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By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] Look for McCreary umpire Donnie Whitehead on ESPN Don’t be surprised if a familiar McCreary County face pops up on ESPN as an umpire eyeing the strike zone at home plate or monitoring bases in the outfield. McCreary County’s Donnie Whitehead has been umpiring women’s softball nationwide for a while,…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] McCreary’s public library gives taxpayers more than triple its return on investment The McCreary County Public Library (MCPL) recently released its impressive annual report for the 2023-24 fiscal year, which ran from July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024.  With 7,553 library card holders in McCreary County, data indicates that MCPL circulation for…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] Beginning January 1, 2024, all Kentuckians must undergo a vision screening to renew their driver’s license.  Kentucky is one of several states adopting mandated vision screening to ensure drivers can see well enough to drive safely. The new requirement was enacted during the 2021 General Assembly, making the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] While McCreary County Sheriff David Sampson was in Bowling Green, KY for required training, McCreary County Sheriff’s Office employees and deputies found a surprise waiting for them when they reported to work on Wednesday morning. McCreary County Deputy Sheriff Daniel Taylor was on patrol at approximately 6:30 a.m. when he…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] Due to state delay, school district and extension service rates must still set their rates Meeting in regular session on Thursday (September 12, 2024), the McCreary County Fiscal Court voted to keep the 2024 county property tax rates the same as last year with the compensating rate of 8.50 cents…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] Photos by Eugenia Jones McCreary County Deputy Sheriff Daniel Taylor’s little girl visited her daddy at the office on 9-11 just as Cash Express employees brought cupcakes to thank law enforcement first responders for their dedication to the community.  It’s easy to see that Deputy Taylor’s little girl loves and…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] Bluegrass and gospel music lovers can look forward to a fun weekend at the Sandhill RV Camp on Hwy 700 when the 2024 Blazin’ Bluegrass Festival takes place Thursday evening, September 19 through Saturday night, September 21, 2024. Performing at this year’s festival are popular groups such as Authentic Unlimited,…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] It’s time for fall clean-up, and McCreary County residents will be pleased to know that the free bulk item drop-off at the transfer station at 100 Caterpillar Drive in Stearns will be Friday, October 18, from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 19, from 8:00-noon. Don’t forget!  Participants must:  (1) Have garbage…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] Grand Jury indictments include burglary, theft, drug possession/trafficking charges (The McCreary County Voice reminds readers that an indictment does not indicate one’s guilt or innocence but represents that enough evidence exists in a case to pursue the matter in a court of law.  The MC Voice also notes the possibility of…