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Photo by MCSO Sheriff Randy Waters served A & M Grocery in Pine Knot with a Subpoena and Civil Investigative Demand from the Attorney General’s Office on May 13, 2021.   Voice Staff Report [email protected] The Kentucky Office of the Attorney General, after receiving complaints from consumers, is investigating the retail price for gas/fuel charged…

Approximately 600 trail runners expected in McCreary County this weekend   By Eugenia Jones [email protected] As the Yamacraw Trail Runs kick off this weekend, residents and local businesses can expect to see an influx of trail runners throughout the county. The annual event, headquartered out of Stearns and featuring 50K, 25K, 10K, and Kids Races,…

By Eugenia Jones [email protected] A piece of McCreary County property with a special place in the hearts of many locals is currently on the auction block. Once home to Tombstone Junction, a western town-themed park on HWY 90 near Cumberland Falls, the two hundred, forty-two acres of property is being offered by Interstate Auction &…

Photo submitted It was a girls’ night out at the McCreary County Mom Prom. Ladies of all ages enjoyed dressing in formal attire, dancing, and having a good time at the event. The 2021 Mom Prom queen was 81 year old Joann Smiddy. Smiddy had never attended a prom and her dance with the DJ…

By Eugenia Jones [email protected]   Volunteers at the McCreary County Senior Citizen Center have been busy making sure McCreary County’s seniors received nutritious meals since the start of COVID-19. Since March 23, 2020, the Center has distributed 55,991meals to residents of the county, and at one point, distributed 1900 meals every two weeks. The McCreary…

Bradley’s Gourmet Coffee & More celebrates their 7th Anniversary   By Eugenia Jones [email protected] There’s a special feeling that goes along with having a cup of coffee while sitting and chatting with a loved one, gathering with co-workers during a coffee break, or just going through the drive thru for a cup of your favorite…

Artist Spot Light   The Mountain Craft Center, Inc. wants to announce Skip Dodd as our Artist of the Month for May. Skip has been a member of our art association for several years now and creates some wonderful products to help fill our historical log buildings. Besides bringing in his quality wood burned art,…

Photo by Eugenia Jones The Pine Knot Volunteer Fire Department and National Park Service responded to a call for help last weekend. The call came from horseback riders on a horse trail leading out of Blue Heron where one horse lost its footing and pinned its rider against a log. Volunteers from the Pine Knot…

(In the conclusion of this series, Judge Greene discusses local economic development and his administration’s future plans for improvements and growth in McCreary County.) “The county generated $64,000 in revenue when Deputy Judge Nathan Nevels catalogued and listed county surplus equipment on GovDeals.com,” Greene said. “These funds went back to the department the surplus property…

Photos by Eugenia Jones The McCreary County Farmers’ Market opened last Saturday with a diverse group of vendors. Shoppers were able to purchase a variety of locally grown or crafted items including organic salad mixes and broccoli, green onions, flowers, plants, hand-crafted birdhouses, freshly baked breads and cookies, and farm fresh eggs. The Market is…