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Plant and Vegetable Diseases

  Photo by Eugenia Jones McCreary County Extension Agent Greg Whitis, along with Plant Pathologist Specialist Nicole Gauthier and Associate Plant Pathologist Kim Leonberger, presented “Plant and Vegetable Diseases” at the first of four gardening programs offered through the local extension office.  Future programs include Apple Tree Grafting on March 14, Growing Fruit at Home…

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Big South Fork Announces Second Annual Photo Contest

The National Park Service (NPS) invites photographers to submit entries for an exhibit at the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.  The NPS is looking for striking digital images highlighting the spectacular views, historic sites, recreational opportunities, and diversity of life in the park.   Images may show wildlife, plant life, natural landscapes,…

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Greenwood forum held

  Kentucky Heartwood Director Jim Scheff shared information and answered questions during a recent public forum regarding the Greenwood Vegetation Management Project (GVMP).   The GVMP has been proposed by the U. S. Forest Service to establish woodlands, restore short leaf pine, and maintain wildlife openings.  The project targets the Daniel Boone National Forest in…

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LIHEAP Crisis Assistance

Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency, Inc. Continues to operate the “Crisis” portion of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The program is operated on a first come first serve basis until Federal funds are exhausted or March 31, 2016 (whichever comes first). LIHEAP assists households that are in a home heating crisis. The deepening…

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Busy Bees

  Photos by Eugenia Jones  McCreary Central High School was buzzing with activity during last weekend’s Bee School.  Rotating locations each year between McCreary and Whitley Counties, this year’s event drew more than one hundred individuals including one bee enthusiast from Nashville, TN.  The Big South Fork Beekeepers’ Club, under the umbrella of the McCreary…

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Mega Deals Open

  Photo by Greg Bird Brian and Melissa Maxwell announce the opening of Mega Deals, on U.S. 27 in Whitley City. The store, open from 9-5 on weekdays and 9-3 on Saturday offers great deals on household items and clothing.

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SKRECC Warns Members About Scam

South Kentucky RECC is warning its members to beware of people that pose as co-op employees, particularly by telephone. SKRECC received reports Tuesday from a business owner regarding a phone call they supposedly received from the co-op. Reports say a person is calling and claiming to be with South Kentucky RECC. This person tells members…

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Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month

Photo by Greg Bird Judge Executive Doug Stephens signs a proclamation declaring February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month along with the Phoenix Preferred Care team: Debra Redden, Sandy Collyer, Brooke Burchfield, Cammie Morrow and Holly Lockhart. For more information please visit: http://www.phoenixpreferredcare.com/.

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