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USW: ARH strike decision to be made by members
The United Steelworkers say they continue to “negotiate in good faith” in an effort to avert a strike at ARH hospitals and facilities across eastern Kentucky and southern West Virginia. In a membership bargaining update notice dated March 25, the union states that “Although the USW has issued the required 10-days strike notice to coincide with the current contract’s expiration on March 31, the strategic decision on whether or not to engage ...
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Man arrested after shooting his car
A domestic argument resulted in the arrest of a Lejunior man after police said he shot a gun into his vehicle. Bobby Bush, 40, was arrested by Harlan County Sheriff’s Deputy Travis Freeman following the incident Friday evening. According to a press release from the sheriff’s office, deputies responded to a complaint of a domestic dispute with shots fired at Bush’s residence. Deputies located Bush upon arrival, and Bush advised deputies ...
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School teacher indicted on assault charge
An Evarts Elementary School teacher was arraigned in Harlan Circuit Court on Thursday on a charge of first-degree assault. According to documents obtained by the Enterprise, Charles W. Howard, 37, of Harlan, was arraigned two days after turning himself in to the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office on March 19. The indictment was filed on March 18. The indictment states that on or about Dec. 19, Howard “intentionally caused serious physical inj...
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Transportation Cabinet outlines resurfacing plan
Adamant about repairs being made on KY 840 at Watts Creek, Magistrate Delbert Stephens voiced his concerns for residents in that area and was rewarded with this roadway being added to the state’s priority list for “strip patching.” Robert Perkins, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Harlan and Bell counties section supervisor and engineer, laid out plans to members of Harlan Fiscal Court recently for the resurfacing of state roadways, which t...
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Mr. Science, also known as Jason Lindsey, electrifies science for students in the James A. Cawood Elementary School 21st Century Learning Center after-school program. Through his Hooked on Science program, Lindsey uses a few ingredients from around the house to teach students about electricity. Students taking part in the experiment are, from the left, Elizabeth Inman, Kaitelyn Amburgey and Tyler Mitchell.
‘Mr. Science’ hooks JACES students
“Mr. Science” was at James A. Cawood Elementary School this week, providing participants in the school’s 21st Century Learning Center with exciting hands-on opportunities. Having visited the school several times, students clearly are excited about what they are doing in the grant funded after-school program. “I love when he comes,” said fifth-grader Elizabeth Inman. “He is so much fun. He teaches us about erosion, balance, good structure,...
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Sen. Smith: Region’s coalfields have lost 312 mines
Senate Majority Whip Brandon Smith spoke on several issues involving coal during the Bell County Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Thursday. The most shocking news, according to Smith, involved the amount of coal mine closures in the region. Smith said eastern Kentucky has always mined the majority of coal in Kentucky. He said the eastern part of the state typically mines 75 percent of the coal in Kentucky, while 25 percent is mined by the we...
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Friday afternoon crash
Jeff Phillips|Daily Enterprise Various emergency agencies responded to a three-vehicle wreck at the intersection of Waldon Lane and U.S. 421 near Walmart around 3:15 p.m. Friday. The Harlan City Fire Department uses the Jaws of Life to free one victim from his pickup truck. He was taken to the helipad at Harlan ARH Hospital and airlifted to Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn. Additional information was unavailable from investi...
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County students will have spring break
The Harlan County Board of Education celebrated the first full day of spring Thursday by officially salvaging the upcoming spring break for students and staff. Though long denied, with several days lost from the school calendar due to bad weather, many in Harlan County expected the loss of at least a few days from the vacation period that starts April 1. Under a plan approved by the board at the regular monthly meeting, five instructional...
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SKCTC honored
Dr. W. Bruce Ayers, right, president of Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College along with other finalists in the 2013 Aspen Institute Prize for Community College Excellence, displayed awards received during a ceremony March 19 in Washington, D.C. SKCTC was chosen as one of the top ten community colleges in the nation from a field of over 1,000 colleges. Co-winners for the overall award for excellence went to Santa Barbara City Colle...
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Possible circuit court consolidation on the horizon
A movement is at hand involving the Bell and Harlan circuit courts, according to Bell County Judge-Executive Albey Brock. He addressed the issue during a luncheon at Pine Mountain State Park and Resort on Thursday. Brock stated the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is attempting to combine Bell and Harlan circuit courts. “This negatively impacts the jails in both counties,” said Brock. “It would slow the docket down more than it a...
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Steelworkers issue strike notice to ARH
Appalachian Regional Healthcare President and CEO Jerry Haynes has notified the health care system’s employees that the United Steelworkers has issued an “intent to strike notice” to the not for profit corporation providing health care to 350,000 residents across rural eastern Kentucky and southern West Virginia. Haynes, in the letter dated March 21, told employees that the USW broke off negotiations after issuing the strike notice and won’...
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Cumberland man arrested for burglary
A Cumberland man faces multiple charges following an investigation into a string of burglaries by the Cumberland Police Department. Cebert Randy Smith, 31, of Cumberland, was arrested by Sgt. Silas Whitehead on Thursday and charged with three counts of third-degree burglary and first-, second- and third-degree criminal mischief. According to a press release, Smith was arrested after Whitehead reviewed videos from different locations. Wh...
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Man accused of attempted murder appears in court Man in court on Ivy Hill shooting charge
A man awaiting trial on charges stemming from a shooting incident on Ivy Hill in December made an appearance in Harlan Circuit Court on Thursday. Joseph Edwards, 27, of Harlan, appeared with his attorney, Douglas Asher, in front of Special Judge James Bowling. Edwards was in court due to a motion for bond reduction. According to previous reports, Edwards was charged with first-degree wanton endangerment of a police officer and attempted...
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Resolution signed in support of park
The road toward completion of the Eastern Kentucky Veterans Memorial Park in Cumberland became just a little shorter after members of the Harlan Fiscal Court approved a resolution for the submission of a trail grant for the park. A stipulation was attached to the approval, saying the county will not be responsible for any matching funds required of that grant. “I’m the magistrate in that district and I fully support what you are trying to...
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Harlan Tourism awards grants, discusses Trail Town designation
The Harlan Tourist and Convention Commission has committed to help support three events this summer. During a meeting Tuesday, the panel considered requests for grants to aid the annual Festival of Mountain Masters, the Going Back to Harlan Bluegrass Music Festival and the newly founded 421 Yard Sale. According to Tourism Director Brandon Pennington, Harlan 20/20 is sponsoring the 421 Yard Sale, which is a planned county-wide event. The 4...
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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
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 ...
May 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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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,...
May 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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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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Religion
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...
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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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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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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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