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Carroll County District Court Records | July 24, 2014

Items published in court news are public record. The News-Democrat publishes all misdemeanors, felonies and small-claims judgments recorded in district court, as well as all civil suits recorded in circuit court. Juvenile court cases are not published. Crime reports are provided by local law enforcement agencies. Charges or citations reported to the News-Democrat do not imply guilt.

DISTRICT COURT
The following decisions were rendered Wednesday and Thursday, July 16-17, 2014, in Carroll County District Court with the Hon. Elizabeth Chandler presiding.

Tpr. Roberts explains extent of heroin issue at town hall

By JACOB BLAIR

The News-Democrat Intern

The heroin drug trade that began across the country five or six years ago is now affecting smaller towns like Sanders, according to Kentucky State Police Trooper Dave Roberts.

Roberts was the guest speaker at the Champions for a Drug Free Carroll County town hall meeting Thursday evening at the Sanders Community Park. He educated the audience about heroin, drug withdraw effects, the dangers of it and other drug-related issues affecting the community.

Ohio Valley Charities donates $25,000 to new JCTC-Carrollton campus

By JACOB BLAIR
The News-Democrat Intern
More donations were announced toward the Jefferson Community and Technical College BuildSmart project at the Carroll County Fiscal Court meeting Tuesday, July 22.
Judge-Executive Harold “Shorty” Tomlinson announced that Ohio Valley Charities donated $25,000 and state Sen. Ernie Harris (R-Crestwood) donated $500.
“There are a number of foundations we’re working on applying for,” Tomlinson said.

Future soccer stars
2014 Yellow Jackets sign ups

The Carroll County Yellow Jackets Football teams will hold sign-ups from 7-8 p.m., July 22 and 24, at the County Park. Children ages five to 12 years of age as of Aug. 1 are eligible to play. For more information, contact Scott Rose (502) 523-6856.

More than 100 new laws now in effect

By Jack Brammer

Lexington Herald-Leader

FRANKFORT — More than 100 new laws approved during Kentucky’s 2014 General Assembly go into effect July 15, changing how the state deals with everything from acupuncture to voyeurism.

Some of the new laws already are in effect because they contained an “emergency” clause. An example is Senate Bill 124, which allows physicians at the University of Kentucky and University of Louisville to provide oil derived from marijuana and hemp to help people who suffer from certain severe seizures.

Ash tree treatment to continue for next four years

By JACOB BLAIR

The News-Democrat Intern

As treatment continues on the ash trees at General Butler State Resort Park in an attempt to neutralize the effect of the emerald ash borer, Carrollton Rotary members had the opportunity to ask questions about the park and learn what else needs to happen in the restoration process.

Softball tourney raises money for 3-Day journey
Carroll County District Court Records | July 17, 2014

Items published in court news are public record. The News-Democrat publishes all misdemeanors, felonies and small-claims judgments recorded in district court, as well as all civil suits recorded in circuit court. Juvenile court cases are not published. Crime reports are provided by local law enforcement agencies. Charges or citations reported to the News-Democrat do not imply guilt.

DISTRICT COURT

The following decisions were rendered Wednesday and Thursday, July 9-10, 2014, in Carroll County District Court with the Hon. Thomas M. Funk
presiding.

Church News | July 24

Workshop planned on spiritual renewal
Second Baptist Church, 611 Sycamore St in Carrollton will hold a Spiritual Renewal Workshop, 6:30 p.m. July 22-24, the speaker for Thursday, July 24 will be the Rev. Dr. Frank Houston.

Monthly hymn sing set at Sanders church
Sanders Baptist Church will host its monthly hymn sing 6:30 p.m., Sunday, July 27. The congregation invites the public to attend.