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$7.9 Million Budget

The McCreary County Fiscal Court approved the first reading of the proposed 2017-18 budget Thursday night.   The $7.9 million total budget is about $427,000 more than last year’s budget, reflecting the additional revenue from the increased Occupational Tax rate and the elimination of payments toward the 10 Commandments settlement. But for the most part,…

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Drug Addiction – There is hope. There is help.

    Those are the words of one man who has made it part of his life’s mission to try and help those who need it most. Roger Owens, who for the past 14 years has been a driving force behind initiatives such as Champions for a Drug Free McCreary County is an advocate in…

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Fatal motorcycle wreck

A Wayne County man died Tuesday night after crashing his motorcycle on West Highway 92. The accident occurred shortly after 9:00 p.m. A passing motorist spotted an overturned motorcycle alongside the roadway with the headlight still on. Emergency personnel were dispatched and the body was located a short distance from the crashed bike. McCreary County…

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This Little Light of Mine

    Fifteen year old Osha Clark’s mother just smiles when one expresses amazement at her daughter’s varied interests and talents which run the gamut from crafts to piano, archery, sign language, and beyond. “She was always a mix between a tomboy and a girly-girl,” Osha’s mother laughs.  “I can’t help but remember her as…

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Kidd steps down as UCB CEO

United Cumberland Bank’s CEO, Gordon Kidd, stepped down from his position last week, bringing to a close a 33-year career with one of McCreary County’s oldest institutions. After joining the bank in 1984, and serving as CEO for the past 17 years, Kidd announced his retirement last week. “We are sad to see Gordon go,”…

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Ambulance Service receives grant

McCreary County EMS Director Jimmy Barnett announced that the service has been awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant, which will go toward outfitting six ambulances with auto loaders to enhance safety for patients and crews. The grant, totaling $190,543, was awarded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s AFG program, which is designed to help provide…

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New OC Tax rate raises revenue

With the new Occupational Tax rate of 1.5 percent taking effect on April 1, the County received the first influx of additional revenue from the additional .5 percent, but collections for the month were still below average. According to the Occupational Tax Office a total of $186,095.98 was added to the General Fund for the…

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Two facing drug charges

An 18-year old Pine Knot woman faces trafficking and other charges after officers found methamphetamine and other drug-related items Thursday. Sheriff Randy Waters reports Brooklyn Stephens was charged with trafficking, possession of drug paraphernalia, public intoxication and tampering with physical evidence as a result of a search of a residence on Meadows Grove Road around…

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Chaney graduates from Academy

The McCreary County Sheriff’s Department has a new, Academy-trained Deputy on the roster. Deputy Greg Chaney graduated last Thursday from the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training after completing a 23-week, 923 hour instructional course, where he received training in homeland security, law offenses and procedures, vehicle operations, firearms, investigations, first aid and CPR, patrol…

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