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Harlan County Marriage Licenses
• Matthew Tyler Collier, 21, of Baxter, to Haley Jade Moore, 20, of Baxter. • Veronica Elaine Petrey, 32, of Helton, to Leslie Kyle Whitehead, 35, of Helton. • Alliyah Leann Dean, 18, of Evarts, to Nathan Adam Daniels, 18 of Evarts. • Autumn Neff, 23, of Cawood, to Jason Gilbert, 35, of Cawood. • […] The post Harlan County Marriage Licenses appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Recent rains bring two-thirds of state fall into no drought category
Rainfall in Kentucky during the seven-day period ending July 4 has led to some continued improvements in the state, according to the weekly U.S. Drought Monitor report issued Thursday morning. Currently, 66.33% of Kentucky, or roughly two-thirds of the state, is considered to have no drought. That is up from the 37.54% 16.35% reported last […] The post Recent rains bring two-thirds of state fall into no drought category appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Civil Lawsuits
Civil Lawsuits • Trust Bank, f/k/a Branch Bank and Trust, vs. Marcia Hobbs — contract dispute. • Dawson Napier vs. Kaitlyn Napier — dissolution of marriage. • Kayla Caldwell vs. Richard Caldwell — child support and medical insurance. • Discover Bank vs. John R. Clem, Sr. — credit card debt collection. • Citibank, N.A., vs. […] The post Harlan County Civil Lawsuits appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Four Kentucky riverports receive $500,000 in grants from state
Gov. Andy Beshear announced Wednesday $500,000 in grants have been awarded to four Kentucky riverports for needed infrastructure and equipment upgrades to improve operations and access to riverports. The funding, which was appropriated by the General Assembly and must be locally matched, was earmarked for six separate projects at the four riverports. “An efficient transportation […] The post Four Kentucky riverports receive $500,000 in grants from state appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Second recall of frozen food shipped in Kentucky
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced its second recall of frozen food shipped to Kentucky in the past two weeks, due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Townsend Farms Inc. of Fairview, Oregon out of an abundance of caution is voluntarily recalling specific frozen fruit products linked to mango chunks supplied by SunOpta (Sunrise […] The post Second recall of frozen food shipped in Kentucky appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
10 Ky. high schools among teams in clay target shooting championships
Teams representing 466 high schools from across the nation, including ten from Kentucky, are expected to participate at the 2023 USA High Schools Clay Target League National Championship this week. The USAHSCTL National Championship will be held at the Michigan Trapshooting Association in Mason, Michigan, Wednesday through Saturday. The Championship features team and individual qualifying […] The post 10 Ky. high schools among teams in clay target shooting championships appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
10 rural Ky. transit agencies approved for federal funding
Gov. Andy Beshear has announced 10 rural Kentucky transit agencies, which collectively serve 46 counties, have been approved for more than $11.5 million in Federal Transit Administration funding. The agencies will use the funding to modernize their bus and wheelchair van fleets and make other essential upgrades to facilities and equipment. “Kentuckians deserve reliable and […] The post 10 rural Ky. transit agencies approved for federal funding appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Arrest Reports
• Willard Smith, 38, of Harlan, was arrested on June 27, by Harlan City Police. He was charged with first-degree wanton endangerment and endangering the welfare of a minor and lodged in the Harlan County Detention Center. • Ellevina Cottrell, 40, of Evarts, was arrested by the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office on June 28. She […] The post Harlan County Arrest Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Some safety tips to use around fireworks
Many people will be marking the Fourth of July with picnics, barbeques and in many cases, fireworks, so the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC) reminds everyone that safety is key to enjoying these brilliant spectacles. In 2020, there were 18 deaths and over 15,600 injuries related to fireworks nationally, according to the Consumer […] The post Some safety tips to use around fireworks appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Dispute leads to fatal shooting in Tompkinsville
A dispute on Sunday afternoon between three Tompkinsville men resulted in one of them being killed, a second one seriously injured, and the third behind bars. Kentucky State Police at the Columbia Post say they received a call around 1 p.m. Sunday from the Monroe County 911 Center, saying the Sheriff’s Department there was requesting […] The post Dispute leads to fatal shooting in Tompkinsville appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Fayette Dems, GOP choose nominees for state representative special election
Kentucky Lantern Democrats and Republicans in Fayette County have selected their candidates for a Nov. 7 special election for state representative. The seat, which represents Kentucky’s 93rd District, became vacant after freshman Democratic lawmaker Rep. Lamin Swann died in May. Democrat Adrielle Camuel and Republican Kyle Whalen will face off in the special election, the same day […] The post Fayette Dems, GOP choose nominees for state representative special election appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
State regulator threatens Kentucky Power with fines for 2022 winter storm performance
Kentucky Lantern Kentucky’s utility regulator is asking Kentucky Power why it shouldn’t face fines for failing to prepare for a power supply shortfall ahead of the December 2022 winter storm. The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) in a June 23 order alleged Kentucky Power had violated a state law that requires utilities to “furnish adequate, […] The post State regulator threatens Kentucky Power with fines for 2022 winter storm performance appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Bluegrass legend Bobby Osborne dies at 91
News Reports Bobby Osborne was one-half of the legendary eponymous Bluegrass group from Kentucky that is remembered most for a state song of Tennessee. A native of Leslie County, Osborne and brother, Sonny, comprised the Bluegrass duo known as the Osborne Brothers. Best known for recording “Rocky Top,” Osborne died Tuesday. He was 91. From […] The post Bluegrass legend Bobby Osborne dies at 91 appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Harlan County Arrest Reports
• Anna Huff, 47, of Evarts, was arrested on June 19, by Kentucky State Police. She was charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance (heroin). Huff was lodged in the Harlan County Detention Center on a $5,000 full cash bond. • William Saylor, 34, of Coldiron, was arrested on June 20, by the Harlan […] The post Harlan County Arrest Reports appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
New state laws officially on the books
Legislation dealing with child abuse, drugs, gambling, mental health, gender services, education and many other topics will take effect Thursday after being approved by the General Assembly earlier this year. Lawmakers approved more than 170 bills during the 2023 session, and the Kentucky Constitution states new laws take effect 90 days after they adjourn, making […] The post New state laws officially on the books appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
EF-2 tornado part of Sunday storm system that rocked Kentucky
While much of central and western Kentucky experienced a bout of severe weather on Sunday, the National Weather Service has confirmed only one tornado thus far, although damage surveys are continuing. That was in Hardin County, where a twister rated as an EF-2 on the scale that runs from EF-0 to EF-5 based on severity […] The post EF-2 tornado part of Sunday storm system that rocked Kentucky appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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