Recent News

By Greg Bird [email protected] A surprise announcement from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Monday caused some concern for commuters and citizens as a portion of KY 92 was suddenly closed due to issues with a steel bridge in Whitley County. The announcement stated the Jellico Creek Bridge located at mile point 3.0 would be closed as…

“If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and there is no time for hate.” Sandy Dahl, Wife of Flight 93 pilot Jason Dahl Photo by Greg Bird McCreary County first responders were honored at a special ceremony at the Courthouse Wednesday, commemorating the 9/11 attacks. Judge Executive Jimmie…

Several local events coming soon By Eugenia Jones [email protected] Visitors and residents can look forward to several fun filled events happening throughout McCreary County over the next few weeks. On Saturday night, September 14, tales told at the annual Ghost Train Storytelling Event at Blue Heron will once again tickle funny bones, tug at heartstrings,…

By Greg Bird [email protected] The McCreary County Board of Education met in special session Monday night to get a better knowledge of the 2019-20 school year budget. Presented by Finance Director Michelle King and Management Consultant Bill Boyd, the Board learned the District is in good shape financially, with more than $3 million in contingency…

By Greg Bird [email protected] Just over eight months in to his first term of office McCreary County Judge Executive Jimmie Greene II is still figuratively up to his neck in garbage as the County continues to struggle with issues his administration inherited with the garbage collection service. A few months ago it was announced that…

Fibrotex ribbon cutting draws dignitaries   An esteemed group of dignitaries graced McCreary County Thursday morning to commemorate the grand opening of the Fibrotex USA facility in Stearns. Hosted by the Outdoor Venture Corporation’s CEO J.C. Egnew, the event celebrated the beginning of the partnership between the two companies, which is expected to add up…

By Greg Bird [email protected] The McCreary County Ambulance Service is the beneficiary of a Federal Assistance to Firefighters grant The grant, totaling $153,470, will be used to secure new heart monitors for all ambulances. The new units will replace the outdated monitors, first purchased in 2011. Senator Mitch McConnell announced the grant last week after…

By Greg Bird [email protected] Despite the controversy emerging last week concerning purported forged signatures on a petition calling for a vote on alcohol sales in McCreary County the vote will go on as expected on November 5th. McCreary County Judge Executive Jimmie Greene II signed an executive order Friday afternoon calling for the question: “Are…

By Eugenia Jones [email protected]   During their regular August meeting, the McCreary County Park Board took action addressing and updating policy regarding collection of after hour rental fees for those using the McCreary County Park building for private, non-profit, and community events. With five members present, the Board voted unanimously to charge the same rental…