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Mine to open

  Wednesday evening a major announcement was made in front of a gathering of local business leaders that could bring about a significant change for McCreary County. Robert Crowder, co-owner of Stearns Energy, announced to the assembled group that the mines would be reopened as early as next year, ultimately bringing 80 to 100 jobs…

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Response to announcement

Following the announcement that the Stearns mine would soon be opened, the Voice asked those in attendance for their reaction to the announcement. Milton Morrow – “If they’ve already got their permits in line, it should make a really good impact on the county. It should get us some good jobs. We’ve turned into a…

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Helping hand

  McCreary County PVA Bruce Lominac and his staff played an instrumental role in bringing Stearns Energy to the county. Lominac said the genesis of the project started five years ago when Frankfort told him there was no longer any coal that could be mined in McCreary County, and as a result, the County would…

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Anthony Murphy indicted in son’s slaying

The discovery of a body in northern McCreary County has led to a murder indictment against the father, whom police say shot and killed his own son. Anthony Murphy, 46, has been indicted by the McCreary County Grand Jury this week with a charge of Murder, for allegedly shooting his son, Charles on or about…

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Motion filed for new trial in Curry case

Two days after a McCreary County jury found Toby Curry guilty of using his cell phone to text a minor to procure sex, his attorney has filed a motion to have the verdict overturned and a new trial set. A motion filed last Thursday by Curry’s Attorney David Cross asks for a new trial to…

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Sheriffs Office receives seized property

  A drug bust last year not only led to the convictions of two individuals, but also turned in to a financial benefit for the McCreary County Sheriff’s Department. A May 31 Forfeiture Order from the McCreary County Circuit Court allowed Sheriff Randy Waters to take possession of the property where the drugs were allegedly…

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Ambulance Service adds new unit to fleet

Another new ambulance has entered service in McCreary County, and this one may prove to be the most useful of all the additions over the past few years. EMS/911 Director Jimmy Barnett and Assistant Willie Duncan announced last week that the Ambulance Service had just received their newest remounted ambulance, which comes equipped with 4-wheel…

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Just Peaches

By: The editors of Relish magazine With sweet, ripe, juicy peaches, less is more. Undoubtedly the best way to eat a ripe peach is standing over the kitchen sink with the juices running down your arms. But when you have guests and a bit more decorum is in order, slice them, add some cookie crumbs…

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Bible story time

  Photo by Eugenia Jones Local volunteers have given their summer to spread the Gospel to McCreary County youth.  Star Ridner and Savannah Roberts of Pine Knot along with Lucy Dople of Strunk spent a week at Campbellsville University being trained to do Backyard Bible Clubs.  Sponsored by area churches through Child Evangelism Fellowship, the…

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