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Blood donors help Kentucky patients Blood transfusions are needed by many Kentuckians. Cancer patients, for instance, often require blood transfusions to help rebuild their blood supply during cancer treatments. Trauma patients need blood immediately to get them stable. Those with blood disorders like sick cell anemia may also require transfusions, and organ transplants and other…
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Raider Tennis wins big in Berea
Photo Submitted The Raider tennis team came up big by winning nine matches Tuesday night at Berea! Winners include Kortney Brock, Kelsie Hammons, Francesca Reverdito, and Elly Ball for the girls, and Kobe Perry, McKinley Chitwood, Brody Strunk, Jordan Perry, and Seth Ball for the boys.
Read MoreBeshear: Denial of Records by Universities Strikes at the Heart of Kentucky’s Transparency Laws
By Attorney General Andy Beshear “Sunshine Week is celebrated across the nation every March to highlight the importance of open government and how only transparency can ensure accountability. In Kentucky, Sunshine Week (March 12-18) could not come at a more important time, as the very protections afforded by our state’s Open Records laws are being…
Read MoreGetting Ready for the Farmers’ Market
Photo by Eugenia Jones Sharon Spencer from the KY proud division of the KY Department of Agriculture recently met with individuals interested in learning more about marketing and selling at the local Farmers’ Market. Carl Jones was the winner of the door prize-a free season set up at the Market. The McCreary County Farmers’…
Read MorePRIDE’s Spring Cleanup Campaign kicks off at Cumberland Falls
On Saturday, March 25, volunteers of all ages are invited to join the tenth annual PRIDE Spring Cleanup at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. EST. Volunteers will pick up litter along Hwy. 90 and other roads near the park. All volunteers will receive a free lunch and they will…
Read MorePlanning for Emergency Response
Photo by Eugenia Jones Representatives for McCreary County’s emergency responders met recently at McCreary County EMS for an initial planning meeting with McCreary County Department Emergency Services (DES) Director Stephen McKinney and the Area (12 county) Emergency Management Director, Don Franklin. The group met in its first quarterly meeting to begin reviewing and revising…
Read MoreBig South Fork Seeking Volunteers
If you have a special talent, are friendly and knowledgeable about the Big South Fork area, and perhaps enjoy working outside, then Big South Fork NRRA is seeking your help. Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area relies on hard-working and knowledgeable volunteers to accomplish a variety of important tasks, jobs, and projects. Join…
Read MoreMcCreary County Middle Spring Sports
Three named to Hall of Fame
Three McCreary County stand out athletes were inducted to the 12th Region Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame last week during the 12th Region Championship game. Robert Jones was among the Coaches inductees, and Aaron Watts and Robert Smith were named to the Hall as players. Jones, who served as head Coach at McCreary…
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