Corbin real, personal property tax rates to decrease slightly

2023 property tax rates in the City of Corbin will be dropping slightly this year.

New York man indicted in Laurel County for July multi-county pursuit

A New York man was indicted Friday in Laurel County on several charges stemming from a July police pursuit that began in Williamsburg and spanned multiple counties.

Jacob Taylor is accused of leading police on a chase from Williamsburg to Berea.

Mega Millions winning ticket sold in Corbin

UPDATE: The identity of the person who purchased the winning Mega Millions ticket in Corbin has been released.

Corbin resident, George Cerveny, won $1 million during Tuesday night’s Mega Millions drawing, matching all five white numbers. He bought the ticket at the Circle K store on Gordon Hill Pike.

According to a press release from the Kentucky Lottery, Cerveny checked the numbers before going to bed, but didn’t check his ticket, knowing that he hadn’t matched the Megaball number.

“I saw the numbers [Tuesday night] and thought those look real good, real good numbers and they looked familiar but it didn’t hit the three number and of course, that’s the [Megaball] and I thought, ‘Okay, time to go to bed,'” said Cerveny. “I went to bed a millionaire and didn’t even know it. I’ve played the same numbers for years and this morning I got a phone call from one of my employees saying, ‘Hey, call Circle K. The manager’s trying to get ahold of you.'”

Cerveny noted that he has purchased lottery tickets from the same Circle K store for about 10 years, but has never won more than a few dollars at a time, according to the release. Cerveny and his wife, Jennifer, claimed the winnings Wednesday at the Kentucky Lottery Headquarters, where they received a check for $715,000, the remainder left after taxes.

As for what he expects to do with his winnings, Cerveny isn’t planning anything too flashy.

“We’re going to get out of debt. That’s probably the answer for most people but we’re going to get out of debt and not have to worry about it…and figure out a nice vacation,” said Cerveny.

The Circle K on Gordon Hill Pike will also receive $10,000 for selling the winning ticket.

ORIGINAL: A winning Mega Millions ticket was sold in Corbin, netting the lucky winner $1 million dollars.

The Kentucky Lottery announced the winning ticket in Corbin Wednesday afternoon, following Tuesday’s night’s drawing. The announcement states the ticket was sold at a Circle K, though it did not specify which one.

According to the Kentucky Lottery website, the ticket was sold at Circle K #3291. Cross-referencing the store number with Whitley County Health Department inspections data, the winning store is on Gordon Hill.

No information regarding the winner’s identity has yet been released.

Whitley County man sentenced to 162 months for armed methamphetamine trafficking

U.S. District Judge Claria Horn Boom sentenced Michael Andrew Nakonechny, 41, of Whitley County, to 162 months in federal prison on Tuesday for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense, according to a news release from the United States Attorney’s Office.

According to his plea agreement, on Aug. 5, 2022, law enforcement in Whitley County located a backpack that Nakonechny possessed and contained over 50 grams of methamphetamine. Nakonechny had received the drugs from his supplier and intended to distribute them. Law enforcement also found a loaded firearm inside the backpack. Nakonechny possessed the firearm to further his drug trafficking activity.

Nakonechny pleaded guilty to the charges in May 2023.

Under federal law, Nakonechny must serve 85 percent of his prison sentence; and upon his release, he will be under the supervision of the U.S. Probation Office for four years.

Carlton S. Shier, IV, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky; Shawn Morrow, Special Agent in Charge, ATF, Louisville Field Division; Phillip J. Burnett, Commissioner of the Kentucky State Police; and Rusty Hedrick, Chief of the Corbin Police Department, jointly announced the sentence.

The investigation was conducted by ATF, the KSP, and the Corbin Police Department.

According to Whitley County court records, a Michael Nakonechny, who was 40 years old at the time, and had a Lexington address listed, was indicted on Sept. 19, 2022, in Whitley Circuit Court on charges of first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon and possession of drug paraphernalia in connection with an Aug. 5, 2022, incident.

According to online court records, the case is still pending in Whitley Circuit Court and slated for a status hearing on Dec. 18, 2023.

Old Whitley District Courtroom in Corbin being converted into training area for police, fire

What exactly do you do with an old district courtroom that is no longer in use?

Ohio man pleads guilty to public intoxication, indecent exposure

Corbin Police have identified a man, who was found naked at the CSX rail yard early Sunday evening and who refused to give police his name telling them that “bad people would get him.”

Dan Legg

Officers, EMT and nurse assaulted after North Carolina man arrested in W’burg

A North Carolina man was arrested Saturday after a report of a domestic dispute at a Williamsburg business ended with several officers, an EMT and a nurse being assaulted.

Brandon Oakley

Whitley Co. Health Department’s new mobile clinic to appear in Corbin soon

Those in the Corbin area who were negatively affected by the closing of the Whitley County Health Department’s satellite facility back in June received some good news Monday evening at the Whitley County Board of Health’s regular quarterly meeting.

Master Commissioner Sales 9-20-2023

MASTER COMMISSIONER SALES

In order to comply with the orders of the Whitley Circuit Court, the Master Commissioner will sell the property described in the following action(s) on MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2023 at the hour of 12:00 noon, at the door of the Whitley County Judicial Center, (new courthouse), 100 Main Street, Williamsburg, Kentucky.

For each sale- individually: The said property shall be sold to raise the amounts hereinafter set forth, together with interest and the costs of the action, and upon the (unless otherwise indicated) following terms and conditions.

(A)  At the time of sale the successful bidder shall either pay cash or make a deposit of 10% of the purchase price with the balance on credit for thirty (30) days. In the event the successful bidder desires or elects to credit the balance, he or she will be required to post bond and furnish an acceptable surety thereon. Said bond shall be for the unpaid purchase price and bear interest at the rate the judgment bears, from the date of sale until paid in full, and shall have the force and effect of a judgment. The bond interest rate charged on any unpaid balance is listed for each case shown in Upcoming Sales.

(B)  The purchaser shall be required to assume and pay all taxes or assessments upon the property for the (2023) year and all subsequent years after this sale. All other delinquent taxes or assessments upon the property for prior years shall be paid from the sale proceeds if properly claimed in writing and filed of record by the purchaser within ten (10) days from the date of sale.

(C)  The property shall otherwise be sold free and clear of any right, title, and interest of all parties to the action and of their liens and encumbrances thereon, excepting easements and restrictions of record in the Whitley County Court Clerk’s Office and such right of redemption as may exist in favor of the United States of America or the defendant(s).

(D) If the property does not bring two-thirds of its appraised value, a six (6) month right of redemption will exist pursuant to KRS 426.530 (revised July 15, 2014).

THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES WILL BE SOLD:

COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, 34TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITLEY CIRCUIT COURT, DIVISION NO. I, CIVIL ACTION NO. 22-CI-037, Specialized Loan Servicing LLC, Plaintiff, vs. Christopher Lee Cox, et al Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment and Order of Sale entered by the Whitley Circuit Court on February 7, 2023 and a subsequent Order entered September 6, 2023. The In Rem judgment against the Defendants, plus costs, is as follows: (1) The principal sum in the amount of $41,298.53, plus interest on the principal sum at the rate of 7.5% per annum from April 1, 2021 until paid.; plus the costs and fees of this action; plus attorney’s fees; plus sums advanced in payment of ad valorem taxes, insurance premiums, winterization, or in preservation of the real estate; plus any and all fees, costs, attorney’s fees, and other advance made pursuant to the terms of the Note and Mortgage, and additional amounts permitted. Property Address: 183 Skinner Hollow Rd., Woodbine, KY 40771. Parcel/Map ID#:  155-00-00-034.00

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COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, 34TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITLEY CIRCUIT COURT, DIVISION NO. I, CIVIL ACTION NO. 22-CI-098, Allied First Bank, SB DBA Servbank, Plaintiff, vs. Dawn Stephens, et al, Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment and Order of Sale entered by the Whitley Circuit Court on September 6, 2023. The judgment against the Defendant, Dawn Stephens, plus costs, is as follows: (1) The principal sum in the amount of $59,713.98 from April 1, 2020; plus interest from 03/01/2020 in the amount of $9,357.33 as of July 21, 2023 accruing thereon at the rate of 4.6250% per annum ($7.57 per diem); plus late charges, and the costs and fees of this action; plus attorney’s fees; plus sums advanced in payment of ad valorem taxes, insurance premiums, all in the grand total amount of no less than $78,474.13 as of July 21, 2023, with post-judgment interest thereon to accrue at the rate of 4.6250% per annum until paid, and other advance made for sums advanced by Plaintiff per judgment. Property Address: 161 Perkins Street, Woodbine, KY 40771. Parcel/Map ID#:  139-40-05-001.00

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COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, 34TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITLEY CIRCUIT COURT, DIVISION NO. I, CIVIL ACTION NO. 22-CI-335, Nationstar Mortgage LLC,  Plaintiff,  vs. Donna Marie Jones, et al, Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment and Order of Sale entered by the Whitley Circuit Court on July 6, 2023. The In Rem judgment against the Defendants, plus costs, is as follows: The sum in the amount of $70,287.90, plus interest at the rate of 4.00% per annum from January 6, 2023 until paid.; plus the costs and fees of this action; plus attorney’s fees; plus sums advanced in payment of ad valorem taxes, insurance premiums, winterization, or in preservation of the real estate; plus any and all fees, costs, attorney’s fees, and other advance made pursuant to the terms of the Note and Mortgage, and additional amounts permitted. Property Address: 120 Black Diamond Road, Corbin, KY 40701. Parcel/Map ID#:  102-00-00-042.01

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COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, 34TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITLEY CIRCUIT COURT, DIVISION NO. II, CIVIL ACTION NO. 23-CI-183, Nationstar Mortgage LLC,  Plaintiff, vs. David Capps, et al, Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment and Order of Sale entered by the Whitley Circuit Court on August 24, 2023. The In Rem judgment against the Defendants, plus costs, is as follows: (1) The sum in the amount of $64,701.81, plus interest at the rate of 6.00% per annum from May 23, 2023 until paid.; plus the costs and fees of this action; plus attorney’s fees; plus sums advanced in payment of ad valorem taxes, insurance premiums, winterization, or in preservation of the real estate; plus any and all fees, costs, attorney’s fees, and other advance made pursuant to the terms of the Note and Mortgage, and additional amounts permitted. Property Address: 551 Keswick Road, Williamsburg, KY 40769. Parcel/Map ID#:  168-00-00-043.00

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COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, 34TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITLEY CIRCUIT COURT, DIVISION NO. II, CIVIL ACTION NO. 21-CI-533, U.S. Bank Trust National Association, Not In Its Individual Capacity But Soley As Owner Trustee For RCF 2 Acquisition Trust,  Plaintiff, vs. Charles R. Fultz, et al, Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment and Order of Sale entered by the Whitley Circuit Court on August 23, 2023. The in rem judgment against the Defendants, plus costs, is as follows: (1) The principal sum in the amount of $39,481.92 from July 1, 2017; with interest thereon from 06/01/2017 in the amount of $5,522.98 as of July 28, 2023 accruing thereon at the rate of 2.66322% per annum ($2.22 per diem); plus a deferred principal balance oof $2,602.46; as well as late charges, and the costs and fees of this action; plus attorney’s fees; plus sums advanced in payment of ad valorem taxes, insurance premiums, all in the grand total amount of no less than $57,533.65 as of May 12, 2023, with post-judgment interest thereon to accrue at the rate of 2.6322% per annum until paid, and other advance made for sums advanced by Plaintiff per judgment. Property Address: 4412 Highway 1804, Williamsburg, KY 40769. Parcel/Map ID#:  153-10-00-034.00

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Dated this 19th day of September, 2023.

HOWARD O. MANN, MASTER COMMISSIONER

WHITLEY CIRCUIT COURT

P.O. BOX 1344, CORBIN, KY 40702

PHONE: 606-528-0616

Man charged with vehicular homicide claims he was not the one behind the wheel

A London man, who continues to be held in the Whitley County Detention Center in connection with a Sept. 3 fatal crash in Corbin, has told police that he wasn’t driving the vehicle when the accident occurred, and that a third party was there and left the accident scene.

However, Corbin Police dispute this claim noting that it would have been impossible for three people to have been inside the vehicle when it crashed, according to a News Journal review of court documents.