds of them are age three or younger. Most of these deaths can be avoided by: â?¢ Supervising mealtime for young children to ensure that an older child is not offering unsafe food to them. Foods that can cause choking include hot dogs, nuts, chunks of meat, grapes, hard candy, peanuts, popcorn, chunks of peanut butter and uncooked vegetables.

LIBERTY - State police are investigating the death of a 3-month-old infant who was found unresponsive at 12:14 p.m. Tuesday at his home in Casey County. Ethan Wade Dunham was found by his parents, Miranda Shearer and Tyler Dunham of Waynesburg. The infant was transported by emergency medical service to Casey County Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 1:04 p.m. by Casey Coroner Tommy Clark. An autopsy was performed today in Frankfort. Foul play is not suspected, police said.

LIBERTY - Two people have been charged with first-degree criminal abuse, according to indictments handed up Dec. 12 in Casey Circuit Court. Jennifer H. Thomas, 23, and David L. Owens, 29, both of 7084 Thomas Ridge Road, Dunnville, are accused of abusing their 3-month-old daughter and seriously injuring her. The alleged incident occurred Oct. 21 when the infant was just over a month old. Thomas is accused of either acting alone or...

STANFORD - A 10-week-old baby girl was found dead early Wednesday morning in a Lincoln County home, according to Kentucky State Police. Laura Shannon Foster, the daughter of Bobby and Sara James Foster, 169 McDaniel Lane, Stanford, was pronounced dead at the scene at 3:45 a.m. by Lincoln County Coroner Bill Demrow. Police had initially responded to the emergency call at 2:39 a.m. "The autopsy was performed (Wednesday) morning at the State Medical Examiner's Office in Frankfort, and at this time there are no preliminary findings," Demrow said.

Standing at the end of the aisle in the department store, I heard loud noises from someone coming closer. “Woo who, boo boo, waahhh waahhh.”  The weird sounds were coming from a lady walking down the aisle. And the closer she got to me, the louder her babbling became. She looked to be 60 something, and the younger woman following close behind her I assumed to be the older lady's 20-something daughter. “Poor lady,” I thought. “She must have some disability and is unable to control her voice.

Cameron Caywood, 28 days, infant son of Krystal Lewis and Darriel Caywood, Jr., passed away Tuesday Jan. 22, 2013, at Clark Regional Medical Center. Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 25, at the Winchester Cemetery Shelter by the Rev. Pat Finley. The online guestbook is available at www.scobeefuneralhome.com and the 24-hour funeral information line can be reached by calling 744-2122.

Jeanette Terry, 68, of Junction City died Wednesday, Dec. 5.   Born Feb. 19, 1944, Jeanette was a daughter of Jean Godbey of Liberty and the late Lloyd Barber. She attended New Life Ministries Church.   She was also preceded in death by an infant son, Todd.  Survivors include her husband, Edwin Terry; two sons,  Scott (Tracy) Terry and Rodney Barber; and grandchildren, Dakota and Abby Terry.  Funeral services were Dec. 7 at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home with Bro. Chuck Robinson officiating.

STANFORD - A Lincoln County grand jury has indicted a Stanford man on the charge he shook a 6-week-old infant. The infant's mother has also been indicted for complicity to assault. Lucas Vinyard, 29, of 108 Star Ave. in Stanford, is accused of shaking the infant daughter of Kisha Gosser on Aug. 17. He has been charged with first-degree assault. Police had not previously said anything about charges against Gosser, of 124 Star Ave., but the grand jury indicted her on one count of complicity to first-degree assault.

STANFORD - An infant who suffered hemorrhages and broken ribs after allegedly being shaken has been released from the hospital and is “doing well” while recovering in the care of relatives, state police said Friday. Lucas Vinyard, 29, of Star Avenue in Stanford, allegedly shook the 6-week-old daughter of Kisha Gosser on Aug. 17. When Gosser took her daughter to Fort Logan Hospital, police were notified an infant had been admitted with injuries consistent with child abuse.  The infant was transferred to the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center in Lexington for treatment.

STANFORD - A man was arrested Friday after confessing to shaking a 6-week-old infant. Lucas Vinyard, 29, of Star Avenue in Stanford, allegedly shook an infant on Aug. 17, according to police. After confessing to shaking the 6-week-old victim, he was arrested and charged with first-degree assault, the arrest citation said.  “The victim is currently at UK medical center in critical condition with four broken ribs, subdural hemorrhages in the skull, and both eyes have hemorrhages.

STANFORD - A Stanford man was arrested Friday after confessing to shaking a 6-week-old girl. Lucas Vinyard, 29, of Star Avenue, allegedly shook the daughter of Kisha Gosser on Aug. 17, according to police. State Trooper Paul Blanton said Gosser and Vinyard are believed to be boyfriend and girlfriend. "After confessing to shaking the 6-week-old victim, the subject was arrested and charged with assault 1st-degree," the arrest citation, dated Aug. 24, reads. "The victim is currently at UK medical center in critical condition with four broken ribs, subdural hemorrhages in the skull and both eyes have hemorrhages.

LANCASTER - A Lancaster couple are in custody for allegedly beating their 1-month-old son, police said. Amanda Cole, 19, and Larry A. Delaney, 30, of 109 S. Campbell St., were in the Lincoln County Regional Jail this morning on felony charges of first-degree assault and first-degree wanton endangerment. On Friday, Lancaster police officer Allen Weston responded to a Richmond Street residence where a relative of Cole's and a family friend had the infant, said Police Chief Rodney Kidd.

Infant botulism is an illness that can occur when an infant ingests bacteria that produce a toxin inside the body. The condition can be frightening because it can cause muscle weakness and breathing problems. But it is very rare: Fewer than 100 cases of infant botulism occur each year in the United States, and most babies who do get botulism recover fully. Infant botulism is treatable, but because of its severity, it's important to learn the symptoms so you can recognize it early.