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City of Somerset Building Inspector Joe Lyons was recently nominated to the Code Administrators Association of Kentucky board of directors. Lyons has been a member of CAAK since 2010 and expressed interest in serving the members of the … [Read more...] about City building inspector joins state code association board

New outdoor location for #seemyset Art market creates midsummer night’s vibe with instrumental music, tents and green space Continuing its focus on events that support the arts and promote community destinations, the City of Somerset will host a … [Read more...] about City of Somerset takes successful art market to Rocky Hollow Park

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

Calling all you Christmas decorators out there: It's time to crown the best-decorated homes and businesses in town! Nominations opened Friday, Dec. 11 for the City of Somerset's 2020 Merry & Bright Christmas decorating contest. The process will … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Merry & Bright Christmas Decorating Contest

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

The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) recently selected SomerSplash Waterpark’s General Manager Dr. Stephen Sims as a subject matter expert to help begin working on revamping IAAPA’s certification program. Sims, … [Read more...] about SomerSplash GM chosen by international group as subject matter expert