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KSP provides update on fatal crash in Meade County Monday

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The Kentucky State Police has provided an update on the two-vehicle collision in Meade County Monday evening that left one man dead.

According to the KSP, the Meade County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from KSP troopers at approximately 6:43 p.m. on January 1 for an investigation into a crash near the 3100 block of Kentucky Route 1692.

The KSP says the preliminary investigation shows that 62-year-old Gregory Brown of Paynesville was driving a passenger vehicle heading north on KY 1692 when for unknown reasons he crossed the center line, colliding with a southbound pickup truck driven by Jeffrey Cox of Webster.

Brown was pronounced dead at the scene by the Meade County Coroner’s Office. Cox was transported to the University of Louisville Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

KY 1692 was closed for several hours for accident reconstruction. The investigation is ongoing. The KSP is asking any drivers that were in the area of the accident at around 6:18 p.m. to contact KSP Post Four at 270-766-5078.

KSP investigating fatal crash in Meade County, crash involving train in Horse Cave

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Kentucky State Police Post Four is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash in Meade County that occurred Monday, and is asking for the public’s assistance.

A Facebook post from KSP Post Four Public Information Officer Scotty Sharp says the accident occurred near the 3100 block of Kentucky Route 1692, or Fairgrounds Road, in Meade County.

The KSP is asking any drivers that were in the area of the accident at around 6:18 p.m. Monday to contact Post Four at 270-766-5078.

Meanwhile, the KSP is investigating after a train collided with a car in Horse Cave.

According to the KSP, at approximately 12:10 a.m. on December 31 a passenger vehicle traveling on West Main Street in Horse Cave attempted to cross railroad tracks at Guthrie Street as the railroad crossing arms were lowering.

A CSK train was traveling south on the tracks and struck the vehicle as it was crossing.

The KSP says the operator of the vehicle and a passenger were airlifted from the scene to the University of Louisville Hospital. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.

West Point Mayor Ciresi has sights set on growth in 2024

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West Point Mayor Richard Ciresi said his first year as mayor was mainly focused on addressing issues he did not know existed when he took office.

With a full year under his belt and what he called a committed city council, Ciresi said he is looking forward to getting into agenda items he campaigned on.

“Streets, sidewalks, and then to expand our parks and expand our tourism attractions to bolster our economy, and then the big thing is just development to be able to build new homes” Ciresi said.

The mayor has a number in mind when it comes to development.

“My commitment is to build at least 120 new homes in West Point,” Ciresi said. “I think we can build more than that. We have plenty of space to do it, but we just need to expand our population.”

Ciresi said the West Point community is poised for significant self-improvement.

“We, as a small city that has kind of slipped over the past several years, we just have a tremendous opportunity to make great changes that enhance not only the city but all of its citizens,” Ciresi said. “That old adage, ‘a rising tide lifts all boats’, that’s really true in a city of our size because it’s a city that’s better, everybody’s life will get better, just because they live in a nicer place.”

The city received grant money in the past year to improve access to tourism attractions such as Fort Duffield Park.

Springhaven, FOHCAS partner to help find safe places for pets of domestic violence survivors

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Springhaven Inc. and Friends of Hardin County Animal Shelter are announcing a new partnership to provide rescue resources for domestic violence survivors faced with potentially leaving a pet behind when escaping an abusive environment.

“We are excited to partner with FOHCAS in hopes that no survivors in the Lincoln Trail Development District are ever deterred from leaving a violent situation for fear that their pets will be harmed,” said Springhaven Domestic Violence Program Executive Director Georgia Hensley. “It’s our goal that all survivors are able to find safe places for their pet families.”

Springhaven says research shows domestic abuse is often extended to all occupants of a home including pets, and when domestic violence victims seek an escape from their abusers they are faced with finding shelter for themselves as well as children and pets, which is complicated by the fact that many shelters do not accept animals.

The new partnership “will engage community resources to provide an option for domestic violence survivors with pets.”

FOHCAS Board Chair Myra Covault says the partnership is a natural one.

“Their mission aligns so much with ours in that we try to give a voice to the voiceless,” Covault said. “Together, we want to do everything possible to ensure that domestic violence victims have a chance to flee horrible situations with their pets and not ever have to make a decision of staying or leaving them behind.”

The goal is to make the Springhaven shelter a pet-friendly facility. While cats are currently accepted, it will take some time before dogs can be accepted, so the organizations are utilizing a community of foster homes and community partners.