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Ky. Power CEO discusses coal and power rates
HAZARD – Officials with Kentucky Power Company were in Hazard on Monday where they discussed the current direction the company is taking with its Big Sandy power plant in Lawrence County, and with coal in general. Kentucky Power is one of two utilities that utilizes 100 percent coal-fired power plants, noted President and CEO Greg Pauley, though increased federal regulations are likely to change that by spring of next year. That’s when the ...
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<p>Daffodils Boutique received the Business of the Year award from Thomas Rainey.</p>
Businesses, individuals take spotlight during Chamber banquet
PRESTONSBURG — The Floyd County Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards banquet May 9, honoring several local businesses and individuals. Daffodils Boutique was named Business of the Year, while Greg Wilson, of First Commonwealth Bank, took home the Business Person of the Year award. Big Sandy Community and Technical College President Dr. George Edwards was named Floyd Countian of the Year. Others receiving awards included: • Hall of...
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<p>House Speaker Greg Stumbo</p>
Stumbo responds to redistricting suit
FRANKFORT — House Speaker Greg Stumbo is responding to a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union, which challenges the state’s current legislative district boundaries. Typically, legislative boundaries are redrawn two years after the decennial census. The districts are redrawn to account for shifting populations and make districts as close to equal in population as possible. That did not happen after the 2010 census, however. ...
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UNITE to offer basketball camps
SOMERSET - Six free regional basketball camps conducted by former University of Kentucky all-star Jeff Sheppard will be offered by Operation UNITE this summer. All school-age youth are invited to participate in the Shoot Hoops Not Drugs programs at the following dates and locations: • Monday, June 3 – Carter County, East Carter Middle School, 1 Spirit Lane, Grayson • Tuesday, June 4 – Elliott County, Elliott County High School, Main Str...
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<p>Charles Ramsey</p>
Cleveland hero to appear at law office
STANVILLE — Charles Ramsey’s bravery and personality thrust him into the national spotlight earlier this month, after he helped three women and a 6-year-old girl escape from their kidnapper. Local attorney Eric C. Conn says Ramsey is a “national hero,” and he is bringing him to Floyd County, to meet well-wishers Friday afternoon. Ramsey will appear at Conn’s law office from noon until 2 p.m., Friday, May 24. Burgers and refreshments will ...
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Public hearing centers on Ky. Power plan
HAZARD – Only a handful of people, many of whom were either members of the news media or employees of Kentucky Power or the Public Service Commission, attended a hearing last week on a proposal to replace 700 megawatts of generating capacity at the Big Sandy power plant in Lawrence County. The plant currently serves all of the company’s customers in Eastern Kentucky. The Public Service Commission (PSC) scheduled the hearing in response to K...
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school buses
Floyd County schools get new wheels
PRESTONSBURG — Floyd County school children will now have a safer and more comfortable ride to and from school following the purchase of several new school buses by the district. Floyd County Supt. Henry Webb announced last week that eleven new school buses have arrived at the Floyd County Schools Transportation Department. School officials say that the new buses are more fuel efficient and are also equipped with air conditioning, a first f...
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Magistrates reject changes, piece together budget
PRESTONSBURG — The county’s budget woes were brushed aside with the flip of a pen this week, during a work session of the Floyd County Fiscal Court. During a Tuesday work session, magistrates approved the framework of a budget to be given a first reading during a special called meeting next week. Judge-Executive R.D. “Doc” Marshall said he will try to be optimistic about the magistrates’ new budget, but he did not think it was a realistic...
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Road check results in meth bust
PAINTSVILLE — A Johnson county man was arrested last Friday at a traffic safety checkpoint, after sheriff’s deputies reportedly discovered methamphetamine in his vehicle. According to officials with the Johnson County Sheriff’s office, Jerry L. Morman, 45, of Thealka, was stopped at a road check established by the Johnson County Sheriff’s office, Paintsville City Police, and Kentucky state police last Friday evening when it was discovered t...
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For the Record
MARRIAGE LICENSES Lindsay Marie Webb of Langley to Matthew Lee Tackett of Grethel. Jennifer Sue Gamble to Alan Lee Cannon, both of Harold. Kayla Ann Huff of Kite to James Brandon Tackett of Hi Hat. Kristen Danyail Elliott of Price to Jason Randall Hall of Beaver. Shera Lynn Blackburn to Ryan Alan Wagonr, both of Pretonsburg. Brenda Gail Hall to John Hall, both of Teaberry. Brandy Lasha Wireman to Keith Edward Marsillett, both o...
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<p>photo by Ralph B. Davis</p><p>Restauranteur Jarred McGuire, left, listens, while Planning and Zoning Board member Dixon Nunnery explains his objections to rezoning a residential tract to commercial property. McGuire would later point out that Nunnery&#8217;s property adjoins the tract in question, and that the two had been in competition to buy the property. The board later rejected the zone change.</p>
P&Z denies zone change, after residents protest
PRESTONSBURG — The Planning and Zoning Commission rejected a request Thursday to rezone a residential tract to commercial use, in order to allow additional parking for a new restaurant. The board held its hearing on the matter in a city council meeting room packed with interested parties on both sides of the dispute. Betsy Burchett, who owns the property along Clark Lane, requested the zoning change so she could sell the property to Jarred ...
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Community health fairs begin next week
PRESTONSBURG — Floyd County health care providers are planning an extensive series of health fairs across Floyd County, beginning next week in Prestonsburg. The first event will be held at the Floyd County Health Department next Wednesday and Thursday. Subsequent health fairs will be held at June 11 and 12 at South Floyd High School, June 27 and 28 at Betsy Layne Elementary, and July 16 and 17 at Allen Central High School. The events will r...
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Science center plans summer camps for area youth
PRESTONSBURG — The East Kentucky Science Center will be fielding yet another full slate of summer camps geared toward children of all ages. Science center officials say they are gearing up for their summer programs and are excited to be offering some old favorites and some new camps this summer as well. The center plans to offer half-day camps for preschoolers ages 4-5, as well as changing the way camps are grouped in order to make easier f...
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Indictments handed down in McDowell murder case
PRESTONSBURG — A Floyd County grand jury released indictments this week against Ronald and Loretta Wright in the shooting death of Famer Halbert. The Wrights were arrested in March, after Famer Halbert was shot and killed at his home. According to police records, the Wrights had been visiting at the home of the Halberts before the shooting occurred. Famer’s wife, Lorene, was also shot and wounded during a struggle for the Wrights’ gun. Seve...
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Dr. Bret Dunning
Doctor charged with possession of child pornography has license suspended
LOUISVILLE - A Floyd County doctor who was recently charged with a child pornography related offense had his license to practice medicine in the state of Kentucky suspended last week. According to an emergency order issued by the Board of Medical Licensure, the license of Dr. Bret Dunning, to practice osteopathy medicine was immediately suspended last Wednesday after a police investigation uncovered images of child pornography on Dunning’s ...
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