Public forum set for review of Empowerment Zone

A public forum is set for Wednesday, February 26 to review the progress of the Kentucky Highlands Empowerment Zone. Nominations will also be accepted for the Board of Directors of the Wayne County EZ Community, Inc.

Nominations for the Board of Directors will be accepted between the hours of 10 a.m. and noon for the seven seats on the board. All nominations must be made in person or in writing.

Any resident of Wayne County who is at least 18 years old is eligible to serve on the Board of Directors.

The meeting is set for 10 a.m. at the ASPIRE Center. At this meeting, the status of each project will also be reviewed and a report on the Kentucky Highlands Empowerment Zone Strategic Plan will be provided.

Three are charged in theft from Krystals Restaurant

Three people have been charged in connection with a theft from Krystals Restaurant earlier this month.

The Monticello Police Department reported the arrest of Jennifer Diane Brown, 27, of Homestead Street, Monticello, and Justin Brent Lester, 22, of Kentucky Avenue, Monticello, on Tuesday, February 11. Both were charged with theft by unlawful taking over $300 and were lodged in the Wayne County Detention Center.

In addition, a 16-year-old male juvenile was also charged with one count of theft by unlawful taking over $300

The charges stem from an investigation into the February 2 theft of $1,100 from Krystals.

12th Region Cheerleading Competition is Saturday

The 12th Region Cheerleading Competition will be held Saturday at the Wayne County High School Gym, beginning at 11 a.m.

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