Man killed by passing train
By: Greg Bird A McCreary County man tragicially lost his life in a horrible accident Thursday morning as a result of being hit by a train while attempting to cross the tracks. The Kentucky State Police report Edward Murphy, 75, of Marshes Siding was struck by a Norfolk Southern train around 9:57 a.m. as he…
Read More$100K “found” in tax fund
By: Greg Bird The McCreary County Fiscal Court heard some good news Thursday night as $100,000 was discovered in a special account that had gone unnoticed for several months. Treasurer Mark Sewell addressed the court regarding the monthly financial statement and announced he had found over $102,000 in the Occupational Tax fund that would be…
Read MoreCelebrating 50 years since going to state
Article Submitted By: Kari Burgess Indians Win Berth in State Tourney was the headline 50 years ago this year. The 1964 McCreary County High School Indians had accomplished what only one other team from the county, the “46 Indians”, had done. So 50 years after this historic event, coaches of that team, Jack Hissom and…
Read MoreLady Raiders rebound
By: Greg Bird After suffering their first back-to-back losses of the season last week, the Lady Raiders recovered with a pair of wins to get back on a winning streak. Monday afternoon McCreary hosted Jellico, where they fought a tough 2-game match. The Lady Raiders struggled early, allowing Jellico to jump out to a…
Read MoreSpecial teams, tackling hurt Raiders
By: Greg Bird The Raiders kept their offensive momentum from a week before, but their defense let them down in a 51-14 loss to Pineville Friday night. Quarterback Ryan Jones continued to improve through the air in the game, completing 13 of 38 pass attempts for 201 yards, but the defense allowed 347 yards to…
Read MoreWhitley City SMARTS Graduates Get High Marks in Hospitality
Photo submitted Seventeen men and women interested in starting or growing their small businesses graduated from SKED’s Entrepreneurial SMARTS class in Whitley City this summer. They’re pictured back row from left: Milton “Eddie” Morrow II, with M&P CCE Inc. in Whitley City; Charity Whitis of Milton’s Burger Hut in Whitley City; William (Bill) Singleton of…
Read MoreFarmers Market on tour
By : Greg Bird The McCreary County Farmers Market will take their wares on the road for two special events in the coming weeks. Normally operating every Saturday adjacent to the Soil Conservation District Office in Stearns, the market will take part in the Kathy Brannon Memorial Craft Days at the McCreary Center Campus this…
Read MoreA Day of Remembrance
A Day of Remembrance On September 11, 2001 hundreds of police officers, firefighters and emergency medical workers lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks on our nation. They made the ultimate sacrifice in trying to save the lives of others. On this day and every day, let’s not forget the important role…
Read MoreSexual assault case investigated
By: Greg Bird Officers are investigating an alleged sexual assault that left a woman wandering alone in the woods for nearly two days before being spotted and rescued. McCreary County Sheriff’s Deputy Jerry Meadows stated a suspect has been identified in the case, and a warrant is being sought for his arrest. The unidentified woman was reportedly spotted along…
Read MoreIt’s a Bat Blitz
By: Eugenia Jones Biologists survey McCreary County bat populations as part of multi-state event It’s really tough being a bat. After all, life is rough enough when you’re a mammal just trying to survive on this planet we call Earth. However when it comes to furry, night-time loving bats, one has to deal with all…
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