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Community comes together to renovate local park
JOHNSON COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Friday morning members of the Van Lear community came together at the historic Rucker Park to begin the reconstruction and renovation of the park. The Van Lear Historical Society led the charge for this project, which started one year ago starting with the application of grants to help fund the renovations. Once the grants were approved, the community decided that it was time to start the build.
Mother, grandmother in Williamson arrested after child found incapacitated, emaciated: Complaint
A mother and grandmother were arrested after children and dogs were in a home living among human and animal waste, and one of the children could not move the bottom half of their body due to their illness, according to a criminal complaint.
Ambulance service owner convicted of tax crimes
The owner of an ambulance service that operates in Mingo County has been convicted in federal court of tax crimes. According to a statement from the office of U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia Will Thompson, after four days of trial on May 2, a jury in Beckley convicted Christopher Jason Smyth, 48, of Pineville, for for failing to pay the taxes withheld from employees’ wages at an ambulance service he operated – Stat EMS — and for obstructing the IRS.
Over 300 attend Hillbilly Breakfast
INEZ — Over 300 people came out to enjoy the Kiwanis Club’s annual Hillbilly Breakfast, according to Kiwanis president Melissa Phelps. The May 4 event at Inez Elementary School offered an all-you-can-eat buffet of gravy, biscuits, eggs, sausage, bologna, fried potatoes, fried apples, chocolate gravy and assorted drinks for $6.
Paintsville knocks off district rival Martin County
Last Wednesday in Paintsville the Lady Tigers came from behind and defeated the Martin County Lady Cardinals 5-3 in 57th District softball action. The win also halted an eight game losing streak for the Lady Tigers. Martin County got the scoring going in the top of the first after a...
Williamson Youth Arts Festival celebrating local talent
The Williamson Youth Arts Festival "Arts Mothership" is set to grace the Williamson Field House from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 11. Hosted by the HeArt of West Virginia and backed by the Tamarack Foundation of the Arts Ripple Project, the Williamson Youth Arts Festival promises a day filled with creativity, talent and community spirit, according to Jim Pajarillo, founder of the HeArt of West Virginia.
Yearly fishing tournament scheduled for next week
The FourthAnnual Bob Wellman Memorial Fishing Tournament is scheduled for next week, May 18, at Laurel Lake, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Organizers said the event is free and will include prizes for the biggest fish caught in the adult and children (under 18) division. Also, on the morning of the event, the Lake will be stocked with 400 pounds of trout.
Matewan to host 23rd Annual Heritage Day
Matewan is getting ready to kick off its 23rd annual Heritage Day festivities on May 18. "This marks the 23rd year that our dedicated volunteers have brought to life the events of May 19, 1920," said Director of the Matewan Drama Group, Donna Paterino. "Matewan, West Virginia, holds a special place in history and is a must-visit destination."
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