Gnome mans land
Tree stump turned “gnome home” enchants those who see it It’s hard to believe a simple tree stump can be so inviting, but for Walter and Sue Crabtree of Tunnel Ridge Road, their tree stump turned “gnome home” is an enchanting place of whimsy bringing smiles to the faces of those who see it.…
Read MoreBoots on the Ground – August 2017
By Thomas Corder, Chaplain VFW Post 5127 Service to the community and service to veterans have been the guiding principles of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States since its founding in 1899. Sometimes, abiding by those principles can be challenging, but Post 5127 does its best to stand by them. Members of…
Read MoreHigh School Students Complete 2017 Youth Conservation Corps Program
Seven high school students from Fentress, McCreary, and Scott County High Schools recently finished the summer working on a Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) team at the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Rehabilitating the Leatherwood Ford boardwalk and clearing trails throughout the park were the main focus of the 2017 program. The…
Read MoreHealthy Lifestyle – August 2017
Reduce kids’ risk of getting colds at school School-aged kids who catch colds or the flu from their classmates can quickly spread those colds to their family members, who then might spread the colds further when they go to work. Preventing the spread of colds and flu at school is a team effort that…
Read MoreCommodores outlast Raiders
Raiders kicked off season with 4 overtimes By: Steve LeMaster The McCreary Central Raiders’ season opener turned into a marathon. McCreary Central came up short in their opener on Friday night (Aug. 18) as visiting Perry County Central pulled out a hard-fought 64-58 win in four overtimes. McCreary Central, under the guidance of…
Read MoreRaiders turns focus to South Laurel
By: Steve LeMaster STEARNS – After falling to visiting Perry County Central in four overtimes in Week 1, McCreary Central will has turned its focus to its next opponent — South Laurel. The Raiders will host South Laurel in Week 1 of the high school football season on Friday night (Aug. 25). “We have a…
Read MoreMcCreary Central defeats Lynn Camp, falls to Southwestern
By: Steve LeMaster The McCreary Central Lady Raiders split matches earlier in the week, defeating Lynn Camp then falling to Southwestern. McCreary Central, under the direction of Coach Wade Davis, shut out Lynn Camp 3-0 on Monday. The Lady Raiders topped Lynn Camp in three sets, prevailing 25-12, 25-4, 25-6. McCreary Central beat Lynn Camp…
Read MoreLady Raiders host McCreary Central Invitational; North Laurel wins title
By: Steve LeMaster STEARNS – The McCreary Central volleyball team hosted an invitational tournament on Saturday. During the McCreary Central Invitational, the Lady Raiders notched wins over Jellico (Tenn.) and Berea while dropping matches to South Laurel, Estill County and North Laurel. The Lady Raiders blanked Berea 2-0 on Saturday. In a dominant outing, McCreary…
Read MoreMcCreary Central defeats Clinton County in 2017 debut
By: Steve LaMaster Playing on the road in a season opener didn’t phase the McCreary Central Lady Raiders. The Lady Raiders defeated Fourth Region member Clinton County 4-1 in a girls’ high school soccer season opener on Thursday, Aug. 17. McCreary Central opened the 2017 season 1-0 while Clinton County started the new campaign 0-1.…
Read MoreLady Raiders blank Bell County, 4-0
By: Steve LeMaster PINEVILLE – The McCreary Central Lady Raiders remained in the win column on the road earlier in the week, blanking the Bell County Lady Cats 4-0 in an early-season girls’ high school soccer game on Tuesday. With the win, McCreary Central improved to 3-1. Bell County stumbled to 0-2 with the loss.…
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