by dmorton
PAINTSVILLE – “Recovery works!” That sentiment, expressed by Susan Stumbo, Program Supervisor for the 24th Judicial District Drug Court, is what the UNITE Hope Wall is all about. “People need to use recovery techniques that are available to them. This wall represents...
by dmorton
PAINTSVILLE – An Operation UNITE investigation into the illegal sale of prescription pills in Johnson County has resulted in the indictment of 16 people – including three members of a West Van Lear family. The indictments were the result of information obtained...
by dmorton
BOONS CAMP – A sign in the cafeteria at Meade Memorial Elementary reminds visitors: “A winning tradition … whatever it takes.” That philosophy, as it applies to the region’s fight against substance abuse, was echoed by Kentucky First Lady Jane Beshear during a visit...
by dmorton
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...
by dmorton
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,...
