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By Eugenia Jones The McCreary County Industrial Development Authority (IDA), whose designated role is to help create jobs by recruiting local industry and tourism and promote overall economic development in McCreary County, will soon have significant funding to assist them with their efforts.  Locally, the IDA has never had a consistent source of funding for…

By Eugenia Jones The weather was fine, the catfish were jumping, and with much of COVID-19 behind us, the U.S. Forest Service, Stearns Ranger District hosted a record-breaking “Kids Fishing Derby” at the Barren Fork fishing pond last weekend. With COVID-19 forcing cancellation of the popular annual event for the last two years, everyone seemed…

Photo by Eugenia Jones During a special called meeting last Thursday, the McCreary County Board of Education dedicated the Pine Knot Elementary Building 1 Library in honor of the late Nelda Gilreath.  Mrs. Gilreath was a long-time educator and school board member in the McCreary County School System.  During the meeting, family members, board members, and others…

Lumber Yard in Stearns, KY in 1930 looking east

Photos by Eugenia Jones McCreary Central High School held their commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 28, 2022 in Joe Williams Gymnasium for the graduating Class of 2022.  The 2022 Seniors were celebrated by Principal Sharon Ross-Privett and outgoing Superintendent Corey Keith, among others.  For more on the 2022 graduation ceremonies, see this week’s Special Section and additional…

Photos by Eugenia Jones Residents and veterans gathered at the McCreary County Courthouse on Memorial Day to honor those who gave their lives for their country and our freedom.

Sources:  Matt Dixon, UK Agricultural Meteorologist; National Weather Service, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, National Ag Safety Database It’s that time of year when we get more thunderstorms. Weather patterns are more active, and storms thrive with the moisture and rapidly rising warm air during the transition to warmer seasons. Stormy conditions also increase the…

The Orie S. Ware Masonic Lodge #874, Stearns, KY presented their annual Clarence Cooper Scholarship to two deserving high school seniors on Monday, May 23, 2022.  This year’s recipients, chosen for good character and leadership, were Sam Jones and Kaira Shook, seen here with Stanley Vaughn and Justin Bozeman.

Photo by Eugenia Jones A recanvassing of votes in the District 3 magisterial and constable races produced no changes in election results.  Bobby Strunk defeated Clayton Worley in the magisterial race by five votes, and Cody Stephens defeated Kenny Kidd in the constable’s race by six votes.

All certified and classified staff receive pay increases By Eugenia Jones The McCreary County Board of Education met in special session last week (May 26, 2022) to approve the offering of a four year contract (as prepared by Board Attorney John Blevins) to Dr. John Gunn of Hopkinsville, KY as the next superintendent of schools…