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Yamacraw Bridge Cleanup on March 25
In preparation for the high visitation season, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is partnering with UltraNautRunning, McCreary County, and Explore Kentucky Initiative for a trail and river cleanup along the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail, between the historic K&T Heritage Trail Bridge and the Yamacraw Bridge, in Stearns, Kentucky. To participate, meet…
Read MoreKing, Bryant to Wed
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Ping are proud to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Heather Morgan Ping to Steven Lee Randolph Bryant, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.D. Bryant of Whitley City, KY. The wedding will take place on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waynesburg, KY. A reception will…
Read MoreIt’s the Old New Store
Photos by Eugenia Jones Until its doors closed for business just a few years ago, New’s Grocery at the top of Yamacraw Hill on HWY 92W was a handy shopping spot for many McCreary Countians as well as campers, picnickers, and fishermen on their way to Rock Creek. On Saturday, new owner, Pam…
Read MoreChild and Adult Care Food Program
The McCreary County School System is pleased to announce that it is now participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for 2016-2017. Students that stay in after school academic/enrichment and athletic programs are eligible to participate in this free/reduced price meal program. Because the McCreary County School System is a…
Read MoreAlumni Baseball Game
Photo Submitted (Back row) Joe Waters, Dwight Ross, Darrell King, Jason Spradlin, Kolby Trammell, Josh King, Trysten Adkins, Cole Kidd, Alex West, Ethan Stephens, Todd Strunk, Marc Taylor (Front Row) Conley Chaney, Chris Hayes, Jon Gilreath, Chris Hollis, Tony Trammell, Aaron Jones, Caleb Dixon, Brad Corder, Colby Lawson
Read MoreLincoln Dinner
Photo by Eugenia Jones McCreary County Republicans recently hosted their annual Lincoln Dinner. Local Republican Chair Shane Gilreath provided opening remarks prior to the keynote address presented by Kentucky State Auditor Mike Harmon. The following people were inducted into the 2017 Fighting Forty McCreary County Republican Hall of Fame: Dow Goodin, Laura and Denzil King,…
Read MoreKentucky Attorney General Announced Scam Alert Network
Gordon Kidd, CEO of United Cumberland Bank, today announce its partnership with the Office of the Kentucky Attorney General to better protect our valued clients from scams, frauds and con artists. In 2015, more than 3 million consumers in the United States were scammed out of $765 million, and reports suggest senior citizens lose nearly…
Read MoreSouth Kentucky RECC/Texas Roadhouse Safety Employee of the Month
Photo submitted As part of its ongoing safety initiative, South Kentucky RECC has selected Rachel Jones, Cashier in McCreary County, second from left, as the South Kentucky RECC/Texas Roadhouse Safety Employee of the Month for January. Presenting the certificate is Eric Chumbley, SKRECC Safety and Loss Control Coordinator, Tona Chitwood, SKRECC McCreary County Service Center…
Read MoreCelebrating 65 Years of Marriage!
Photos submitted Paul Walden and Peggy Corder were married on February 22, 1952 in Parkers Lake Kentucky, and celebrated the anniversary of their 65th year of marriage with children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends this week. Celebrating the occasion with them were their daughters Debbie Lewis and Paula Walden, son-in-law Lanny Lewis and his brother…
Read MoreUSFS Seeks Public Comment on Greenwood Vegetation Management Project
The environmental assessment for the Greenwood Vegetation Management Project, a proposal covering over 32,000 acres of national forest land in McCreary and southern Pulaski Counties, has been released for public comment. “We are pleased to provide this environmental assessment for public comment,” stated District Ranger Tim Reed with the Daniel Boone National Forest,…
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