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National Immunization Awareness Month
(CHFS, Frankfort) August not only marks the beginning of school in Kentucky, but also National Immunization Awareness Month, highlighting the importance and benefits of immunizations. “Vaccines are a requirement for school entry and help protect the health of children and that of their classmates and their community,” said Dr. Hiram Polk, commissioner, Kentucky Department for…
Read MoreSave a life, win 4X4 Toyota Tacoma
You never know where the road may lead. That’s why Kentucky Blood Center makes sure Kentucky hospitals are prepared for when your road leads you into the emergency room, the delivery room or the treatment room. To help at those times when the highway of life takes a detour, Kentucky Blood Center (KBC) is urging…
Read MoreSummer Dreaming
By: The editors of Relish magazine When fresh berries and peaches are piled up at the store, bring home a basket and make a fruit crisp. It’s easier than pie, yet still delivers the crunchy, buttery goodness that goes so well with sweet fruit. This version features oats and pistachios in the topping, and you…
Read MoreBear on the Plateau
Did you know that while black bears are large, powerful animals who are well equipped to eat meat, they are actually omnivorous. Join a park ranger on Saturday, August 13, to learn more about one of Big South Fork’s largest mammals, American Black Bear. Topics covered include black bear biology, how to stay safe in…
Read MoreA walk through time on August 17
Blue Heron was developed in 1937 as a coal mining camp for the Stearns Coal and Lumber Company. Join a park ranger on Wednesday, August 17, at 2:30 p.m. (ET) and go back in time to learn what life was like at Blue Heron for a miner and his family. Coal was first discovered in…
Read MoreYahoo Falls Healthy Hike on Sunday, August 21
Oneida, Tennessee: Join a park ranger on a one hour guided hike to Kentucky’s largest waterfall, Yahoo Falls. The hike begins at 11:00 a.m. (ET) on August 21 at the Yahoo Falls parking area located on Yahoo Falls Road, off of Highway 700 near Whitley City, Kentucky. Yahoo Falls is 113 feet tall and flows…
Read MoreWomen’s Self Defense Seminar
Photo Submitted On August the 8th Whitley City Shaolin school of martial arts hosted a free women’s self defense seminar under the guidance of Master Kenny Kidd. Women learned a variety of self defense techniques and awareness.
Read MoreJu Jitsu All-Americans
Photo Submitted Two students of Elite Combat Ju Jitsu traveled to Warsaw Poland and Dublin Ireland in June with their families and Instructor Shihan David King. Dalton Daugherty and Grace Reardon both earned their spot by winning the National All-American title in their divisions. Dalton took one gold, one silver and one bronze, while Grace…
Read MoreKSP Cautions Motorists to be Aware of Back-To-School Travel
As thousands of Kentucky students head back to school this week, Kentucky State Police is urging motorists to remain cautious behind the wheel and help prevent injuries and deaths that result each year from school bus-related crashes. Last year, Kentucky had 852 school bus related crashes, resulting in 297 injuries and three deaths. With school…
Read More2016 – 2017 McCreary County Bus Routes
PINE KNOT AREA Bus # 308 KARL KRAMAR – 376-1778 Route begins on Mt. Pleasant Rd, then to Danny King Rd, Tom Meadows, Rd, Kingtown Rd, back to Mt. Pleasant Rd, then on to PKP, MCHS – morning. (MCHS, PKI, PKP – afternoon) Bus # 2004 MILTON SMITH – 317-709-8239 Route begins on Mike Cooper Rd off of…
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