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HCTC, partners hold annual Tree Week

A Hazard Herald Staff Report
Updated Oct 14, 2021
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Hazard Community and Technical College held its annual Tree Week from Oct. 9-16, as they celebrated the trees and green spaces around the area with friends, neighbors and communities.

County discusses development projects during PCFC meeting

By Katie Kelley Staff Writer
Updated Oct 14, 2021
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During this week’s Oct. 12 Perry County Fiscal Court meeting, Perry County Judge-Executive Scott Alexander and county officials discussed ongoing development projects and their status during the COVID-19 pandemic.

HPD: Wanted man fled from, endangered officer

A Hazard Herald Staff Report
Updated Oct 14, 2021
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A Perry County man was arrested on several felony charges recently after he allegedly fled from and endangered police attempting to arrest him on a warrant.

Donate Life KY hosting virtual pumpkin decorating contest

Special to Appalachian Newspapers
Oct 11, 2021
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Kentucky Circuit Clerks’ Trust For Life and Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates are kicking off the month of October with their annual Donate Life Pumpkin Decorating Contest. The annual competition is part of a seasonal effort to spread awareness around the importance of organ and tissue donation.

Daytime closures planned for Squabble Creek Road

A Hazard Herald Staff Report
Updated Oct 11, 2021
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This week, drivers who use KY 2022, also called Squabble Creek Road, in extreme southern Owsley County areas and extreme western Perry County areas should be prepared for road closures and lengthy detours.

HCTC helps cosmetology student through school, life and into the workforce

A Hazard Herald Staff Report
Oct 10, 2021
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As his business continues to grow, former Hazard Community and Technical College’s (HCTC) graduate Ryan Messer encourages people to invest in their communities and in themselves.

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Perry Central falls to Johnson Central

By Steve LeMaster Sports Writer
Updated Oct 14, 2021
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HAZARD — Perry Central limited perennial state title contender Johnson Central to one TD through two quarters but faltered after halftime as the Golden Eagles quickly separated themselves and pulled away to win 41-0 in a Class 4A, District 8 game on Friday, Oct. 8.

Dawgs bite Hornets

By Randy White Regional Sports Editor
Updated Oct 14, 2021
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HAZARD — Hazard opened district action with a 46-6 win to open Class A District 7 action over Phelps last Thursday night.

Rabbit season: Bulldogs shutout Briar Jumpers

By Steve LeMaster Sports Writer
Oct 7, 2021
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HAZARD — Returning to the win column, Hazard blanked visiting Somerset 31-0 in a high school football game on Friday, Oct. 1.

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Commdores pick up big road win over Paintsville

By Mike Muncy Sports Writer
Oct 7, 2021
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Paintsville took on Perry Central Friday night and the Commodores left the Tigers - and everyone else at Walter J. Brugh stadium shocked. The Commodores pulled off a 17-14 comeback win over Paintsville.