Stories from Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Bedford County Mayor Chad Graham and county commissioners Greg Vick and Brian Farris attended the White House Inter-Governmental Affairs Conference last week in Washington D.C. Graham called the meeting "an eye-opening experience." "The President's Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney, spent over thirty minutes discussing issues that directly affect rural counties like community revitalization, disaster recovery, economic development and the opioid crisis which is affecting everyone in this country," said Graham in a news release.. ...

A young Bedford County boy has been honored by the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office for calling 911 on behalf of a family member during a medical crisis. James “Jasper” Small “kept his wits and composure by getting on the phone and calling 911 for immediate medical help,” the BCSO said. “He then guided the first responders to where the individual was. His action potentially prevented a tragedy.” Jasper was presented him with a BCSO commendation for bravery and a BCSO challenge coin and patch.

Eugene Ray, 82, of Shelbyville died Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, August 17 at Fairlane Church of Christ. The body will lie in state from 9-11:30 a.m. with family visitation 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Burial will follow at Wlllow Mount Cemetery. Nelson & Sons Memorial Chapel is handling arrangements.

Mary Lou Reed Gusman, 86, of Cambridge, Ohio, formerly of Athens, Ohio, died August 3, 2019 at Cardinal Place in Cambridge, Ohio. A graveside service will be held at the Cave City Cemetery, Cave City, Kentucky at 1 p.m. October 24, 2019. Jagers & Sons Funeral Home of Athens, Ohio is handling arrangements.