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Paintsville school board approves tentative budget
The Paintsville Independent Board of Education approved its 2024-2025 tentative budget during its regular meeting May 13. Superintendent David Gibson noted that the tentative budget includes $1.4 million in the district's general fund, which is "really strong for us." "I think a few years ago we were at $700,000," he...
Collins honored on Senior Night
Last Thursday, the Paintsville Lady Tigers picked up a 5-1 on Senior Night over the Fairview Lady Eagles in softball action in Paintsville. With neither team allowing anything over the first two and 1/2 innings, Paintsville got on the board first in the bottom of the third. After A dropped...
Baseball Game Preview: Prestonsburg Plays at Home
After two games on the road, Prestonsburg is heading back home. They will take on the Pike County Central Hawks at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match. On Wednesday, Prestonsburg...
Baseball Game Preview: Pikeville Heads Out
Pikeville and Paintsville are an even 5-5 against one another since March of 2019, but likely not for long. The Pikeville Panthers will head out on the road to square off against the Paintsville Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Paintsville took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Pikeville, who comes in off a win.
Paintsville City Council approves first reading of proposed burning restrictions
During its regular meeting on May 13, the Paintsville City Council approved the first reading of a new ordinance that would affect burn laws in the City of Paintsville. According to Paintsville Mayor Bill Mike Runyon, the ordinance was a response to an event on Fourth Street, where a fire got “out of hand” and ignited a hillside.
Tomahawk man arrested in Johnson County with methamphetamine
PAINTSVILLE — Police arrested a man from Tomahawk on a felony drug charge, alleging he possessed methamphetamine. Fred Thomas Daniels, 31, was taken into custody at 7:21 p.m. Saturday on Old U.S. 23 in Paintsville by Trooper Trevor Spurlock of the Kentucky State Police Post 9. Daniels faces charges...
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