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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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Annexation of road would give Evarts ATV marketing edge
There is an obstacle to overcome before securing a Kentucky Trail Town designation for Evarts. During a meeting of the Evarts Trail Town Committee on Tuesday, the panel discussed the necessity of annexing a section of road — KY 2430 — connecting the Black Mountain Thunder Outdoor Park to the city. Executive Director for Kentucky Tourism Elaine Wilson attended the meeting and addressed questions concerning the less than one mile section of...
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Panel discusses HB 1 compliance
House Bill 1, designed to provide greater oversight of the state’s special taxing districts, was a topic of discussion at the Cumberland Tourist and Convention Commission meeting this week. The bill passed both houses of the General Assembly and has been sent to the governor’s office for his signature. The bill as designed requires more transparency and accountability. According to a report from State Auditor Adam Edelen’s office, speci...
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Business owner lodges complaint
“My privilege license fee has tripled from last year.” That’s what Debbie Smith, owner and operator of Quarter Lady’s Variety Store told the Evarts City Council on Tuesday night in response to the council’s newly revised Privilege License Ordinance. “I’m complaining but not complaining — I want to meet you half way on this,” said Smith. “How many of you have been in my store? Last year when Kristi (Lamb) issued my privilege license I was ...
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Fire deaths stress need for working smoke detectors
In January, five people — including four small children — died in a house fire in Pike County. On March 9, seven people died in a Knox County house — five of them children. Last week in Wayne County, three people died in a fire, including a child. In Harlan County earlier this year in February, a man was severely burned in a fire at Verda and later died as a result of his injuries. The death toll from house fires in the state is climbing,...
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Evarts tourism panel puts cap on donations
An Evarts Tourist and Convention Commission discussion over whether the city should place a cap on donations turned into a motion, which was approved unanimously on Monday. The commission approved a $1,000 per year limit on donations given to schools and nonprofit organizations. The idea came after members examined their budget and proposed revenue for the year. With a recent downturn in the local economy, members agreed they needed “to t...
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Suspicious fire destroys Perkins Hill structure
Firefighters responded to a structure fire in Sunshine shortly after noon Tuesday when smoke was spotted coming from a home at 612 Perkins Hill. Harlan City Fire Department Chief Linette Hutchison was in charge of the scene. According to Hutchison, the fire is suspicious in nature because nobody had been living in the house. “It had a big head start on us. The flames were already rolling out when we got here,” said Hutchison. Hutchiso...
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Stagnolia questions donation to tournament
During a meeting of the Cumberland Tourist and Convention Commission on Tuesday, commission member Reecie Stagnolia questioned if a recent $500 donation to a basketball tournament held at Harlan County High School fell under the commission’s spending guidelines. He said the commission’s spending must promote tourism in the Tri-City area. “We wanted to show unity for tourism all over the county,” said Director Tracy Bailey. “Evarts voted t...
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Council orders sewer plant repairs
The Cumberland City Council utilized a recent meeting to catch up on some ongoing business. Water Department Supervisor Chris Obradovich updated the council on issues facing the city, including problems with equipment at the city’s sewer plant and the status of an agreed order with the state. Obradovich told council there were problems with a chlorator at the sewer plant that had to be addressed as soon as possible. “How soon can we get...
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Kentucky Gives Day to raise funds for nonprofits
Nonprofit organizations looking for a way to boost their online fundraising efforts and acquire new donors to support their mission will have that opportunity from midnight to 11:59 p.m. on April 24. The Kentucky Nonprofit Network Inc. is coordinating this event. Through statewide media partners and sponsors, Kentucky Gives Day will connect nonprofits and Kentuckians for a day of action — showcasing the work of charities and the generosity ...
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Black Mountain bike ride planned
A bicycling event is planned by the Harlan County Recreation Board for this fall. Shooting for the first week of October, the board plans to host a ride to the top of Black Mountain. “What we’re going to do right now, if it doesn’t change, is we’re going to have a ride, do T-shirts and maybe dinner. If it doesn’t change, it’s going to start around (the former) Cumberland High School… It’s going to be a ride to the top of Black Mountain and ...
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Indiana fugitive of 14 years apprehended in Harlan
Harlan City Police arrested a man Saturday on an arrest warrant dating back to 1998, putting him back behind bars after 14 years as a fugitive. Ralph North, 49, formerly of Indianapolis, Ind., was arrested on a warrant stemming from a parole violation from Marion County by Harlan City Police Officer Will Pope. North had been placed on parole after being convicted of child molestation in another state. According to a press release from the...
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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...
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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...
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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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