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People helping people – part 2
By Greg Bird A few weeks ago we presented a story about people helping people during this time of crisis. This week, we follow up with one of those groups, and touch base with a couple others to show how individuals in our community are taking the opportunity to donate their skills and time to…
Read MoreTransport pay main topic at Fiscal Court
By Greg Bird While the majority of Thursday’s meeting of the McCreary County Fiscal Court dealt with routine issues, the main topic of discussion wasn’t on the agenda, and could impact the future pay of Transport Officers. Meeting in regular session, without public access due to COVID-19 restrictions enacted by Governor Andy Beshear, the meeting…
Read MoreDespite virus, Easter goes on
Easter Sunday: a time of rebirth and renewal for Christians across the world. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and Governor Andy Beshear’s order banning gatherings of large groups of people worship services have greatly inhibited churches ability to conduct services. Some churches, in Kentucky and around the nation, have defied orders and continue to worship…
Read MoreAmbulance crew delivers baby
With all the craziness in the world today, here is a feel-good story for us to all enjoy. A McCreary County Ambulance crew delivered a healthy baby last week while in route to the hospital. According to EMS Director Jimmy Barnett Paramedic Cristin Hicks and Advanced EMT Lisa Harlan were dispatched to a residence off…
Read MoreCOVID-19 UPDATE
In one week McCreary County’s cases of COVID-19 expanded from one to five and numbers may continue to rise as testing availability is being increased. According to the latest data from the Lake Cumberland District Health Department McCreary County has five cases, with two of the patients released from isolation as they have apparently recovered…
Read MoreMcCreary gets an “F” in social distancing
How are McCreary Countians adapting to stay at home orders due to the COVID-19 outbreak? Not well it seems to one data tracking company. Unacast, a company that collects and analyzes phone GPS location data launched a “Social Distancing Scoreboard” that grades, county by county, which residents are changing behavior at the urging of health…
Read MoreWorking on the frontline
Editor’s Note: With the COVID-19 virus prompting Government officials to invoke business closings and restrictions, The Voice will be looking at how the new orders are affecting local businesses over the next several weeks. This week we will look at grocery stores and how they are handling the new reality of life with COVID-19. …
Read MoreSchool closed through at least May 1
The McCreary County School District has extended its closure due to the COVID-19 outbreak through at least May 1, according to a letter from Superintendent Corey Keith released Thursday. Local school were originally scheduled to resume next week, but as the health crisis continues, the decision was made to extend the shut-down, extending it at…
Read MoreOne preliminary projection of covid-19’s impact in Ky. shows it better off than border states; another one’s latest take is worse
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News How many Kentuckians will be infected with the coronavirus? How many will develop its disease, covid-19? How many will die from the disease? And how does Kentucky compare to adjoining states? The answers to those questions are still unclear, mainly because testing for the virus is still very limited,…
Read MoreStrunk Encourages Others Who Need Dialysis
By Eugenia Jones With twenty consecutive years of dialysis under his belt, James “Hap” Strunk shared details of his experiences with dialysis in the hope he might inspire others who need treatment. Strunk wants everyone to know dialysis is not a death sentence and that it is possible to live a long, full, and happy…
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