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Job program expanding at Isaiah...

 

When most people hear of Isaiah House, the first thing that crosses their minds is the fact that it’s a drug and alcohol treatment center.

While that is the case, there’s much more going on in the facility to help the men who seek treatment there.

David Cobb, public relations and marketing manager for Isaiah House, said the facility also offers job skills training to get Isaiah House clients ready for employment and life after their treatment is complete.

Two arrested in drug bust

 

A search warrant executed Saturday night has led to the arrest of two men, and the confiscation of cash, drugs and other paraphernalia.

Springfield Police Officer Rusty Johnson gathered evidence and obtained the search warrant on a residence at 309 Perryville Road in Springfield. Around 8 p.m. Saturday, Officer Nick Holmes searched the residence, with his K9 partner Pike indicating areas of possible controlled substances inside.

Cheatham dies in July 31 accident

 

A Washington County man died last week in a one-vehicle automobile accident.

According to Kentucky State Police, 25-year-old Dylan Cheatham was killed Monday, July 31, when he lost control of the 2003 Toyota Corolla he was driving on KY 152. The vehicle crossed the westbound lane, left the roadway and struck an embankment and a tree, according to a report from KSP Trooper Jonathan Carlock.

Haydon is world champ again

 

He’s only been a professional since 2012, but Springfield resident Phillip Haydon is one of the best cornhole players in the world.

Haydon recently won his second doubles world championship in as many years. He and his playing partner, Daymon Dennis, of Brownsville, Kentucky, won the American Cornhole League doubles title July 22 in Cherokee, North Carolina.

“We won the senior division, which is 55 and over. There were 30-some teams in it,” Haydon said.

Prayer walk held for local...

 

A lot of changes have taken place in education across Washington County since last school year. Washington County Elementary School is now in a different building, there’s a new principal at Washington County High School, and there are plenty of other, smaller changes too numerous to mention.

With those changes often comes concern, and that’s what led one Washington County educator to host a prayer walk last week in preparation for the start of the new school year.

Knopp retires from sheriff'...

Melissa Knopp has spent nearly 23 years in the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Now, after all that time, she’s ready to call it a career.

Knopp entered retirement at the end of July, having served under three sheriffs.

County schools out for the...

School has just started back in Washington County, but students are about to get an unexpected day off soon.

On Monday, Aug. 21, there will be no school in Washington County. That decision was announced this past Wednesday.

Experience abounds on WC...

 

After practicing all summer, Washington County volleyball coach John Rogers and his Commanderette team are ready to get on the court against a real opponent.

“I think they’re ready to start playing somebody else,” Rogers said.

Washington County hosted Central Hardin this past week in a scrimmage to prepare for the start of the regular season, and Rogers said he liked what he saw from his squad.

Job program expanding at Isaiah...

When most people hear of Isaiah House, the first thing that crosses their minds is the fact that it’s a drug and alcohol treatment center.

While that is the case, there’s much more going on in the facility to help the men who seek treatment there.

David Cobb, public relations and marketing manager for Isaiah House, said the facility also offers job skills training to get Isaiah House clients ready for employment and life after their treatment is complete.

WC golfers finding a groove

Jeff Moreland

Regional Publisher

The Washington County High School boys’ golf team is having some early success on the course. The team won its match last week against Nelson County and Bardstown high schools. The match was scheduled to be plays at Maywood Country Club in Bardstown, but was moved to Lincoln Homestead State Park in Springfield.

The five-man varsity Commander group posted a low score of 171, followed by Bardstown with a 183 and Nelson County with a 190.