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City Council discusses proposed UTV ordinance
During its regular meeting on March 11, the Paintsville City Council once again discussed the possibility of allowing UTVs on certain commercial, non-residential streets in the City of Paintsville to help promote adventure tourism. With the discussion entered into the minutes, the onus for the next steps in allowing the...
Fiscal court voices support for angling improvement efforts at Paintsville Lake
Last year, the Johnson County Fiscal Court helped contribute to the stocking of a significant amount of a growth-inducing feeder fish at Paintsville Lake. At the court’s regular meeting on Monday, March 11, members of the court heard an update from local fisherman and Anglers for Improving Opportunities member Jason Kinner and voiced their support for repeating that investment this year.
Tigers fall to Cards in opening round of 57th District Tournament
In the opening game of the 57th District Boys’ Tournament at Martin County High School last Wednesday night the Paintsville Tigers fell to the Martin County Cardinals 77-58. Paintsville started the game with an 8-3 scoring burst to give them an 8-3 lead with 5:08 remaining in the first quarter.
Golden Eagles fall to Hornets in 57th District opener
In the second game of the opening round of the 57th District Boys’ Basketball Tournament last Wednesday Night, pitted the young Johnson Central Golden Eagles and the Magoffin County Hornets in front of a packed hostile environment at Martin County High School. The game started out with a bang...
Floyd woman cited following crash in Johnson
A Floyd County woman was cited for wanton endangerment, DUI and other offenses after, police said, she drove her car into a ditch in Johnson County, crashed into another vehicle parked at a residence and then struck a garage post. According to court documents, on March 1, Johnson County Sheriff’s...
Tigers cruise past Warriors in Super Region
The First Four play-in game of the new Boys’ 15th Super Region pitted the Paintsville Tigers against the East Ridge Warriors inside the friendly confines Pikeville High School last Thursday night. Paintsville advanced to Saturday’s Last Four in Round of the Super Region with a 62-54 win over the...
Paintsville falls to Belfry in Super Region
BELFRY — Jenna Sparks’ free throw pushed Belfry into the 15th Region Tournament at the Appalachian Wireless Arena. Her free throw gave Belfry a 55-54 win over Paintsville Saturday in the Super Region Tournament. With 1:21 remaining in the fourth quarter, the Lady Pirates sent Paintsville’s Emilea Preece...
Slone hits game-winner against Wildcats
ROBINSON CREEK — With the game on the line, everybody in the building knew who Johnson Central was going to give the ball to with the game on the line. Freshman Austin Slone delivered in crunch time to help the Golden Eagles pull out a 62-59 win in the Super Region Final Four In round.
Lady Golden Eagles win 57th District title
The Johnson Central Lady Golden Eagles claimed the Girl’s 57th District Tournament championship last Wednesday night at Martin County High School with a hard fought 51-46 victory over the Martin County Lady Cardinals. The game started out as expected with hard-nosed back-and-forth play as points were hard to come...
School shooting threat attributed to hacker; juvenile arrested
A juvenile has been arrested in connection with a school shooting threat that officials say was the result of a person’s social media being hacked. On Sunday, March 3, Johnson County Schools Superintendent Thom Cochran released a statement saying there had been a threat of a potential school shooting at Johnson County Middle School.
Opioid settlement funds waiting for approval, new ideas
In 2022, an ongoing legal battle with several pharmaceutical companies and a multi-state coalition of attorneys general finally led to a massive $26 billion settlement for the companies’ part in fueling the opioid epidemic, according to the Kentucky Attorney General’s office. Those funds were divided up between all...
Trail Town winner brings homeschool community together
Creating social and outdoor learning opportunities for homeschool students has earned Rebecca Taylor the February “Get Outdoors in ‘24” award from Johnson County Trail Towns. Born from ideas discussed after meeting JCTT Hiking Chair Johnathan Picklesimer, Taylor said the efforts to get homeschooled kids involved in the...
JCBOE honors teacher, wrestling teams
At its regular meeting on Feb. 26, the Johnson County Schools Board of Education gave recognition to one teacher and the Johnson Central High School and Johnson County Middle School wrestling teams. First to be recognized was Amanda Austin, who functions as the district’s career support specialist and supports students...
Paintsville holds off Hazard
In a game that looked like it was going to be a blowout early, it turned out to be a whole lot closer than some people might have thought as the Paintsville Lady Tigers beat the Hazard Lady Bulldogs 56-52 last Wednesday night on the campus of Paintsville High School.
McConnell: $300M in flood aid closer to coming to Eastern Kentucky communities
Nearly $300 million in aid related to flooding in 2022 may be coming to Eastern Kentucky. In a statement issued Feb. 21, U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development approved Kentucky's 2022 Community Block Grant — Disaster Recovery action plan. "It’s been...
Louisville Courier-Journal final Media Poll
First-place votes in parentheses; records through Friday’s games. Others receiving votes: Cooper 11, DeSales 10, Danville Christian 9, Bryan Station 5, Henderson County 3, Pikeville 3, Boyd County 2. First Region. Chelsea Ladd, The Paducah Sun. 1. McCracken County. 2. Calloway County. 3. Murray. 4. Marshall County. 5. St....
City Council approves purchase of new garbage truck
The Paintsville City Council approved a bid and purchased a new garbage truck for the city’s needs at a price of approximately $225,900 at a Feb. 15 special meeting. Based on the bids received, price differences were approximately $500 between a unit that was available immediately and one that would be delivered at the end of March, according to members present.
Big second half leads Panthers over Tigers
In a game that started as a knock down drag out between the Paintsville Tigers and the Pikeville Panthers, it gradually turned in Pikeville’s favor and saw the Panthers run away from the Tigers with the 69-53 win at Paintsville High School last Friday night. It started with a...
Police: Wanted Johnson man fled from officers, resisted arrest
A Johnson County man wanted on felony charges was arrested on numerous new charges after, police said, he fled in both a vehicle and on foot. According to an arrest citation written by Prestonsburg Police Officer Keegan Williamson, on Feb. 20, PPD Sgt. Darrell Preston attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Thomas Price, 37, of Ky. 40 East, Williamsport.
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