World TB Day, March 24
Submitted by Dr. Christine Weyman Medical Director for Lake Cumberland District Health Department Each year, we recognize World TB Day on March 24, often with a variety of activities leading up to the official day. This annual event commemorates the date in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch announced his discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacillus…
Read MoreLady Raiders drop 11-inning heartbreaker
The first time the Lady Raiders Softball Team’s cleats hit dirt this season was to play their first game, a double header in Campbell County, followed the next day by an 11-inning marathon in Williamsburg. The recent snow, rain and cold temperatures made it impossible for the team to practice on the field, so the…
Read MoreJu Jitsu Master
Multiple Irish Cup champion, David King of Pine Knot, “trains likes his life depends on it” David Willard King is simply following the advice given to him by his late father, David Wayne King. “You have a lot of potential,” the father advised his son in regard to David’s early interest in ju jitsu. “If…
Read MoreTrail race planning in final stages
McCreary County Trail Town organizers met Friday afternoon to work on final plans for a big trail race next month, presented by McCreary County Tourism, and to go over a final checklist before Trail Town certification is granted later this spring. The Yamacraw 50K and 10K Trail races are just over a month away, and…
Read MoreStolen gun found
The McCreary County Sheriff’s Department, in conjunction with several other police agencies, executed a search warrant Friday evening at a Revelo apartment in an effort to locate a stolen handgun. The McCreary County Sheriff’s Department, in conjunction with several other police agencies, executed a search warrant Friday evening at a Revelo apartment in an effort…
Read MoreThree hurt; two arrested
Three individuals were injured in an accident on Webb Warman Hill in Revelo late Monday morning. The Kentucky State Police is investigating the crash, which resulted in the two drivers being arrested and three passengers in a Honda Accord being transported for emergency medical care after their vehicle struck a second car head-on, after reportedly…
Read MorePaint Me a Picture
Ninety-three year old Nadene Heth has painted a beautiful life story Nadene Heth has been drawing pictures ever since she could hold a pencil in her hand. She began “painting” with her crayons and recalls when, during the Depression with her father having no money for crayons, she would journey to a nearby creek and…
Read MoreStrong month for OC Tax collections
Occupational Tax collections for February 18, 2015 showed a significant increase over previous years, putting collections on track to exceed what was budgeted for the first time this fiscal year. According to numbers released by McCreary County Judge Executive Doug Stephens, a total of $199,304.29 will be disbursed to the General Fund from collections in…
Read MoreWhitney Westerfield to Visit County
Whitney Westerfield, current chairman of the Kentucky Senate Judiciary Committee and a candidate for Kentucky Attorney General, will be visiting McCreary County on March 17, 2015 at 12:00 noon at the McCreary County Library. The event is free and everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. A light lunch will be available.
Read MoreCrosbie was a special guest Monday
Kentucky Lieutenant Governor candidate KC Crosbie was a special guest Monday at the McCreary County Republican Party meeting. Crosbie spoke about the positive virtues of her running mate, Hal Heiner, noting he is a successful businessman and Frankfort outsider. “People are thirsty for change,” she said. “Hal wants Kentucky to be competitive.”
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