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Don’t Take Chances with Generators
Winter storms can bring chilling winds, ice, and snow — and cause power outages. Generators can help keep the electricity on until power can be restored. However, those who use generators must be mindful of risks such as electric shock and toxic exhaust. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), more than half…
Read MoreThe Wings of Eagles
Personnel from KY Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Forest Service, and other agencies took to Kentucky’s waterways during the first week of January to survey Kentucky’s bald eagle population. On January 7, a total of twenty-four bald eagles were spotted on Lake Cumberland. Four of the majestic birds of prey were spotted on Laurel…
Read MoreCelebrating 90 years
Photo submitted Delmer Lay of Hollyhill, KY celebrated his 90th birthday on December 4, 2015. In attendance was his wife Etta, (married 60 years) and children, Joy (Rick) Ball, Delmer Lay, Jr., Derrick Lay and Angie Eldredge, Jonathan Lay, Alecia (Jaso) Stephens and grandchildren Jon Jon Lay and Palace Stephens. Thanks to Lois Neal for…
Read MoreRed Cross In Need Of Volunteers
London, Kentucky, Monday, December 21 – The American Red Cross is seeking volunteers with flexible schedules to respond to single and multi-family home fires in the Lake Cumberland service area which includes the following counties: Casey, Adair, Cumberland, Clinton, Russell, Pulaski, Wayne, McCreary, Whitley, Laurel, Clay, Knox, Bell and Harlan. Red Cross Disaster Action Team…
Read More2016 Master Gardener Program
The Pulaski and McCreary County Extension Services are presented a Master Gardener Program beginning February 1st, 2016. Cost will be $125, it will cover material, refreshments and meals each night. Applications are available at the Pulaski or McCreary County Extension Offices or on line at https://mccreary.ca.uky.edu/sites/mccreary.ca.uky.edu/files/application2016.pdf Application deadline is January 22, 2016. Sessions will be…
Read MoreKynect will sell federally subsidized health insurance through Jan. 31, but there will be little or no advertising to tell people about it
By Al Cross – Kentucky Health News Kynect, the online marketplace where Kentuckians can buy federally subsidized health insurance, will remain open for enrollment through Jan. 31. But you will see little if any more advertising for it. The new administration of Gov. Matt Bevin directed Louisville advertising agency Doe-Anderson Inc. on Dec. 18 to cancel…
Read MoreSCC Now Enrolling For Natural Gas Service Technician Certificate Program
Somerset – The Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) initiative that was created in 2014 by Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear and U.S. Representative Hal Rogers has generated much buzz in the area regarding the creation of new jobs and growth in industry. Along with the move to improve high-speed Internet service in Kentucky, the initiative has…
Read MoreWinter Storms & Extreme Cold
Provided By McCreary County Emergency Management Agency While the danger from winter weather varies across the country, nearly all Americans, regardless of where they live, are likely to face some type of severe winter weather at some point in their lives. Winter storms can range from a moderate snow over a few hours to a blizzard…
Read MoreTroop 1853 Nursing Home Christmas
Photo submitted Girlscouts troop 1853 presented each resident at Pine Knot Nursing Home a handmade pillow and Christmas card. The girls also sang Christmas songs through out the center. Pictured: Faith Smith, Megan Sellers, Kayla Morgan, Elizabeth Grundy, Autumn Culler, Kennedy Hill and Isabella Marnhout. The leaders of this troop are beyond proud of each…
Read MoreUnited Cumberland Bank Supports McCreary Christian Center
United Cumberland Bank recently donated $5,000 to the McCreary Christian Center to help support the Center’s mission to serve low-income citizens in McCreary County. The McCreary Christian Center is a non-profit, community-based organization that helps to provide medical services and equipment, along with a food pantry. The food pantry serves up to 900 low-income families…
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