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Former prison officer sentenced for civil rights violation, sexual abuse of inmates
MOUNTAIN CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LEXINGTON — A former Federal Medical Center correctional officer will serve 135 months in prison for inappropriately touching inmates and engaging in sexual conduct with them. Chief U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves sentenced Christopher Brian Goodwin, 46, Friday in U.S. District Court in Lexington. Goodwin pleaded guilty in March to
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UK, CDC collaborate to improve health in county
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — The CDC’s High Obesity Program (HOP) funds initiatives in Martin County in collaboration with the University of Kentucky’s Extension Program to improve the overall health index of the county. The national grant program has provided funding and support for food pantries, farmers markets and physical activities in the county
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Brady Dingess receives awards in Lexington
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — Martin County senior Brady Dingess received his Mr. Kentucky Basketball candidate award in a ceremony Sunday night at Lexington’s Griffin Gate. The 6-1 point guard amassed 2,664 points and 864 assists during his stellar career at Martin County. He averaged 26.9 ppg, 5.2 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 2.7 steals, shooting…
