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Farmer's Market opens June 11
Fresh, locally grown produce at reasonable prices will be available when the Johnson County Farmer's Market opens for its 41st year on June 11. The market is opening a little later than usual this year due to the recent rainy weather's effect on local farms according to Brian Jeffiers, agriculture and natural resources agent for the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension's Johnson County office.
Paintsville hosts fifth annual Casting with Kids event
PAINTSVILLE Ky. (WYMT) - Early on Saturday, June 1, hundreds of parents and kids gathered at Paintsville Lake State Park for the fifth annual Casting with Kids event. ‘Casting With Kids’ is funded by the proceeds generated from this year’s earlier Casting For Kids event, which raised thousands of dollars for the Shriners Hospital.
Johnson County Democrats invite party for delegate elections
The Johnson County Democrats have issued a statement inviting all registered democrats in the county to join them for the selection of delegates on June 1. The statement said the gathering will be held at 10 a.m. in Tammy Barker’s office, located at 1641 Ky. Rt. 321 in Hager Hill and the delegates selected there will travel to the Democratic State Convention in Louisville on June 15. Officers for the Johnson County Democratic Executive committee will also be selected at the meeting.
Round of 16 Set for Jackson City Golf Championship
Brian Coon advances in the Jackson City Golf Championship at the Country Club of Jackson following a win Sunday. JTV Sports file photo. (June 3, 2024 12:55 PM ET) The round of 16 has been set for the Jackson City Golf Championship after play on Sunday. Players will take Monday...
Lady Bulldogs fall in 14th Region Tournament
Hazard’s great season came to an end Monday in the opening round of the 14th Region Tournament as the Lady Bulldogs fell to Wolfe County 6-0. Hazard finished the season with a 22-7 record. The Lady Bulldogs won the 14th Region All “A” Classic and advanced out of Pool Play in the All “A” Classic state tournament. Hazard started the season with an 18-game winning streak.
JCSO: Offutt man refused search, K9 brought in to discover drugs
An Offutt man now faces additional drug trafficking charges after a May 15 K9 search of his vehicle during a public intoxication arrest, according to court documents. The citation said the man, Southie Fannin,44, of Banjo Branch, Offutt, refused to allow Paintsville Police Department officers to search his vehicle while being arrested for public intoxication and possession of marijuana, leading PPD Chief Danny Smith to call in the Johnson County Sheriff’s office for a K9 deployment.
Paddlefest kicks off
Prestonsburg and Paintsville Tourism co-hosted the kickoff to Paddlefest on May 25. Kayakers and canoers gathered at the Combs Airport, near the Floyd/Johnson county line, before catching a bus up to River Park behind Billy Ray’s Restaurant in Prestonsburg. From there, the adventurers headed downstream until they again reached Combs Airport, only this time by raft.
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