10 Years Ago
November 3, 2016
A Woodford County Circuit court jury found Vernon Saunders guilty of second-degree manslaughter and abuse of a corpse in the shooting of his younger brother Timothy Saunders and then dragging his body one and a half miles down Troy Pike, The prosecution asked for a murder conviction, and the defense sought a reckless homicide conviction. The jury recommended that the 59 year-old Saunders serve a 15-year prison sentence. Having already served two-years while awaiting trial, Saunders will be eligible for parole seven months after his formal sentencing on Dec. 7.
Tommy Haggard, Bluegrass Community Health-Versailles C.E.O., said the company which owns the old Woodford County Hospital is interested in building a new state of the art hospital at the recently rezoned Edgewood Farm property, but that a lawsuit brought by area farms to undue the rezoning puts the project in limbo saying he was unsure if the new project will ever proceed.
Police and Woodford County EMS responded to two apparent overdoses in the parking lot of the McDonald’s restaurant on the U.S. 60 Bypass.
Victor Espinoza, the long-time farm manager of Brookdale Farm in Versailles won the “Unsung Hero” award presented by the Thoroughbred Industry Employees Association.
Midway University presented its Third Annual Community Spirit award to Midwegian Joyce Evans for her many efforts of improving Midway.
The WCHS football team fell to Central Hardin 51-0 on Senior Night. The Lady Jacket volleyball team lost to Madison Central in the first round of the Regional Tournament.
25 Years Ago
November 8, 2001
A community appreciation ceremony, “Honoring Our Heroes,” will be held in downtown Versailles on Nov. 10 in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Police, firefighters, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and active and retired members of armed forces will be honored.
The City of Versailles will reimburse the First Christian Church in the amount of $15,000 for drainage and sidewalk repairs on Lexington Street, which the church had paid for.
First Division District Judge Mary Jane Wilhoit Phelps of Versailles has announced plans to file for reelection in 2002.
Former Woodford County resident Brian DeYoung, a member of a California architectural firm, has had recent projects featured in two different magazines.
Wendy’s Restaurant on Lexington Road is scheduled to open later this month.
40 Years Ago
November 6, 1986
U.S. Sen. Wendell Ford and Sixth District Congressman Larry Hopkins were re-elected in Tuesday’s general election. Re-elected without opposition were state Sen. Ed Ford and state Rep. Joe Barrows. Gary Wilson was re-elected to the school board in District 2, while Tom Pierce and William A. Warren were re-elected without opposition in Districts 3 and 5, respectively.
Sewer and water service has been approved by the Versailles City Council for a residential development for the Barnes and Blackburn property located off South Main Street.
Dawson’s Decorating Center has been sold by Bill and Vera Dawson to John and Dru Thompson.
Five Woodford County teachers have been honored by the University of Kentucky’s Economic Education Center. They are Ava Taylor, Vicki Leet, Kathy Quinn, Susan Linton, and Jackie Richardson.