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Berea man indicted for wife’s murder
A Berea man accused of shooting his wife at their home was indicted Thursday for her murder.
Hugh Philip Skidmore III, 45, was indicted by a Madison County grand jury for the Aug. 24 shooting death of 52-year-old Kimberly Skidmore at the couple’s home in the 300 block of Forest Street.
He was a codes enforcement inspector for the city of Berea who had been on military leave for approximately three years prior to the shooting, city officials said.
Berea police were called to the home early on Aug. 24 after Skidmore called 911 to report his wife had been shot once in the chest with a .45-caliber handgun, which police recovered at the scene.
A preliminary hearing in the case was waived in October in Madison District Court. At that court appearance, Skidmore’s attorney, Jim Lowery, asked the court to ensure that Skidmore was receiving medication prescribed to him following an evaluation by doctors from the Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center.
If convicted, Skidmore could face life in prison.
Unlawful transaction
A grand jury also issued an indictment against a woman accused of involving children in methamphetamine and marijuana activity.
Sheri J. Hampton, no age or address listed, was indicted on two counts of first-degree unlawful transaction with a minor and two counts of second-degree unlawful transaction with a minor.
The first-degree counts stem from Hampton allegedly “inducing and assisting” two juveniles, identified in the indictment by initials, “to engage in illegal controlled substance activity involving methamphetamine,” between July 15 and Aug. 17.
The second-degree counts allege Hampton assisted two juveniles to engage in activity involving marijuana between Aug. 1 and Oct. 1.
If convicted, Hampton could receive five to 10 years in prison on each of the first-degree charges and up to five years in prison on each of the second-degree charges.
Other indictments
• Tammy Bowles Noe, no age or address listed, on theft by unlawful taking, a misdemeanor charge of theft by failure to make required disposition of property and a first-degree persistent felony offender charge. If convicted, Noe could receive an escalated sentence of 10 to 20 years in prison.
• Donnie Kindred, 30, and Charles A. Noland, 32, on one count each of receiving stolen property. Kindred also faces a first-degree persistent felony offender charge, while Noland faces a second-degree persistent offender charge. If convicted, Kindred could receive an escalated sentence of 10 to 20 years in prison, while Noland could receive an escalated sentence of five to 10 years in prison.
• Kimberly M. Thomas, no age or address listed, on one count of flagrant non-support. If convicted, Thomas could receive up to five years in prison.
• Ronnie L. Strong, no age or address listed, on one count of flagrant non-support. If convicted, Strong could receive up to five years in prison.
An indictment is a formal statement of charges and does not imply guilt.
Brian Smith may be reached at bsmith@richmondregister.com or at 624-6694.
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EKU to host National Junior Classical League Convention
The 2011 convention of the National Junior Classical League will take place July 25-30 at Eastern Kentucky University.
Up to 1,600 high school students from around the country who study Latin or Greek language and history are expected to attend, said Bari Clements, a Latin teacher at Madison Central High School who will co-chair the event with Kathy Elifrits of Covington Latin High School. -
Arts Gala, Pottery Festival kick off autumn activities
A nearly non-stop string of festivals and other fall events starts on Friday.
The Richmond Area Arts Council will get things going on Friday with its 20th annual Arts Gala at the home of Marilyn and Ralph Hacker, beginning at 5 p.m. It will be highlighted by a 6:30 p.m. dinner show with the Cool Waters cowboy band. For tickets, visit www.artsinrichmond.org or call 624-4242.
On Saturday and Sunday, the sixth annual Great American Pottery Festival with eight potters demonstrating their craft will take place in Richmond’s Irvine McDowell Park. More than 40 arts and crafts vendors will have their wares for purchase. Although getting a chance to turn mud into a pot or vase is great fun for children of all ages, the annual Kids Fest on Saturday in the park will have loads of other entertainment for youngsters. Both events are free. -
Alford plea for two suspected in Iowa robbery
Two men accused of an Iowa bank robbery pleaded guilty Thursday in Madison Circuit Court to receiving stolen property less than $10,000, a Class D felony.
Both men entered Alford pleas. By entering an Alford plea, a defendant admits that enough evidence exists for prosecutors to convince a jury the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, but does not actually admit to performing the crime of which they are accused. -
Delinquent taxpayers given warning to pay
The City of Richmond is giving those who owe delinquent property taxes a chance to pay before their name and owed amount appear in the Richmond Register.
The names of those who owe and how much they owe the city is scheduled to be published as a legal advertisement in the newspaper Saturday, Sept. 25. The deadline to pay before the name and amount are listed is Tuesday, Sept. 21 by 4:30 p.m.
The delinquent taxes being sought are for 2009, and bills for 2010 collections will be mailed out on Oct. 1. -
Hearing delayed for 3 accused of violating graves
A mandatory state furlough day Friday delayed a pretrial conference for three people accused of damaging graves at Richmond Cemetery.
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Voting resumes for playground ‘Refresh’ grant
Supporters of a playground accessible for handicapped children at Lake Reba Park have resumed their effort to win a $25,000 Pepsi Refresh grant.
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Commissioner: No one should take credit for street paving
A recent door-to-door excursion by a Richmond city commissioner was a way to say “Thank You,” rather than take credit for city services, he said.
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Lots of choices on November’s ballot
When Madison Countians go to the polls Nov. 2, there will be plenty of choices to make.
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Hudson to retire from Pattie A. Clay
Pattie A. Clay Regional Medical Center’s president and chief executive officer will retire next year, the hospital announced Friday.
In 2010, Pattie A. Clay will complete 118 years of providing healthcare for Madison and the surrounding counties. The year 2010 will also mark the sixth and final year that Robert J. Hudson will serve as the hospital’s President and Chief Executive Officer. Hudson will be retiring next spring with 33 total years of service to Pattie A. Clay. -
Richmond man pleads guilty to robbing stores
A Richmond man accused of robbing three check cashing stores in Richmond and Berea, pleaded guilty in Madison Circuit Court on Thursday, as part of a plea agreement.
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