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    Bowling Green television station WBKO was on hand Saturday as County Judge-Executive Luke King said over thirty volunteers turned up to distribute a trailer load of brand-new toys, to children along the parade route. He said high school students from the Civics Club joined other volunteers for the second-annual toy distribution during the Burkesville Christmas Parade. That came…

    By Greg Wells CCN—Editor   In the end, it was a decision not to make a decision, as a special-called meeting of the Cumberland County Fiscal Court was held starting at 2:15pm, Dec. 15. Sheriff Keaton Williams presented updates on vehicle leasing and purchasing options after consultation with Sheena Roberts at the local…

    By Erica Branham   Cumberland County High School students utilized their wonderful talents to present the Ukrainian legend “The Christmas Spider” to the community as a way to raise money for the angel tree located at the Board of Education office. At 6 pm on Monday December 1 at Living Word Ministries, CCHS…

    By Greg Wells CCN—Editor   County Judge Executive Luke King highlighted the service career of Gary White, recapping his career and community service spanning over four decades, including his time as EMS Director and County Coroner duties. He later introduced and welcomed new EMS Director Robert Campbell, who brings extensive experience to the…

    By Greg Wells CCN—Editor   With the rain having passed and a chill in the air, folks gathered on Hill Street last Sunday evening for the annual Christmas tree lighting. Nathan Britt provided his own accompaniment as he sang Christmas favorites in the lead-up to the tree-lighting ceremony. Burkesville Mayor Laurel Irby gave…

      Staff Report   Portia Flowers and her co-workers at Hospice of Lake Cumberland were recognized at the regular November meeting for their contributions to the community. Flowers said they work to continue and improve their patients’ lives and stressed that people can be entered into the program by recommendation of their health…

    By Greg Wells CCN—Editor   With lots of pickup trucks, horses, mules, and emergency vehicles, as well as a few floats, the Marrowbone Christmas Parade of 2025 led off local festivities for the season last Saturday. When asked about the candy haul, one parent said their children were taking home far more candy…

    By Greg Wells CCN—Editor   Southern Kentucky Distillery held a Saturday night birthday party for the first barrels of Bourbon the distillery put up in 2023. The attendees were largely those who have purchased barrels to resell to the distillery once aging has completed. The program is not exclusive to SKD but is…

    By Greg Wells CCN—Editor   It seemed like all emergency services personnel turned out last Friday to help Michael Powell of Allen’s Creek Road in Cumberland County.     Powell had reportedly exited a log-skidder when the equipment ran over him. This is an all-wheel-drive vehicle which is extremely heavy and has specialized…

    By Greg Wells CCN—Editor   According to one Wall Street research firm nationally, there are between 8-12% more jobs than there are qualified candidates for one special group of tradespeople, and the shortage is projected to grow to 20% by 2028. That company also points out that 35% of the current workforce in…