Firefighters in action Sunday
Crews from the Whitley City, Pine Knot and North McCreary Fire Departments teamed up to fight this blaze Sunday morning on W Hwy 478. At the same time a second fire was being battled a short distance away on Williamsburg Street. Photos by Greg Bird
Read MoreJail dominates Fiscal Court meeting
Though it wasn’t on the agenda, the McCreary County Detention Center became a major topic of discussion at Thursday’s Fiscal Court meeting. Near the end of the meeting, County Attorney Conley Chaney started the conversation by noting the County needed to take a serious look at possible ways to make housing prisoners out of the…
Read MoreKidd Named to Superintendent Selection Committee
Acting on a motion made by Debra Gibson, the McCreary County Board of Education voted to appoint Board Chair Brandon Kidd to the Superintendent Selection Committee. Kidd abstained from the vote while all of the remaining board members, with the exception of Roxanne Shook, voted in favor of Kidd’s placement on the committee. The formation…
Read MoreStearns Golf Course listed as Historic Place
The National Park Service (NPS) recently approved 13 sites, including the Stearns Golf Course, for listing in the National Register of Historic Places following their consideration by the Kentucky Historic Preservation Review Board in May. The application for inclusion was authored by Shane Gilreath and Marty Perry and describes the historical impact the course carries:…
Read MoreJones wins reelection to Highland Board
Shelva Jo Jones managed to retain her seat on the Highland Communications Board of Directors after elections were held Saturday. Jones, representing the 376 exchange in Whitley City and Stearns held off challenges from two opponents Gus Skinner and Jimmy Waters. Jones pulled 126 votes, while challengers Gus Skinner and Jimmy Waters garnered 79 and…
Read MoreKSP Warns Motorists of Increased Deer Activity
FRANKFORT — The Kentucky State Police is urging all motorists to be aware of the increased dangers posed by deer wandering onto roadways during November and December. “Two factors combine to boost the chances that motorists may encounter these animals during this time of the year: mating season and hunting season” says KSP Sgt. Michael…
Read MoreIntroducing Lincoln James Cima
Hello my name is Lincoln James Cima. I was born Friday, November 6, 2015 at 6:05 p.m. I am 7 lbs, 53/4 oz and 183/4 inches long. My proud parents are Jeremy and Amber Cima. My Grandpaprents are Mike and Joanne Bryant of Stearns, KY and Mike and Cristy Cima of Corbin, KY.
Read MoreNothing beats home cooking for the holidays!
A turkey tailor-made for a Thanksgiving feast No Thanksgiving feast is complete without turkey. The main course at nearly everyone’s Thanksgiving dinner table, a Thanksgiving turkey is something many people look forward to more and more as the holiday approaches. Those about to cook their first Thanksgiving turkey or even turkey-cooking veterans who want to stray…
Read MoreKeep your family healthy through the holidays
The holiday season is upon us once again, and with it comes the season’s notoriously hectic pace. With crowded social calendars and the stress of holiday shopping, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed once the season hits full swing. Unfortunately, many people have trouble staying healthy through the hectic holiday season. With so much to do,…
Read MoreBenefit from nutritious turkey even after Thanksgiving
If turkey is not normally on your lunch or dinner menu, come the holiday season it’s bound to show up in abundance. As soon as the weather cools and the crispness of late autumn is in the air, thoughts turn to more hearty meals, and of course, the fall pie asistance: Thanksgiving dinner. Turkey takes…
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