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A local business icon was lost late last week as Maxine VonGruenigen, the former longtime owner of Maggie J’s Dress Shop in downtown Corbin, passed away at her home at the age of 90. Born and raised in Corbin, VonGruenigen was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church, and was...

Maxine VonGruenigen, age 90, of Corbin, passed away peacefully at her home in Corbin on September 17, 2020. Born in Corbin, Kentucky to the late James Alfred Taylor and Eula Burnett Taylor, she was the long-time owner/operator of Maggie J’s Dress Shop. She was a lifelong member...

After 76 years, iconic downtown Corbin business Maggie J’s is closing its doors. The last day of business will be Saturday, March 10. Owner Maxine VonGruenigen, who has worked at the store founded by her aunt Maggie J. and uncle Roy Wyrick on Feb. 19, 1942, said she is in good...