In addition to annual march downtown, events include virtual panel discussion, storytelling and clothing drive While the COVID-19 pandemic forced some changes to annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day events, it has opened the door to new virtual … [Read more...] about Week of events planned in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, National Day of Racial Healing
Arts & Culture
City of Somerset receives Governor’s Award in the Arts
State’s most prestigious arts honor celebrates ‘extraordinary and significant contributions’ to Kentucky’s art heritage SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (November 13, 2020) — The City of Somerset will receive the state’s most prestigious arts award, the Governor's … [Read more...] about City of Somerset receives Governor’s Award in the Arts
Citizens National Bank makes 10-year financial commitment to Lake Cumberland Farmers Market
Facility will now be known as the Citizens National Bank Pavilion through new partnership SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (October 20, 2020) — Thanks to a new public-private partnership between the City of Somerset and Citizens National Bank, the Lake Cumberland … [Read more...] about Citizens National Bank makes 10-year financial commitment to Lake Cumberland Farmers Market
City of Somerset assumes ownership of Virginia Theatre
Downtown Somerset Development Corporation deeds building to city with stipulation renovations will be completed SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (October 12, 2020) — Somerset City Council passed a resolution at Monday’s meeting to assume ownership of the Virginia … [Read more...] about City of Somerset assumes ownership of Virginia Theatre
Somerset leader John Perkins recognized through downtown mural, #seemyset story series
Written, photo and video essays to be released in coming weeks John Perkins has never been one to dwell on the past. In fact, he only looks there in gratitude to the people who have supported him. As a young man, Perkins often visited the old … [Read more...] about Somerset leader John Perkins recognized through downtown mural, #seemyset story series
Painting hydrants beautifies city, enhances fire protection efforts
Colors indicate water flow and help Somerset achieve important ISO rating Somerset residents may have noticed that fire hydrants throughout the city have recently been painted bright new shades of color — some even decorated to celebrate school teams … [Read more...] about Painting hydrants beautifies city, enhances fire protection efforts
