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Corbin High School student Daniel Thelen was one of 83 students, who graduated from The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science on May 10. Thelen was also named a “Community Scholar.” These graduates are recognized for completing two semesters of research with a research outcome that is presented to a professional audience after being accepted through a vetted process or four semesters of participation in STEM+, and documenting 60 hours of service. Established in 2007, The Gatton Academy is Kentucky’s first residential two-year program for gifted and talented juniors and seniors. The Gatton Academy’s students enroll as juniors and are full-time WKU students pursuing their interests in advanced science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The...

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT Celebration: Local and state leaders were present for an anniversary event Tuesday morning at Dayspring Regional Health Center. A panel discussion was held between Danielle Ware (top left) with Hope Credit Union, Dayspring Chief Medical Officer Dr. Geogy Thomas (top middle left), Dayspring Chief Executive Officer Larry Rector (top middle right) and Dwain Neeley (top right) with Fahe. Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers (below) was also present for Tuesday’s event. Look in the upcoming Summer 2025 issue of Strictly Business Magazine for more coverage.

(Story by Mark White and Timothy Wyatt) An 82-year-old Williamsburg man has been arrested and charged with arson in connection with a June 26 structure fire. Williamsburg Police Officer Jonas Saunders served Berry Lynn Perry, also known as LB Perry, with an arrest warrant at his Stringtown Road residence charging him with first-degree arson at 8:18 p.m. Monday. As of 10 a.m. Tuesday, Perry was being held in the Whitley County Detention Center in lieu of a $25,000 cash bond, according to the detention center’s website. At 10:33 p.m. on June 26, the Williamsburg Police Department and Williamsburg Fire Department were dispatched to 532 US25 South in reference to a residential structure fire. Williamsburg...

Dianna Lynn Anderson Winger, age 74, of Gilman, WI, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Oakbrook Health and Rehabilitation in Thorp, WI. She was born May 25, 1951 to the late James Albert and Sudie Lee Osborne Anderson. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by a sibling, Gary Anderson. Dianna lived in Gilman, WI for the last 15 years, after residing in Jacksonville, NC for thirty years and raising her children while working for the federal government. She enjoyed gardening, taking care of others, and looking for interesting finds at auctions. She is survived by her husband, Elton Winger; her children, Amy (Kevin) Spears, Christopher Winger; stepchildren,...

Lena Petrey, age 84, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Signature Healthcare of McCreary in McCreary County, KY. She was born May 1, 1941 in Emlyn, KY to the late John Earl and Hannah Owens Adams. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Vince Petrey; granddaughter, Elicia Gilreath; and one sister, Margie Chambers. She is survived by her husband, Allen Petrey of Williamsburg, KY; son, Greg Petrey of Corbin, KY; seven grandchildren, Derek Petrey, Danielle Strunk (Rick), Brad Petrey (Heidi), Andrew Petrey (Jessica), Leann Canada, Elizabeth Petrey, and Alyssa Parrot; 10 great-grandchildren, Mason Strunk, Logan Petrey, Maci Strunk, Harlan, Maylee, Ariana, Adalee,...

Lee Schroeder, age 78, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025 at his home. He was born September 27, 1946 in Cincinnati, OH, to the late William and Hester Schroeder. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Meadors Schroeder of Williamsburg, KY; three children, Stephanie Hellings (Jeffery) of Williamsburg, KY, Kevin Schroeder (Keri) of McComb Township, MI, and Jason Schroeder (Allison) of Royal Oak, MI; seven grandchildren, Christopher, Brandon, Nicolas, Nathan, Colin, Joshua, Ellianna; five great-grandchildren, Easton, Tatum, Daxton, Eli, Anita; several nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his passing. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, July 1, at the Jellico Creek Baptist...

Do you live locally and are looking for a job? If so, then you may want to head down to The Corbin Center on Thursday (June 26) for the Southern Kentucky Regional Job Fair. It will take place from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at The Corbin enter, which is located at 222 Corbin Center Drive on the hill below the Corbin Arena. The event is open to the public. Job seekers can meet with employers and apply for open positions. Perspective job seekers are encouraged to bring a resume and dress for success. The job fair is being sponsored by the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, The Corbin Center, the Eastern Kentucky...

Kathy Walczak, representing the Tri-County Elks Club, recently presented a donation to sponsor the Operation UNITE Shoot Hoops Not Drugs Summer Program. There are seven Shoot Hoops clinics in eastern Kentucky. Former University of Kentucky point guard and four-time All-SEC Academic Team member Jarrod Polson conducts the camps. The closest one will be on Tuesday (June 17) at Whitley County High School. All of the camps will begin at 4 p.m. and end at 7 p.m. All attendees will receive a free meal, a free basketball, a free t-shirt and a chance to win a basketball goal. Pre-registration is not required. Simply show up at the door.

Stroke is a serious, often preventable health condition that affects hundreds of thousands of Americans each year. Roughly 87 percent of strokes are ischemic, meaning they are caused by blood clots that restrict blood flow to the brain. But here’s the good news — up to 8 out of 10 strokes may be preventable through lifestyle changes and proactive healthcare. A healthy lifestyle isn’t just a suggestion — it’s your first line of defense in stroke prevention. By making small, consistent changes to your daily routine, you can protect your brain and heart health for the long haul. “We always encourage patients to be proactive with their health. Stroke prevention starts...