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Photos by Eugenia Jones The Big South Fork Scenic Railway opened last weekend operating, temporarily, with two refurbished cars. Additional cars will be added throughout the season as they are completed. Opening day saw more than two hundred people riding the train. BSFSRY Director Michael Gresham heard lots of positive comments from tourists. As…
Read MoreRelay For Life’s 6th annual Hee Haw Show
The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of McCreary’s 6th annual “Hee Haw” show will be held on Saturday, April 15th at McCreary Central High School. There will be one show this year at 5:30pm. The one show will run from 5:30pm-7:30pm with an intermission and then the second half of the show from…
Read MoreTourism Update
Photos submitted This week at the Tourism Office our amazing volunteer team spent the Monday evening stuffing 600 Swag bags with Brochures and information on McCreary County that will be given to the Racers visiting us from all over the United States.McCreary Tourism also created a coupon book of local businesses that wanted to…
Read MoreMcCreary County Farmers’ Market Opens May 6
The McCreary County Farmers’ Market will open this year with a celebration of Derby Day. With the May 6 opening of the Market coinciding with the running of the Kentucky Derby, the Market plans an opening day filled with stick horse derby races for children and shoppers and vendors wearing their most festive derby hats.…
Read MoreApplications Will Be Accepted For The LCCAA Garden Program
Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency will begin accepting applications Wednesday, April 19, 2017, for participation in the Garden Program. Individuals interested in participating may apply at the local Community Action Office, located at 431 N HWY 27 (BIG M PLAZA) WHITLEY CITY KY 42653 between the hours of 8:30 and 3:00. Eligible households will receive…
Read MoreSt. Patrick’s Day party
Photo submitted Signature Healthcare of McCreary had our annual St. Patrick’s Day party on March the 17th @ 2:00 p.m. Each year our Stakeholders and Elders throw a party and everyone wears green and we just enjoy the day. We look forward to many more years full of fun. Pictured below is some of our…
Read MoreSpring is Home Improvement Time
Taking care of our fruit trees Photo by Eugenia Jones McCreary County Extension Agent Greg Whitis recently demonstrated grafting and care of fruit trees to a class of interested individuals. Recognizing termite damage Home ownership can be an unending series of adventures, especially for those homeowners who love good home improvement projects. Some projects are…
Read More2017 Raiders Baseball Team
Photo Submitted The 2017 Raiders Baseball Team: Connor Campbell, Thaddeus Baird, Peyton Ross. Hunter Kirk, Riley Richmond, Ryan Bruce, Zech Moore, Austin Duncan, Zach Chaney, Evan Kidd, Isaiah Huddleston, Blake Corder, Nathan Goins, Justin Trammell, Zachery Meadows, Tevon Stephens, Gunner Perry, Austin Vanover, Nathaniel Griffis, Logan Stephens, Grant Hammer, Tanner Taylor, Head Coach Marc…
Read More“GO BIG” in 2017, as you explore, experience, and connect with Big South Fork NRRA
The GO BIG 2017 Challenge is a year-long, self-paced, park-wide event designed to encourage you to get out and explore YOUR park. Until December 9, participants will earn points on the honor system by answering questions about the nature and history of the park that will require exploration in search of site-specific information at over…
Read MoreNeal awarded the Forest Service Region 8 “2016 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year” award
U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement Officer Allen Neal was recently awarded the Forest Service Region 8 “2016 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year” award. The Forest Service Region 8 includes 13 southern states and Puerto Rico. Neal was recognized for exceeding in law enforcement duties to promote the U.S. Forest Service mission and goals. He…
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