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Moore indicted for DUI, Murder
A Mount Sterling man who police say was driving under the influence when he struck a Clay City woman, killing her, is among the 19 new indictments released by the Powell County Grand Jury last week. Johnny D. Moore is facing murder and DUI charges. Police say that at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Feb. 28... »
Casa San Pio welcomes Dr. Newell’s ‘old-school’ medical care
While some may believe that serving others is a duty, Dr. Beatrice O. Newell looks at it slightly differently. “It is a privilege to serve people,” Dr. Newell says. “We are blessed by God to help others and that is what we should do. We can do it here.” The “here” she is referring to... »
Nolan named as PCHS Student of the Year
Chelsea Nolan is this year’s PTO Student of the Year at Powell County High School. She is the daughter of Preston and Robin Nolan of Stanton. Chelsea is a senior and is a member of FBLA, Beta Club, Science and Ecology Club, Key Club, the Academic team, and CFES Mentoring. At the Senior Honors Night on... »
Murder suspect asks for GPS release; trial and court dates set
Two high-profile murder cases had status hearings last week and one suspect could be released soon. Ralph Allyn and Terrance Wagner were both in Powell Circuit Court last Wednesday as part of the regularly scheduled motion hour. Both men are facing murder charges stemming from two separate incidents within 12 hours of each other. Police... »
Stanton man charged in death of child
Just a few days away from graduation a Powell County High School senior sits in a Kentucky jail accused of murder. Brett R. Thompson, 18, of Stanton, has been arrested and charged in the death of a two-month old child in Boyd County. Kentucky State Police from the Ashland post were called in to investigate... »
Johnson’s hearing delayed, key witness ‘unavailable’
An evidentiary hearing granted to an Estill County man convicted of murder will have to wait a little while longer. Stewart Johnson, who was found guilty by a Powell County jury in 2008 of killing Jerry Wayne Dotson, was granted the hearing after the Kentucky State Court of Appeals reversed it back in November. The... »
Clay City couple charged after home visit finds danger
A call to assist a social service worker led Powell County deputies to a home where there was “extreme indifference to human life” according to a police report. It also led to the arrest of two Clay City residents and two children being turned over to the care of Social Services. Last Wednesday at approximately... »
Art class success is best kept secret at PCHS
While many people may know about the Powell County High School’s athletic programs and the success they have had over the years. The volleyball team has won seven straight district titles. The Marching Pirates have qualified seven straight years to compete at the state semi-finals. The baseball team, a usual threat in the region,... »
PCSO reports collecting 95 percent of property taxes
Back on April 15 while many of the procrastinators were trying to file their taxes with the IRS, the Powell County Sheriff’s Office was slowly winding down their collection operations for property taxes. And as far as tax collections go, the sheriff’s department did a pretty good job. Or should we say the taxpayers... »
Stanton man pursues Southern Gospel music career
It’s been 5 years since he has stepped behind a microphone in the studio, but Allen Duncan, who now resides in Stanton with his wife Betty, has been back in the recording studio once again to put 10 brand new songs that he has written on his newest project entitled, “ Just Talk To... »