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Cumberland Manor resident found safe

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] At approximately 5:30 p.m. on Sunday (1-14-24), the McCreary County Sheriff’s Department received a report from Cumberland Manor Rest Home in Parkers Lake (KY) regarding a resident who had been missing for approximately ninety minutes.  The resident had apparently walked away from the facility. McCreary County Chief Deputy Dustin Ridner…

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Serving warrant leads to additional charges

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] By simply attempting to serve an indictment warrant on January 13, 2024, McCreary County Sheriff David Sampson reports he and Deputies Alex Jones and Gerald Simpson were able to confiscate a substance appearing to be methamphetamine and press additional charges against a 58-year-old Revelo man. According to the arrest citation,…

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Juicebox Ribbon Cutting

Photo by Eugenia Jones A large crowd was on hand for Saturday’s (1-13-24) grand opening of Juicebox Hobbies.  In addition to customers and visitors interested in radio control models and related items, officers of the McCreary County Chamber of Commerce conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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When it’s cold, snowy, or icy outside

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] Getting ready for “bad” weather For those residing In McCreary County, January and February are typically the two most troublesome months of winter.  With that in mind, it’s good to know county employees have been preparing, in advance, for the worst.  It’s also good to brush up on some helpful…

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Winter Weather Demands Preparedness

By Daniel Wilson The first real taste of winter is on us as we enter the middle of January. Preparing for the inconveniences of winter should begin before the snow and cold moves in. This includes preparing for power outages, extra food supplies and alternative sources for heat should your electricity go out. A large…

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Slate Finalized for May Primary

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] In addition to the Republican incumbents Ken Upchurch (52nd State Representative District) and Robert Stivers (25th State Senate District) who are running unopposed in the May 21, 2024 primary, the following candidates also filed for McCreary County office by the January 5, 2024 deadline. Republican incumbent Othel King will be…

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New Owners for The Voice

Thomas Publishing purchases local newspapers   To say The McCreary County Voice has undergone numerous changes since August 2022 is “voicing” it mildly.  During that time frame, The Voice has landed in three different office locations, and with this article, it officially announce its third buy-out. The Voice is pleased to announce Steven and Jessica…

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Juicebox Hobbies hosts grand opening on Saturday

New business brings radio control fun to County Juicebox Hobbies, a recently opened business located in Whitley City’s Southfork Center, offers a new venue for fun to both residents of and visitors to McCreary County. Established by Jeremy and Christine Griffith, who moved to McCreary County from Chicago almost two years ago, the business features…

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Health Fair

Photos by Eugenia Jones The McCreary County Public Library hosted their second annual health fair, at no cost to those attending or participating.  Multiple health care providers provided services and information to those attending the event.

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Upchurch and Stivers unopposed in May primary

Legislative session convenes in Frankfort The 2024 regular Kentucky Legislative session convened promptly on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, as required by the Kentucky Constitution.  Those representing McCreary County, 52nd District State Representative Ken Upchurch (Republican) and (Republican), were both in attendance. In addition to dealing with policy and proposed measures, the 2024 session, as in…

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