10 Years Ago
March 17, 2016
The Methodist Home, an orphanage located on U.S. 60 near Paynes Mill Road, announced it had a reached an agreement with the Frontier Nursing Home for the sale of its property which includes several buildings. The Home will move to Jessamine County. “Woodford County has been our home since the 1930s, so in seeking a buyer we kept the good of the community in mind,” said Melinda Ryles-Smith, the Home’s vice-president.
Versailles United Methodist Church announced its plan to move from its historic and iconic location on Court Street to the corner of Paynes Mill Road and U.S. 60. Groundbreaking is set for April with a move-in early in 2017. Rev. Tim Thompson said that, “after 214 years that God is not finished with us.” The new location will allow the church to grow membership by increasing its visibility while still remaining a vibrant part of the community.
Versailles Land Group announced an agreement with Holiday Inn Express to build a hotel close to the new Kroger development. This ends a long process to attract a hotel to Versailles.
The Versailles-Midway-Woodford County Planning Commission approved the extension of the Versailles’ urban service boundary to accommodate the new More Than A Bakery plant.
The annual WCHS spring production this year was “Shrek: The Musical.”
The WCHS Bat Jackets opened their season with a 10-4 win over Scott County behind the solid pitching of Matt Beavers.
25 Years Ago
March 15, 2001
An overflow crowd voiced opposition March 8 to the proposed 161-lot residential “Elm Street Neighborhood Extension” development, citing the density of the project.
A Midway businessman, his son and two young grandchildren died Sunday in a seven-vehicle accident on Interstate 40 near Knoxville, Tenn. The victims were Patrick Eldon Teets, 49, Aaron John Teets, 26, John Patrick Teets, 2, and Samuel David Teets, nine months.
The P&Z Commission voted 8-0 March 8 in favor of a zone change and conceptual development plan to reconfigure and expand the Versailles Center.
Sarah Gray Cleveland and Brian Stewart Settles, both of Versailles, were named to the dean’s list at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.
Heather Pope of Versailles has graduated from Western Kentucky University.
Carolyn Columbia Logan is retiring from the Midway United Bank branch after 36 years of service.
Pilgrim Baptist Church in Midway has undergone extensive interior and exterior renovation.
The WCHS Lady Jackets were defeated, 64-52, in their regional semi-final match against Lexington Catholic Monday night.
40 Years Ago
March 13, 1986
Woodford Fiscal Court has approved the expenditure of $5,000 for an option on property for a new jail site. A location was not mentioned at Tuesday’s court meeting.
Drew Hardesty and Dana Bland will represent Woodford County High School in this summer’s Governor’s Scholars program.
Gary “Buddy” Gillis achieved the highest score at WCHS for the second consecutive year in the American High School Mathematics Examination.
On the fifth grade all-A honor roll at Huntertown Elementary were Joyce Demoran, Rebecca Jo Sutherland, Tim Ciosek, Tara Gilbert, David Gillis, Michelle Thacker, John Johnson, and Adrienne Campbell.
The WCHS Yellow Jackets won the 41st District Basketball Tournament Friday with a 51-45 victory over Western Hills of Frankfort.