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Pottery by Mehg
By Eugenia Jones [email protected] (This week, as part of an ongoing series highlighting non-natives who have chosen to live and establish businesses in McCreary County, “The Voice” spotlights Mehgan (Mehg) Marshall who arrived here eight years ago as a “foreigner” from Florida. Marshall is the owner of Pottery by Mehg in downtown Stearns.) …
Read MoreMcCreary County Heritage Foundation Meets
By Eugenia Jones [email protected] During February’s regular monthly meeting of the McCreary County Heritage Foundation, Ray Moncrief took over the reins as Foundation Chairperson. Moncrief replaced JC Egnew who earlier submitted his resignation as chairperson but remained on the Foundation as vice-chairperson. Additional actions taken during the meeting included the appointment of two new board…
Read MoreState of emergency declared as rains keep coming
“And I wonder, who’ll stop the rain” By Greg Bird [email protected] McCreary County Judge Executive Jimmie Greene declared a state of emergency after the rains of last week caused significant flooding in parts of the county, and as more rain is expected over the next few days. According to the National Weather Service more than…
Read MoreCustomer service done right
By Greg Bird [email protected] This week we are happy to present a feel-good story about people doing the right thing. Danny Watson stopped by the Fastway convenience store in Stearns last week to make a purchase. As he was checking out, he inadvertently left a folded up $50 bill on the counter. After finding…
Read MorePhony money circulating again
By Greg Bird [email protected] Sheriff Randy Waters is issuing a warning to all citizens and businesses that counterfeit bills are once again circulating in the county. On Monday he collected a five and ten dollar bill that had been passed at a local business and opened an investigation. The phony bills have turned up at…
Read MoreNew jail contract to be discussed
By Greg Bird [email protected] Plans to house inmates at the new Knox County Detention Center could be moving ahead as the McCreary County Fiscal Court is expected to consider approving a contract with the jail during their regular monthly meeting tonight, Thursday February 13. Judge Executive Jimmie Greene received the proposed contract this week, and…
Read MoreRoad plan to be changed
By Greg Bird [email protected] Representative Ken Upchurch said the 6-year road plan released to the public last week is only a preliminary proposal submitted by Governor Andy Beshear, and promised the finalized version, due to be passed some time in March. Upchurch, who chairs the House Transportation Committee, stated the proposal came from the Governor,…
Read MoreFederal Judge rules against county in train case
Ruling: Sheriff can’t cite blockages By Greg Bird [email protected] United States District Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove ruled last week in favor of the Association of American Railroads in their federal case against McCreary County Sheriff Randy Waters, County Attorney Austin Price and their Pulaski County counterparts, Greg Speck and Martin Hatfield. The Judge’s ruling…
Read MorePrisoners could be housed closer
By Greg Bird [email protected] McCreary County inmates may be moving a little closer to home after Judge Executive Jimmie Greene expects to receive a proposal from Knox County Jailer Mary Hammons this week, offering to take in local prisoners at the new facility in Barbourville. Judge Greene and Jailer Jessie Hatfield toured the facility last…
Read MoreBlaze destroys embattled Oneida Doctor’s office
By Greg Bird [email protected] An early-morning fire destroyed the offices of embattled Dr. Bruce Coffey Thursday. According to the Independent Herald the fire broke out around 3:00 a.m. with crews from several departments fighting the blaze. No injuries were reported as a result of the fire, but the building was a complete loss. Four businesses…
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