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Two McCreary women arrested in Tennessee drug bust
By Greg Bird [email protected] Two Whitley City women were arrested in Huntsville last week after a drug investigation by the Scott County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Keith Hawkins’ arrest warrant states the officer and Drug Agent Kris Lewallen went to an apartment complex to follow up on complaints of reported drug trafficking at a residence. Rosa…
Read MoreLady Raiders fall to host Boyle County
By Steve LeMaster [email protected] DANVILLE – Visiting McCreary Central fell behind early and couldn’t recover from its slow start as Boyle County pulled away to win 71-41 in a girls’ high school basketball game on Saturday. With the loss, McCreary Central dropped to 7-14. Boyle County improved to 15-3 with the win. McCreary Central and…
Read MoreMcCreary Central falls to Eastern in Jaguar Classic
By Steve LeMaster [email protected] NICHOLASVILLE – McCreary Central suffered its fourth straight loss on road at East Jessamine High School over the weekend, Playing on a neutral floor, Eastern, an opponent out of Louisville, pulled away to defeat the Raiders 88-63 in the Jaguars Classic on Saturday. The victory allowed Eastern to return to the…
Read MoreA letter from President Trump
Kaylynn Stephens, an eleven year old Whitley Elementary Student in the 5th grade, received an exciting surprise in December in the mail. A large envelope from the White House that was addressed to her. Inside Kaylynn found a letter to her from President Trump. “I was full of excitement and asked Mom if it was…
Read MoreRaiders to face Jackson County in Iron Warrior Classic
By Steve LeMaster [email protected] SOMERSET – McCreary Central will face Jackson County in the Iron Warrior Classic at Southwestern High School on Saturday. The Iron Warrior Classic, sponsored by the United States Army, will feature four boys’ high school basketball games. This year’s event, the second of its kind at Southwestern High School, will raise…
Read MoreDr. Jo Marshall Set To Retire As Somerset Community College President And Ceo
Dr. Jo Marshall, president and CEO of Somerset Community College since 2000, recently announced her plans to retire from the college effective June 30, 2018. “My decision to retire has not been an easy one; however, I rest assured that SCC will continue to grow and flourish as it has done for the past 53…
Read MoreJanuary News from American Legion Post 115
Scottie Morrow – Commander The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veteran’s organization. Focusing on service to veterans, service members and communities, the Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States. Most people drive…
Read More2017: A Year in Review- January thru June
January The year started on a positive note for the Fiscal Court as the long-standing debt over the 10 Commandments lawsuit was finally paid in full. In all more than $193,000 of taxpayer money was used by the County to settle the lawyer bill for the failed Supreme Court argument. It wasn’t long after…
Read More2017: A Year in Review – July thru December
AUGUST August saw the implementation of a new garbage ordinance and began a possible new era of garbage service in McCreary County. After a deal to extend the last contract with Scott Solid Waste was put in to effect the prior December, the Fiscal Court strengthened the ordinance, putting more emphasis on mandatory collection –…
Read MoreBanquet of Blessings
Photos by Eugenia Jones This year’s annual Banquet of Blessings served over 1,100 people at the Christmas Eve Community Dinner. With turkey, dressing, and all the trimmings, the meal provided a rare opportunity for all members of the community to come together for good food and fellowship. Organizers presented plaques to Myrtie Strunk in appreciation…
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