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Climate change intensified April flooding in Kentucky, according to scientific modeling
by Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern May 8, 2025 An increasingly warming climate intensified the deluge of rain that fell on Kentucky and other states in early April, according to a new report from a multinational academic group that studies climate change’s connections to extreme weather events. Torrential downpours inundated communities across Kentucky in early April,…
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Advice for graduates
Many of you have a son or daughter or maybe, like me, a granddaughter graduating this month. This is always a momentous occasion for the teenager and their families. Most of us who have a few years under our belts know that time flies. Before these graduates know what hit them, they are thrust into…
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Biden’s cancer: Do not settle for a White House doctor
The recent announcement about former President Joe Biden having terminal prostate cancer is mind-blowing. The cancer is in his bones, so yes, it is terminal. He might live a couple of years, depending on how far it has progressed. This week, I have been wondering if the cancer is already in his brain and if…
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Ben F. Boyce Obituary
Ben F. Boyce 1947—2025 Ben F. Boyce, 77, of Louisa, passed away May 15, 2025, and entered into God’s Kingdom. Born Nov. 17, 1947, Ben was raised in Lenore, West Virginia. He graduated from Pikeville College with a bachelor’s degree in English before serving in the United States Air Force. He later worked as a…
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Carlos Lackey Obituary
Carlos Lackey 1949—2025 Carlos Lackey, age 76, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Skyline Medical Center. Born Jan. 26, 1949 in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Shelva and Lola Lackey. Carlos was a devoted member of the Samaria Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing…
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Markieta (Harvey) Crum Obituary
Markieta (Harvey) Crum 1954—2025 Markieta (Harvey) Crum, 71, of Lovely, passed away May 20, 2025, at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Born April 1, 1954, in Paintsville, she was the daughter of the late Enos and Ida (Horn) Harvey. In addition to her parents, Markieta is preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Crum; one son,…
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Mary Lea (Mills) Barton Obituary
Mary Lea (Mills) Barton 1938—2025 Mary Lea Barton, 87, of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 20, 2025, at Highlands ARH in Prestonsburg. Mary leaves a legacy of at least 150 grandchildren, spanning grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Her legacy will continue for generations to come. Born March 22, 1938, in Davisport,…
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Ralph Johnson Obituary
Ralph Johnson 1953—2025 Ralph Johnson, 72, passed away May 19, 2025, at Pikeville Medical Center. Born Feb. 1, 1953, in Martin County, he was the son of the late Arb and Clistie (Bowen) Johnson. In addition to his parents, Ralph is preceded in death by one brother, Ronald Johnson, and three children, Baby Johnson, Ellen…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases May 19 and 20 in Martin District Court: Blaine Adkins Jr. (arraignment) — Local county ordinance: Dismissed as settled. Linda Ball (arraignment) — No/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; improper display of registration plates; improper registration plate; failure to produce insurance card; failure of…
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Martin County civil suits and deeds
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported six civil suits filed in her office May 16-22. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported eight deeds recorded in her office. Civil Suits Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. Timmothy C. Osborne. Peter Zajac vs. Mary Davis Poe et al. Community Trust Bank vs. Matthew Cooper. Portfolio Recovery…
