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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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Free clinic expects to serve 1,000 or more
Remote Area Medical will provide a free medical clinic at Harlan County High School on Saturday and Sunday. The clinic will include free dental, vision and medical services to the community. Harlan ARH Hospital is the host and sponsor of the project, which includes students from the University of Kentucky and University of Louisville schools of dentistry, along with doctors, nurses, optometrists and other professionals locally and from arou...
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CVADD loans available
Focusing on improved job opportunities within their eight-county service district, which includes Harlan County, Leslie Gill, revolving loan fund manager with the Cumberland Valley Area Development District, told members of the Harlan Chamber of Commerce direct loans may now be made to private for-profit firms in the area. Gill said a Revolving Loan Fund has now been established through grants received from the Economic Development Administ...
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Cumberland water project moving ahead
The Cumberland City Council heard an update on a project to upgrade the city’s water system during a meeting Tuesday. Paul Miller, of Leo Miller and Associates, updated the council on the progress of the mitigation project. “When we started this process three years ago you gave the mayor (Carl Hatfield) the right to sign any and all documents,” said Miller. “Now we are to where the funding has been secured, the loan with the Bank of Harlan’...
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Benham considers insurance ordinance
A new ordinance designed to bring money into the city by charging a licensing fee on insurance companies is being considered by the Benham City Council. Mayor Shirley Dodd introduced the idea to the council. “Cumberland has done this and Lynch has done this,” said Dodd. “It’s a way to generate some money.” City Clerk Jessica Smith explained the ordinance to the council. “Cumberland’s had it in action since before 1995,” said Smith. “It’...
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Bell Co. grand jury indicts 3 from Harlan
Three Harlan County residents have been named in separate indictments returned by a Bell County Grand Jury. Ashley N. Burkhart, 27, of Evarts, was indicted on the charge theft by deception over $300 and five counts of theft by deception under $300. According to the indictment, Burkhart made several stolen checks payable to Save-A-Lot. One of the checks was in the amount of $308.65, while the others were made under $300. The charges stem f...
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Operation UNITE provides medication drop box
The Harlan City Police, the Kentucky State Police and Operation UNITE (Unlawful Narcotics Investigations, Treatment and Education) are offering a way for people to dispose of old prescription medication without adverse consequences. There is now a medication drop box on permanent duty at the Harlan City Police Department. Dan Smoot, vice president of Operation UNITE, said this is a good option for disposing of unused and unwanted medication...
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Board approves plan for handicap access ramp
Proposed renovations to the Harlan Elementary School include plans to construct a handicapped access ramp. During a meeting of the Harlan Independent Board of Education on Tuesday, different construction options for such a ramp were considered. Jimmy Piper, principal Architect for GRW Engineers, presented two separate schematics for the board’s consideration during his presentation of documents concerning the renovation project. Piper o...
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“Lagoon’ again topic of dicussion at council meeting
The “lagoon” created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during the Cumberland River flood control and relocation project around the city of Loyall several years ago continues to create concern for the city’s mayor, council and residents. In a recent meeting of Loyall City Council, Mayor Clarence Longworth reported on a visit by a representative from the corps’ Nashville district office which at least gave him hope the agency may actually r...
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Scottish Rite offers help for children
Helping children overcome challenges in speech and language disorders was a topic for discussion Wednesday at a meeting of the Harlan Chamber of Commerce. Guest speaker Harlan Scottish Rite President Jerry Hatmaker said the Scottish Rite Foundation is a worldwide organization encompassing 35 states and Puerto Rico and their RiteCare Program is America’s largest private organization involved with remedying communication disorders in children...
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Fundraising event held for MDA
A large crowd gathered at the Harlan Center recently to show their support for families affected by muscular dystrophy. Local bands Harlan County Underground, Big Daddy and the Heat and the Tony Dean Family performed throughout the day. Children were treated to inflatables, donated by Party Time, during the event. Kentucky State Police detective and Harlan County Underground band member Kenny Abner said an air-guitar contest was held wher...
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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
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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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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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 ...
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