Archive for July, 2012

Embattled chief voted out, rift still exists inside department The Clay City Council meeting last week was quite revealing. Not so much about city business, but more so about the seemingly never ceasing problems with the Clay City Volunteer Fire Department. According to representatives of the department present at the meeting some changes have been... »

For the second time in three months Powell County Ambulance Service Director Eddie Barnes has been fired from his position. The latest dismissal happened late Monday afternoon. The reason for the dismissal by Powell County Judge Executive James Anderson seems to be similar to the earlier attempt to fire Barnes. “Some of the issues are... »

When someone does not mow their grass or allows items to pile up in a yard over time, most neighbors tend to become upset. So much so they will report the problems to local officials. In most counties once you get outside a city limit, there are very few ways to help keep an... »

It appears that Powell Circuit Judge Frank Fletcher will be hearing a case that the defense wanted him removed from. At least that is the ruling from the Kentucky Supreme Court. Fletcher has been presiding over the case of Brian P. Epperson, who is facing charges following a deadly accident back on Nov. 14, 2011.... »

Thanks to a tip and warrant police were able to make a drug arrest in the Clay City Bottoms area late Monday evening. In the search of the house on First Avenue officers found various pills, tools and equipment. They also found over $3,500 in cash. Powell County Deputy Billy Rice received a tip about... »

“Happy Birthday to you . . .” Everyone knows that song. We sing it each year as a loved one or friend gets a little older. We usually do it at a party or gathering as we exchange pleasantries, eat and have a fun time. But have you ever thought about just how precious a moment... »

As meetings go, the Clay City Council meeting last week was almost like watching a rerun. The council handled the regular business like it does each month. The only exception was the potential for a brief flare-up with the fire department. But that was quickly extinguished. The council voted to approve a resolution dealing with... »

Stanton Housing Authority recently received a perfect score based on the Public Housing Assessment System score report issued by the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development.  The assessments look at the financial, physical, and management aspect along with other categories which combine to allow a maximum score of 100 which was received by... »

AmVets Meeting AmVets Post 67, Clay City, monthly meeting, the first Sunday every month at 2 p.m. Hard Knocks Band, $5 for non-members, $3 for members every Saturday night!  Bingo every Monday at 6:30 p.m. Job Fair There will be a Job Fair on Friday, July 27 at the Powell County High School Cafeteria. There will be... »

Zelma Bush, 84 Zelma Ballard Bush, 84, 1448 Little Hardwicks Creek, widow of Edward Bush Jr., died on Friday, July 20 at her home. She was born April 2, 1928 to the late John Henry and Emmer Wasson Ballard. Survivors include her sons, Billy Joe and wife, Debbie Bush and Larry “Buck” Bush, both of Clay... »