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School resource centers hosting clothing give away

McCreary County Schools Family Resource and Youth Services Centers will be hosting a clothing give-away on Tuesday, October 6 from 4-8 p.m. at McCreary County Middle School. Designed to help needy families during the upcoming holiday season the event will offer free clothing, shoes, household items, books, drinks and more free of charge to all…

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McCreary County’s Heritage Trail Days

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thursday October 1st 9:00am McCreary County Hiking Club will lead a hike to Yahoo Arch. 2:00pm Big South Fork Ranger Led Hike Join Park Ranger Karen Thompson as she leads a hike to Yahoo Falls (Kentucky’s tallest waterfall) starting from the Yahoo Falls Picnic Area. Bring water and dress for the weather!…

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Evening With the Legends

Among the most popular entertainers of all time are, The late Elvis, Patsy Cline, Conway Twitty  and living legend, Loretta Lynn. Friday Oct. 2, at 7:00PM  The Uptown Opry, in Whitley City, will host An “Evening With the Legends” featuring Larry Davis, as Elvis, Lindsey Hatfield, as Patsy Cline, Sarah Patrick, as Loretta Lynn and…

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Ahoy Matey

Photo submitted What a great Pirate Day at Long John Silver on September 19. We had a lot of Buccaneer’s to participate. We appreciate everyone that came in and helped make it a success.

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Christian Appalachian Project, Eagle Child & Family Development Center announces participation in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program

Christian Appalachian Project, Eagle Child & Family Development Center announces participation in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program administered by the Kentucky Department of Education. Participating Center : Eagle Child & family Development Center, 100 Eagle School Road, Parkers Lake, KY 42634 Hours of operation: 8 am to 4 pm. Breakfast: 10:00-10:30 am;…

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South Kentucky RECC Safety Employee of the Month

Photo submitted As part of its ongoing safety initiative, South Kentucky RECC has selected Mike Higginbotham, Construction Supervisor McCreary County office, left, as the South Kentucky RECC/Texas Roadhouse Safety Employee of the Month for August. Presenting the certificate is Ali Jones, Texas Roadhouse Store Marketer, and Mike Ramsey, SKRECC Safety and Loss Control Coordinator.

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Dedication Ceremony set

The Whitley City Fire Department will be hosting a ceremony on Saturday October 17 at 2:00 p.m., dedicating a memorial and a new training center in honor of Lt. Arlie “Pooh” Hill. Lt. Hill was fatally injured when attempting an apparent rescue attempt from a burning residence on August 30, 2013. The firefighter suffered severe…

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Spradlin celebrates 50th Anniversary

Congratulations Forest & Kay Spradlin on their 50th Anniversary. They were married in Whitley City on October 7, 1965. They have 2 sons; Forest Jr. & wife Tonya, grandchildren Bethany & Noah of Noblesville Indiana and Anthony of Lancaster, KY. With love from all, your brothers & sisters. Photo submitted

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Keno Shooting Range reopens Friday

WINCHESTER, Ky., Sept. 2015 – After months of renovation, the Keno Shooting Range in southern Pulaski County will reopen at noon on Friday. “We are extremely pleased with the new design and construction of the range,” said District Ranger Tim Reed with the Daniel Boone National Forest. “After a few years of closure, the range…

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Buck Bagged

Photo submitted Anthony Cooper bagged at 9 point buck with a compound bow September 15, 2015. It scored 143 3/8”.   Submit your hunting pictures to be published in our newspaper!  Email information to [email protected] or come by our new location, 57 Oaks Plaza Suite 9 (old Radio Shack).

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