Company interested in spec building
In other Fiscal Court actions Thursday night, McCreary County PVA Bruce Lominac petitioned the Court to approve Judge Stephens outlining details on what the County could offer for lease terms for the Industrial building in Pine Knot. Lominac stated he had been in contact with a company interested in locating in the county, and needed…
Read MoreRemembering Pooh
Riders honored fallen Whitley City Fire Department member Arlie “Pooh” Hill Saturday with their annual motorcycle ride. Participants left from the fire house in Whitley City and traveled to Frankfort to visit the Fallen Firefighters Memorial. Photos by Greg Bird
Read MoreEku Offering Professional Development Course On Evacuation
RICHMOND – Eastern Kentucky University’s OSHA Training Institute Education Center will offer a course on evacuation and emergency planning at four of its regional campuses this fall. The course will provide detailed information to prepare participants to develop evacuation and emergency planning that focuses on OSHA requirements for emergency action plans and fire protection plans.…
Read MoreSOAR Advisory Council has first meeting; will focus on jobs
By Melissa Patrick Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues University of Kentucky SLADE, Ky. – The issue-oriented advisory council for the Shaping Our Appalachian Region initiative held its first meeting Monday, Aug. 10, at Natural Bridge State Park and collectively decided that each of their issue groups should focus on how it could contribute to bringing…
Read MoreU.S. Army War College Graduate
Army Col. Michael W. Stephens has graduated from the U.S. Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, Carlisle, Pa., and earned a master’s degree in strategic studies. The college is the Army’s senior educational institution. The 24-month curriculum of the Army’s senior officer school is designed to prepare and train officers of all the U.S. military…
Read MoreRoaring For New Members
The McCreary County Lions Club-a local branch of the international service organization that does more community work in more places than any other service club-is in immediate danger of shutting down its operation. Representatives of the McCreary County Lions Club announced last week that the local organization could possibly fold as soon as next month…
Read MoreBalls Celebrate Anniversary
Rick and Joy Ball will celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary on August 22, 2015. They were married on the birthday of their grandmothers (the late Martha Ball and the late Clema Lay) by Rev. Leamon Perry at the East Pine Knot Tabernacle Church of God. Joy is the daughter of Delmer and Etta Lay. Rick…
Read MoreLady Raiders earn W in opener
Stephens launched 17 consecutive attempts over the net, and 16 of those fell in for points. The incredible run, punctuated with six aces, propelled McCreary to a 25-16 win, and a 2-0 sweep of the Lady Bulldogs to open their season with a bang. The first game was more balanced, with both teams fighting to…
Read MoreCotton Club Senior commits to Lipscomb
It was a decision that wasn’t easy to make, but McCreary Central Senior Kaylee Cotton has decided where she intends to continue her basketball career after graduation. This week the Lady Raiders’ all-time leading scorer verbally committed to Lipscomb University, a private college in Nashville, Tennessee – not far from her hometown in Stearns. After…
Read MoreBIG EVENING AT THE UPTOWN OPRY!!!!
Friday Aug. 21, will be a fantastic night of music at the Uptown Opry, as local singer/songwriter Ryan Patrick, makes his first Opry appearance. Ryan is very popular among young and old alike. His smooth delivery of a song and winning personality make him an audience favorite. Also the newest member of the Uptown Opry…
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