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Photo submitted McCreary County’s newest ambulances are on the road assisting McCreary Countians.  The two 2021 Dodge Ram 3500 Van Ambulances are used primarily for transporting patients to doctors’ offices, from hospital to hospital, etc. but are fully equipped with Advance Life Support (ALS) equipment including heart monitors, chest compression devices, etc.  EMS Director Jimmy…

By Eugenia Jones McCreary County has already received $1.6 million in funding through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and anticipates receiving another $1.6 million in funding next May.  The funding is a result of the federal reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Permissible uses for the funds are tightly governed, and according to the Center on…

By Eugenia Jones During a celebration of Jesse Troxell’s 80th birthday at his home in Marshes Siding on November 10, Troxell was embraced with a hug as the Veteran’s Administration and Hospice nurses wrapped a Quilt of Valor around the spry octogenarian.     Troxell, who served in the Army’s 82nd Airborne from 1964-1966 during…

By Eugenia Jones A McCreary County native, Ryan Griffis, has become an almost instant success as he spreads positivity and motivation through social media sites, including his extremely popular TikTok platform.     Griffis’s passion and desire to help others resulted from struggles he faced after returning home from Iraq last year.  Upon his return,…

By Eugenia Jones McCreary County Fiscal Court met last week to deal with routine business matters.  Agenda items included the following:    -Approved Agreement and Resolution with Transportation Cabinet for resurfacing project of Skull Bone Tower Road.   The Cabinet will provide up to $145,377 in reimbursable state funds to McCreary County.  Skull Bone Tower…

Photo by Eugenia Jones Hoping to alleviate at least some traffic congestion, a turn lane from Raider Way to McCreary County Middle School has been completed.  With renovation of the Middle School, a traffic lane going behind and around the building will also be added.  Additionally, a second entry/exit road is included in the State…

Photo by Eugenia Jones Construction continues on the McCreary County portion of HWY 92.  Paving and completion of the road should occur in the spring.

Photo by Eugenia Jones McCreary County Road Department crews hauled off 51 loads from October’s dump day event.

Local candidates begin filing for 2022 election. Although still in the process of completing his official registration, McCreary County Circuit Court Clerk Othel King told The Voice he will be a candidate for the Republican nominee for Kentucky State Representative in the 52nd District.  Well-known to McCreary Countians, King will complete his thirtieth year as…

Voice Staff Report McCreary County Sheriff Randy Waters reported a two state high speed chase occurring November 4, 2021 that traveled north on US Hwy 27 from Scott County Tennessee, through McCreary County and finally coming to a stop in Burnside, KY. Deputy Aaron Tucker was on duty when the alert from Tennessee came into…