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Dog attacks discussed at Fiscal Court meeting By Eugenia Jones [email protected] With two local dog attacks occurring in less than a month, McCreary County Deputy Judge Nathan Nevels issued a warning to McCreary Countians during the March Fiscal Court meeting. Nevels stated owners of dogs, particularly dogs capable of doing harm, must keep their animals…

Museum will operate The Artisan Shop By Eugenia Jones The Artisan Shop will open this spring in downtown Stearns to support local artists with artisan consignment proceeds dedicated to the McCreary County Museum. The shop, which will be staffed by approved artisans and other volunteers, will offer handcrafted items and accepted items such as home…

  Voice Staff Report [email protected] McCreary County Sheriff Randy Waters reported a high speed chase on Sunday, March 7, 2021, that started in Scott County Tennessee and ended in Whitley City, KY. The Sheriff said McCreary 911 received a call from Scott County, TN police asking for assistance, stating they had units attempting to stop…

Voice Staff Report [email protected] McCreary County Sheriff Randy Waters reported a motorcycle stopped for a traffic violation yielded more than a ticket and fine. Tuesday evening, March 9, 2021, Chief Deputy Tom Smith made the traffic stop. KSP Trooper Shaler Jones arrived and assisted Deputy Smith with the traffic citations. While Trooper Jones issued the…

Voice Staff Report [email protected] The Associated Press (AP) reported a 50 year old inmate died Saturday after an altercation with a fellow prisoner at the high security federal prison, USP McCreary, in Pine Knot, KY. The inmate who died after the fight was identified by the federal Bureau of Prisons as Brian Bennett, 50 years…

By Eugenia Jones [email protected] The McCreary County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) met for their monthly meeting and discussed several tourism related items. With tourism considered a potential economic driver for the county, members are hopeful current tourism promotions will benefit the county. IDA Director Nathan Nevels noted spoke of several promotional tourism videos filmed in…

By Eugenia Jones [email protected] Last week, Whitley Family Medical Center (WFMC) with the Cumberland Family Medical Center, Inc. in Whitley City began administering COVID-19 vaccinations to McCreary Countians, and Dr. John Patton is delighted. “I’ve been smiling all day,” Patton said. As the only local federally qualified health center in McCreary County, WFMC is the…

    CORBIN – Thankfully, at least one annual tradition is scheduled to return this month. Volunteers are invited to enjoy the great outdoors by joining the PRIDE Spring Cleanup at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park on Saturday, March 27. “The cleanup will look a little different this spring, but we will be accomplishing the…