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cold, rainy day, Magoffin County citizens took advantage of a free program Wednesday, March 30, to dispose of unused or out-of-date medicines.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 All of the unused or out-of-date medicines brought in were fed to Operation UNITE’s “Pill Dragon” – a mobile incinerator provided by UNITE,...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 Citizens are urged to bring all unused, unwanted or out-of-date medicines to The Center For Rural Development between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. as part of PRIDE’s third annual Clean Sweep...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...