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Beshear announces nearly $850,000 for rubber mulch projects
Gov. Andy Beshear announced May 13 that $847,878 will be awarded to 23 counties, including Perry, for projects using recycled rubber. Projects range from park benches, picnic tables, landscaping, parking curbs, poured-in-place surfacing projects for walking trails, poured-in-place running track and poured-in-place playgrounds that use recycled waste tires, according to a statement from the governor's office.
GALLERY | Seniors at Bethany honor first responders at 2nd annual breakfast
What a great honor and privilege to serve those who put their lives on the line to keep us safe! A first responder’s role is to respond and provide assistance to emergency situations, and they are employed as firefighters, police officers, paramedics, EMTs, or other specialty positions. They perform different tasks, but they all work to help those in need. Our first responders of the Bulloch County Sheriff's Department, Statesboro Police Department, Statesboro Fire Department, Bulloch County Fire Department, and Bulloch EMS were invited to join the residents of The Cottages at Bethany for a ‘Come & Go Breakfast’ on Friday, May 24,...
Hazard native serves with U.S. Navy in Japan
Hospitalman Tiffany Williams, a native of Hazard, Kentucky, serves the U.S. Navy in Japan. Williams graduated from Perry County Central High School in 2022. The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Hazard, according to Williams. “I learned the importance of having...
City officials look ahead at summer events
The City of Hazard is gearing up for a summer filled with local activities and events designed to engage the community. City officials outline the summer calendar and discuss the importance of consistent community engagement. “The mayor has always been very adamant about community,” said Logan Smith, financial assistant and...
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