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Take Back Day nets more than 11,000 pounds of unwanted medications in Kentucky

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More than 4,200 law enforcement agencies across the county joined the Drug Enforcement Agency for the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 25. 

The DEA says more than 571,000 pounds of unneeded and expired medications were removed from home medicine cabinets for safe disposal during the October 25 Take Back Day, which saw participation at more than 4,300 collection sites nationwide.

In the Louisville Division, which includes Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia, the DEA and partner agencies collected more than 34,000 pounds, with Kentucky agencies collecting 11,338.8 pounds. The goal of Take Back Day is to help prevent prescription drug misuse and abuse, and to reduce the potential for accidental overdoses and poisonings.

Those who were unable to participate in Take Back Day can still dispose of unwanted pills and medications. More than 16,500 pharmacies, hospitals, and businesses participate in the DEA’s Every Day is Take Back Day program and offer permanent drop boxes. Many police departments also offer drop boxes.

Find a permanent drop box near you and find more statistics on Take Back Day results at www.dea.gov/takebackday.

KSP investigating Meade County murder; suspect found dead

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UPDATE: KSP Post Four says the suspect in the investigation has been located and is deceased.
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The Kentucky State Police is conducting a murder investigation in Meade County and the alleged suspect is still at large.

According to KSP Post Four, just before 1 p.m. Monday the Meade County Sheriff’s Office contacted the KSP “regarding a deceased individual located at a residence on Simpson Lane in the Ekron community”. Troopers and detectives responded to the scene and began an investigation.

KSP Post Four says the preliminary investigation indicates 55-year-old Mary Crase of Brandenburg sustained at least one gunshot wound. The alleged suspect, identified as Scott Hornback of Irvington, fled the scene prior to the arrival of law enforcement.

Hornback remains at large at this time. He is described as a 5’8’ tall white male weighing 135 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Hornback should be considered armed and dangerous and the public is urged not to approach him if he is seen.

Anybody with possible information on Hornback or his whereabouts is asked to contact KSP Post Four at 270-766-5078 or call 911 immediately. The investigation is ongoing and additional updates will be posted as they become available.

Veterans Helping Veterans event at Legion post Wednesday

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American Legion Hardin Post 113 invites area active duty military members and veterans to their Veterans Helping Veterans resource information event.

“This is for all military personnel transitioning over into civilian life and all those veterans in need of any type of resources,” said American Legion Department of Kentucky Fourth District Commander Drew Chitty. “This event is going to be held at the American Legion Hardin Post 113 at 1251 Ring Road on November 5 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.”

Chitty says the range of resources that will be represented at the event is comprehensive.

“It is promised to serve you and get all your needs that you might need possible for day-to-day living, whether it’s for benefits, service dogs, drug counseling, sexual assault therapy, there is just numerous resources that’s going to be available at this event,” Chitty said. “Please don’t miss this event because it will be worthwhile coming to.”

In addition to opportunities to connect with local organizations and support networks, those in attendance can take advantage of information sessions and workshops along with networking with fellow veterans in your community.

Visit the American Legion Hardin Post 113 Facebook page or contact the Legion post at 270-737-9949 for more information.

Ensure space heaters are used safely as the temperature drops

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As fall rolls on and the temperature continues to drop, make sure you are taking steps to reduce fire hazards as you take steps to warm your home.

“With space eaters, plug them right in the wall,” said Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane. “Don’t plug them into an extension cord or power strip. Make sure they’re in good shape. If you’ve had them in storage, make sure that they’re clean and nothing’s around the vent and the fan area.”

Crane recommends you get a space heater that has tip-over protection, especially if you have kids or pets. When it comes to space heaters, make sure you give them “space”.

“Three feet is what we tell people, so that way, you don’t put it too close to some curtains or too close to a stack of papers or stuff like that, or if you put it close to a piece of furniture like a couch or a recliner that you’re not close enough to throw a blanket over it and wind up covering it up inadvertently,” Crane said.

With furnaces and fireplaces, Crane recommends having them serviced at least once a year. Changing the filter on your furnace regularly can go a long way.

“In some furnaces the filter is designed to be changed monthly, while some of them with the really thick HEPA filters it’s like six months or a year, so just make sure you’re checking them and even then, if you have pets, like in our house we have three hairy dogs so we have to change our filter a little more often because it’s picking up lots of dog fur,” Crane said “Even if you brush them it seems to be everywhere.”

If you are turning on your furnace for the first time after it has been off for some time, you might smell some heat as it burns off the dust.