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Corbin church to build playground in honor of ‘Superman Ozzy’

Oscar “Ozzy” Falkowski lived for only three months and 23 days, but one Corbin church is undertaking an effort to make sure his inspirational legacy is never forgotten.

Whitley East Elementary among elite schools in Kentucky; top ten in teaching social studies, writing

An elementary school in extreme eastern Whitley County has been identified among the top 10 in the state at educating students in writing and social studies.

Corbin Planning Commission approves modified zoning changes Tuesday

A plan to changing the zoning designation for a huge chunk of land that essentially bisects the city of Corbin has been reduced in scope, Corbin’s Building Inspector said Tuesday, and may have a few more small revisions to go before it is finalized and sent to the...

Surveys showed deep divide between teachers, administration at Williamsburg Schools

The results of an anonymous survey given to all licensed school-based educators in Kentucky last year showed obvious discord between teachers and administrators at the Williamsburg Independent School District — a rift both sides say they are trying hard to repair in...

Police: No charges likely after child falls from second-story window

Authorities say they aren’t at this time considering criminal charges for the parents or guardians of a two-year-old that fell from a two-story window at a Corbin apartment complex and was seriously injured Monday evening.

Search for missing Whitley man ends tragically

 The search for an elderly Whitley County man, missing since early Thursday morning, ended tragically.

 

Fourth lawsuit filed against Williamsburg pet treat maker

A Tennessee investment firm is the latest in a growing list of companies that has filed a lawsuit against a Williamsburg-based pet treat maker American Pet Food Manufacturing (APFM) and its owner, Kim Monday, claiming a failure to pay outstanding bills.

Freeman to sign copies of ‘Lights Out,’ the real story behind ’23 Blast,’ this Friday

The upcoming movie “23 Blast” is a stylized retelling of Travis Freeman’s battle to overcome the loss of his eyesight while in middle school, but now he wants you to know the real story.

City of Corbin awarded $250,000 grant to put cops in local schools

The City of Corbin will receive a $250,000 grant through the U.S. Department of Justice that will pay for two police officers to work as school resource officers with the Corbin Independent School System.

Inaugural Moonbow Eggfest deemed a success

The organizers of Corbin’s first ever “Eggfest” is calling the inaugural event a success, and added he believes it has converted a few curious patrons into “eggheads” themselves.