Shawn Frazee is a true McCreary Center success story
By: Eugenia Jones The McCreary Center can proudly point to Shawn Frazee as one example of a local student who chose the McCreary Center of Somerset Community College to successfully further his education. Shawn, who graduated from McCreary Central in 2009, attended the Center and received an Associate of Science degree and an Associate of…
Read MoreSchool Board sets tax rates
By: Greg Bird Amid all the discussion Thursday night, the McCreary County Board of Education set the property and motor vehicle tax rates for the coming fiscal year. Noting the budget shortfalls the District has been experiencing, but also commenting on the economic difficulties in McCreary County, the Board opted to take the least burdensome…
Read MoreArrest made in counterfeit case
By: Greg Bird A man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly attempting to pass counterfeit money at a McCreary County restaurant. Sheriff Gus Skinner responded to a call at McDonalds in Whitley City concerning a suspect apparently attempting to pass counterfeit bills. The suspect left the scene before officers could respond, but a tag number on…
Read MoreWhat Does the Future Hold for SCC’s McCreary Center?
By: Eugenia Jones Opportunities exist for the community and the Center to bond and flourish In addition to increased efforts in the marketing of the McCreary Center and the direct recruitment of students, Somerset Community College (SCC) leaders may find opportunities for further growth and development of the Center if the County is successful in…
Read MoreGrand Jury indicts four
By: Greg Bird The McCreary County Grand Jury returned three indictments against four individuals in theft-related cases in a light docket this month Rhonda K. King, of Stearns, was indicted on a charge of Obtaining a Controlled Substance by Fraud and/or Misrepresentation by allegedly picking up a Hydrocodone prescription for another individual and signing the…
Read MoreParent concerns raised at Board meeting
By: Greg Bird In a very contentious McCreary County Board of Education meeting Superintendent Donnie Wright faced upset citizens and an antagonistic Board when tackling several hot topics during a special called meeting last Thursday. After opening the meeting and hearing brief updates on the McCreary Academy and academic progress, Board Chair Nelda Gilreath opened…
Read MoreWise visits Chamber
Photo by Eugenia Jones State Senator Elect Max Wise recently spoke to the McCreary County Chamber of Commerce. Wise answered questions from the audience after he spoke.
Read MoreWoman rescued after snake bite
By: Greg Bird A Louisville woman was rescued from the banks of the Cumberland River Wednesday morning after being bitten by a snake while camping overnight. A search for the woman was initiated just before 8:00 a.m. after her boyfriend left the site where the couple was camped to find a signal for his cell…
Read MoreSheriff Perry passes
By: Greg Bird McCreary County is mourning the loss of a former elected law enforcement official, who died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon. Former McCreary County Sheriff Clarence “Penny” Perry passed away at his home Sunday afternoon at the age of 66. Perry, who served one term as Sheriff from 2003-2006, had previously served as Constable for…
Read MoreLawler Wins
Photos submitted Saturday August 24th, Ian Lawler of “HAND TO HAND MMA” and “BLACK LINE MMA” has yet another victory as he defeated Justin Carr of “DIRTY TACTICS MMA” in a brutal TKO (technical knockout) in under two minutes. The fight was an “XPLODE” fight series located at the Valley Center Casino in Valley Center…
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