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…
Read MoreUptown 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.…
Read MoreEstablished in 1926, Stearns June Invitational Tournament Set for June 13 & 14
The Stearns Golf Course, second oldest nine-hole golf course in the state, will host and celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the inception of the Stearns June Invitational Golf Tournament on June 13 and 14. Established in 1926 as an Open Tournament for both professionals and amateurs, the tournament produced its first winner in Billy Burke…
Read MoreFruity “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…
Read MoreAnimals 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,…
Read MoreSoil 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…
Read MoreWhere’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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