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Traveling for Ju Jitsu
McCreary County’s Dalton Daugherty, son of Donnie Daugherty and Jennifer Meadows, and Grace Reardon, daughter of Daryl and Ramona Reardon, have both earned spots to travel with the A. K. J. U. Team America to compete at the Irish Cup in Dublin, Ireland during June 2016. They will travel along with their Ju Jitsu instructor,…
Read MoreKentucky Fish and Wildlife seeks 20 conservation officer recruits; applications being taken
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Applications are now being accepted for conservation officers at the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. The deadline to apply is Sunday, Feb.14. The department plans to fill 20 positions statewide. Applicants must be 21 years of age, possess a valid driver’s license and meet educational requirements or have experience in…
Read MoreAttorney General Beshear Warns Kentuckians to Avoid ‘IRS Scam’ During Tax Season
During tax season, Attorney General Andy Beshear is asking consumers to be on alert for IRS scams targeting Kentuckians, especially seniors, through unsolicited phone calls and emails. “If Kentuckians receive these calls, hang up. If you receive these phishing emails, do not reply,” Beshear said. “The IRS will never ask you for immediate payment by…
Read MoreKSP adding two new Troopers to county
The Kentucky State Police announced Monday the addition of two new Troopers that will be assigned to McCreary County. Trooper Harrison Wells and Trooper Tony Duncan, both of Somerset, are two of seven new Troopers reassigned to Post 11 in London, and will be replacing Troopers Desmond Brittle and Matt Ridener, who are transferring to…
Read MoreDavis promoted to Colonel
Danny Davis has been promoted to the rank of Colonel in the U.S. Air Force. Davis is currently serving as Deputy Director, Manpower, Personnel and Services with Air Force District Of Washington, Joint Base Andrews, District of Columbia. He has served in the military for 20 years. He is a 1989 graduate of McCreary Central…
Read MoreBoard of Education Begins the New Year
The McCreary County Board of Education began their year by meeting in regular session to deal with several routine matters. With Board Member Nelda Gilreath absent and Board Member Roxanne Shook voting “nay,” all other members of the Board successfully voted to reappoint Brandon Kidd as Board Chairperson and Debbie Gibson as Vice-Chairperson for the…
Read MoreDeadline to buy health insurance and avoid penalty is Sunday, Jan. 31; a relative few people may qualify for exemptions
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentuckians have until Jan. 31 to sign up for subsidized health insurance through Kynect, the state’s online insurance marketplace, or face a penalty when they file their tax returns. The penalty for not having health insurance this year is 2.5 percent of your income, or $695 per adult and…
Read MoreSouth East KY Bee School
The South East Kentucky Bee School will be held Saturday February 20th, 2016 at the McCreary Central High School. There will be a total of twenty four classes taught with participants able to attend four classes. All classes are Honey Bee related. You do not have to have honey bees to attend. McCreary Central High…
Read MoreBig South Fork Centennial Challenge: 100 Miles for 100 Years
Oneida, Tennessee: In celebration of the 100th birthday of America’s national parks, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is sponsoring “Centennial Challenge: 100 Miles for 100 Years”. From January 1 through December 2, participants will have a great opportunity to get out and experience many of the unique cultural and natural features of…
Read MoreSnow Shoveling Safety
Provided by your McCreary County Emergency Management Agency It happens every winter … snow falls, usually leaving piles of the stuff to clear from your sidewalks and driveway. Consider the following before you grab your shovel after a major snowfall. The good news is that 15 minutes of snow shoveling counts as moderate physical activity according…
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