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Revenue falls, court to reduce budget $600,000
Harlan Fiscal Court must slash expenditures by $600,000 as a projected loss of $1 million in revenue appears imminent in the coming year. Cuts in every department were discussed at a special called meeting of the court on Thursday. Having to submit a new budget in approximately nine weeks, Treasurer Ryan Creech said coal severance funds to the county had dropped from $3.1 million in 2012 to $2.2 million in 2013. Creech said mineral seve...
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MyOwn Apps new opportunity for advertisers, consumers
The Harlan Daily Enterprise is opening new doors to its advertisers, current customers and a whole world of new ones, all with the stroke of a fingertip. And it is being done through MyOwn Apps, a new high-tech advertising venue that offers advertisers a way to reach on-the-go consumers looking for information fast and in the palm of their hand. “It’s an affordable avenue that advertisers can utilize to get their word out,” said Harlan Da...
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Harlan City Police get new taser equipment
The Harlan City Police Department has received a grant to purchase new taser equipment. The grant was awarded by the Kentucky League of Cities Insurance Services. Harlan Mayor Danny Howard said the grant will be a help to the city. “We use every opportunity to make our city safer,” said Howard. Harlan City Police Chief Mike Thomas said his department has used tasers for years. “It’s a great tool for law enforcement,” said Thomas. “Man...
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Rulings made in attempted murder case
A man accused of attempted murder made an appearance in Harlan Circuit Court Thursday. Boss Saylor, 75, of Wallins, appeared with his attorney Douglas Asher in front of Judge Marc Rosen for a hearing on a motion to suppress filed by the defense. According to Asher, the motion to suppress involved statements Saylor made to investigators at the time of the incident. Asher argued that Saylor’s statements had been coerced. “Coercion doesn’t...
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Repairs needed at Smith Recreation Area
An update on repairs needed at Martins Fork Lake was presented to members of the Harlan Fiscal Court recently by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Resource Manager David Robinson. Robinson listed items needed at this time for the Smith Recreation Area as: replacing current county vehicle with a 4x4, 1-ton dump truck to haul garbage, gravel and items such as that; replacing playground equipment to avoid injuries due to unsafe equipment; gutting a...
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Old Lynch firehouse renovated
Joe P. Asher|Daily Enterprise Lynch Mayor Johnny Adams, Benham Mayor Shirley Dodd, magistrate David Kennedy, council members and city staff for both cities took part in a ribbon cutting to announce the renovation of the Lynch Firehouse. Lynch council member Linda Adams said preliminary plans include possibly using the building to house a gift shop in order to bring in revenue for the city.
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HCHS graduation set May 19; school out May 20
Though the graduation ceremony remains set for May 19, students in the Harlan County School District will not be dismissed for the year until the following day. Closing day for teachers will be May 21. The board of education amended the school calendar during a recent special meeting, making necessary adjustments following two days lost to weather during the last week of March. Unfortunately for graduating seniors, actual diplomas will ha...
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KSP “Commit to Prevent”
Joe Asher|Daily Enterprise April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Kentucky State Police Post 10 Commander Leslie Smith and Sgt. Rob Farley are shown here supporting “Commit to Prevent,” part of Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky’s efforts to stop child abuse. Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky is the only statewide child abuse prevention organization in Kentucky.
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Man faces theft charge
A Harlan man faces charges including theft after an alleged incident Wednesday afternoon. Michael North, 36, was arrested by Loyall Police Chief Mike Lunsford as a result of a call from LP Energy around 3:30 p.m. “They said they had witnessed North had some items that were taken from the old LP Energy location in Baxter in the trunk of his car,” said Lunsford. “I had just seen (North’s) car parked up on Chad Street.” Lunsford stated befor...
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Cuts coming to county school system
The Harlan County Board of Education has approved a budget and staffing plan that cuts $1.8 million in costs for the 2013-14 school year. Several positions have been eliminated, but most cost savings were reached with reductions in contracted staff days and hours. More information will be available…
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County board cuts $1.8 million
For the second year in a row, the Harlan County Board of Education has accepted major cuts to its budget during its April meeting. On Monday evening the board approved reductions amounting to $1.8 million for the coming school year. Superintendent Mike Howard said several positions were eliminated, but most cost savings were reached by reducing the number of contract days and hours for staff, or redefining positions to lower levels. Und...
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Leaks at jail discussed at meeting
Long standing leaks at the Harlan County Detention Center was a topic for discussion at a recent meeting of the Harlan Fiscal Court. Magistrate Bill Moore said leaks in the roof are increasing and repairs need to be made as soon as possible. “I’ve been trying ever since I’ve been on board to get the jail fixed,” said Moore. “From my understanding it has leaked ever since it was built.” Harlan County Jailer Curt Stallard said the jail has ...
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2013-14 guidelines for nonresident students approved
Guidelines for enrollment of nonresident students for the 2013-2014 school year at Harlan Independent School District (HISD) were approved during a special called meeting on Monday. “Currently we have 250 students who are enrolled, along with tuition students, employees’ children and those other groups,” said Superintendent David Johnson. “Next year we have to go down to 225 students. Right now, we are scheduled to graduate 27 students. Wha...
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Man arrested for alleged church burglary
A man who allegedly stole musical equipment and instruments from a local church has been arrested. Jason Haynes, 31, of Baxter, faces felony charges after being arrested by Kentucky State Police Trooper Danny Caudill at approximately 10:25 p.m. on Monday. According to the arrest warrant, Caudill stated Haynes unlawfully entered the Freedom Full Gospel Church in Tremont on April 16 and took musical instruments and a PA system valued at mor...
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Harlan leaving Cumberland Valley Health District
Harlan County will be leaving the Cumberland Valley Health District. During a meeting of the Harlan County Board of Health on Monday, the board passed a motion to support the Harlan County Fiscal Court in leaving the district and setting up shop on its own. The move came after months of discussion and investigation related to whether or not it would be possible for Harlan’s health department to succeed without the district. About six week...
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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
Hitting the track to fight diabetes
We know it’s still two weeks away, but my 4-year-old grandson, Tyler Kane Ochs, and I are still seeking sponsors for our participation in Team TKO’s Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes event on June 1 a...
May 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Being content with life is a gift
I recently caught myself thinking about the state of my life. Things were calm and peaceful. I was almost finished with physical therapy and ready to start wellness. I was almost ready to get rid o...
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The hottest ticket in town, again
May and June are the months for commencements. High schools, colleges and universities present diplomas and confer degrees by the thousands. There are traditions, pomp and protocol surrounding each...
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Time to think about termites
Springtime, with its warmer temperatures and more abundant rainfall, is typically when many winged termites emerge inside homes and other structures. Termites swarm from the colony to disburse, fal...
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Religion
Raising siblings to love each other
Joe was the older brother. His younger brother, Jeff, couldn’t do anything as good as Joe. Of course there was six years difference in their age, and Joe was fond of establishing his superiority i...
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A saint goes marching in
Years ago my oldest son asked me a question: “What is a saint?” When you’re driving along with a numb mind at day’s end, as I was, that’s not the type of question you are prepared to answer. S...
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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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Unlikely scribe handwrites Bible in 4 years
PHILMONT, N.Y. (AP) — In the beginning, Phillip Patterson decided to write out every word in the Bible. On empty pages, he wrote of Adam, an ark, locusts, loaves, fishes and the resurrection in ...
May 10, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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