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Meth dealer gets decade behind bars
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LONDON, Ky. — A Johnson County man will spend the next 120 months in federal prison for an array of meth-related offenses. U.S. District Judge Robert Wier sentenced Gary Warick, 58, of Hagerhill, Kentucky, on Nov. 13 in London. The sentencing follows Warrick’s conviction of conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more…
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One-lane traffic scheduled for two locations in Johnson County
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of one-lane traffic and delays in two locations in Johnson County due to cross-drain replacement work. On KY 3388 near Island Creek, crews will replace a cross drain Oct. 7 at mile point 1.2 (south of KY 40). Work will occur from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. during which…
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Traffic Alert: Johnson County KY-1428
There is a closure on KY-1428 mile point 2.0 Depot Road in Johnson County, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advised at 3:50 a.m. Friday. The road is closed in both directions due to downed trees with multiple utilities involved. Crews expect the road to remain closed for several hours. Motorists must use an alternate route.
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Tomahawk man arrested in Johnson County with methamphetamine
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PAINTSVILLE — Police arrested a man from Tomahawk on a felony drug charge, alleging he possessed methamphetamine. Fred Thomas Daniels, 31, was taken into custody at 7:21 p.m. Saturday on Old U.S. 23 in Paintsville by Trooper Trevor Spurlock of the Kentucky State Police Post 9. Daniels faces charges of first-degree possession…
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Sandy Valley Transportation gets $2 million to construct new facility
Federal funding to help 10 rural transit agencies FRANKFORT — Sandy Valley Transportation Services is among 10 rural Kentucky transit agencies receiving federal funding for upgrades. Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday that the transit agencies had been approved for more than $11.5 million in Federal Transit Administration funding. The agencies serving 46 Kentucky counties spanning…
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Districtwide painting on state roads begins this week
HIGHWAY DISTRICT 12 — Motorists in Johnson, Floyd, Lawrence, Martin, Pike, Letcher and Knott counties can expect a slow-moving truck and equipment caravan as districtwide paint striping begins this week. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 12 announced that crews would be painting yellow and white lines along state routes over the next six to eight weeks.…
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Eden wins District Governor’s Cup
Eden Elementary hosted the District Governor’s Cup this year, which included Inez Elementary, Warfield Elementary, W.R. Castle Elementary and Eden Elementary. Eden Wildcats Academic Team won the championship. Here are the results. *1st place overall District Champions *1st place Quick RecallKennedy MillsOlivia MaynardLiam FerrellEmma FletcherBelle RayPeyton CrumKeilin WhittenDeacon Muncy *2nd place FPS TeamEmma FletcherBrody JewellLexi…
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Paintsville/Johnson County Chamber of Commerce confirms new businesses
BY WAYLON WHITSON APPALACHIAN NEWSPAPERS PAINTSVILLE — The Paintsville/Johnson County Chamber of Commerce has confirmed that a graphic circulated recently which shows a trio of new businesses entering the Mayo Plaza is accurate. According to the graphic, which was shared by The Shopping Center Group in a listing for leases available throughout the plaza, Hobby…