Photo by Kathy J. Prater / Staff Two Johnson County teens were safe, but exhausted, following an hours-long attempt to swim back to shore after the breakdown of the watercraft they were manning.
By Kathy J. Prater
Associate Editor
Two juveniles found themselves in dire straits after their watercraft malfunctioned Thursday morning at Paintsville Lake.
Jul 30, 2010, 08:00
Investing in the quality of life for others By James Thacker
Staff Writer
Mountain Care Partnership, a self-funded Christian organization, has been working in Johnson County since July 23. Forty-two people from different churches, and operating through Good Neighbors, Inc., are assisting in repairing and building additions to three homes in the area.
Jul 30, 2010, 08:00
Bridge dedications to honor Ritz, Barker JOHNSON COUNTY - The late Earl “Skip” Ritz and the late William Russell Barker have been honored by the Kentucky Gen-eral Assembly and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet with bridges named in their memory. Dedication ceremonies for both bridges are set for Friday, August 6, and are open to all friends and family members of the two men. The Barker event takes place during the 25th Annual Van Lear Town Celeb-ration, and everyone attending this festival is invited to also attend the bridge dedication.
