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53,110 pills destroyed in Johnson Co.
PAINTSVILLE – UNITE’s “Pill Dragon” had to work overtime Thursday (March 31) to meet the response of Johnson County citizens to a free “Clean Your Medicine Cabinet Out Day” program. The “dragon” – a mobile incinerator sponsored by UNITE, Eastern Kentucky PRIDE and the...
Magoffin disposes of 12,199 pills
SALYERSVILLE – Despite a cold, rainy day, Magoffin County citizens took advantage of a free program Wednesday, March 30, to dispose of unused or out-of-date medicines. A total of 12,199 pills were brought in during UNITE’s “Clean Your Medicine Cabinet Out Day” event...
6,797 pills destroyed in Knott
HINDMAN – Knott County citizens disposed of 6,797 pills during a “Clean Your Medicine Cabinet Out Day” held Tuesday, March 29. All of the unused or out-of-date medicines brought in were fed to Operation UNITE’s “Pill Dragon” – a mobile incinerator provided by UNITE,...
Pill Dragon returns to Pulaski
SOMERSET – Operation UNITE’s “Pill Dragon” will return to Somerset on Friday, April 1. Citizens are urged to bring all unused, unwanted or out-of-date medicines to The Center For Rural Development between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. as part of PRIDE’s third annual Clean Sweep...
Magoffin holding ‘Pill Dragon’ event
SALYERSVILLE – An effort to raise awareness about the dangers posed by prescription and over-the-counter medications kept in the home will conclude with a free “Clean Your Medicine Cabinet Out Day” program on Wednesday, March 30. Citizens are urged to bring all...
‘Pill Dragon’ to visit Johnson County
PAINTSVILLE – An effort to raise awareness about the dangers posed by prescription and over-the-counter medications kept in the home will conclude with a free “Clean Your Medicine Cabinet Out Day” program on Thursday, March 31. Citizens are urged to bring all unused,...
Bath sets Pill Dragon record
OWINGSVILLE – Bath County citizens brought 56,826 pills for destruction during a free “Clean Your Medicine Cabinet Out Day” program March 23, obliterating the previous record set last fall. Numerous folks came to the Bath County Courthouse to turn in their unused,...
Corbin double feature a hit
CORBIN – A double feature at the Tri-County Cineplex Saturday is receiving rave reviews. A pill take-back program coupled with a showing of the documentary “An Appalachian Dawn” capped a months-long effort to raise awareness of securing your medications and the area’s...
Former board members honored
By Neal Broadus Lord’s Gym Chairman In 2007 a group of local citizens came together in order to research the feasibility of opening a community activity center in Jackson County. The center would offer various activities and programs for the community and its youth....