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Local Blood Drive Happening This Afternoon
The great thing about donating blood is that just about anyone can do it. No “dough” is needed to make a difference in your community – all it takes is a little bit of time […]
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Black Cat Painting Class This Afternoon at the Library
Black cats are often a big part of this time of year and at this event they are going to be taking over paintings, and YOU are helping them! Similar to the paintings where you […]
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Game wardens investigate boat collision on Lake Cumberland
(WBKO) – Game wardens from the 9th Law Enforcement District are investigating a boating incident near the mouth of Lily Creek on Lake Cumberland. Initial information indicates two recreational vessels collided. One person has been […]
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Motorcyclist Airlifted After Somerset Crash
(WKYT) – A motorcyclist was airlifted to a Lexington hospital after a crash on Ringgold Road, according to the Somerset Fire department. Somerset Fire crews were dispatched to the 1300 block of Ringgold Road for […]
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Boil Water Advisory Issued
Date: 10/25/26 Time: 10:30 am A boil water advisory has been issued for all customers located at the intersection of Hwy 776 and Denney Hollow Sinking Rd., Denney Hollow Sinking Rd, Old Big Sinking School […]
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Property Taxes are Payable with Discount This Week
Property taxes are payable with the 2% discount through Monday, November 2nd since the last day falls on the weekend. Our office hours are 8:00 am. to 4:30 pm. Unfortunately, if you pay online that […]
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Monticello Police Arrest Six in Theft Investigation
The Monticello Police Department continues to investigate a major theft and property damage case involving the Country Farm and Home storage building, formerly known as the old Beldin’s building. The investigation began when employees entered […]
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Somerset husband, wife sentenced on federal child porn production charges
(WKYT) – A husband and wife from Somerset were sentenced Wednesday on child pornography production charges in federal court. Christopher Ethridge, 39, and Amy Ethridge, 30, each received a sentence of 30 years, according to […]
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Somerset man sentenced on federal charges for attempted production of child pornography
(WKYT) – A Somerset man was sentenced on federal charges for attempted production of child pornography Wednesday. B.J. Thomason, 38, of Somerset will spend 15 years in prison. According to court documents, in 2022 Thomason […]
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Two injured in Somerset crash, one vehicle flipped on side
. (WKYT) – Two people were injured in a crash after a crash where one vehicle ended up on its side, according to the Somerset Fire Department. Fire crews said they found both vehicles off […]
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WCHS Alumni Hall of Fame to Induct New Members
WCHS Alumni Hall of Fame to Induct New Members The Wayne County High School Alumni Hall of Fame will induct fifteen new members during a schoolwide assembly on Friday, October 23. A public reception for […]