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Voice Staff Report [email protected] A record number of early voters will have voted in the General Election by November 3, 2020. A conservative estimate of more than 3,800 votes will have been cast by Election Day. Early voting at the courthouse began on October 13 and the election officials report an estimated daily average of…

Photos by Eugenia Jones The fall display at Lumber King is drawing a lot of attention from people passing by the store. The artful use of a large, round bale of hay transforming it into the Tin Man makes children and adults happy. As we approach this unconventional Halloween, it is nice to see some…

Grant will improve service to 860 households and 240 businesses By Eugenia Jones [email protected] On Tuesday, Governor Andy Beshear announced $3,000,394 in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grants for six projects in Central and Eastern Kentucky including $444,940 for McCreary County. In McCreary County, the McCreary County Water District will use the $444,940 in ARC funding…

Grady Wilson begins new position as Director of McCreary County Public Library By Eugenia Jones [email protected]   After nearly twenty-four years of working as an insurance agent at Crabtree Wilson Insurance, Grady Wilson has turned a new page by assuming the role of McCreary County Public Library (MCPL) Director. Wilson replaces the former Director, Kay…

Cooks and Custodians Granted Pay Increase By Eugenia Jones [email protected] The McCreary County Board of Education met briefly in regular session to deal with routine matters and also to give a deserved raise to classified full-time cooks and custodians working in the school district. Following up on a request initially made by Board Member Deborah…

By Eugenia Jones [email protected]   During the McCreary County Heritage Foundation’s October meeting held earlier this month, Chairperson Ray Moncrief was pleased to announce Arbitrator Thomas R. Yokum’s decision and final award to the Foundation.   During the McCreary County Heritage Foundation’s October meeting held earlier this month, Chairperson Ray Moncrief was pleased to announce…

Photos by Eugenia Jones In a small ceremony at Kristina’s Kitchen, with masks and social distancing in place, the McCreary County Chamber of Commerce followed COVID-19 precautions while giving recognition to some McCreary County individuals and organizations. Recipients of the 2020 McCreary County Chamber of Commerce awards are: Volunteers of the Year (Crossroads Community Baptist…

Racers look forward to Yamacraw 2021 on April 10-11. By Eugenia Jones [email protected]   After speaking with local officials from the Lake Cumberland District Health Department, Yamacraw Race Directors Brian and Shelley Gajus have cancelled the 2020 Yamacraw Trail Runs that had originally been rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic from April 4-5, 2020 to…

Photo submitted Constable Cody Stephens received $500 in forfeiture money from a drug case conviction. Since taking office in 2019 Constable Stephens has received approximately $1500 from drug forfeiture cases and has used the funds to purchase a new X26p taser, a new duty belt and holster and several smaller items to be used on…

Voice Staff Report [email protected] Kentucky is experiencing a surge in Coronavirus cases across the state. Tuesday 1,786 new cases were reported in Kentucky and in the 10 county Lake Cumberland District there were 496 active cases reported with 31 hospitalized. On October 24, 2020 the 10 county district reached a peak number of 505 active…