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Give Away a Toy Day a Huge Success
With the help of 40+ volunteers, the Cumberland County Team successfully distributed thousands of dollars of brand-new toys just before Christmas. High school students from the Civics Club, as well as middle school students from Mentoring the Middle, joined adult volunteers for the first-ever Give Away a Toy Day in Cumberland County. The volunteers…
Read MoreBands Put on Holiday Concert
By Maria Fulton CCN―Staff The Cumberland County Middle and High School Bands showed their holiday spirit in concert form, delighting their audience of friends and families at the Living Word Ministries Church December 19, 2024. The 6th Grade Band kicked off the night, followed by the 7th Grade Band, and the 8th Grade/High…
Read MorePanthers/Lady Panthers Continue Their Winning Ways
Cumberland County High School Panthers varsity went four-strait taking Monroe County last Friday after they had beaten Russell County December 10. Meanwhile the lady Panthers picked up three more wins, for four so far, despite a setback against Wayne County and then another hard-fought loss this one against Barren County. They went over Russell…
Read MoreChamber Names Decorating Contest Winners
The winners of the home and business decorating contest were announced last week. Taking best in show were Justin and Kayla Brinkman. In the holiday spirit competition first place went to John and Dawn Dishroon with their Clark Griswold theme. Second in that competition were Joseph and Candace Vibbert. Their theme was the Kentucky…
Read MorePanthers 2 of 2 to start the season
Cumberland County Panthers basketball team took down Adair county 82–77 in the first game of the season then went on to beat Edmonson County 70–47, with both games being at home. In the first game, it was all about motion and speed with Gavin Craft, a sophomore, leading the scoring with 23 points total.…
Read MoreLadies Up Two of Three Games to Start Season
Cumberland County’s Lady Panthers took Adair County 70–37, to start the season, Dec. 3, with the ladies taking an early lead and holding it well for the entire game. Leading shooter from outside, the three-point line was Kenzie Willen who hit 5 of 7. The sophomore also dropped in 3 of 6 2-point attempts.…
Read MoreDoug Butler Recognized for Service
The Board of Directors of Cumberland County Hospital honored Doug Butler, center, for 33 years of exemplary leadership and service at its November meeting. Doug has served on the Hospital Board since 1991, and served as its chairman for 17 years during that span, said Todd Morgan, right. His devotion to the Hospital…
Read MoreCouncil Backs Up on Ordinances
By Greg Wells CCN — Editor The results of the Burkesville City Council meeting at the end of November were to reverse the actions in the middle of October. The second reading of an ordinance returning to the control of livestock and other animals generally was withdrawn. Second reading of an ordinance pertaining…
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Read MoreCounty Judge Delivers Keynote Address at State 4-H Conference
By: Taylor Craig Cumberland County Intern Cumberland County welcomed over 100 students and over 30 adults to our area for the three-day KY 4-H Local Issues Conference, held at Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park. The large and diverse group of students came to OUR county to grow as leaders and learn about…
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