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October OC Tax collections up
Occupational tax collections for October show a strong increase over previous years with a total of $196,238.15 brought in last month. Of that total, one third, or $65,412 will be added to the Jail Fund as a result of the ordinance passed last summer adding an additional half percent to the OC Tax rate to…
Read More4 McCreary residents busted in Tennessee
Four McCreary County natives were arrested last week on drug charges in Huntsville after more than 26 grams of methamphetamine were found in a vehicle. Arch and Brenda Angel, of Parkers Lake, along with Beverly and Larry Risner, of Pine Knot were taken in to custody on Saturday, November 4, after a traffic stop by…
Read MoreChili Supper for Veterans
Photos by Eugenia Jones The McCreary County Park, with assistance from Darlene Price and others, hosted a Friday evening chili supper for veterans in honor of their service and in celebration of Veterans Day 2017.
Read MoreNight at the Museum
Photos by Eugenia Jones With exhibits coming to life, the annual Night at the Museum event was once again a success. This year’s performers included the Hughett Family, Alex Holbrook, Beth Kilburn, Jan Reed, Deanna Matney, Doug Meece, and Noah Jones.
Read MoreMcCreary Central to meet Pineville in Lady Cards Panorama
By Steve LeMaster [email protected] STEARNS – McCreary Central is scheduled to meet Pineville in the Lady Cards Panorama at South Laurel High School on Saturday. Tip-off for the McCreary Central-Pineville girls’ basketball scrimmage is set for 11 a.m.. McCreary Central and Pineville junior varsity teams will play before the two schools’ varsity squads square off.…
Read MoreMcCreary Central to meet Madison Southern in GJ Smith Showcase
By Steve LeMaster [email protected] STEARNS – McCreary Central boys’ basketball fans will have an opportunity to catch the Raiders in action two days after Thanksgiving. The Raiders are scheduled to meet 11th Region championship contender Madison Southern in the GJ Smith Showcase at South Laurel High School in London on Saturday, Nov. 25. South Laurel…
Read MoreLocal Laurel Heights #288 Eastern Stars starting to shine again
On September 29th the local Eastern Star chapter Laurel Heights #288 had the installation of new officers. This a new beginning to a new and brighter year. We have currently been building our member base to our chapter and getting involved in the local community. In the past year we have begun focusing on more…
Read MoreA Mother’s Farewell
Photo by Eugenia Jones Effie Neal, the ninety year old mother of U. S. Veteran William “Bill” Sherman Neal (1949-2013), found a sense of peace in saying farewell to her son during a recent memorial service. Effie’s son served in the United States Army as a Chemical Specialist Spec 4 during the Vietnam War era.…
Read MoreMcCreary Central places 12th in State Meet
By Steve LeMaster [email protected] LEXINGTON – McCreary Central senior Jordan Tucker finished 23rd in the Class 2A State Cross Country Meet at the Kentucky Horse Park in on Saturday. Tucker finished the 5,000 meter run in 17:37.42. Christian Academy (Louisville) senior Steven Ott won the Class 2A championship by finishing the race in 16:07.03. Lexington…
Read MoreJordan Tucker named All-State
By Steve LeMaster [email protected] LEXINGTON – The Kentucky Track and Cross Country Coaches Association announced its All-State teams on Monday and a McCreary Central senior was among those who were honored. McCreary Central senior Jordan Tucker is a member of the Class 2A All-State team. The Class 2A All-State honorees follows. Class 2A All-State Boys:…
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