This week, during the Jan. 19 meetings of the Perry County Fiscal Court and the Hazard City Commission, officials discussed several ongoing projects as well as the ongoing water issues being experienced throughout the county.

Healthcare officials with the Kentucky River District Health Department said that Perry County is currently moving out of the increased number of cases from Christmas and New Year’s, and are preparing for more vaccinations.

The Kentucky Public Service Commission last week approved higher rates for Kentucky Power customers, but reduced the increase the company proposed slightly.

On Jan. 14, several community members and representatives from various local organizations participated in a virtual “Food and Faith Summit.” During the summit, participants discussed several topics surrounding food insecurity in Perry County, including barriers being faced and steps that ca…