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Volunteers needed in Kentucky counties to review cases of children in foster care
Twenty-six Kentucky counties are calling on compassionate community members to make a difference in children’s lives through volunteering with Citizen Foster Care Review Boards. CFCRB volunteers review cases of children in foster care due to dependency, neglect and abuse and make critical recommendations regarding their care and placement. “It takes a lot of wonderful people…
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Customer service can be frustrating
I am sure many of you have had to make a phone call to a company or utility service trying to get some help or information. I am sure if you have – you have come away frustrated. You make the call, and instead of getting a live person, you get an automated reply. Press…
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Christopher Darrell Meade Obituary
Christopher Darrell Meade 1976—2025 Christopher Darrell Meade, age 48, of Inez, passed away May 15, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington. He was born Dec. 31, 1976, to the late John “Jiggin’ John” Meade and Darlene Meade of Hagerhill. In addition to his father, Christopher is preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Carol “Peanut”…
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Ryan Conley Maynard Obituary
Ryan Conley Maynard 1989—2025 Ryan Conley Maynard, 36, of Ashland, passed away May 18, 2025, at his residence. Born Feb. 10, 1989, he was the son of the late McNeal Maynard and Linda Carol Maynard of Ashland. In addition to his mother, Ryan is survived by one brother, David Lynn (Teresa) Maynard of Reynoldsburg, Ohio;…
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Randall Sweeney Obituary
Randall Sweeney 1951—2025 Randall Sweeney, age 73, of Beauty, passed away May 15, 2025, in Ashland. Born June 13, 1951, Randall was a proud veteran of the United States Army and spent much of his working life as a coal miner with Wolf Creek Collieries. Known for his strong work ethic and deep love for…
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Lisa Jean (Hinkle) Gifford Obituary
Lisa Jean (Hinkle) Gifford 1968—2025 Lisa Jean (Hinkle) Gifford, age 56, of Northwood, Ohio, passed away May 12, 2025, at the Bay Park Hospital in Oregon, Ohio. She was born July 22, 1968, to Minnie (Horn) Marcum of Louisa. Lisa was preceded in death by one brother, Michael Hinkle. In addition to her mother, she…
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Connie Marie Hyde Blansette Obituary
Connie Marie Hyde Blansette 1954—2025 Connie Marie Hyde Blansette, 70, of Pilgrim, passed away May 11, 2025, in Lexington after a period of declining health. Born Aug. 26, 1954, she was the daughter of the late William and Agnes Harmon Hyde. She is preceded in death by her son, Alexander J. (AJ) Blansette; AJ’s father,…
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Warfield man formally charged in hit-and-run, drug case
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin Circuit Court formally charged a Warfield man Thursday in connection with a May 5 hit-and-run crash involving drugs. Steven Ray Davis, 42, faces charges of leaving the scene of accident-failure to render aid or assistance, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of a…
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Tug Valley downs Tolsia, St. Joe in regional tourney
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers shut out the Tolsia Rebels 12-0 in Class A Region 4 Tournament action May 13 and Huntington St. Joe 13-6 on May 14. Against Tolsia, the Panthers of Coach LeeAnn Blankenship went ahead 5-0 in the second inning and increased the lead to 7-0 with…
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Lady Panthers lose in sectional finals
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SETH, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Lady Panthers lost a heart-breaker to the Sherman Tide 10-9 in the Class A, Region 4, Section 1 softball tournament on the road in Boone County. Tug Valley finished the season with a fine 20-11 overall record. They were 2-2 in the sectionals, losing two games…
