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SOAR Visits McCreary County
Invited by Judge Greene, representatives of Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) recently visited the Outdoor Venture Corporation (OVC) and Fibrotex facilities to learn more about our county’s contracts for supplying the United States Military with tents, camouflage netting, and other materials. While in McCreary County, Colby Hall, director of SOAR, and his co-worker, Tal…
Read MoreKentucky State Police Angel Initiative Responds to Drug Epidemic Amidst Pandemic
New Covid-19 Guidelines for Angel Initiative Participants The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Angel Initiative is a proactive program designed to help people battle addiction. The program, available at all 16 KSP post locations, temporarily paused in April while the agency developed safety protocols in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, the Kentucky State Police is…
Read MoreVolunteer for the #3BagChallenge
A McCreary County teacher and her fifth-grade students have started a service project that is becoming an annual tradition for the community: the #3BagChallenge. Pine Knot Elementary teacher Tara Tucker launched the #3BagChallenge in 2019. She encourages her fifth-grade social studies students – accompanied by adults – to pick up three bags…
Read MoreTraffic stop leads to drug arrests
Voice Staff Report [email protected] McCreary County Sheriff Randy Waters reported on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Kentucky State Trooper Harrison Wells initiated a traffic stop with the assistance of Deputy Stuart Bryant. Two occupants were in the vehicle, both with outstanding warrants for their arrest. While identifying the occupants the officers noticed items in…
Read MoreSchool District employee attacked by dogs
By Eugenia Jones [email protected] An employee for the McCreary County School District was viciously attacked by three mixed breed dogs when she attempted to deliver a coat to a child in need. The employee had made several home visits to the residence previously and did not expect difficulty in delivering the coat. As the employee…
Read MoreU. S. Forest Service Responds to Blaze
By Eugenia Jones [email protected] It didn’t take long for McCreary County to go from crippling ice to blazing fire as the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) responded last week to a forest fire located frighteningly close to the Edgewood Acres subdivision in Pine Knot. Fire personnel used hand tools to construct fire containments and…
Read MoreFiscal Court audit finds six areas of concern
Voice Staff Report [email protected] McCreary County Fiscal Court for the year ended June 30, 2020 had a balance of total funds of $2,188,609 which included the beginning fund balance of $1,634,980 from the previous year according to the financial statement. Total receipts for the year were $8,853,106 and total disbursements totaled $8,318,695. State Auditor Mike…
Read MoreReturn To In-Person Instruction 4 Days Per Week Beginning March 8
We are excited to announce that beginning Monday, March 8, McCreary County Schools will allow all in-person students (kindergarten – 12th grade) to attend four days per week (Monday – Thursday). From that day forward, there will no longer be “A” days and “B” Days (except for preschool students). Students who chose the distance learning…
Read MoreCovid-19 Vaccinations now available for 60 and older
Voice Staff Report [email protected] The State Health and Lake Cumberland Health Departments are now or will soon begin vaccinations for people age 60 and over. The following statement was issued from LCDHD for the ten county area. ‘If you or anyone you know is 60 and older (or in Phase 1a or 1b) please schedule…
Read MoreChristian Care Center Receives Donation
“Buddy” Wilson of Crabtree Wilson Insurance Agency in Whitley City presents 3 checks totaling $2,500.00 to McCreary County Christian Care Center (CCC). Accepting the checks on behalf of the CCC are Sue Singleton, Director and Azalie Egnew, Board Member and one of original founders of the Christian Care Center. $1,000.00 of the donation was…
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