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State approves second solar project in Martin County; only 47 locals hired for first project
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Kentucky State Board on Electric Generation and Transmission Siting has approved a second solar plant in Martin County, giving developer Savion LLC the go-ahead despite scrutiny over the company’s local hiring record. The board’s Nov. 27 decision allows for the construction of the Lynn Bark Energy Center,…
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Infinity Design & Construction Group to add location in Floyd County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LANGLEY — Infinity Design & Construction, a provider of 3D scanning, design and construction services, is expanding its operations to Floyd County, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Friday. The company plans to open a facility in Langley, bringing 36 high-wage jobs in welding and pipe fabrication using a $1.75 million investment. “I want…
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Mingo County Sheriff’s Department testing for deputies
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Mingo County Sheriff’s Department (MCSD) is testing for new deputies. The physical agility test and written exam will be Oct. 4. Applications must be turned in by Sept. 30 by noon at the courthouse on Second Avenue in downtown Williamson. After finishing the police academy, deputies make $43,000…
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Tri-State area McDonald’s restaurants hiring 530 employees
Opportunities for high school students, senior citizens and moms As the Tri-State region enters the summer months, locally owned and operated McDonald’s restaurants are looking to hire more than 530 new employees, according to a McDonald’s press release. McDonald’s announced that they provide on-the-job training, schedule flexibility, a fun work environment and a host of…
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Kentucky State Police offering $67,500 starting salary
FRANKFORT — Gov. Andy Beshear announced Friday that the Kentucky State Police is accepting applications from individuals who want to join an exemplary law agency that is “Built by Tradition. Trained to be the Best,” with a mission of creating a better, safer Kentucky. “For over 75 years, the Kentucky State Police has safeguarded our…
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Solar hiring fair Thursday in Inez
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The first Martin County Solar Project job fair is Thursday (Sept. 7) from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Collier Center in Inez, where some applicants will be hired on the spot. Local solar developer Adam Edelen of Edelen Renewables announced the job fair recently while visiting…
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One East Kentucky CEO discusses job growth, investment in Eastern Kentucky
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Colby Kirk, president and CEO at One East Kentucky (OEK), addressed Martin County Kiwanis Club members at their Thursday luncheon at Shufflin’ Café. The discussion focused on OEK’s role in stimulating economic development in the region and its strategies for future growth. OEK, a privately funded, nonprofit economic…
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Kentucky State Police hiring troopers
Beginning 2023 increased salary and pension available The Kentucky State Police seeks Kentuckians to serve as sworn Kentucky State Police Troopers. Applications are being accepted for new officers and the law enforcement accelerated (LEAP) program for cadet class 103. Deadline to apply is Oct. 28. KSP offers one of the top five highest starting salaries…
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Multi-employer mega job fair
A multi-employer “mega” job fair will be held April 27 at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg. The event, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., will feature dozens of employers from around the Big Sandy region who are ready to hire their next employees. Big Sandy Area Community Action Program is hosting the event in…
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