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Man killed in Pike County motorcycle crash
ROBINSON CREEK, KY (WOWK) – One person is dead after a crash involving a motorcycle and a Mack Truck. According to the Kentucky State Police, the crash happened around 1:14 p.m. Sunday, April 29, along KY Route 122 in the Robinson Creek area of Pike County. Troopers say, according to their investigation, a motorcycle collided […]
Investigation into alleged fire department theft leads to federal indictment, fiscal court regulation change
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Pike County, Kentucky, volunteer fire chief has been arrested on a federal charge in connection with an investigation that has also led to a change in the way the Pike County Fiscal Court distributes money to fire departments. On April 18, a federal grand jury...
Allen Mayor Brooks Announces City Moment of Silence for Shooting Victims, City Council Plans Bolin Park Upgrades
The City of Allen is gearing up for a solemn moment of remembrance on May 6, as Mayor Brooks announced a citywide moment of silence to pay respects to the victims and survivors of last year's tragic shooting incident, and establishments across the city, including City of Allen facilities, are being asked to lower their flags to half-staff in a unified display of mourning.
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.
Lady Cards on 3-game win streak
INEZ — The Martin County High School Lady Cards softball team rolled past Grace Christian 7-6 and Tolsia in a doubleheader 10-4, 13-9 to win three in a row April 23 and Saturday in Inez. The following is a recap of last week’s action:. MCHS vs. Grace Christian.
Turning trash into treasure: Young entrepreneur crafts purses from discarded books
INEZ — Abigail Osborn, a member of the Martin County Chapter of FCCLA, turned an idea into a business making environmentally friendly purses and accessories from discarded books and clothing. “Reimagining the Classics” emerged from her Entrepreneurship Level 2 Star project, “Repurpose and Redesign,” leading to her placing 14th nationally last year. She has since evolved the idea into a full-fledged business model, securing second place at the gold level during the FCCLA Kentucky Conference this year.
Dual Credit Bridge to Success welcomes area high school students
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) welcomed 117 rising sophomores, juniors and seniors to its first Dual Credit Bridge to Success event. Students received insights into various career pathways and transfer options to help them make informed decisions about their academic and professional futures. Brittany Foley...
UPIKE Commencement Ceremonies set for May 4
PIKEVILLE, Ky. – The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) will honor students earning degrees in undergraduate, graduate and health professions on Saturday, May 4, at the Appalachian Wireless Arena in downtown Pikeville. The ceremony for the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Kentucky College of Optometry will take place at 9:30 a.m., and the ceremony for the College of Arts and Sciences, the Coleman College of Business, the College of Nursing and Human Services and the Patton College of Education will take place at 2 p.m. Both events will be available for viewing via livestream on UPIKE’s Facebook page.
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...
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