Sheriff’s Office recognized for arrests
McCreary County Sheriff Randy Waters and Deputy Odell Smith were recognized for their efforts in helping investigate and solve a series of thefts on U.S. Forest Service property by receiving the 2016 Regional Forester Award in Winchester Friday. The officers were honored due to investigating a series of vehicle break-ins around the Noe’s…
Read MoreRidner joins Sheriff’s Department
District 1 Constable Dustin Ridner has resigned from his position to take on a new role in law enforcement – as a McCreary County Sheriff’s Deputy. The resignation came to light during Thursday’s Fiscal Court meeting when citizen Derek Jones noted the vacancy and indicated he had presented a letter stating his interest in being…
Read MoreChristian Care receives gift
Photo by Greg Bird McDonalds Kevin Hailey and Manager Barb Stephens presented Sue Singleton from the Christian Care Center with a donation of $750 from Kevin and Danny Hailey, owners of McDonalds, Wednesday.
Read MoreW.C.F.D. Tour
Photo by Greg Bird McCreary County Girl Scouts visited the Whitley City Fire Department Tuesday night to get a tour of the facility and learn about the safety equipment used by firefighters when performing their duties. Additionally, the girls were given a safety lesson from Chaplain Terry Baker.
Read MoreDecember Health
Managing diabetes during the holiday season The holiday season is synonymous with many things, including food. Family gatherings and holiday office parties wouldn’t be the same without great food. Food plays such a significant role during the holiday season that many people are worried about overindulging. Some celebrants can afford to overindulge, while others…
Read MoreWhen It Comes to Wood…
Lifelong love of wood reaps benefits for Karen Wood Trammell Her maiden name is “Wood.” She signed up for 4H woodworking during third grade despite her mother’s desire for her to sign up for sewing. Then, in sixth grade, she moved to “Pine Knot,” KY. With all that in mind, is it any surprise Karen…
Read MoreMy Marvelous Magical Sleigh
Photos by Patti Stephens The Whitley City Elementary Choir, directed by Mrs. Jennifer Murphy, presented My Marvelous Magical Sleigh last Thursday evening in the Christopher Hubbs Auditorium, to the delight of all in attendance. Choir members are Kaleb Baird, Jayci Bell, Hailey Bolin, Natalie Branscum, Jordan Burdine, Madilyn Carter, Kylee Chitwood, Hunter Cordell,…
Read MoreWelcome Trevor Colton Vaughn
Trevor Colton Vaughn was born on August 4, 2016 to proud parents Greg D. and Stacy R. Vaughn. Grandparents are Doretta Watters and the late Wayne A. Waters of Stearns, and Roy and Audrey Vaughn of Stearns, KY. Trevor has three proud brothers, Darrin, Logan and Connor and one proud sister Makayla Vaughn.
Read MorePeople Fund Grants Awarded
South Kentucky RECC has awarded People Fund grants to six, worthy community organizations. The People Fund was started in 2004 at the request of members who wanted to financially help meet community needs not met by other agencies or resources. Receiving grants were: Walker Elementary Early Learning Imagination Library, Wayne County; Wayne County High School…
Read MoreLumber King $1,000 Giveaway Winner
Photo Submitted Jimmy Davis (middle) was the winner of Lumber King’s $1,000 Shopping Giveaway. He is pictured with Daniel Trammel (left) and Joanne Bryant (right).
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