Co. worker accused of theft, larceny

A former employee at the Sweetwater County Historical Museum faces two felony charges after allegedly helping herself to museum funds.

Cynthia Jaye McCullers will be charged with larceny and theft, facing a possible maximum $10,000 fine as well as 10 years imprisonment for each charge. McCullers’ initial appearance to the charges is scheduled to take place July 7 at 10 a.m. in Green River Circuit Court.

According to court documents, McCullers’ charges stem from an internal audit the Sweetwater County Museum Board’s Treasurer, Tim Winger, conducted on the museum’s finances.

On Nov. 1...