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By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] As a result of U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) announcement that the U.S. Senate passed the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024, two local manufacturers in McCreary County are set to receive significant economic boosts.  The recent passage of the appropriation act put the U.S. Army and Marine…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] Law enforcement serves out-of-area warrants McCreary County Sheriff David Sampson’s office was busy last week rounding up individuals from outside of the county with warrants or indictments on sex-related charges.  U.S. Marshalls arrived in McCreary County last week on April 2, 2024, in search of Lonney William Hansen of Hammond,…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] Former McCreary County educator, Aaron D. Anderson, appeared before McCreary County Circuit Court Judge Winchester on Monday, April 8, 2024, for his first court appearance since being indicted on March 25, 2024, for charges of (1) Rape, 3rd degree (2) Unlawful Transaction with a Minor; Sex Act with Victim under…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] McCreary County Judge Executive Jimmie “Bevo” Greene has signed a proclamation declaring April 2024 as McCreary County Cleanup Month, urging all citizens, businesses, civic groups, government agencies, and other groups to participate in McCreary County Cleanup Month by cleaning up their community. In addition to cleaning up around homes, businesses,…

WASHINGTON – In response to emerging workforce needs in high-demand industries across the nation, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Job Corps program offers free training that provides students with the skills needed to connect with the high-quality jobs. Those investments accelerated the need for highly skilled workers in the infrastructure, climate and advanced manufacturing sectors.…

ONEIDA – The Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area would like to experience your vision of the park.  Use the park’s spectacular views in any season, historic sites, recreational opportunities, and diversity of life at Big South Fork and document your park as you see it.  Images may show wildlife, plant life, natural…

ONEIDA, Tennessee:  Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area this year by camping at one of or all five campgrounds now open. Each campground provides restrooms, grills, picnic tables, food storage lockers, and gravel tent pads. Other amenities at some of the campgrounds include WIFI, potable water, showers,…

ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE), in cooperation with your community high school, is looking for local families to host high school exchange students aged 15 to 18 from diverse countries such as Australia, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Japan, and more. ASSE Exchange Students, are carefully selected based on their academic achievements and personalities. Host families…

Whereas McCreary County Clean Up Month recognizes the need to protect the health and beauty of our county; and Whereas our county takes great pride in its health and beauty and supports a clean, safe environment, now and in the future; and Whereas McCreary County Clean Up Month is a partnership with our county government,…

Somerset Community College (SCC) invites the community to the McCreary Center open house on Friday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST. Have you ever wondered how community college could benefit your life? Learn more about what programs the SCC McCreary Center is offering. We have students of all ages taking classes and…