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Road to Recovery Volunteer Training for South East KY
Somerset — An estimated 25,720 Kentucky residents will learn they have cancer this year and getting to their scheduled treatment will be one of their greatest roadblocks. To ensure patients get to the critical care they need without additional stress, the American Cancer Society Road To Recovery® program can help provide free transportation to and…
Read MoreAutumn Pasta
By: The editors of Relish magazine Leaves fall in fall. Temperatures too. But some things rise, our appetites topping the list. Salads are splendid, and the grill has its thrill, but come autumn, its rib-sticking fare we crave. Pasta offers the ideal canvas, so bring a pot of water to a rolling boil and get…
Read MoreZOMBIE WALK & HALLOWEEN PARADE
Come join the fun at McCreary County’s 3rd Annual Zombie Walk / Halloween Parade events at The McCreary County Park and Senior Citizens/Community Center. Activities begin on Friday, October 28th, at 6:00pm, with the exciting “Zombie Walk” judging beginning at 7:00pm. Contestants for the Zombie Walk must arrive by 6:30p.m., in order to register for…
Read MoreSciatica a concern for many men
According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, eight out of 10 people have some type of backache. Back pain does not discriminate, and men, women and even children can find themselves dealing with the unfortunate and uncomfortable side effects of a hurt back. Sciatica is one type of back…
Read MoreWhitley City Shaolin Kung Fu School of Martial Arts places 1st & 2nd in tournament
Photo Submitted On Saturday, September 10th Whitley City Shaolin Kung Fu School of Martial Arts had a good showing at the tournament held in Lexington, KY. (L/R) Jackson Winburn placed 2nd in empty hand in the 8 to 10 year old division, Master Kenny Kidd, Gloria Bryant placed 1st in empty hand and 1st in…
Read MoreKentucky Youth Complete Crucial Work at Big South Fork
Stearns – Eight high school students from McCreary Central High School recently finished the summer working on a Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) team at the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area in Stearns, Kentucky. This year’s Kentucky crew members included Hailey Anderson, Molly Grundy, Donovan Lay, Brittany Meadows, James Parman, Nathan Prosser,…
Read MoreExtension Notes – Ginseng Harvest & Hiking Schedule
Source: Shawn Wright, UK Horticulture Specialist Kentucky is one of 19 states with an approved ginseng export program and is the nation’s number one producer of wild ginseng (Panix quinquefolious). The roots have been traded continuously since the 1700’s with the biggest market being the Asian countries where roots can sell for up to $1000/pound…
Read MoreWinners of Second Annual Photo Contest
In celebration of the National Park Service centennial, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area announces the winners of the second annual photography contest. An Art-in-the-Park reception was held over Labor Day weekend to announce the winners of the contest. The celebration featured refreshments and live bluegrass music by South Sycamore. The entrants for…
Read MoreKathy Brannon Craft Days
Photos by Eugenia Jones The annual Kathy Brannon Craft Days once again provided a two day opportunity for learning about traditional crafts and local heritage. The annual program, offered by the McCreary County Extension Office and friends of longtime Extension Agent Kathy Brannon, is dedicated to the memory of Kathy who was passionate about…
Read MoreSpooky Tales at Blue Heron
Photos by Eugenia Jones Local storytellers once again gathered at Blue Heron for the annual Blue Heron Ghost Train and Storytelling event. With approximately 130 eager listeners in attendance, the hills surrounding the restored coal mining community echoed with shrieks of terror and applause as storytellers shared their chilling tales. The storytelling was accessible by…
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