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McCreary County Democratic Party
The Democratic Party met on Tuesday evening, March 6, 2017 at the library and adopted a McCreary County Democratic Party Mission Statement, in an effort to grow and strengthen our base in McCreary County. Mccreary County Democratic Party Mission Statement The Democratic Party is the oldest major political party, being the party of Jackson, Jefferson,…
Read MoreRaiders drop opener to Williamsburg
By Steve LeMaster [email protected] WILLIAMSBURG – McCreary Central dropped its season opener on the road at Williamsburg. Host Williamsburg blanked the Raiders 3-0 in six innings in a high school baseball season opener on Monday evening. McCreary Central opened its 2018 season 0-1 while Williamsburg started the new prep baseball campaign 1-0. Individual statistics from…
Read MoreLady Raiders slated to open season at Casey County on Friday
By Steve LeMaster [email protected] STEARNS – The McCreary Central Lady Raiders are preparing to open the 2018 high school softball season on the road at Casey County on Friday (March 23). First pitch for the McCreary Central-Casey County softball game is set for 6 p.m.. A McCreary Central-Bell County softball game slated for Tuesday was…
Read MoreProfessional Development Opportunity for Teachers at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is recruiting teachers to participate in the Teacher-Ranger-Teacher (TRT) program this summer. The TRT program is a professional development opportunity for K-12 teachers to spend the summer acquiring new skills in experiential learning through a program provided by a partnership between the National Park Service (NPS) and…
Read MoreArtist Spot Light At The Mountain Craft Center
For the month of March, our artist spotlight is on a mother-daughter team, Lorella Wood and Karen Trammell. Talent abounds between the two of them. Lorella has been a member of the Mountain Craft Center for over 12 years. She has served on our board for many of those years. She makes, demonstrates and teaches…
Read MoreLady Raiders headed into season opener at Bell County
By Steve LeMaster [email protected] STEARNS – The McCreary Central Lady Raiders are set to open the 2018 high school softball season on the road at Bell County on Tuesday, March 20. McCreary Central, under the guidance of head coach Dottie Cotton, finished runner-up to Southwestern in the 48th District in 2017. The Lady Raiders made…
Read MoreRaiders set to open season at Williamsburg
By Steve LeMaster [email protected] STEARNS – The McCreary Central baseball team is slated to open its 2018 season on the road at Williamsburg on Monday, March 19. Under the direction of head coach Marc Taylor, McCreary Central competes with Wayne County and Southwestern in the 48th District. The Raiders fell to Wayne County in the…
Read MoreBill could limit powers of Constables
By Greg Bird [email protected] Kentucky Representative Adam Koenig has introduced a bill that would severely limit the powers and authorities of Constables if passed. House Bill 420 would create a new statute that would eliminate the arrest powers of constables, effectively removing their “peace officer” status and limiting them to the ability to serve court…
Read MoreNWTF and Forest Service Awards Recognize Conservation Achievements
The Making Tracks with the USDA Forest Service awards recognize people and projects that best incorporate conservation education, partnerships and wild turkey management. The awards were presented during the National Wild Turkey Federation’s 42nd annual Convention and Sport Show to projects and programs that achieve goals of the organization’s Save the Habitat. Save the Hunt.…
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