10 Years Ago
May 19, 2016
The proposed mixed-use commercial/residential development on Lexington Road across from the Methodist Home was rejected by the Woodford Planning Commission.
Versailles Mayor Brian Traugott, in a status report on the city’s economy to the Board of Education, said the recent selection of Versailles for the location of its newest factory by More Than A Bakery over another rival city was, in his opinion, the quality and success of Woodford County schools.
In the primary election held on Tuesday for the Democratic nominee for President, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders handily defeated former Secretary of State, U.S. Senator and First Lady Hilary Clinton, though Clinton did win the state.
Midway University’s Board of Trustees voted to go fully co-ed and begin accepting full-time male students into its undergraduate programs. President John Marsden lauded the decision saying “This is no the first time this institution has transformed itself. Admitting men now “will allow us to serve a broader audience of traditional college students who will benefit from our learning programs and educational environment.”
Midway City Council voted in favor of raising the garbage collection rates, which marks the second increase within one year.
WCHS tennis seniors Luke Least and Addison Beck were selected for the All-Region team at the recent regional tournament. The Lady Jackets softball team continued to plow through its competition, defeating Franklin County to run its District record to 6-0 and earn the top-seed in next week’s District Tournament.
25 Years Ago
May 17, 2001
The P&Z Commission voted 6-3 last Thursday to recommend a zone change of 47.197 acres along Elm Street for a 161-unit residential development. The recommendation will be forwarded to the Versailles City Council.
Former Southside Elementary School Principal Vernell Devine has pleaded guilty to five counts of theft under a plea agreement with the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office. Sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 1.
The number of foal deaths continued to rise this week. With 26 additional deaths reported Tuesday, the total climbed to 468 across Kentucky. No cause has yet been found for the deaths.
Woodford County Middle School Principal Greg Gaby will leave at the end of this school year to become principal at Bondurant Middle School in Frankfort.
Woodford County sisters Kelly E. McManus and Courtney N. McManus both earned degrees from the University of Kentucky, Kelly in nursing on May 4 and Courtney a bachelor’s in communication disorders on May 6, graduating summa cum laude.
Woodford County High School standout swimmer Kirsten Kramer has signed with the College of William and Mary swim team.
Michael Wayne “Chip” Brown, 50, a former standout athlete at WCHS, died May 13 of cancer.
40 Years Ago
May 15, 1986
Workers have completed installation of a monument to Woodford County’s war dead on the courthouse lawn. A dedication ceremony is set for Memorial Day.
Woodford Fiscal Court has decided to move the county police offices into the same building as the new jail.
Donna Pultz, historian and former tour guide, will be the new curator of the Jack Jouett House.
Jim Springate has been reappointed by fiscal court as the county’s public defender.
Katherine Mason is celebrating 30 years in business this year with the opening of the English Cottage at 412 Lexington Road.
George Binder has been elected a zone chairman in the Lions Club district.
Graduating from the University of Kentucky College of Law on May 10 were Albert Benjamin Chandler III, Whitney Dunlap III, Jeffrey Kash Grimes, and Thomas Scott White.
Brenda Kay Terry was named to the dean’s list at Transylvania University for the winter term.
Ben Lathrem is the new president of the Woodford Jaycees.
Officers of the Midway Woman’s Club are Flora Troisi, president; Frances Fisher, first vice president; Edith Rollins, second vice president; Niesje Spragens, treasurer; Inez Layton, corresponding secretary, and Tempa Endicott, recording secretary.