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Wed, May 22, 2013 02:49 AM
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Issue

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Okla. tornado destroys local firm's truck

PAINTSVILLE — A Johnson County-based trucking company, Blair Transport, owned by Chris and Dwayne Blair, had one truck destroyed by a tornado Sunday as the driver went through Shawnee, Okla. ...subscribers>>
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Johnson woman's evidentiary hearing scheduled for June 26

PAINTSVILLE — An evidentiary hearing is scheduled for June 26 in Johnson Circuit Court to determine whether to set aside a plea agreement in which Amanda Fannin provided information about the location of the bodies of a missing Johnson County couple whose son has been charged with their murders. ...subscribers>>

Floyd Co. doctor's license suspended

FRANKFORT — An emergency order of suspension was issued May 8 by the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure for a Floyd County physician arrested April 30 for child pornography charges. ...subscribers>>

Eight true bills returned

PAINTSVILLE — Eight indictments were issued by the Johnson County Grand Jury May 17. ...subscribers>>

Meth found during stop

PAINTSVILLE — A routine traffic safety checkpoint stop led the arrest early Friday morning of a Johnson County man and the discovery of methamphetamine and other items inside the vehicle, according to the Johnson County Sheriff's Office. ...subscribers>>
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They D.A.R.E.d

THE PAINTSVILLE POLICE Department D.A.R.E. program held its first graduation at Our Lady of the Mountains School in Paintsville. ...subscribers>>

State health exchange has informational site

FRANKFORT — The state has begun efforts to educate and make Kentuckians aware of the Health Benefit Exchange, which will help residents who do not have health insurance get affordable coverage. ...subscribers>>
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Dawgs defeat Greenup in finale

LOUISA — Lawrence County ended the regular season on a winning note late last week. ...subscribers>>

LC ladies sweep games in Fleming County Triangle

FLEMINGSBURG — The Lawrence County softball team built some momentum last weekend, winning a pair of games in the Fleming County Triangle. ...subscribers>>
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More than 100 attend hearing on Kentucky Power proposal

LOUISA — More than 100 people attended a Kentucky Public Service Commission hearing Tuesday evening in Lawrence County addressing the most recent request by Kentucky Power to transfer 50 percent of the ownership of Mitchell Generation Station, located in Moundsville, W. ...subscribers>>

Court has first reading of budget

LOUISA — The Lawrence County Fiscal Court approved the first reading of its fiscal year 2013-14 budget at Monday's regular meeting, made board appointments and hired two new employees. ...subscribers>>

City yard sale set

LOUISA — The city of Louisa will host a city yard sale Saturday, June 1, from 8 a. ...subscribers>>
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Pit Stop

THE WEST VIRGINIA State Fire Marshal's Office is reportedly investigating a fire that destroyed the Pit Stop gas station/convenience store in Fort Gay, W. ...subscribers>>
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Floyd Young Authors program issues awards

PRESTONSBURG — Nearly 500 parents, family members and educators shared the 27th Young Authors "Writers Soar with the Stars" Celebration, April 28, at the Wilkinson/Stumbo Convention Center in Jenny Wiley State Park. ...subscribers>>

Paul B. Hall to host EMS week events

PAINTSVILLE — During National Emergency Medical Services Week May 19-25 local communities and medical personnel will come together to publicize safety and honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine's "front line. ...subscribers>>
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The best

THE PAINTSVILLE ROTARY Club recently held its dictionary project. ...subscribers>>

5 things to know before you cut your cable bill

Need more proof that the world is changing? Last week, the President of the National Cable & Telecommunications Association, Michael Powell, told the Senate that "the largest subscription video provider in the country today is Netflix. ...subscribers>>
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