Only about 30.5 percent of Whitley County voters cast their ballots

Whitley County voters went to the polls Tuesday and during three days of early voting last week, and unsurprisingly threw their support behind Republican candidates running for statewide office, including: governor, attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer, auditor of public accounts and agriculture commissioner.

Bellena Wilburn of Corbin casts her ballot during Tuesday’s statewide elections.

District Court Records

Editor’s note: The News Journal publishes only the final disposition of district court criminal cases except for those which are waived to a grand jury or dismissed without condition.

Lawsuits

Legal Notices for 11-8-2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CITY UTILITIES COMMISSION

ELECTRIC RATES INCREASE

This notice announces a public hearing, to be held by City Utilities Commission, to receive comments and input for the proposed electric rates increase.

All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing. Oral comments will be heard and written statements will be accepted. The public hearing will be held at the following location and time:

Corbin City Hall Meeting Room,

805 S. Main Street, Corbin, KY 40701 on

Monday, November 27, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

Persons having questions about the public hearing should contact: City Utilities Commission, 1515 Cumberland Falls Highway, Corbin, KY 40701, (606) 528-4026. If an accommodation is needed for a disability in order to participate in this activity, please notify the above at least seven days prior to the event.

PUBLIC NOTICE:

I, Joseph Robert Sells am divorcing Meagan Ryan Cashion! This is your Public Notice!

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

The regular stated meeting time of the Whitley County Tourism Board is hereby changed from 5:00 PM on the second Tuesday of every month to 4:00 PM in the Whitley County Fiscal Court Room at the Whitley County Courthouse.

PUBLIC NOTICE:

Resilient Knights, Inc hereby declares it’s intent to apply for a NQ-Malt Beverage license no later than 15 November 2023. The licensed premises is located at 4672 5th St Rd, Corbin, KY 40701. The President is Michelle Eidschun, 690 D Fore Rd Williamsburg KY 40769. Any person, association, corporation, or body politic may protest the granting of the license(s) by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 500 Mero St 2NE33 Frankfort Ky, 40601, within thirty (30) days of the date of publication.

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO MINE

Pursuant to Application Number 918‐0511, NW_1

In accordance with KRS 350.055 notice is hereby given that Alden Resources LLC, 332 West Cumberland Gap Parkway, Suite 100, Corbin, Kentucky 40701 has applied for a new permit (NW) for a surface contour, auger/highwall coal mining and reclamation operation. The new permit encompasses 89.58 acres of surface disturbance and 198.18 acres of Auger/HWM (shadow area). The permit is located approximately 2.0 miles east of Williamsburg in Whitley County.

The proposed operation is approximately 3.75 East of KY Hwy 25 junction with KY 92 and located 0.16 miles North of the confluence of Bradford Branch with the Cumberland River.

The proposed operation is located on the Williamsburg, Saxton and Rockholds, KY 7½ minute quadrangle maps. The operation will use a combination of contour, and auger/highwall miner methods of surface mining. The surface and auger/highwall mining area is owned by J. Andrew Croley and, his wife, Tracy Croley.

All comments, objections or requests for a permit conference must be received within thirty (30) days of today’s date. The application has been filed for public inspection at the Department for Surface Mining and Reclamation and Enforcement’s, Middlesboro Regional Office, 1804 East Cumberland Avenue, Middlesboro, Kentucky 40965‐1229. Written comments, objections or requests for a permit conference must be filed with the Director, Division of Mine Permits, 300 Sower Boulevard, 2nd Floor Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. 38-rtf-X

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO MINE

Pursuant to Application Number 918-0514

In accordance with KRS 350.055, notice is hereby given that Torchlight Energy Inc, 1658 Torchlight Road, Louisa KY 41230 has applied for a permit for a surface coal mining and reclamation operation located 2.50 miles north-west of Louden in Whitley County.  The proposed operation will add 31.50 acres of surface disturbance and will underlie an additional 89.00 acres making a total area of 120.50 acres within the permit boundary.

The proposed operation is approximately 2.0 miles North from KY 92’s junction with Maple Creek Road and located 0.10 miles northeast of Maple Creek.

The proposed operation is located on the Rockholds U.S.G.S. 7 ½-minute quadrangle map. The surface and underground area to be disturbed is owned by Thomas & Clara Hartung.  The operation will use the Highwall/Auger miner  methods of surface mining.

The application has been filed for public inspection at the Division of Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Middlesboro Regional Office, 1804 E. Cumberland Ave, Middlesboro, KY 40965.  Written comments, objections, or requests for a permit conference must be filed with the Director, Division of Permits, 300 Sower Blvd., Frankfort, Kentucky 40601.

NOTICE:

Notice is hereby given by order of the Whitley District Court, that the following appointments have been made:

Dan Rawlings IV, P.O. Box 2500, Corbin, KY 40702 and Steven Rawlings, P.O. Box 2500, Corbin, KY 40702 were appointed co-executors on 10/3/2023 for the estate of Jacqueline Rawlings (deceased), P.O. Box 2500, Corbin, KY 40702. The attorney for the co-executors is John T. Blevins, 109 W. 1st, Corbin, KY 40701.

Jack Wasano, P.O. Box 266, Williamsburg, KY 40769 was appointed executor on 10/3/2023 for the estate of Barbara E. Wasano (deceased), 450 Wasano Drive, Williamsburg, KY 40769.  The attorney for the executor is Kimberly Frost, P.O. Box 72, Williamsburg, KY 40769.

Philip Moses, 881 Wolf Creek Rd, Williamsburg, KY 40769 was appointed administrator on 10/3/2023 for the estate of Cora Sue Rose (deceased), 784 Wolf Creek Road, Williamsburg, KY 40769.

James Smith, 1034 New Zion Road, Williamsburg, KY 40769 was appointed administrator on 10/3/2023 for the estate of Della F. Lawson (deceased), 104 Adkins Loop, Williamsburg, KY 40769.

David Powers, 7490 Hwy. 26, Rockholds, KY 40759 was appointed administrator on 10/10/2023 for the estate of Raymond Alsip (deceased), 192 Bacon Creek Road, Corbin, KY 40701.

Linda Staley, 293 Highway 895, Williamsburg, KY 40769 was appointed administratrix on 10/10/2023 for the estate of Leroy Staley (deceased), 293 Highway 895, Williamsburg, KY 40769.

Nina Walker, 522 S. 5th Street, Williamsburg, KY 40769 was appointed executrix on 10/10/2023 for the estate of Margie Flynn (deceased), 522 S. 5th Street, Williamsburg, KY 40769.

Dennis Barton, 3298 Cumberland Falls Highway, Corbin, KY 40701 or Gina Barton, 1655 Gordon Hill Pike, Corbin, KY 40701 were appointed co-administrators on 10/10/2023 for the estate of Kyle Andrew Barton (deceased), 3298 Cumberland Falls Highway, Corbin, KY 40701.  The attorney for the co-administrators is Seth Reeves, P.O. Box 1341, Corbin, KY 40702.

Charlene White, 2040 Adams Road, Corbin, KY 40701 was appointed as administratrix on 10/02/2023 for the estate of Barbara D. White (deceased), 1913 Early Street, Corbin, KY 40701.

Mark Eaton, 2009 S. Kentucky Avenue, Corbin, KY 40701 was appointed as executor on 10/09/2023 for the estate of Reba Kathleen Phelps (deceased), 2008 S. Kentucky Avenue, Corbin, KY 40701.

Erenestine Turner, 175 Raymond Ridge Road, Corbin, KY 40701 was appointed as executrix on 10/09/2023 for the estate of Raymond Jwell Turner, Sr (deceased), 175 Raymond Ridge Road, Corbin, KY 40701.

Brenda Hill Lawson, 72 Bluebird Lane, Woodbine, KY 40771 was appointed as administratrix on 10/16/2023 for the estate of Jerry J. Hill (deceased), 72 Bluebird Lane, Woodbine, KY 40771.

Kevin Lawson, 87 Elmer Lawson Road, Williamsburg, KY 40769, Joshua Meadors, 1769 Cane Creek Rd, Williamsburg, KY 40769, John Meadors, 20 West Woodside Dr, Williamsburg, KY 40769 was appointed as executors on 10/23/2023 for the estate of Nina L. Meadors (deceased), 1274 Jellico Creek Road, Williamsburg, KY 40769.

Homer Cowden, 2809 Hightop Rd, Corbin, KY 40701 was appointed as executor on 10/23/2023 for the estate of Teresa Darlene Cowden (deceased), 2809 Hightop Road, Corbin, KY 40701.

Given under my hand this 31st day of October, 2023.

Gary W. Barton, Clerk

District & Circuit Courts

Whitley County, Williamsburg, KY 40769

NOTICE:

Lora Cooper has filed the final settlement for the estate of Charles Richard Cooper (deceased). The settlement hearing will be held 12/5/2023 @ 11 am.

Hannah Mullins has filed the final settlement for the estate of Eric Mullins (deceased). The settlement hearing will be held 12/5/2023 @ 11 am.

Larry Mason has filed the final settlement for the estate of Elizabeth A. Fore (deceased). The settlement hearing will be held 12/5/2023 @ 11 am.

Exceptions, if any, must be filed prior to December 1st, 2023.

The hearing will be held at Whitley District Court, 100 Main Street, Williamsburg, KY 40701

Given under my hand this 31st day of October, 2023.

Gary W. Barton

Whitley Circuit/District Courts

Williamsburg, KY 40769

NOTICE:

Nancy Meadows has filed the final settlement for the estate of Lorna Kaye Lanham (deceased). The settlement hearing date will be set for 11/06/2023 at 9:00 am.

Jack G. Hall has filed the final settlement for the estate of Elmer Andrew Hall (deceased). The settlement hearing date will be set for 11/06/2023 at 9:00 am.

Exceptions, if any, must be filed prior to December 1st, 2023.

The hearing will be held at Whitley District Court, 100 Main Street, Williamsburg, KY 40701

Given under my hand this 31st day of October, 2023.

Gary W. Barton

Whitley Circuit/District Courts

Williamsburg, KY 40769

Polls open until 6 p.m. Tuesday (Nov. 7)

Election Day voting will take place from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. today, Nov. 6, at eight voting centers located throughout Whitley County, including locations at Williamsburg Independent School, Whitley County High School, Pleasant View Elementary School, Whitley East Elementary School, Whitley North Elementary School, Oak Grove Elementary School, Corbin City Hall and Sanders Creek Church, which is in the Canadatown area.

Previously, you could only cast your Election Day ballot at your voting precinct out of which there were 36 located in Whitley County, but now you can cast your Election Day ballot at any of the eight voting centers.

The most prominent race on Tuesday’s ballot will be the gubernatorial race, which will pit incumbent Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and incumbent Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman against Republican challenger Attorney General Daniel Cameron and his running mate Robert M. “Robby” Mills, who is running for Lt. Governor.

Several other statewide races will also be on the ballot, including:

• Attorney General – Republican Russell Coleman vs. Democrat Pamela Stevenson
• Secretary of State – incumbent Republican Michael Adams vs. Democratic challenger Charles “Buddy” Wheatley
• Treasurer – Republican Mark H. Metcalf vs. Democrat Michael Bowman.
• Auditor of Public Accounts – Republican Allison Ball vs. Democrat Kimberly “Kim” Reeder.
• Agriculture Commissioner – Republican Jonathan Shell vs. Democrat Sierra J. Enlow.

There is one local, uncontested race on some Whitley County ballots as Paula Parker Grubb is unopposed in her bid to fill out the unexpired Whitley County Board of Education Third-District seat.

Grubb was appointed to the position in early February following the resignation of board member Malorie Cooper, who moved outside of the district.

Paul D. Dole receives 2023 SEACAA Men of Excellence Award

Paul D. Dole, President/CEO of KCEOC Community Action Partnership, was awarded the 2023 Southeastern Association of Community Action Agencies (SEACAA) Men of Excellence Award during the 2023 SEACAA conference in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Sept. 21.

The Men of Excellence Award was created to celebrate the lifelong work of men in Community Action.

“Men are underrepresented in the Community Action world, and SEACAA wanted to take this time to celebrate them. Paul Dole was chosen for Kentucky by the Community Action Kentucky board of directors because he has dedicated almost 50 years of his life to helping families, children and communities thrive. Paul has worked on the community, state, and national levels championing causes of poverty. Paul is the godfather of community action and we had to celebrate him!” said Catrena Bowman, president of the SEACAA board.

“I am honored to receive the 2023 Men of Excellence Award from SEACAA,” said Dole. “This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire Community Action network, and I am grateful to be a part of such a committed and inspiring group of people.”

Dole thanked the SEACAA Board of Directors for the recognition, the Community Action of Kentucky Board of Directors for nominating him, his colleagues and staff at KCEOC for their tireless support, and the community members he serves.

“It is their stories of resilience and determination that motivate me to do this work,” said Dole. “I believe that people fighting their way out of poverty deserve no less than excellence from the community action agency they are trusting to help them.”

Health Dept. launches new online resources to benefit community

In September, we ran a story here in the News Journal announcing two new online resources that would be coming soon courtesy of the Whitley County Health Department. On Tuesday, both of those websites went live. (more…)

Fine Arts Association presenting classical pianist Yukiko Fujimura at Union College on November 12

The Fine Arts Association of Southeast Kentucky will be presenting classical pianist Yukiko Fujimura in concert at the Conway-Boatman Memorial Chapel at Union College in Barbourville on Sunday, Nov. 12 at 3 p.m. (more…)

Jackets, Redhounds still alive in high school football playoffs

After round one playoff games on Thursday and Friday, two coverage area high school football teams are left standing. (more…)

Sons of the American Revolution awarding cash prizes for essay contest

The Captain Charles Gatliff Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) is offering cash prizes for high school students in southeastern Kentucky, including students being homeschooled. The chapter will award three prizes of $200, $100 and $50.

The winning essay will go to the state competition for prizes of $700, $300, and $200, and the state winner will be sent to the national competition for prizes of $5,000, $2,000 and $1,000.

Students must submit an original 800-1,200-word essay based on an event, person, philosophy or ideal associated with the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United States Constitution.

Essays will be judged based upon its historical accuracy, clarity, organization, grammar and spelling, and documentation.

Contest rules and application can be found at www.sar.org/george-s-stella-m-knight-essay-contest.

Essays must be received by Dec. 20, 2023. Each submission must include the essay, the title page, bibliography, and student bio. Digital submissions can be made by sending material by email to charleshayes@windstream.net, or it can be mailed to: Charles E. Hayes, 318 Slate Lick St., London, KY  40741.

Students, parents, or teachers requiring more information can contact Charles Hayes at the addresses listed above.