The Wayne Weekly

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EDA invests $4.1 for Wayne County Gas Line

U.S. Representative Hal Rogers applauds a $4.1 million investment from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to construct a natural gas line in Wayne County to serve the City of Monticello and promote future economic development. Wayne County is one of only seven counties in Kentucky without a natural gas system.

"Tapping into our natural gas is a great way for Wayne County to open new doors of economic opportunity in the Lake Cumberland region, while also providing affordable energy for local families and businesses," said Congressman Rogers, a native of Wayne County. "As we work to revitalize southern and eastern Kentucky, infrastructure improvements like this play a vital role in future business recruitment and opportunities in our rural region. I applaud the EDA for investing in this worthy project."

The project will be matched with $2.3 million in local funds and is expected to create or retain 254 jobs and generate $30,000 in private investment, according to grantee estimates. This project was also supported by the regional planning efforts of the Lake Cumberland Area Development District.

"I am extremely excited for Wayne County. Receiving this grant is the first major hurdle as we work to develop a natural gas line to support business growth," said Mike Anderson, Wayne County Judge Executive. "We appreciate Congressman Rogers' tireless work on this monumental project for Wayne County." This grant award is part of the Department of Commerce's $300 million Coal Communities Commitment.

Missing Person!!! Share Please!!!

ALERT: Public's Assistance Needed In Locating Ricky Griffis

Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron is requesting anyone who may know the location of Ricky Griffis of Monticello to contact the Sheriff's Office immediately.

On Wednesday, July 6th, Deputy Joe Horne responded to a call from Ricky's family stating they had not seen or had they heard anything from him since Monday, July 4th which was uncommon for Ricky and he did not show up for work.

The family received a returned text message from Ricky on Tuesday, July 5th at 9:29 a.m. with him saying he was stuck in the woods. No other contact has been made with Ricky since.

On Wednesday, July 6th, Ricky's vehicle was located in the Coopersville strip mine area of Wayne County. A search of the area by the Sheriff's Office and an extended search by the Wayne County Rescue Squad, along with family members has still not accounted for Ricky being located. The investigation is ongoing.

If anyone knows the whereabouts of Ricky Griffis, call the Wayne County Sheriff's Office at 606-348-5416 or the Wayne County 911 Dispatch Center at 606-348-9111.

Search efforts are continuing at this hour by the Wayne County Rescue Squad. His vehicle was removed from the Coopersville strip mines area off of East KY 92 this Thursday, July 7th.

Ricky Griffis description is as listed below.
6'0
180 lb
Brown Eyes
Brown Hair

Message from the Wayne County Sheriff's Office

Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron is requesting anyone who may know the location of Ricky Griffis of Monticello, Ky. to contact the Wayne County Sheriff Office ASAP.

On Wednesday July 6, 2022, at Deputy Joe Horne responded to a call from Ricky’s family stating they had not seen, or had they heard anything from him since Monday July 4, 2022, which was uncommon for Ricky. Ricky did not show up for work either. They family received a returned text message from Ricky on Tuesday July 5, 2022, at 9:29 am with him saying he was stuck in the woods. No other contact has been made with Ricky since then. On Wednesday July 6, 2022, Ricky’s vehicle was located in the Coopersville strip mine area of Wayne County. A search by of the area by the Wayne County Sheriff Office and an extended search by the Wayne County Rescue Squad along with family members with Ricky not being located. The search and investigation is continuing.

Again, if anyone knows the whereabouts of Ricky, please call the Wayne County Sheriff Office at 606-348-5416or the Wayne County 911 Dispatch Center at 606-348-9111.