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Tourism Makes Plans for 2017 Yamacraw Run
50K race already sold out During their regular February meeting, members of the McCreary County Tourism Commission discussed plans for the upcoming Yamacraw Run. The annual event includes three races-a 10K, 20K, and 50K. This year, a minimum of 600 total racers are expected to visit McCreary County during the weekend of April 8 to…
Read MoreKentucky’s Touchstone Energy Co-ops sponsor PRIDE Spring Cleanup
SOMERSET — Kentucky’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives have donated $10,000 in support of PRIDE’s 20-year anniversary, becoming the title sponsor of PRIDE activities taking place throughout 2017. This includes the annual Spring Cleanup Campaign where more than 180,000 tons of trash have been removed from the landscape of the region by PRIDE and their dedicated volunteers.…
Read MoreGetting Ready for Spring
The McCreary County Soil Conservation District welcomed the recent delivery of a ten feet wide seed drill to be made available for use by local farmers. The seed drill prevents farmers from plowing and disking their fields by dropping seeds directly into the ground. By using the seed drill, farmers can help prevent erosion of…
Read MoreHealthy Kids Clinic
Photo submitted The Healthy Kids Clinic from Cumberland Family Medical Center, in conjunction with Whitley City Elementary’s Family Resource Center, performed dental exams to those students who had turned in permission forms. These exams were performed by a licensed dentist to provide preventative exams, cleaning, and fluoride treatment. All students that participated received a gift…
Read MoreMCHS Senior Night
Raider Baseball playing marathon game
Alumni invited to participate Extra innings will take on a new meaning for the Raiders’ Baseball squad this spring as they prepare for the 2017 season with a 100-inning marathon game on March 4 to raise funds for the team. Coach Marc Taylor said the event will raise awareness and excitement for the team’s…
Read MoreElementary Wrestling State Competition
McCreary Elementary Wrestling participated in State Competition on February 5, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky. The group coached by Danny Flick, Jeff Strunk, Todd Strunk and Billy Waters made a big impression on the competition. Twelve young men from the team were able to bring home medals. The team took 15th place out of 60…
Read MorePlant Orders
The McCreary County Extension Office is taking order for the following plants. STRAWBERRY PLANTS The price will be $16.00 per 100 plants. Plants can be ordered in lots of 25. Order by Thursday, February 23rd. Plants will not be shipped till early April. Varieties are Earliglow and Allstar. Earliglow- early season, medium in size, very…
Read MoreFree Camping for President’s Day Weekend
Oneida, Tennessee: Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will be observing President’s Day Monday, February 20, 2017, by authorizing free backcountry permits and one night of free camping at Alum Ford Campground. Take this opportunity to experience the unique serenity of camping during the winter as well as behold the magnificent landscapes of…
Read MoreKentucky Board of Licensed Diabetes Educators
Photo submitted Kentucky became the first U.S. state to pass a bill requiring diabetes educators to have a license to practice diabetes education in the state. By requiring licensure, the Kentucky Board of Licensed Diabetes Educators ensures safe and competent diabetes education to all people in the state. The Lake Cumberland District Health Department is…
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