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Car Collides with House
The saga of the December 29, 2024 arrest of a McCreary County man on 18 charges began when McCreary County Deputy Sheriff Alex Jones noticed a vehicle that did not stop at a stop sign as it approached from old KY 592. As the car transitioned from KY 92 to KY 592, Jones noted the driver…
Read MoreScott Solid Waste Bills Increase Slightly
McCreary County residents and businesses with Scott Solid Waste garbage pick-up were surprised when checking their latest garbage bills. Due to a provision in their contract with the County, Scott Solid Waste enacted a consumer price index (CPI) rate increase of 5.5%, resulting in a payment hike for customers. A provision in the contract allows Scott Solid…
Read MoreGrand Jury Returns Indictments
(McCreary Journal reminds readers that an indictment does not indicate one’s guilt or innocence but represents that enough evidence exists in a case to pursue the matter in a court of law. The McCreary Journal also notes the possibility of individuals having the same or similar names. Individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty…
Read MoreElection Cycle 2026 has Begun
Candidate for Jailer is First to Publicly Announce Campaign. The next election for most county offices is not until November 2026; however, one McCreary County resident has already declared his intention to become the next McCreary County Jailer. Derek Jones checked with state officials and got the go-ahead to announce his candidacy and campaign; however,…
Read MoreSisters Symbolize Opportunities Provided by TCAT’s EMT Program
Terri Sammons didn’t necessarily plan a career in EMS. However, she saw a social media post promoting Tennessee College of Applied Technology Oneida/Huntsville’s Emergency Medical Technology program and decided it looked promising. “I just saw it on Facebook one day and was like, I want to do that,” Sammons said. “And I just showed up.”…
Read MoreStart New Year 2025 off right with a new you mindset by attending Saturday’s McCreary County Public Library’s (MCPL’s) 3rd annual Community Health Fair on January 4, 2025, from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. This free event is open to the community, individuals, and families Various businesses and community resource organizations and agencies will be present, answering questions and offering a variety of free health screenings and informational materials regarding physical and mental health. Vendors (free) include the Lake Cumberland District Health Department, Lions Club of Berea/free vision screenings, Butterfly Behavior Therapy, Kentucky Cancer Program, McCreary County Christian Care, Hope Primary and Urgent Care, Kentucky Blood Center, Signature Health Care, Kynect, and many more. The KBC bloodmobile will also be present for individuals wishing to donate blood. Limited edition sweatshirts (drop it like it’s hot) will be given to all donors while supplies last. As a bonus, door prizes, giveaways, and snacks will be offered during the health fair!
South McCreary County Firefighters are looking for 100 residents within their fire district to complete home wildfire risk reviews by June 2025. The department recently received a $10,000 Firewise USA Community Grant through the Kentucky Department of Forestry, and, as part of the grant, firefighters must complete risk reviews. After completing the risk reviews and compiling data,…
Read MoreFree Health Fair on Saturday
Start New Year 2025 off right with a new you mindset by attending Saturday’s McCreary County Public Library’s (MCPL’s) 3rd annual Community Health Fair on January 4, 2025, from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. This free event is open to the community, individuals, and families Various businesses and community resource organizations and agencies will be present, answering questions…
Read MoreOfficials Get Some Answers on Skeletal Remains
By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] Investigators are one step closer to identifying the partial skeletal remains discovered by a McCreary County teenager while hiking through a wooded area off of Sweeney Drive in Revelo, KY in October, 2023. Officials from the McCreary County Sheriff’s Office, McCreary County Coroner’s Office, and others retrieved incomplete skeletal remains on…
Read MoreWhitaker Appointed to Board
By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] McCreary County Water District Superintendent Stephen Whitaker was recently appointed to the Kentucky Rural Water Association Board, one of Kentucky’s most influential organizations in dealing with water and waste water quality. Whitaker, who is one of eight board members, was appointed to the board in September and has been with the…
Read MoreMcCreary Chamber of Commerce Joins State Chamber
By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] Members of the McCreary County Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) are pleased that the local chamber officially rejoined the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce earlier this year, in June. According to MCCC President, Michelle Perry, the decision to rejoin came from the need for better advocacy, broader access to resources, and increased networking…
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