Johnson Central High School Social Studies Department Chair J.R. Vanhoose was appointed recently by Gov. Andy Beshear to serve on the state’s Standards and Assessments Process Review Committee, which serves to review the process of recommending changes to core subject standards and ensures that the process is carried out sufficiently and researched thoroughly, according to the Kentucky Department of Education’s website.

During a hearing on Oct. 28 in Johnson County Circuit Court, Ronnie Pack, 23, of Depot Street, Paintsville, who was charged with three murder charges in relation to the deaths of his wife, Myrtle Renee Dorton (Pack) as well as Paula Wells and Richard Morman, was sentenced to serve three life sentences concurrently.

Amidst a local election containing virtually entirely unopposed races, Johnson County Clerk Sallee Ann Conley Holbrook says this year’s turnout is “off the charts,” based on excused early voting, and she expects a large turnout on Nov. 5. Speaking of the first three days of that early...

Gov. Andy Beshear announced in a statement Oct. 16 that Kentucky will speed progress to complete the final section of the Mountain Parkway Expansion project thanks to a $116.3 million federal grant. “Kentucky is continuing to move forward with essential projects that will strengthen our commonwealth and drive progress to...

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources announced in a statement Oct. 10 it has opened an additional 60,233 acres for public hunting in Eastern Kentucky via the landowner-cooperator program.​​. The new Pocahontas Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is comprised of three main blocks of land spread over Martin,...

The University of Kentucky announced the creation of a new healthcare initiative and its first partner in the endeavor — Pikeville Medical Center — during the annual SOAR Summit held in Pikeville Oct. 16-18. University President Eli Capilouto and UK Board of Trustees Chairman Britt Brockman, M.D., announced...

The University of Pikeville announced in a statement Oct. 16 it has been has been awarded $2 million by the Appalachian Regional Commission to further its mission of serving the region. This funding, according to a statement, is part of the $68.2 million that ARC awarded to 65 projects through...

Gov. Andy Beshear and U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers announced on Oct. 18 the allocation $30.2 million to help support Eastern Kentucky’s efforts to rebuild from natural disasters and boost economic growth in the region. Twelve recipients in eight counties are receiving the funds as part of...

A Paintsville woman was arrested by Paintsville Police Department officers on Oct. 14 following a call that she was outside of a residence on Jefferson Avenue setting her belongings on fire, according to court documents, to protest illegal immigrants. The citation said that PPD Officer James Bradley was dispatched to...

The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce announced in a recent statement the launch of the 2025 National Civics Bee, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Hosted in partnership with The Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation,...

The Kiwanis Club of Paintsville selected their newest round of officers this month and released a statement detailing some of the planned activities for the club for the remainder of 2024 and into 2025, according to club Secretary Shauna Patton. This is an important year for the club’s Paintsville branch,...

Others receiving votes: Oldham County 17, Great Crossing 8, Meade County 3, Ballard 2, Fern Creek 2. Others receiving votes: Conner 15, Madisonville-North Hopkins 12, Atherton 11, Southwestern 2, Grayson County 1. Class 4A. Rank-school (FPV) Record Pts LW. 1. Boyle County (15) 8-0 159 1. 2. Paducah Tilghman (1)...

During the Johnson County Fiscal Court’s regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 14, Johnson County Judge-Executive Mark McKenzie provided an update on the Paintsville Utilities cleaner water project currently affecting the area of Ky. 201 and U.S. 23 near Turner Branch Hill and also took time to speak about grant funding more broadly.

Who: Johnson Central (7-2) at Ashland Blazer (7-1) Kickoff: Friday, October 25 at 7:30 p.m. Location: Putnam Stadium, Ashland. Coaches: Johnson Central, Jesse Peck. Ashland, Chad Tackett. Notes: Here we are already in Week 10 of high school football season. What does that mean?. It’s that time of the year...

According to Andrea Ooten, executive director of the American Heart Association for central and Eastern Kentucky, women are often left out of the conversation when it comes to the research of cardiovascular disease. That, the Lawrence County native said at an Oct. 15 ceremony at the University of Pikeville, is...

On Oct. 23, the Paintsville Police Department, with assistance from Johnson County Sheriff’s deputies secured a methamphetamine trafficking arrest on Main Street, seizing more than half of a pound of the suspected drug, according to court documents. The citation said that the PPD was following up on an investigation...

Johnson Central’s Zack McCoart continues to do what he does best and that is run the football. The senior running back had 11 carries for 325 yards rushing and five rushing TDs in helping lead the Johnson Central Golden Eagles to 62-47 win over the Greenup County Musketeers at Coach Jim Matney Field last Friday night.

PAINTSVILLE — Johnson Central held on to defeat longtime rival Martin County 3-2 in the 15th Region Girls’ Soccer Tournament title match at Coach Jim Matney Field on Thursday, Oct. 17. After registering the region championship-clinching win, Johnson Central (19-1-3) advanced to the KHSAA Girls’ Soccer State Tournament....

The Pikeville Panthers marched into, and behind a very strong defensive performance that held the Paintsville to only 64 yards of total offense and had two interceptions. It didn’t hurt that Pikeville running back Beneden Anthony rushed for 164 yards and three rushing TDs on 15 rushing attempts. Those...

The Paintsville Tourism Commission approved one funding request during its regular meeting Oct. 21. Commission members voted to give up to $5,000 to the City Between the Lakes Christmas Classic, an annual basketball tournament held in December and sponsored jointly by Paintsville and Johnson Central high schools. The money will...