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BSCTC and Elliott Contracting celebrate Going Pro Signing Day
Big Sandy Community and Technical College and Elliott Company recently held Going Pro Signing Day, celebrating students offered employment after completing a program or training. According to a statement from BSCTC, Elliott Company, a multi-trades commercial contractor with divisions in electrical, mechanical, and general contracting, partnered with BSCTC to provide...
Johnson Central gets revenge against P’burg
Last Tuesday night pitted 15th Region baseball foes against one another as Johnson Central Golden Eagles hosted the Prestonsburg Blackcats. Johnson Central was looking for revenge after suffering a loss to Prestonsburg earlier in the season and the Golden Eagles got their revenge with a 7-1 win over the Blackcats.
Piarist environmental club conducts ecological survey on Paintsville Lake island
The Piarist School’s Environmental Club conducted a broad ecological survey of the school’s “Knight Island” at Paintsville Lake on May 3 spearheaded by science teacher Hans Doderer. The survey, centered around gathering data for future improvements to the island and further study, was conducted by the...
Paintsville welcomes Paintsville ARH expansion with ribbon cutting
On May 1, Paintsville ARH Hospital hosted a ribbon-cutting and open house for the grand opening of ARH Specialty Associates and Paintsville ARH Retail Pharmacy on the hospital campus. The event featured guest speakers from ARH and the Paintsville community, free health screenings, giveaways, and lunch. Paintsville ARH Hospital CEO...
KHSAA partners with Advance NIL for comprehensive education effort
LEXINGTON — Advance NIL (ADVANCE), an industry leader in Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) Education, Life Skills Programming and Athlete Development, has partnered with The Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) to provide its award-winning NIL education and advisory platform to Kentucky athletic directors (ADs), coaches, student-athletes and their families.
JCBOE recognizes district-wide STLP successes
During its regular meeting on April 22, the Johnson County Schools Board of Education recognized a large cohort of elementary, middle and high school students for their successes in Student Technology Leadership Program state competition. Principals and coaches from each of the schools took turns talking about the successes of...
Hewitt-Fisher brings wealth of success to men’s soccer program
The University of Pikeville has hired a men’s soccer coach with extensive success on the conference and national tournament levels. Oliver Hewitt-Fisher, who led WVU Tech to three appearances in the NAIA national soccer tournament, has been hired by Corey Fipps, director of athletics at UPike. Hewitt-Fisher posted an...
Basketball Official of the Year announced
LEXINGTON — Each year, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) honors the top officials for the 10 sports in which it licenses officials. Finalists in each sport are selected through a combination of not only on-field performance but local association activity and leadership, training efforts and the mentoring of newer officials.
KSP: Fleeing suspect made false report in attempt to elude
Kentucky State Police said a Johnson County man was arrested after he fled from officers, then made a false report to 911 in an attempt to elude them. According to an arrest ciation written by KSP Trooper Gregory Whitson, while partolling U.S. 23 on April 28, he observed a 2016 Cadillac CTS turn left from U.S. 23 into the parking lot of the Turner Branch BP at an "unsafe" rate of speed.
Remembering ‘The Legend’ Teddy Paynter
The passing of Teddy Paynter has been difficult to process. We had talked about spending some time together soon. That didn’t and won’t happen. We went on to do other things in life, but every time we saw one another it was just like the good ol’ days and we didn’t miss a beat.
Jail board discusses welding program
At a regular meeting held on April 25, the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center board heard an update from BSRDC Administrator Byron Hansford, who said a pre-COVID initiative to offer welding classes to select inmates at the facility was finally getting off the ground. “Today, I went up to Big...
Golden Eagles sail past Cardinals, 15-0
Last Wednesday in 57th District baseball action, the Johnson Central Golden Eagles cruised by the Martin Cardinals 15-0 in four innings at Johnson Central High School. Giving the Golden Eagles a stranglehold on the top of the 57th District standings. Johnson Central wasted little time getting the bats rolling. In...
New Paintsville bakery makes everything from scratch
The sweetest thing you’ll find in downtown Paintsville these days is a new business that caters to your sweet tooth and leaves it wanting more. Sweet Oaks, located at 428 Main Street, opened its doors in April and offers a variety of tasty treats that will immediately place it at the top of your weekly — or maybe even daily — to-do list.
Brand to serve as BSCTC interim president
Big Sandy Community and Technical College announced April 30 the appointment of Dr. Todd Brand as its interim president. Brand, who has served as the chief academic officer at Ashland Community and Technical College for the past five years, brings a "wealth of experience and unwavering passion" to his new role as interim president. according to a statement from BSCTC.
Paintsville/Johnson County Chamber of Commerce hosts Legislative Breakfast
After a busy 2024 session of the Kentucky General Assembly, local legislators say that, though challenges remain, the session was a successful one for Johnson County and the commonwealth. According to 31st District Sen. Phillip Wheeler, R-Pikeville and 97th Dist. state Rep. Bobby McCool, R-Van Lear, this year’s session included...
Tournament director says Casting for Kids on course to break records
Following another successful outing on April 27 and 28, Casting for Kids Tournament Director Chris Ferguson said the event is on course to break its own record for money raised as it goes into its second event later this month. That money, which Ferguson said is difficult to give official...
Kentucky officials announce increase in highway fatalities last year
Highway fatalities in Kentucky increased in 2023 with 813 deaths, up from 744 in 2022 and the highest since 2016. According to Kentucky Transportation Cabinet data, there were three fatalities in Johnson County in 2023, an increase of four over the year before. To complement infrastructure improvements and enforcement campaigns...
The Center for Rural Development selects Johnson County students as 2024 Rogers Scholars
The Center for Rural Development has selected Johnson County students Connor Watts and Adara Campbell to attend the 2024 Rogers Scholars Youth Leadership Program, according to a statement from The Center. Connor and Adara, both sophomores at Johnson Central High School, will join 100 high school students from 45 Kentucky...
Morehead offers ARH employees tuition discounts for post-licensure BSN
Morehead State University is offering a tuition discount to Appalachian Regional Healthcare employees who enroll in the post-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. MSU signed a memorandum of understanding with ARH April 15, at ARH Hazard. All full-time ARH employees who enroll for the first time or transfer to MSU will receive a 25 percent tuition discount for the online RN-BSN program.
Johnson Central 17, Paintsville 6
Last Wednesday night in 57th District, it was The Battle of Paintsville Part One as the Paintsville Tigers played host to their crosstown rival the Johnson Central Golden Eagles. The Golden Eagles soared to a 17-6 victory over their rivals. In the top of the first inning, Johnson Central literally...
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