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Justus Stearns Program on November 15 in Stearns
Stearns – There will be a discussion and book signing by Mr. Michael Nagle in support of his new book, Justus S. Stearns: Michigan Pine King and Kentucky Coal Baron, 1845-1933. Mr. Nagle will present a brief talk on the subject of his new biography, Justus S. Stearns, namesake of the town of Stearns on…
Read MoreAstronomy Program on Saturday, October 10, at Bandy Creek Campground
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will host a dark skies astronomy program at Bandy Creek Visitor Center on Saturday, October 10, 2015, at 9:00 p.m. (ET). The program will be held in the parking lot across from the Bandy Creek Visitor Center. Telescopes will be available for night sky observation when darkness…
Read MoreFinal Tax Bills
Photo by Greg Bird PVA Bruce Lominac, Sheriff Randy Waters and their respective staffs prepared the final McCreary County tax bills to be mailed out this past week.
Read MoreCemetery Visit Assistance Offered by Big South Fork
Oneida, Tennessee: The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will provide assistance on Friday, October 16, and Saturday, October 17, for family members who wish to visit remote cemeteries and do minor clean-up of graves of their relatives. This assistance will be provided to the park cemeteries that are not easy to access…
Read MoreDo Your Horses Have Enough Hay for the Winter?
Source: Bob Coleman, Extension Equine Specialist With winter just around the corner, hopefully horse owners secured sufficient hay supplies. How do you estimate the amount of hay you will need? If you have mature horses at maintenance level, you would want to feed a mainly forage diet. The estimate would be similar to a 1,100-pound…
Read MoreLooking Back
Photo submitted This is a picture of Katie Taylor and husband Eph(er) Richardson. He is well remembered for entertaining people in Pine Knot/Whitley City area telling jokes, long tales and stories of the area at/near the rail road, pool halls, and Whitley City Bluebird Cafe. Only 2 family pictures exists of him. Picture taken around…
Read MoreMaintain tire balance and alignment for a smooth ride
It is easy for motorists to take their tires for granted when everything is working correctly. Wheels and suspension systems bear the weight of cars and trucks and must bear the brunt of rough roads, pot holes and any additional obstacles, so some wear and tear is to be expected. Many drivers know to monitor…
Read MoreEnjoy a frugal fall road trip
Road trips are a staple of autumn for many motorists. Fall foliage and moderate temperatures make the months of September and October ideal months to hit the open road for weekend getaways. Fall road trips rarely take drivers too far away from home, but traveling can still be costly. Fortunately, there are many ways to…
Read MoreItems to include in your automotive emergency kit
Road trips can make for great weekend getaways or even more lengthy vacations for those who can’t get enough of the open road. But before embarking on any road trips, motorists should replenish their automotive emergency kits with the following items so they are fully prepared in the event of an accident or an injury.…
Read MoreMcCreary County Cattlemen’s Association
Photos Submitted The McCreary County Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association held their first annual meeting on September 26 at J.C. Perry’s farm. There were more than 50 people in attendance. Sherman Adkins brought his Charolais bulls and did a presentation. T.J. Adkins did a presentation on how to AI cattle and how he used the AI program…
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