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Oneida introduces new ordinance after Recovery Ridge By Shane Gilreath [email protected] “My desire is to help the community,” Amy Montgomery told SCN last week. That has been her objective since news broke that she was opening Recovery Ridge Sober Living on Vine Avenue in Oneida. The backlash against the facility has been swift and widespread,…

Graphic Details emerge in High School Investigation By Shane Gilreath [email protected] (This article contains graphic and legal descriptions of an alleged criminal act and is not appropriate for all readers. SCN reminds readers that allegations in no way indicate guilt.) Last week, following social media indignation from McCreary County parents, SCN was contacted regarding the…

A Walk to Remember Smith reminds Americans to ‘Remember Who We Are’ By Shane Gilreath [email protected] The morning of September 11th dawned crisp and clear, the sky a flawless blue over New York City. Commuters hurried, unaware that within minutes the ordinary would shatter. At 8:46 AM, a plane tore into the North Tower of…

Trump Nominee visits Scott County By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Sara Carter, a former FOX News contributor and President Donald Trump’s nominee for Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP),made an impromptu appearance in Scott County last week.   Carter, who would become the nation’s Drug Czar if confirmed by the Senate, coordinated to visit the local STAND Coalition, their partners, and students. “Sara, in her new role, wanted…

A Bizarre Case of Small-Town Murder By Shane Gilreath [email protected] The quaint neighborhood along Farm Ridge Road in Stearns, Kentucky – a two-minute drive from McCreary County’s tourism mecca, Big South Fork Scenic Railway – could represent any small-town street in America.  Though many are renovated to meet modern amenities, the street is lined with…

McCreary High School under investigation by State Police By Shane Gilreath [email protected] A Kentucky prosecutor is still awaiting the findings of a State Police investigation into hazing allegations waged against the McCreary Central High School football team.  The hazing incident was reported on August 28, 2025, following an alleged occurrence in Casey County, located west of Somerset. In recent years, high…

Surprising Assault in County Jail By Shane Gilreath [email protected] A disturbing series of assaults at the Scott County Jail have led to multiple charges against an inmate, 26-year-old Georgia-native, Tommy Dale Long. Long, who has been incarcerated since June 5, 2025 on various charges, including evading arrest, theft of a motor vehicle, possession of Schedule…

Sheriff Hosts Baptism Ceremony By Shane Gilreath [email protected] According to American Faith, a non-profit media source that often highlights faith-based initiatives in America, baptism ceremonies in local jails have become a significant event hosted by law enforcement agencies across the country.  Such ceremonies reflect the power of faith in communities and the local support for…

Sheriff announces bid for re-election By Shane Gilreath [email protected] With speculation forming across Scott County about next year’s local election cycle, Sheriff Brian Keeton got ahead of the game, announcing his plans to seek  re-election on Tuesday.  “I am proud to announce and humbly ask for your continued support as I seek      …