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Georgia fugitive arrested

A man wanted for parole violations in Georgia was arrested early Monday morning after being caught possibly attempting to steal from an empty house. Daniel Dzina, who listed a Kidd School Road residence on the arrest citation, was facing a criminal trespass charge, but now faces extradition to Georgia to face more serious chages. McCreary…

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Uptown Opry Adjusts Schedule

Citing an overall downturn in the economy, Hap Strunk announced that McCreary County’s Uptown Opry, located on Main Street in Whitley City, will be cutting back from its traditional weekly Friday night performances.  Instead, the Opry will offer top of the line classic country music performances on the first and third Friday of each month.…

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Fruity “Ice Cream”

When I think of summer, I think of warm days, swimming in the river, warm days, camping trips, warm days, picnics, warm days, and ICE CREAM! So how about a recipe for a whole fruit, low sugar, low calorie ice cream that you don’t need an ice cream mixer and you don’t have to wait…

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Animals of the Big South Fork

Big South Fork River and Recreation Area Interpretative Ranger, Don Tetrick, shared information about animals of the Big South Fork during a recent presentation at the Blue Heron Campground.  The event was well attended by local families and campers.  With volunteer help from the audience, Tetrick shared his knowledge of several local species including crows,…

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Soil compaction is hard on a garden

Gardening season is in full force. It’s a good time to think about the soil in your garden plots and beds. Soil compaction creates an unfriendly growing environment for plants and is a serious problem for many home gardeners. But don’t worry, it is relatively easy to prevent. Compaction transforms soil into a difficult environment…

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Where’s the Beef?

  The McCreary County Cattleman’s Association, Inc. is being well received in McCreary County.  Recently formed, the local association already has twenty-two members with more expected to join.  With officers Marion Gilreath, Jerry Trammell, and Jason Stephens presiding, the group met recently to discuss by-laws and other business. The group formed, with the assistance of…

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