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More coal woes for region, report says
Dylan Lovan Associated Press LOUISVILLE (AP) — Hard times are expected to continue in the Appalachian region that was once the heart of the nation’s coal production, according to a new report. Coal business in the mountains of eastern Kentucky and southern West Virginia is facing declining reserves, higher production costs and competition from other coal basins and natural gas. The region is home to a long-simmering battle between the...
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Newly formed Civitas Media names CFO
DAVIDSON, N.C. — Jeff D. Sherman has been appointed as the first Chief Financial Officer of the newly formed Civitas Media, it was announced May 1 by CEO and President Michael C. Bush. The appointment was effective April 22. Bush said Sherman is a detail-oriented, results driven professional who understands how important it is to provide great customer service. “We are pleased to have someone with Jeff’s financial acumen join our team. He w...
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Recreation Board plans trail maintenance
The Harlan County Outdoor Recreation Board is planning maintenance work on the access trail that connects the Harlan County Campground to the ATV park. The board heard from Kenneth Foster, a representative of the campground, during a meeting held this week. According to Foster, the access trail is in need of maintenance. “We can tell you this, you’re next on the list,” said board chairman Dallas Gilbert. “The only thing that’s kept us o...
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Elvis impersonator to perform at Harlan Center
Harlan County native and Elvis impersonator Terry Turner will perform at the Harlan Center at 7 p.m. on May 18. Sponsored by TCB Shows, Turner will also perform as Jerry Lee Lewis, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Neil Diamond and others. “The performance at the Harlan Center will end a week-long tour of nursing homes in the area,” said Carole Polk with TCB Shows. “This is the second year that Terry has done this tour during National Nursing H...
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Police investigating possible carjacking
A reported carjacking incident in Harlan County on Saturday night resulted in a police pursuit in West Virginia later in the evening. According to a press release, Kentucky State Police in Harlan received a call from a man reporting that a male and female had got inside his vehicle while parked alongside U.S. 119 at Sukey Ridge shortly after 5 p.m. and forced him out of the vehicle and left with it headed north on U.S. 119 to Harlan. Surrou...
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Vestia Hammons
Vestia Juanita McHargue Hammons, 89 of Rio Vista, passed on to her heavenly home Friday, May 10, 2013, at the Harlan App. Reg. Hospital. Born June 16, 1923 in Harlan County, Vestia enjoyed her early years of life at Tway. She was a graduate of Hall High School and worked at the coal tipple in Tway, the bakery in Harlan and Pennington Grocery. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Baxter United Methodist Church. She was p...
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Harlan officer completes leadership training
A Harlan City Police officer has completed leadership training. Cpl. Jeff Owens graduated from the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training’s Academy of Police Supervision, also called the Sergeant’s Academy, on Friday. Nineteen officers from around the state completed the academy. According to a press release from the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training, the Academy of Police Supervision (APS) is a three-week, 120-...
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Burgess dedicates her life to animal rescue
Animal rescue is full of heartache and joy. Unfortunately, many people only think of the bad parts of rescue. Becky Burgess has been involved in animal rescue since 2011, crediting her love of animals as the reason. Burgess has set out to show people there are good parts of rescue, and that volunteers can be involved only in those uplifting parts. “In 2011, I saw a post somewhere asking for volunteers to transport animals for medical tr...
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Lawsuit calls for judges to do redistricting
ROGER ALFORD Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The latest lawsuit filed in Kentucky ’s dispute over legislative redistricting calls for a three-judge panel to redraw political boundaries. American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky attorney Bill Sharp filed the lawsuit Friday on behalf of five Kentuckians who claim the inaction of lawmakers has left them without adequate representation in the state Legislature. Lawmakers don’t ...
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Benham council discusses power board
A debate over the Benham Power Board took center stage during a meeting of the Benham City Council on Thursday. Whether or not the power board is a separate entity from the city provided the bulk of the discussion. According to council member David Kidwell, the city and the power board are two separate entities. “John Dodd (former mayor) separated them,” said Kidwell. “They are separate entities now.” Mayor Shirley Dodd disagreed with K...
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Cumberland police arrest man over stolen vehicle
A Wilmington, N.C., man is facing a charge of receiving stolen property following his arrest on Wednesday. Harry Duval, 38, was arrested by Cumberland Police Officer Dale Halcomb after allegedly being found in possession of a stolen vehicle. According to the citation, Duval was found to be in possession of a 2003 F-350 Ford pickup truck. The truck had been reported stolen from Oklahoma. Halcomb then made contact with the Broken Arrow Poli...
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Courthouse News: Property trasfers
The following property transfers have been recorded in the office of the Harlan County Clerk. Viola Rains to Eddie Wayne Creech and wife, tract or parcel of land in Harlan County – s.t. $20. Kimberly Ann Stewart and Gordon Stewart to Palma Perkins, tract or parcel of land in Harlan County – fee simple. Coal Valley Real Estate Inc., to Clarence L. Cloud Jr., and Jo Susan Cloud, tract or parcel of land in Harlan County – quitclaim, s.t....
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Former teacher arrested on sexual abuse charge
Staff Report Kentucky State Police Det. Kenny Abner served an arrest warrant Thursday for a former teacher and substitute teacher on sex crime charges allegedly involving a teenage boy. Deron F. Saylor, 47, of Coldiron, was arrested by Trooper Kevin Miller at his home in Molus after he reported a burglary not knowing investigators had been at his home earlier to execute a search warrant. He found items disturbed and reported his residence...
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Steele: ‘Light at the end of the tunnel’ for coal
State Rep.Fitz Steele-D made an appearance at the Harlan Chamber of Commerce meeting Wednesday to update the chamber on the business outlook for the area. According to Steele, there is “light at the end of the tunnel” for the coal industry. Steel represents District 84, which includes part of Harlan County. “There is light at the end of the tunnel because when the wind don’t blow and the sun don’t shine, that coal will burn,” said Steel...
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Justified memorabilia available for bids
If you would like to own Justified FX series memorabilia, now is your chance. The Tri-Cities Woman’s Club (TCWC) has six items personally signed or worn by members of the cast on display at the Kentucky Coal Museum. Items are up for bids. “We have two items up for bid right now,” said TCWC Assistant Treasurer Barbara Ayers. “To place a bid you will need to Facebook Tri-Cities Woman’s Club, view the items and enter your bid. The two items ...
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Courthouse News
Courthouse News - April 27, 2013
PROPERTY TRANSFERS The following property transfers have been recorded in the office of the Harlan County Clerk. Viola Rains to Eddie Wayne Creech and wife, tract or parcel of land in Harlan Coun...
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Courthouse News - April 11, 2013
MARRIAGE LICENSES The following applications for marriage licenses have been filed in the office of the Harlan County Clerk. Heather Marie Napier, 29, Kenvir, to Jerry Leon Jones, 37, Kenvir. Ch...
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Courthouse News
MARRIAGE LICENSES The following applications for marriage licenses have been filed in the office of the Harlan County Clerk. Ashley Nicole Gibson, 20, Ages, to Mitchell Nathan Vanover, 21, Parris...
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Courthouse News - Dec. 7
MARRIAGE LICENSES The following applications for marriage licenses have been filed in the office of the Harlan County Clerk. Kelsey Ann Hacker, 19, Harlan, to Cory Arnold Lowe, 21, Harlan. Debra...
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Courthouse News — Oct. 31
District court cases The following cases have been heard in Harlan District Court, Judge Jeff Brock presiding. Mary Davidson, 25, operating vehicle on suspended/revoked operator’s license — plead...
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Social News
Less time-consuming to buy produce
Loretta and I had decided that we didn’t need to grow any cabbage in the garden this year. She has discovered some kind of brought-on kraut that you can find in most grocery stores for about a dol...
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Retirement dinner makes it official
At the end of every school year, most school years have a faculty luncheon and retirement event for the people who have retired that year. Year after year I have attended and bid good luck and fare...
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Crider brings drama back to HHS
Drama is alive and well at Harlan High School thanks to Kevn Crider. He and his ‘Dragon Drama’ students did themselves proud recently by presenting the well-known comedy Greater Tuna. The play was ...
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Don’t break the bank, stay cool
With the days finally getting warmer, many of us are looking forward to summertime and making plans for all of the activities we want to do and events we want to attend. Summer can be a lot of fun,...
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Religion
Memorial Day a learning experience
In the seasons of my youth Memorial Day was a learning experience, eagerly anticipated yearly for our extended family that walked over hill and dale to the local cemetery. While we were laying fre...
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Never forget the war Christ fought
During and after the American Civil War, the citizens of the United States of America in the 1860s were honoring the returning deceased soldiers of both the Union forces and the Confederate soldie...
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What does it mean to worship God?
In the words of Erwin Lutzer, “If we haven’t learned to be worshipers, it doesn’t really matter how well we do anything else.” As far as we can look back into eternity past, we can see the importa...
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Sunday School Lesson
Moms learning from moms — Genesis 4:1
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Saluting all that keep our country safe
In a recent interview Patrolman Quillen’s closing statement was, “I believe policemen and the military are this country’s ‘thin blue line’ (the fear) that keeps criminals from hurting honest citiz...
May 11, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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