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Closure of Job Corps Announced
September closing will result in loss of approximately 60 jobs and related occupational tax money By Eugenia Jones and By Greg Bird Unless Congressional leaders intervene and stop the planned closure of the Pine Knot Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center in September 2019, McCreary County will lose a significant number of well-paying federal jobs, reliable source…
Read MoreEmbezzling, drugs leads indictments
By Greg Bird [email protected] The Tennessee woman accused of embezzling more than half a million dollars from McCreary County Hardwoods was one of eight indictments released by the McCreary County Grand Jury this month. Ann Massengale, of Pioneer, was formally indicted on 10 counts of Theft by Unlawful Taking of the Value of $10,000 or…
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School Board funds Drug Court
By Greg Bird [email protected] District Court Judge Kathy Prewitt approached the McCreary County Board of Education to seek funding to reinstate the McCreary County Juvenile Drug Court. Juvenile Drug Court is an alternative for children who are facing criminal charges due to their involvement with drugs. Under the program, those who successfully complete the process…
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Bevin V. Beshear in the fall
By Greg Bird [email protected] It will be a showdown of bitter rivals this coming November as embattled Governor Matt Bevin will face off against Andy Beshear in the General Election as both candidates weathered strong challenges in the Primary Tuesday. Despite their Primary wins, neither candidate seemed to gain a clear mandate from voters, meaning…
Read MoreU. S. Forest Service Proposes Recreation Fee Changes In KY’s Daniel Boone National Forest
USFS is receiving public comment regarding proposed changes through Friday, June 21 By Eugenia Jones [email protected] As a District Ranger for the United States Forest Service’s Daniel Boone National Forest (DBNF), Stearns District Ranger Tim Reed encourages the public to submit comments regarding a current proposal seeking to increase recreation fees at twenty-five sites and…
Read MoreSuperintendent interviews begin
By Greg Bird [email protected] The McCreary County Board of Education began conducting interviews in their quest to name a new Superintendent of the McCreary County School District. The first interview was held Monday afternoon in a special called executive session. As it was a matter involving personnel, neither members of the public nor media were…
Read MoreGarbage incentives offered
New customers free sign up By Greg Bird [email protected] With Scott Solid Waste taking over garbage service collection from Poff Carting earlier this month, County leaders have been negotiating with the new ownership to find ways to increase local participation in garbage collection. Judge Executive Jimmie W. Greene III along with Enforcement Officer Steven McKinney…
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