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By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] On August 19, 2024, the Fibrotex USA, Inc. facility in Stearns, KY celebrated five years of success by hosting a catered dinner and awards presentation.  Fibrotex’s Hanna Hill welcomed guests with an invocation by Daniel Trammell.  Hanna Hill and Fibrotex USA’s President, Aldi Blum presented five- year award certificates to the following…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] McCreary County Sheriff David Sampson reported the arrest of a 55-year-old male who made an unsuccessful attempt to escape after being arrested. Early on Friday morning (8-23-24/1:30 a.m.), McCreary County Deputy Sheriff Alex Jones was patrolling U.S. 27 when he observed a 2002 red GM Yukon traveling ahead of him.  A…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] Crabtree Wilson Insurance Agency (powered by Energy Insurance Company) at 86 Southfork Plaza Street in Whitley City celebrated a century of serving McCreary County by hosting a three-day free event on Wednesday-Friday, August 21-23.  Friday was the culminating event with inflatables for the children, Two Chicks & a Tater Food truck,…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] Additional charges have been levied against the individual who was arrested last week (August 7) by McCreary County’s Chief Deputy Dustin Ridner and Deputy Daniel Taylor on the charge of being an unregistered sex offender. Earlier this week, on Thursday, August 15, 2024, Chief Deputy Ridner executed complaint warrants charging…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] The McCreary County Museum in Stearns, KY will come to life on Friday, August 23, 2024, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. when talented actors, actresses, and storytellers share stories and vignettes for the 2024 Night at the Museum. The annual event, featuring refreshments and living history vignettes, is a local favorite.  This year’s…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected]   Corbin, KY- Get ready for an exciting weekend of Native American dancing, drums, flute demonstrations, plus craft vendors, food and more. The Southeastern Kentucky Association of Native People (SKANP) will host the 15th annual “Honoring Our Veterans Pow Wow” in Corbin, Kentucky Labor Day weekend 2024. The event is…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] If a letter from the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Transportation Cabinet is delivered to your mailbox, don’t ignore it!  It is not a scam. KY’s Transportation Cabinet recently sent letters to some individuals to verify vehicle liability insurance.  The letter provides the year, make, VIN #, and Plate # for your vehicle(s) and…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] Campers, fishermen, and hikers will be pleased to know that additional bear proof dumpsters have been placed at both loops of the Great Meadows Campground.  The project was funded by the Great American Outdoor Act and Recreation Enhancement Act (REA).  REA is funded through fee collection, 80% of which stays…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] By helping grieving families, a charitable foundation honors the memory of Lucas Worley Saturday, August 13, 2022, is a day that will forever be stamped in the minds of Sean and Ashley Worley, the father and stepmother of 22-year-old Lucas Worley, who passed away tragically as the result of a…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] In addition to meeting in a closed executive session (see accompanying article), the McCreary County Fiscal Court dealt with several business items during their August 8, 2024, regular session. Business items included the following. -Approved the second and final readings of Ordinance 150.4, regarding tourism and Ordinance 340.3, regarding medical…