The McCreary County Record Local News

WEB SPECIAL: VFW hosting Memorial Day observance

2012-05-25T22:27:01-04:00

Congratulations Class of 2012!

2012-05-22T17:01:05-04:00

STEARNS — Just over 200 seniors took part in Saturday’s graduation ceremony at McCreary Central High School.
Both Chelsea Vaughn in her invocation and Class President Jessica Neal paid

Pine Knot man arrested in hostage situation

2012-05-22T16:36:28-04:00

WHITLEY CITY — A man distraught over the end of his marriage has landed himself in deeper legal trouble.
William Steve Gibson, 49, of Pine Knot was lodged into the McCreary County

Scott hospital closing

2012-05-22T15:51:28-04:00

ONEIDA — The hospital in closest proximity to most McCreary Countians is in the process of shutting down after more than 57 years.
The 25-bed facility in Oneida is owned by Scott County, whose commission had

Local historian leaves his mark on McCreary

2012-05-22T15:24:15-04:00

MARSHES SIDING — Last week McCreary County bid farewell to one of its most renowned citizens.
Robert Ernest Stephens, 91, passed away last Tuesday, May 15, at his home

Schools faced with staffing reductions

2012-05-15T15:45:43-04:00

STEARNS — The McCreary County Board of Education met last week with the unenviable task of cutting at least $1.1 million from the school district’s upcoming budget.

Voter registration up from last year

2012-05-15T14:45:44-04:00

WHITLEY CITY — Next week voters will go to the polls and select their parties’ nominees for state representative, congressman and President in November’s General Election.

Gathering Steam

2012-05-15T14:08:34-04:00

STEARNS — Those attending the 4th annual K&T Railfan Day on Saturday got a special treat as Steve Lee, project manager for Wasatch Railroad Contractors, led a shop tour featuring the “Old #77.”

Then and Now

2012-05-15T12:23:49-04:00

STEARNS — Wilburn Ross, the only recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor to hail from McCreary County, was in town last week to celebrate his 90th birthday.

WEB SPECIAL: Holt case to be featured on 48 Hours Mystery

2012-05-10T14:50:16-04:00

McCreary native Toby Holt, who was convicted of manslaughter in Florida earlier this year, will be featured on Saturday night’s episode of 48 Hours Mystery on CBS stations.