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Museum Memories
By Edwina Walker World War I had been underway a few months when, on October 29, 1914, a baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Edwin James Cobb. They could not have imagined what a full and interesting life their baby girl, Elizabeth (Betty) would have. Born…
Read MoreLarge amount of drugs seized, 2 arrested
Voice Staff Report [email protected] McCreary County Sheriff Randy Waters reported that on early Sunday morning, April 25, 2021, McCreary Dispatch received a call complaining of drug activity at the Bestway Plaza in Whitley City. Kentucky State Trooper Harrison Wells and Deputy Aaron Tucker responded to the call. The Officers located a gray car that…
Read MoreTruck crashes into home
Voice Staff Report [email protected] A GMC pick-up truck, driven by Brenda Miller of Pine Knot, was travelling West on Hwy 2792 when it left the road and struck the brick home of Bob and Brenda West on April 21, 2021 at approximately 6:45 pm. It was estimated that the truck travelled off the…
Read MoreKeith Encourages Schools to “Dream Big”
By Eugenia Jones [email protected] With school districts across the nation receiving additional grant funding due to the COVID-19 pandemic, McCreary County School Superintendent Corey Keith said he is excited about receiving extra funds and the opportunity to help students excel and also help make up for student learning opportunities lost due to the COVID-19…
Read MoreRail Renovations Continue
McCreary County Heritage Foundation Meets By Eugenia Jones [email protected] McCreary County Heritage Foundation (MCHF) Chairperson Ray Moncrief informed Board Members during their April meeting that slide repair work for the Big South Fork Scenic Railway (BSFSRY) with an expected completion date of April has been completed. However, additional time is now needed because the…
Read MoreSaddle Up
Photos by Eugenia Jones Despite the cold, rainy weather, McCreary County’s first annual Spring Trail Ride at the Sandhill RV Camp was a success with horses and riders coming from several different states including Connecticut and West Virginia. A large group came from McMinnville, Tennessee. The horseback riders rode trails in the Barren Fork and…
Read MoreChristian Appalachian Project Opens New Food Pantry in Parkers Lake
Pantry accepting registrations until May 7 Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) is accepting sign-ups for a new food pantry in Parkers Lake starting April 26 through May 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Eligible families should register as soon as possible. The first food distribution will take place on May 18 at 100 Eagle…
Read MoreWe Are All in This Together
The success of tourism in McCreary County depends on everyone working together. McCreary County can be proud of the success of last week’s Spring Trail Ride staged from the Sandhill RV Camp. The event, organized under the voluntary leadership of McCreary County’s Renee Daugherty and supported by local tourism leaders, was a new twist for…
Read MoreSchool Board Training
Photo by Eugenia Jones The McCreary County Board of Education met last week for three hours of finance training. Jody Maggard with the Kentucky School Board Association conducted the training via videoconferencing.
Read MoreJudge Greene Reflects on the State of County
By Eugenia Jones [email protected] (In this week’s edition, Judge Greene discusses tourism, county maintenance/custodial, animal control, county parks, and litter abatement.) Tourism “We are continuing to promote McCreary County with the hope we can reach potential travelers and outdoor enthusiasts,” Greene said. “Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a lot of events in 2020 were cancelled and…
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