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Larger than normal vote for unfinished Primary
Voice Staff Report [email protected] A larger than normal vote was seen Tuesday for the Primary Election. County Clerk Eric Haynes estimated 30% of registered voters voted. With only one polling place at the Whitley City Fire Department, the voting process seemed to go smoothly. Haynes said, “There weren’t a lot of complaints, everything…
Read MoreRecommendations for Reopening of Schools Expected Soon
By Eugenia Jones [email protected] During the regular June meeting of the McCreary County Board of Education, School Superintendent Corey Keith announced he anticipates making firm recommendations regarding the start of the 2020/2021 school year to Board Members shortly after July 4th. Although the district has been preparing for all possible scenarios for the reopening of…
Read More3 new cases in County
Voice Staff Report [email protected] Three new Coronavirus cases in the County were reported Wednesday, all in self-isolation. The ten county Lake Cumberland District currently has 48 active cases across 9 of the 10 counties. Of those 48 cases, 8 are asymptomatic. The total new cases in the district increased by 7. The district has had…
Read MoreEric Vanselow gives visitors to McCreary County a “place to lay their heads.”
By Eugenia Jones [email protected] (This week, as part of an ongoing series regarding non-natives who have chosen to establish businesses in McCreary County, “The Voice” spotlights Eric Vanselow. Vanselow, a “foreigner” from Chicago who has traveled around the world, moved to McCreary County approximately one year ago. He is owner of the Big…
Read MoreStearns Steam Engine Saga Nearing Its Final Arbitration
By Eugenia Jones [email protected] During their latest meeting, members of the McCreary County Heritage Foundation learned the lengthy saga of the restoration of Stearns’s steam locomotive #14 is closer to final resolution with arbitration dates scheduled for August 3rd, 4th, and 5th. The court-ordered arbitration seeks to resolve the 2018 civil action complaint filed by…
Read MoreOne place to vote in the County
Voice Staff Report [email protected] The Primary election will look and be different on June 23 as only one polling place will be open to voters in the county due to the Covid-19 virus restrictions. All registered voters who have not voted by mailed absentee ballot or early at the courthouse will cast their vote…
Read MoreConstable Stephens injured in wreck
Honoring Our Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient
County to get federal funds for COVID relief
By Greg Bird [email protected] In their final regular session of the fiscal year the McCreary County Fiscal Court received some welcome news that would help ease concerns over the next year’s budget. The Court approved a resolution that allows the County to obtain funding through the Coronavirus Relief Fund. Emergency Management Director Stephen McKinney stated…
Read MoreMcCreary County Industrial Development Authority Meets
By Eugenia Jones [email protected] The McCreary County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) met in their regular June meeting to receive updates and act on one item of old business. Deputy Judge and Economic Development Director Nathan Nevels reviewed repairs in process by Gary Clark Construction on the Spec Building in Pine Knot. Clark will be repairing…
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