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Marchers turn out for veteran suicide awareness

By Aaron K. Nelson Editor
Updated May 30, 2019

Dozens of supporters turned out Saturday for a first-of-its-kind march through Paintsville to raise awareness for the problem of veteran suicide.

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By Mary Meadows Appalachian Newspapers
Updated May 22, 2019

Local residents are invited to join a march that is geared to raise awareness about veteran suicide during Memorial Day weekend.

County approves new cleanup program with Apple Valley vouchers

By Aaron K. Nelson Editor
May 22, 2019

This week, the Johnson County Fiscal Court rolled out a plan to help residents dispose of excess garbage.

Shawn Hall hired as JCMS Principal

By Waylon Whitson Staff Writer
May 22, 2019

At the Johnson County Schools Board of Education meeting Monday, Superintendent Thom Cochran announced that interim Principal Shawn Hall at Johnson County Middle School will be taking on the role permanently, following a decision by the school's Site-Based Decision Making Council.

Duo charged with child endangerment

By Waylon Whitson Staff Writer
May 22, 2019

Two individuals from Ohio and California were arrested on Saturday on charges including endangering the welfare of a minor, public alcohol intoxication and DUI after PPD officers observed them operating a vehicle with an unrestrained child in the front seat, according to court documents.

Gearheads Cruiz'N moves to Mayo Plaza for May

Paintsville Herald Staff Report
May 22, 2019

The East Kentucky Gearheads held their first weekend Cruiz'N of the year Saturday, with a change of venue to the Mayo Plaza providing more space for the cars on display and more parking for the visitors. For more information on upcoming car shows, find the East Kentucky Gearheads on Facebook…

PPD: Johnson man found with meth

A Paintsville Herald Staff Report
May 22, 2019

A River man was arrested in the Escom Chandler Park Saturday after, the Paintsville Police Department reported, he was found to be in possession of more than 4 grams of meth.

Volunteers pick up 19.5 tons of trash from Johnson County roads

Special to The Paintsville Herald
May 22, 2019

Volunteers across the county organized cleanup events and tackled the task of eliminating litter along Johnson County roadways through the month of April and beyond, as part of PRIDE Spring Cleanup season in Johnson County.

Five indicted in East Point burglary

By Waylon Whitson Staff Writer
May 22, 2019

Five people were indicted by a Johnson County grand jury for allegedly being involved in the Apr. 8 burglary of one of the suspects' grandfather.

BSRDC approves budget

By Aaron K. Nelson  Editor
May 18, 2019

Thursday, the board of the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center met for its regular meeting outside the jail, at the Johnson County Fiscal Court, and the main topic discussed was balancing the need to keep the jail from being overcrowded versus the need to keep the jail’s budget intact.