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Photos by Eugenia Jones The McCreary County Public Library’s Artisan Night was successful with lots of visitors and participants. Mehg’s Pottery, Kristina’s Kitchen, McCreary County Beekeepers, Tony Carlton & Friends, and Tonya Coffey (pictured above) were among the local crafters, photographers, authors, businesses, and organizations who participated in the event.

Photos by Eugenia Jones Along with other local events, the McCreary County Fair Board began a new Heritage Trail Days tradition this year with “Fair Fest.” Local vendors and yard sales were permitted to set up at the the McCreary County fairgrounds for a $5.00 fee. Those visiting the event were able to buy refreshments…

By Eugenia Jones [email protected] With Heritage Trail Days set for this coming weekend and additional events scheduled throughout, the month of October promises to be a busy month for tourism in McCreary County. In addition to the ticketed events at the Barthell Coal Camp and the Big South Fork Scenic Railway, this year’s Heritage Trail…

LONDON – The McCreary Central boys’ cross country team placed fourth in the North Laurel Invitational & Area 8 Meet on Saturday. A dozen teams competed in the North Laurel Invitational & Area 8 Meet. Leading McCreary Central to the fourth-place finish, Jordan Tucker placed seventh in 17:20.78. Taylor County’s Ryan Maynard won the North…

Photo by Greg Bird McCreary County Sheriff’s Deputy Derek Dennis and his K9 partner Lyon recently completed a four-day training event in Mt. Sterling to gain national certification with the Nation Narcotic Detector Dog Association and National Association of Professional Canine Handlers. The training reinforces previous training, but also gives the officers and Sheriff Randy…

Photos by Eugenia Jones The “Hay Day” event at Kelly Tucker’s place in Jones Hollow was once again a success. Bringing equipment, horses, and mules, folks descended upon the hollow to cut a huge field of hay using traditional equipment pulled by mules and horses. While hay cutting was in progress, the women busied themselves…

Together with their parents Christin Leanne Kidd & Jerry Denton Neal request the pleasure of your company at their wedding celebration November 11, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Green Hill Baptist Church in Monticello, KY. Friends and family are invited.

Friday night September 1, 2017 was an unforgettable evening at Hap Strunk’s Uptown Opry Show. Grammy award winning country music star, Steve Wariner, treated the audience and the band with a four hour show that everyone in attendance will not soon forget! “Steve Wariner is absolutely one of the nicest people in the world!” said…

Photos by Eugenia Jones The 2017 Blazin’ Bluegrass Festival was filled with bluegrass and gospel music, food, crafts, and more. Organizers reported a successful 2017 event with an extremely large crowd turning out for Friday night’s gospel music.