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Jan 19, 2021 6:59 PM
Big Sandy Community & Technical College’s Appalachian Manufacturing Initiative (AMI) received $1,250.00 from Haas through the Gene Haas Foundation to support the AMI Program and its students. These funds will be used for scholarships to pay for tuition, books, students’ personal NIMS account, individual NIMS credentials, and small personal tools required to complete the program.
This grant will also facilitate a competition comprised of AMI students and AMI teams. Eligible competitions showcase manufacturing and CNC machining programs such as Skills CNC competitions, FIRST Robotics, racing programs such as SAE, Shell ECO, and Solar car challenges.
Currently on ventilator: 208
Top counties with the most positive cases today are: Jefferson, Campbell, Warren, Fayette and Kenton. Each of these counties reported 80 or more new cases.
To see a list of those reported lost to the virus today, click here.
Memorial
“Today we are sharing the story of Josephine Hollkamp of Louisville, who passed away on Jan. 5 from COVID-19. Her granddaughter Shannon reached out to us, sharing how her grandmother was a fighter, but unfortunately she did not survive the virus, passing away at 97.
“Shannon told stories of how her grandmother cared for her daily after school, and how she was always amazed by the love between her grandmother and her grandfather. Even in the little mundane parts of their day, love was always there. They were married for 53 years, and the family finds comfort knowing they are now reunited.
The Johnson County Health Department reported 18 new cases of COVID-19 in the county on Tuesday. Tuesday's 18 newly-reported cases bring Johnson Count.
The Johnson County Health Department reported 4 new cases of COVID-19 in the county on Saturday. Saturday's 4 newly-reported cases bring Johnson Count.
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Jan 17, 2021 8:30 PM
Sheriff’s deputies in Floyd County on Saturday acting on an anonymous tip located and recovered a stolen 2020 KIA at the Alpike Motel.
The vehicle had been reported stolen out of the Lexington, Kentucky area.
Arrested was 38-year-old Seth Scott of Pikeville who was charged with 1 count of Receiving Stolen Property over $10,000.
Seth also had several active warrants that ranged from Burglary to drug related charges.
He was lodged in the Floyd County Jail.
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Department reminds everyone if you have any information or tips you can always remain anonymous by calling the Sheriff’s Office tip line at 606-949-2020 or the Sheriff’s Office dispatch at 606-886-6171