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Two Charged with trafficking in controlled substance
By Eugenia Jones Constable Freddie Clark reported the arrests earlier this week of 61 year old Billy Ray Watson of Stearns, KY and 40 year old Stanley Ray Smiddy of Strunk, KY. On Sunday (August 21, 2022), Constable Clark was observing a parking lot where drug trafficking activity was alleged to have been taking place. …
Read MoreCOVID-19 is still going strong
By Eugenia Jones Despite a slight decrease recently in the number of new COVID-19 cases in Kentucky, the Commonwealth continued last week to have the highest rate of new COVID-19 cases in the nation. At the same time, McCreary County claimed the unenviable position of being the county or county equivalent with the highest rate…
Read MoreKentucky State Police Investigates Fatality In Mccreary County KSP NEWS, POST 11
Whitley City, KY. (August 17, 2022)- Kentucky State Police Post 11, London responded to a two-vehicle fatal collision that occurred just after 1:15 pm on August 17, 2022. The accident occurred on KY 92 West at Oscar Bell Road in McCreary County. Through preliminary investigation, officers determined a 2007 Yamaha Motorcycle operated by 24-year-old Tyler…
Read MoreDr. Rand Paul Honors Larry’s Mini Mart of Whitley City as Senate Small Business of the Week
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, recognized Larry’s Mini Mart of Whitley City, Kentucky as the Senate Small Business of the Week. Dr. Paul entered the following into the Congressional Record: Mr. PAUL. Mr. President, as Ranking Member of the…
Read MoreStrunk celebrates 105 years
Goldie Strunk always took Doc Perry’s advice By Eugenia Jones Goldie Strunk, an alert McCreary Countian, celebrated her 105th birthday last week at the McCreary County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pine Knot. Born on August 18, 1917, Goldie contributes her longevity to faith in God, noting that she has “always loved the Lord.” According…
Read MoreSchool district tax rates remain the same
By Eugenia Jones The McCreary County Board of Education met during their regular monthly meeting to adopt the compensating tax rate for 2022-2023. The compensating tax rate allows a taxing district such as the school district to maintain, as a minimum, the same tax revenue that was produced in the preceding year. As assessments rise,…
Read MoreEmotions flare over county raises
By Eugenia Jones During Thursday’s (8-11-2022) regular meeting of the McCreary County Fiscal Court, McCreary County Magistrate Bill Hale (District 1) stood his ground, casting the sole vote against a proposal designed to grant raises based on length of service to all non-elected county employees. “First, I want everyone to understand I’m not against county…
Read MoreMotorcycle casualty on West KY Hwy 92
Photo by Eugenia Jones Traffic on West KY Hwy 92 just east of the McCreary/Wayne County line was blocked yesterday afternoon following a two vehicle accident involving a motorcycle and commercial flat bed truck. The accident resulted in one fatality. The Kentucky State Police, McCreary County Sheriff’s Office, McCreary County EMS, Whitley City and West…
Read More3 vehicle crash results in fatality
By Eugenia Jones Kentucky State Police (KSP) responded to a fatal crash, occurring on Hwy 27 in Pine Knot at approximately 8:40 a.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2022. The three vehicle crash occurred just south of Reservoir Road. According to a preliminary investigation and report by Kentucky State Police, twenty-two year old Lucas…
Read MoreFunding sources and bid packages for Middle School renovation project finalized
By Eugenia Jones The McCreary County Board of Education met in a special called meeting on August 11, 2022 to discuss and take action on the District’s bonding capacity for the McCreary County Middle School renovation project. After reviewing three options presented by Kelly Mrsic, Director Public Finance Banker, the Board voted to approve Bonding…
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