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Teenager discovers skeletal remains

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Teenager discovers skeletal remains A McCreary County teenager made a startling discovery last week while hiking through a wooded area off of Sweeney Drive in Revelo, KY.  McCreary County Sheriff David Sampson reports a teenager found the partial remains of a human skeleton near a stream hidden by forest.  Sheriff Sampson’s office was notified of…

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KSP Investigates Fatal wreck in Whitley County

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KSP Investigates Fatal wreck in Whitley County WILLIAMSBURG – The Kentucky State Police, Post 11- London, responded to a two–vehicle collision that occurred on KY 92 approximately one mile west of Williamsburg in Whitley County on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at approximately 8:55 PM. The initial investigation indicates a 2011 Ford Fusion passenger car, operated…

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County receives $2 million award for sewer lines

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By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] On October 4, 2023 at the SOAR Summit, Gov. Andy Beshear and U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05), who was represented by his district director, Carlos Cameron, presented more than $26.6 million in Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) program funds to support economic development projects in nine counties. McCreary…

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Relay for life 2023

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By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] This year’s McCreary County Relay for Life was reminiscent of past relays, featuring lots of participation and activities.  Survivors of cancer gladly walked the Survivors Lap, and were individually recognized and honored. Among those participating in this year’s relay and sharing their stories about cancer were:  (left to right) Having…

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Cameron makes an appearance in McCreary County

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By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] Daniel Cameron, Kentucky’s current Attorney General and Republican Gubernatorial challenger to current Governor Andy Beshear, made an appearance at the Stearns Golf Course on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Speaking to an audience of approximately fifty people, Cameron discussed his priorities if elected KY’s governor, including elimination of state income tax…

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Remains officially identified

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By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] Remains consisting of a human skull discovered on November 11, 2022 in the yard of a resident at the end of the Tunnel Ridge Road in Stearns, KY have finally been officially identified.  According to a report of forensic laboratory examination received last week (October 3, 2023), the remains are…

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Grand Jury returns no true bill

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By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] Last week on September 25, 2023, the McCreary County Grand Jury returned a no true bill of indictment against two juveniles who were arrested and charged with murder in July 2023 in connection with the shooting death of 36-year-old Robert Lowe of McCreary County, KY. The shooting death of Lowe…

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Grand Jury files indictments

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By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] (The McCreary County Voice reminds readers an indictment is not an indication of one’s guilt or innocence but represents that enough evidence exists in a case to pursue the matter in a court of law.) On September 25, 2023, the McCreary County Grand Jury filed thirteen indictments in open court…

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It’s an eventful October

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By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] McCreary County offers something for everyone in October The McCreary County Public Library kicks off a fun-filled month on Friday, October 6, 2023 with “Authors & Artisans Night” from 5:00-7:30.  The event features local authors and artisans, as well as live music from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Also on Friday evening…

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