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OpEd: 2020: A Year of Years

(OpEd By Dr. James Finck, who is an Associate Professor of History at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in Chickasha. He is Chair of the Oklahoma Civil War Symposium. Follow Historically Speaking at www.Historicallyspeaking.blog.) 2020 has certainty been a year of...
Posted On 06 Jan 2021
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Corbin Lion’s Club thanks its donors

The 72nd consecutive year of providing food baskets to local families during the Christmas season was unlike any other that the Corbin Lions Club has seen.  Due to concerns related to COVID-19, the club mailed a $50 gift card to 254 individuals and families in the greater Corbin...
Posted On 05 Jan 2021
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Thank you to the essential workers

With the year 2020 nearly behind us, I wanted to take a few moments this week to say “thank you” to all of the essential workers out there who have helped us get through the difficulties of the past nine months. Of course, this includes all of the medical professionals who have...
Posted On 02 Jan 2021
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Scenes from the season…

  Living Waters Christian Grounds on Frankfort School Road in Corbin hosted its annual Christmas light show from Dec. 18 through Dec. 26. In addition to the numerous drive through and walk through lights, the event featured a petting zoo, train ride, and the opportunity for...
Posted On 01 Jan 2021
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Sweet victory – Gingerbread house winners announced

Bragging rights for having the best decorated gingerbread house in Whitley County have been determined. The Whitley County Extension Community Arts Center recently sponsored its first ever gingerbread decorating contest in place of its annual Christmas party, which couldn’t be...
Posted On 01 Jan 2021
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Reeling them in…

    Terry Forcht of Corbin and grandson Craig Shockley of Lexington spent a few days before Christmas on a fishing trip around Marco Island, Florida. Third generation fishing guide Dylan Naftal of Marco Island Backwater Fishing led the group to his favorite spots. Terry...
Posted On 30 Dec 2020
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Huff named chairperson of House Education Committee

Rep. Regina Huff of Williamsburg has been selected to serve as chair of the House Education Committee, as well as serve as a member of the Budget Review Subcommittee on Primary and Secondary Education and Workforce Development, Budget Review Subcommittee on Postsecondary...
Posted On 28 Dec 2020
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Breaking News: Southern Laurel County barricade situation ends with capture of wanted murder suspect

(Story By Mark White, Jennifer K. Perkins, and Dean Manning) One of two suspects, who is wanted on a murder charge in connection with the Sunday killing of a man in East Bernstadt, was captured following a barricade situation with police Wednesday afternoon in southern Laurel...
Posted On 23 Dec 2020
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Historically Speaking: Christmas in 2020

(OpEd By Dr. James Finck, who is an Associate Professor of History at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in Chickasha. He is Chair of the Oklahoma Civil War Symposium. Follow Historically Speaking at www.Historicallyspeaking.blog.) As I read over the article I was...
Posted On 23 Dec 2020
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Thank you to all who helped with Corbin Christmas events

(Letter to the Editor By Trevor Sherman, Corbin) To the Editor: I wanted to give a big shout out this week to everyone who has helped make recent Christmas-related events possible in the City of Corbin. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, things have looked and felt much...
Posted On 22 Dec 2020
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