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Indiana woman killed in Grayson County crash

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A crash in Grayson County over the weekend resulted in the death of an Indiana woman.

The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office says the preliminary investigation indicates shortly after 11 a.m. Saturday a car being driven by 53-year-old Amy Embry of New Albany was traveling north on KY 79/Falls of Rough Road when for unknown reasons the vehicle drifted into the southbound lane.

A southbound car being driven by Jerry Walker of Caneyville attempted to avoid the vehicle, but Embry’s vehicle struck the southbound car head-on at a slight angle near the 7100 block of KY 79, coming to rest in the roadway facing north. A third vehicle driven by Jeremy Lawson of Falls of Rough also heading south struck the Walker vehicle after the initial collison.

Embry was transported by EMS to Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center, where she was later pronounced dead. Walker and a passenger were also transported to Twin Lakes with non-life-threatening injuries, while Lawson told emergency responders he was not injured.

Baby recovered in stolen vehicle; EPD investigating

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The Elizabethtown Police Department is investigating after a suspect stole a vehicle that had a seven-month-old child in the backseat.

EPD Public Information Officer Chris Denham said officers responded to the 200 block of Michelle Avenue at approximately 6:38 p.m. Sunday after a vehicle was stolen from a residence there with a female child inside. Denham said officers quickly responded to the situation.

“I’m pleased to share that within an hour of receiving the initial call, one of our patrol officers located the vehicle within close proximity of where it was taken,” Denham said. “Thankfully, the child was still inside and unharmed.”

No suspects have been identified in the case, and the EPD is asking for the public’s assistance.

“I would ask anyone who has any information to please contact us by calling 270-765-4125,” Denham said. “Information can also be shared anonymously by calling Hardin County Crimestoppers at 1-800-597-8123 or by visiting www.P3tips.com.”

A link to the Crimestoppers tip page can also be found on the Elizabethtown Police Department Facebook page.

Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland hosts Hunger Action Day event in Radcliff

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Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland hosted a Hunger Action Day event Friday at the Radcliff City Hall parking lot to promote the organization’s mission during Hunger Action Month and to distribute food items to community neighbors.

Feeding America says more than 139,000 Kentuckians in the organization’s 42-county region are facing hunger, and FAKH Executive Director Jamie Sizemore said the struggle may be closer to home than you think.

“Food insecurity is really a hidden issue, and so we need to make sure we’re taking care of that senior, or working families, and we need to be there for our neighbors facing hunger when they need us most,” Sizemore said.

The organization is aiming to provide one million meals to area families and seniors by December 31. Sizemore said Hunger Action Month is an opportunity to highlight the three ways anybody can help Feeding America’s mission. 

The first is to volunteer.

“We ask people to volunteer at your local agency partners, soup kitchens, or come to our facility and volunteer to pack backpack bags or senior boxes for the seniors,” Sizemore said.

The second is to advocate.

“For every meal that SNAP provides, which is nine meals, the charitable food system provides one,” Sizemore said. “If SNAP decreases. All of that comes back on the charitable food system, so we’re in this together, and we remind legislators how important that is, that they do their part.” 

The third is to donate.

“For every dollar that is donated to Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland, we’re able to take that and acquire enough food for eight meals,” Sizemore said.

More information can be found on Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland’s Facebook page.

Memorial softball tournament Oct. 14 to benefit family of late Hardinsburg baseball coach Larry Boehman

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Jenny Wethington says her neighbor Larry Boehman was interesting.

“He was very loud,” Wethington said. “Not obnoxious, but obnoxious. He loved to have a good time, cut up. He loved baseball, anything sports-related. A super big heart, great personality. He just kind of radiated to everybody around him.”

Boehman died in a car accident in August at the age of 51, leaving behind 6 children, 6 grandchildren, and the many players and community members the baseball and softball coach touched as he helped lead programs at the Hardinsburg Ballpark.

“We’re in the middle of our fall baseball season, and it’s a really quiet atmosphere out there,” Wethington said. “You can just tell that something’s missing, and it’s Larry. He’s missing.”

Wethington and others felt the best way to honor Boehman’s memory and support his family was on the ball diamond, and with that in mind they are organizing a co-ed softball tournament at the Hardinsburg Ballpark on October 14.

The tournament will feature two divisions based on skill level, and food, drinks, and snacks will be on sale, with all proceeds going towards the Boehman family.

Wethington says even if you are not planning on entering a team, your support is still appreciated.

“We’re just really asking people to come out and watch, grab a sandwich or a hot dog and a drink,” Wethington said. “Take a look around, support the vendors. Meet his kids, and if you have $5 you want to donate or $20, or even just the support alone, we’re just trying to maximize what we can give back to his kids and just do our best to keep his memory alive through the ballpark and make him proud up there.”

For more information, contact Wethington at 270-750-1465, or find the Larry Boehman Benefit Softball Tournament event page on Facebook.