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Burger Week draws more business into participating restaurants

Food-related events in the city can have a significant impact on the bottom line of local restaurants with Corbin’s recent Burger Week being a good example, Corbin Tourism Director Nancy Conley told the Corbin City Commission during its monthly meeting Monday. Old Town Grill once...
Posted On 18 Jul 2024

Splash pad repairs expected to be done this week

The wait is almost over for local youngsters wanting to enjoy Corbin’s splash pad, which has yet to open this year due to repairs. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a Member? Join Us
Posted On 17 Jul 2024

Parts to repair Corbin’s splash pad have arrived

Corbin’s splash pad isn’t fixed yet, but it should be by early next month while an outdoor warning siren in southern Corbin should be fixed by the end of the week. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this...
Posted On 20 Jun 2024

Corbin may take over operation of KY-312 picnic area and trail, but not Laurel Lake boat ramp

The City of Corbin could potentially be taking over much of the recreation area at the KY-312 boat ramp with the exception of the actual boat ramp in the not too distant future. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login...
Posted On 20 Jun 2024

Corbin approves first reading of ordinance to annex Exit 29 corridor

The Exit 29 area in southern Laurel County has long held a Corbin zip code. It has long held a Corbin pre-fix for land based phone lines. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet signs on the interstate list the exit as being in Corbin. If you ask business there or residents of that area...
Posted On 19 Jun 2024

Proposal to partially reduce Corbin’s Main St. to one lane suggested

Problems with Master Street and Gordon Street weren’t the only concerns brought up by local residents during a public meeting at Corbin City Hall Monday that was held to help formulate an action plan for traffic safety in Corbin. Slow down!: Oaklawn resident John Elliotte asked...
Posted On 05 Jun 2024

Corbin officials asking residents to keep their property up

If you own property in Corbin, then you need to keep that property up, which includes getting the grass cut on a regular basis. The city has made a concerted effort to go after blighted properties in the past and will do so again if necessary. However, the city would much rather...
Posted On 24 May 2024

New program will address Corbin feral cat problem

If you have stray, feral cats roaming around your neighborhood in Corbin, then there will soon be something that you can do about them although it will probably be a solution that not everyone will entirely like. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to...
Posted On 23 May 2024

Jacob Roan named new Corbin downtown coordinator

When the new executive director of the Corbin Tourist and Convention Commission is officially announced Wednesday, they will have a little more help planning downtown events than their predecessor, Maggy Monhollen, did. Corbin Parks and Recreation Director Jacob Roan has also...
Posted On 22 May 2024

Corbin pool opening on time, splash pad opening delayed

When it comes to aquatic fun in Corbin this summer, Public Works Director Jacob Roan delivered some good news and some not so good news during Monday’s monthly Corbin City Commission meeting. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...
Posted On 22 May 2024