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Stephens served on McCrearyFest, co-founded Moonshiners Run Car Show, and helped with genealogy McCreary County lost an integral part of the community with last week’s passing of Paula Stephens.  As the sixty year old wife of Mike Stephens of Stephens Towing, Paula was known for her enthusiasm, kindness, and generosity. Always active in the community,…

According to Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron, a vehicle traffic stop led to the arrest of a Pulaski County man on drug trafficking charges along with a McCreary County woman on drug related charges. On January 31, 2023, at approximately 12:10 a.m., Deputies James Barnett and Allen Cash observed a vehicle with an open trunk…

The Voice says, “Thank you!” to the many readers and advertisers who supported this week’s Valentine’s Day edition of the newspaper.  Hopefully, readers enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed putting it together!  On the front page, we’ve highlighted the first of sixteen McCreary County couples married sixty or more years.  In Section B,…

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation added an additional $3,000 to the existing $2,500 reward money for information leading to conviction of the person(s) responsible for the illegal kill of an elk in McCreary County earlier this month. Total reward now stands at $5,500.  Anyone with information should call Post 11 at 606-878-6622 and ask to…

17 employees impacted by closure McCreary County will lose its last stand-alone national chain drug store when Walgreens in Whitley City totally closes its doors on February 27, 2023.  According to the manager of the local Walgreens, the store’s pharmacy department will notify current customers and send out information regarding the procedure for transferring pharmacy…

Kentucky State Public Affairs Trooper Scottie Pennington (London office) recently presented reflective vests to Kentucky State Police (KSP) Trooper Craig Reed for KSP Troopers in McCreary County.  The troopers will distribute the vests to individuals who are frequently seen walking along highways.  Trooper Pennington noted McCreary County has had several pedestrians hit by vehicles during…

McCreary County Emergency Management Director Stephen McKinney responded to a 911 call on Friday regarding a leaking above ground tank at Ron’s Market on Hwy 90.  The tank leaked diesel into the ground, parking lot, and ditch line.  A concerned citizen was responsible for reporting the leak by snapping a photo and sending it to…

New Board Chair proposes guidelines for school board meetings  With three board members scheduled to take their oaths of office during the January meeting, the McCreary County Board of Education met in regular session on Monday (1-23-23).  McCreary County Judge-Executive, Jimmie W. Greene, II administered the oath of office to returning board members Stacey Hammons…

With three board members scheduled to take their oaths of office during the January meeting, the McCreary County Board of Education met in regular session on Monday (1-23-23).  McCreary County Judge-Executive, Jimmie W. Greene, II administered the oath of office to returning board members Stacey Hammons (Division 1) and Braxton King (Division 2).  As a…

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 19, 2023) – On Thursday (1-19-23), Kentucky’s Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman presented ceremonial checks representing $4.9 million in funding for projects in McCreary County. The funding will improve water infrastructure, vocational education, and bolster McCreary County’s local park and tourism industry. “Investments in education and infrastructure, like clean water, roads and bridges…