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GoFundMe started for Whitley Co. man whose home burned on Christmas Eve

A GoFundMe has been set up for a Whitley County man who had a major fire rip through his home in the early morning hours of Christmas Eve. Fire crews responded to the fire along Majestic View Drive in the Rockholds community at approximately 1:35 a.m., according to homeowner...
Posted On 28 Dec 2022
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Corbin Rotary Club announces ore Empty Stocking Fund donors

The Corbin Rotary Club has announced the most recent donations for the 2022 Empty Stocking Fund Christmas Party to benefit children in need throughout the tri-county area. Donors and the amounts given for the week ending Dec. 16 include: Grace Community Health Center –...
Posted On 26 Dec 2022
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‘Operation Joy’ helps 65 local families have a better Christmas meal

Criminal justice students recently hosted their Eighth Annual “Operation Joy” Holiday Christmas Food Basket program that hopes to help dozens of area families have a better Christmas meal. The Corbin Area Technology Center Criminal Justice classes donated 65 holiday food baskets...
Posted On 25 Dec 2022
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Corbin Police warn of recent phone scam

Area residents should be aware of a new scam in which fraudsters are posing as a police officer in an attempt to get money. According to a release from the Corbin Police Department, multiple reports have been made that someone is using the police department’s phone number to make...
Posted On 22 Dec 2022
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I-75 southbound lane closure begins today (Dec. 19) in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists that a closure of the right lane will occur on I-75 southbound (mile points 25-15) in Whitley County today, Monday, Dec. 19 and Tuesday, Dec. 20, from 7:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day. The lane closure is necessary for...
Posted On 19 Dec 2022
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Sacred Heart Christmas Tree Memorial Garden to stay lit until Jan. 6

If you have driven down Master Street in Corbin since Dec. 3, then chances are you have seen Sacred Heart Catholic Church’s Christmas Tree Memorial Garden lit up at night with its manger scene and 75 decorated Christmas trees. Father Damian Anumba got the inspiration for the...
Posted On 18 Dec 2022
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More 2022 Empty Stocking Fund donations announced

The Corbin Rotary Club has announced the most recent donations for the 2022 Empty Stocking Fund Christmas Party to benefit children in need throughout the tri-county area. Donors and the amounts given for the week ending Dec. 9 include: Andy Kersey – $100. Davis Salvage Company –...
Posted On 15 Dec 2022
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More I-75 lane closures scheduled for Tuesday (Dec. 13) in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists lane closures will occur on I-75 northbound and southbound (mile point 14.5) in Whitley County on Tuesday (Dec. 13) due to bridge maintenance operations. The work schedule is listed below: On Tuesday (Dec. 13) northbound...
Posted On 12 Dec 2022
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Intermittent I-75 right lane closures begin today (Dec. 12) in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that a portion of I-75 southbound (mile points 25.0-15.0) in Whitley County will have intermittent right lane closures beginning today (Dec. 12), and will last until Friday (Dec. 16) due to slide and ditching...
Posted On 12 Dec 2022
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Forcht Bank donates to Shop with a Cop

Forcht Bank of London recently presented the Laurel County Sheriff’s Department’s “Shop with a Cop” program with a $250 donation. Forcht Bank staff are seen presenting the check to Laurel County Sheriff’s Deputy Gilbert Acciardo and London Police detectives Stacy Anderkin and...
Posted On 12 Dec 2022
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