Whitesburg, KY

PDF of print edition Grand jury declines to indict in timber case at Craft's Colly       An Ohio couple have hit a roadblock in their effort to have criminal charges filed against loggers who they say stole at least $50,000 worth of timber from their property at Craft's Colly. More ... ONE BIG (AND LATE) REDBUD       While most of this year's spectacularly beautiful redbud blooms have long since fallen, these blossoms were still showing last week on the trunk of this large redbud tree located at Garner Road at Isom, near a creek at the home of Jr. and Josephine Breeding. More ... Fleming-Neon council reeling from death of former member       The Fleming-Neon City Council conducted a shortened meeting on Monday evening because of the death of a former council member and impending surgery on the spouse of another. Former council member Darrell Wright died unexpectedly on Monday morning after being admitted to Whitesburg Appalachian Regi... More ... May is Elder Abuse Awareness Month       May has been designed Elder Abuse Awareness Month. The Kentucky River Council Against Maltreatment of Elders is asking all county judges and mayor to sign a proclamation declaring May Elder Abuse Awareness Month in their city and county. Throughout the month silver ribbons will be worn to create a... More ... Isom man arrested after gadgets taken from store are found       A Letcher County man was arrested Monday night after police found several electronic items at his home that had recently been reported missing to police. Danny L. Collins, 34, of 30 D.L. Drive, Isom, was arrested by Letcher County Sheriff 's Deputy Brian Damron and charged with receiving stolen p... More ... Man gets life in Quillen murder       A 32-year-old Letcher County man has been formally sentenced for his role in the August 2006 slaying of 69-year-old Jackie Von Quillen. Letcher Circuit Judge Sam Wright last week sentenced David Shawn Slaven to life in prison without the possibility of parole or probation for at least 25 years. More ... Court picks replacement for Lambert The Associated Press       FRANKFORT The Kentucky Supreme Court justices chose John D. Minton this week as the fifth chief justice of Kentucky to replace Joseph E. Lambert. Minton will take the oath of office at the Capitol on June 27, just after Lambert's retirement takes effect. Lambert announced his retirement from th... More ... Lunsford makes third bid for elected office By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press Writer       LOUISVILLE Bruce Lunsford credits his youthful scrappiness for turning him from an undersized guard into an all-conference high school basketball player in northern Kentucky. Topping out at 5-foot-8, Lunsford never realized his dream of playing for fabled Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp, but he didn... More ... Fischer looks to 'chill' opponent By ROGER ALFORD Associated Press Writer       LOUISVILLE Louisville millionaire Greg Fischer got his start in the business world by developing an innovative way to chill drinks. Now moving into politics, the soft-spoken Democrat wants to have the same effect on his opponents in a race for U.S. Senate. More ... Caring for trees       The Arbor Day Foundation recently updated its "Conservation Trees" booklet, and it is now available for a $3 donation to the foundation. "Conservation Trees" tells how to plant and care for trees. The booklet uses illustrations, photos and text. More ... Parking limited for LCCHS graduation       Graduation at Letcher County Central High School has been set for 7 p.m., May 16. Each senior will be given a pass for one vehicle to park in the teachers' parking area by the school. This pass must be presented at the time of arrival. Other parking spaces will be given first-come basis. More ... Earn a degree in 'profitability' By Paul Stambaugh Neon Postmaster       Every company wants to find ways to reduce costs and increase revenue. Mastering these two feats is how companies become Fortune 500 success stories. But how do you do it? Start by earning your "advanced degree in profitability" with Business Mail 101 from the Postal Service! More ...