The Light Shop Ministry A ministry of the Elkhorn City United Methodist Church, The Light shop is located on Russell Street across from the Post Office offers men’s, women’s and children’s clothing items, shoes, purses and many other items to those who may be experiencing financial difficulties.The shop is staffed by volunteers and is…
Valuation Administrator Pike County Property Valuation Administrator Lonnie Osborne has submitted his resignation marking his last day after more than two decades in office.Osborne, who filed for re-election, but withdrew his filing, told the News-Express that he was originally going to retire March 30, but decided to resign on Feb. 28 due to retirement…
Jews In Ukraine It’s estimated around 200,000 Jews living in Ukraine have been affected by the political and economic instability in the country, and the Jewish Federation of the bluegrass is teaming up with other Jewish organizations to help support those in need.The Jewish federation wants to ensure the people can get the supplies…
Rooted Church In Whitesburg To celebrate their one-month anniversary, those with Rooted Church in Whitesburg held a “Fellowship Dinner” Sunday.The church had help from Together For The Mountains and New Beginnings Fellowship Church.During the event, several people in Eastern Kentucky were given a meal after service.Pastor Michael Clark said it is all a part…
KY COVID-19 Status Based on the latest CDC data, the Associated Press reports that more than 70% of the US population is at low or medium levels of COVID-19 threat. But the vast majority of counties across the commonwealth remain at high levels.The new measures have resulted in relaxed recommendations for most healthy Americans,…
New Louisville Hospital A new hospital has been announced for Louisville’s west end, the first to be built in the predominantly African American area in 150 years.City leaders announced a $100 million investment by two major employers, including the $70 million hospital from Norton Healthcare, the Courier Journal reported. The large campus on Broadway…
Stuff The Cruiser Event God’s Pantry Food Bank benefitted from the London Police Department filling their cruisers to the brim with non-perishable food items at the second annual Pack a Cruiser Food Drive at the London Speedway on Saturday.Speedway and 7-Eleven gas stations across the nation are partnering with local police departments to give…
Local Support For Ukraine People across the U.S. and Kentucky have taken strides to show their support for Ukraine in the wake of Russia’s invasion of the country. On Friday night, members of the greater Lexington community poured in their prayers at the Ukrainian Pentecostal Church in Nicholasville.Dozens of people gathered outside, side by…
Flood Assistance After the devastating floods that impacted several parts of the region last year, many Eastern Kentuckians were inclined to give back to those who were hit the hardest. One organization in Wolfe County did just that.The Hazel Green Food Project was created after several members of the Hazel Green Fire Department tended…
Prestonsburg Rock Slide Prestonsburg police say a large rock slide on Stone Crest Mountain on the Prestonsburg side has closed the road.No word yet on when the road will reopen.Drivers are asked to use the backside of the mountain around Dewey Lake. Source: MG News Return to News