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“Commonwealth Coders” a 16-week training course that prepares participants for a career as a Junior Web Developer will debut across the state this fall as a collaborative effort between the Bluegrass, Cumberlands, Northern Kentucky and South Central Workforce Boards. The course, led by BC Skills Development Academy, was initially piloted between the South Central and…

The Center for Rural Development has been chosen as one of six Kentucky sites to host “Voices & Votes: Democracy in America,” a traveling art exhibit presented by the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street in cooperation with the Kentucky Humanities. The exhibit will be on display at The Center, located at 2292 South U.S. 27…

Train blocks railroad crossing: Forces EMS to reroute transport of 1 year old to hospital By Eugenia Jones [email protected]   Living in Strunk, the parents of Korbyn Vanover know firsthand the frustration of Norfolk Southern trains blocking the Mount Pleasant and other nearby roadways for extended periods of time. Last week, a medical emergency with…

What should one do when finding injured or abandoned baby wildlife? By Eugenia Jones [email protected] When coming upon injured wildlife, the best course of action is to leave the animal or bird alone, record the location and contact KDFWR dispatch (1-800-25ALERT) or Liberty Nature Center in Somerset, KY for possible assistance 606-679-9453. Now that spring…

Kentucky Utilities resume disconnections for nonpayment of bills By Eugenia Jones [email protected] McCreary County residents who are behind on their Kentucky Utilities (KU) electric bills due to the COVID-19 pandemic need to make sure outstanding bills are paid quickly. Kentucky Utilities announced disconnections for nonpayment are resuming this month (June) for residential customers. Customers with…

By Eugenia Jones [email protected] In a special called meeting on Monday, the McCreary County Board of Education voted not to offer a virtual learning option for the 2021-2022 school year for regular instruction. Acting on a motion by Stacey Hammons with a second by Johnny Barnett, the Board voted unanimously not to approve a draft…

By Eugenia Jones [email protected] Blazin’ Bluegrass’s 2021 Springfest opens tonight (June 10) at the Sand Hill RV Camp on HWY 700 in Whitley City and runs through Saturday night. Entertainment for this year’s festoval includes the Host Band C.F. Bailey & Shadow Ridge (Fri. & Sat.) along with other notable bands and performers including Dave…

CAMPBELLSVILLE – The academic honors’ President’s List for the Spring 2021 semester has been announced by Dr. Donna Hedgepath, Campbellsville University’s provost and vice president for academic affairs. The following student has been named to Campbellsville University’s President’s List for Spring 2021: Kayli Gregory of Whitley City, KY. Hannah Longmire of Whitley City, KY. Andrea…

  By Eugenia Jones The McCreary County Chamber of Commerce Board met earlier this month and awarded McCreary Central High School 20/21 Graduate John Austin Corder a $500 scholarship. Austin is the son of Angela and Ramey Corder. In other business, the Board voted to donate $250.00 to the Jackson Park Beautification Project initiated by…

By Eugenia Jones [email protected] During the McCreary County Heritage Foundation’s (MCHF) May (5-10-21) meeting, Chairperson Ray Moncrief announced KY’s Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) approved additional slide work beyond an existing slide that is already being worked on through the Division of Abandoned Mine Land (AML.) The existing slide forced closure of…