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Blazin’ Bluegrass
Photo by Eugenia Jones Those attending this year’s Blazin’ Bluegrass Festival were treated to a weekend of outstanding bluegrass/gospel music, food, fun, and fellowship.
Read MoreArrest made for stolen vehicle
By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] A vehicle stolen from Grayson County, KY was located and an arrest made by McCreary County Sheriff (MCS) David Sampson and MC Deputies at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Sunday (9-17-23) morning. While on patrol, McCreary County Deputy Sheriff Alex Jones noticed a vehicle with a loud exhaust. The vehicle pulled…
Read MoreFiscal Court sets 2023 property tax rates
Overall, this year’s McCreary County tax rates remain the same as or lower than the 2022 rates. Meeting in regular session on Thursday (September 14, 2023), McCreary County Fiscal Court set the 2023 tax rates (to be applied to assessments as of January 1, 2023) at 8.50 cents per $100 of Real Property and…
Read MoreGet ready for winter McCreary County free dump days are in October
With this year’s second round of McCreary County’s free dump days coming soon, it’s the perfect time of year to do a bit of sprucing up around home before the arrival of a potentially cold and snowy winter. Bulk item drop-off at the old transfer station at 100 Caterpillar Drive in Stearns is scheduled for…
Read MoreAppalachian Save A Life Day
Photos by Eugenia Jones Those attending the Appalachian Save a Life Day event received free Narcan to have available in case of an overdose occurring at a business, office, or home. Those attending also received educational materials and learned how the community can support recovery from substance use disorders. Recognizing the need for community awareness…
Read MoreWoodland management can benefit wildlife habitats
Kentucky wildlife species are abundant and many live in our woodlands. Because the state’s woodlands are privately owned, individual management of woodlands has a significant impact on our wildlife. Depending on the woodland owners’ objectives, they can consider timber management and wildlife habitat together. You do not necessarily have to choose between the production of…
Read MoreDaniel Boone National Forest holds clean up, waives fees for National Public Lands Day
Winchester – In honor of the 30th annual National Public Lands Day, the Daniel Boone National Forest is supporting a trash clean up in the Red River Gorge and waiving fees at recreation areas across the Forest on Saturday, September 23, 2023. National Public Lands Day was first established in 1994 by the National…
Read MoreOperating on a shoestring budget
By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] McCreary County tourism budget has limited funds – Part 2 (Last week, in part 1, The Voice examined the McCreary County Heritage Foundation’s tourism efforts in Stearns, KY. Part 2 looks at county-wide tourism efforts by McCreary County Tourism and local government.) The closing of the Fairbridge Inn in Whitley…
Read MoreParkland Motel under new ownership
By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] The Parkland Motel has a new owner in Nick Patel, and he is vowing to revamp the lodging into an excellent mid-scale (priced) place for visitors and tourists to stay overnight in McCreary County. “I want to make this a nice and welcoming motel for visitors,” Patel said. Expecting to…
Read MoreWe Remember September 11
By Judge Green Photos by Eugenia Jones In a partnership with local organizations and students, McCreary County hosted its annual September 11th Remembrance Ceremony at the McCreary County Park on Saturday, September 9th. The event, marking the 22nd anniversary of the worst terrorist attack in American history, saw speakers representing local veteran organizations and…
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