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Community honors Dr. Aranas with retirement party
WARFIELD — Martin County welcomed Dr. Bonifacio Aranas with open arms when he set up his medical practice in April 1977 in Warfield. In his retirement, the community recognized him as a beloved doctor, friend and neighbor, honoring him Saturday with a retirement celebration at Warfield Park. The event...
BSCTC celebrates 2024 Commencement
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) celebrated its 2024 Commencement services May 11 at the Mountain Arts Center. The ceremony featured special guest speaker Dr. Ryan Quarles, president of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). Dr. Quarles engaged the audience, including graduates, their families...
A visit to the past, for inspiration
On May 16 and 17, the upcoming graduates of Johnson Central High School visited their former elementary schools for a final walk through the halls where their educational journeys began. During the visit, the seniors offered advice to the elementary students, and they received advice from the elementary students, who encouraged them to remember to have some fun every now and then.
Cards end regular season with two wins
INEZ — The Martin County High School baseball team snapped their losing streak with two wins over Betsy Layne to end the regular season. The Cards traveled to Betsy Layne May 14 for a 15th Region match-up. Martin County scored in every inning and clobbered the Bobcats 21-11. The...
Magoffin Co. 21, Paintsville 0
Paintsville’s Grier Collins swings at a pitch against Magoffin County Monday in the opening round of the 57th District Tournament at Martin County. The Lady Hornets rolled to a 21-0 win in three innings over Paintsville. The Lady Tigers finished the season with a 9-19 record.
57th District Tournaments
Baseball: Paintsville 10, Martin Co. 0 (five innings)
Johnson County woman on the run from police after stealing from King’s Daughters Clinic
Prestonsburg Police Department has issued a warning to the public of credit fraud and hoping for help in locating the woman they suspect in the crime. Katie Picklesimer, of Tutor Key in Johnson County who worked at King’s Daughters Clinic in Prestonsburg is accused of stealing people’s credit card information.
Flat Gap woman arrested following one-vehicle crash
A one-vehicle collision led to the arrest of a Flat Gap woman on charges of alcohol intoxication and leaving the scene of an accident May 10. Deputy Isaac Owens of the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office said he was dispatched to a Flat Gap residence in reference to a woman who called 911 and said she was involved in a single-vehicle crash and could not open the driver’s side door, according to the arrest report.
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