Involvement includes giving input on cancer-related needs in Kentucky Healthy Somerset Director Kathy Townsend is a new member of the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center (MCC) Community Advisory Board. The board’s mission is … [Read more...] about Healthy Somerset director joins UK’s Markey Cancer Center advisory board
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Somerset Police chief selected for 2021 Leadership Kentucky program
William Hunt joins Pulaski resident Megan Damron in representing the community SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (June 10, 2021) — Somerset Police Chief William Hunt has been selected as one of 50 participants from across the state to attend the 2021 Leadership … [Read more...] about Somerset Police chief selected for 2021 Leadership Kentucky program
Virginia Theatre to be renovated, restored as part of $13 million bond initiative
Project also includes an $800K savings to city taxpayers through refinancing while building water, wastewater infrastructure SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (April 26, 2021) — Somerset City Council members unanimously approved a $13 million municipal bond … [Read more...] about Virginia Theatre to be renovated, restored as part of $13 million bond initiative
Council votes to purchase Richards Court property to make stormwater improvements
Lot will provide space for a retention pond; $155,000 EPA grant will aid in studying entire watershed holistically SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (April 12, 2021) — In response to historic rains that caused significant damage to homes downtown, Somerset … [Read more...] about Council votes to purchase Richards Court property to make stormwater improvements
Council approves resolution to negotiate lease with University of Somerset
Long-term lease will make the city whole from expenses associated with purchase, interest and demolition of Cundiff Square property SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (April 12, 2021) — The Somerset City Council voted 10-1 Monday to approve a resolution allowing … [Read more...] about Council approves resolution to negotiate lease with University of Somerset
Week of events planned in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, National Day of Racial Healing
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
