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2017 Fair Exhibits
Open Classes: The art and photography department will be open to receive Monday July 10th from 1:00 to 7:00 pm at the Multipurpose Building at the County Park. Rules: 1.) All entries must be the original work of a McCreary County resident. 2.) All pictures should be framed or matted and…
Read MoreRonald McDonald visits library
Photos by Eugenia Jones Ronald McDonald recently visited the McCreary County Public Library to encourage children to do kind deeds throughout their neighborhoods. Everyone, including the adults, enjoyed Ronald’s visit.
Read MoreWhen Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!
Lightning kills over 50 people in the U.S. each year. But deaths are only part of the lightning story. Only about 10% of those struck are killed; 90% survive. However, many of the survivors suffer devastating life-long injuries. These injuries are primarily neurological, with a wide range of symptoms, and are very difficult to diagnose.…
Read MoreMcCreary County student Erin Wilson is building her business and entrepreneurial skills at the 2017 Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute (ELI) program
McCreary Central High School student Erin Wilson is building her business and entrepreneurial skills this summer at The Center for Rural Development’s 2017 Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute (ELI). ELI, a one-week summer leadership camp for student entrepreneurs, provides high school students in Southern and Eastern Kentucky with an in-depth look at what it takes to start…
Read MoreMcCreary All Stars Baseball & Softball
9-10 & 11-12 All Stars Photo Submitted BACK L-R, Caden Hamlin, Johnny Trammell, Dylan McCoy, Ranzy Vanover, Kaleb Ellis. Middle: Luke Foster, Jeremiah Baird, Bryce Hammons, Hank Baird, Mason Ball, Cameron Burke, Daniel Loudermilk, Emmanuel Meadows, Trenton Helbert. Front L-R, Riley Newman, Hayden Irvin, Jack Simpson, Tristan West, Gavin West, Carter Gabbard, Jordan Gregory, Keegan…
Read MoreMcCreary County School District Reward Program Recipients
Photo by Greg Bird PKP: Brandon Holland, Kaylee Dahlstrom, Rylan Kidd (not pictured), Carter Gabbard (np). PKI: Lucas Strunk, Cadence King, Caroline Richmond (np). WCE: Maddie Vanover (np), Kassidy Garland, Lonnie Hatfield, III (np), Ariah Hatfield (np), Channer Cox, Chantay Pierce, Cayden Rowe. MCMS: Trey Davis, Alexa Bruce. MCHS: Zoey Jamison (np), Amber Perkins,…
Read MoreSenate health bill expected Thursday, McConnell says; will treat Medicaid differently than the House bill did
By Al Cross and Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Senate Republicans plan to make their repeal-and-replace-Obamacare bill public on Thursday, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky told reporters Tuesday. The bill is likely to continue the Medicaid expansion, which serves 470,000 Kentuckians, longer than the bill passed by the House, but could make deeper cuts…
Read MoreSouth Kentucky RECC People Fund Grants Awarded
Photo submitted BlazinBluegrass: Freddie Patrick, President of the Board for Blazin’ Bluegrass Festival, accepts a People Fund grant check from Brian Taylor, SKRECC Service Technician.
Read MoreCounty Has Been Awarded Federal Funds Under The Emergency Food And Shelter National Board Progam
McCreary County has been chosen to receive $7,295.00 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a National board that is chaired by the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from the American Red Cross, Catholic Charities USA, and National Council of…
Read MoreVanessa Bryant Named 2017 Emerging Leader by the Kentucky Bankers Association
Vanessa Bryant, Vice President/BSA Officer at United Cumberland Bank, has been selected by the Kentucky Bankers Association (KBA) for its 2017 Emerging Leaders program. The KBA’s Emerging Leaders program is designed to find and develop future financial leaders in Kentucky through specific and comprehensive bank and community related activities. “The Emerging Leaders program is our…
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