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Statewide Media Coverage of The Virginia: Kentucky Life: Fox 56: On 100th anniversary, Somerset’s Virginia Theatre reopens ad modern event space WYMT: City of Somerset prepares to open historic downtown theater Commonwealth Journal: … [Read more...] about The Virginia opens to the community Saturday, June 11

SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (April 27, 2022) — The City of Somerset has entered into a six-month partnership with Pure Grain Presents to bring more than 60 performing artists to The Virginia in 2022. Pure Grain Presents is the creative venture of … [Read more...] about City of Somerset partners with Pure Grain Presents
to bring live entertainment to The Virginia

City of Somerset honors Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with new way to recognize community servants SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (January 17, 2022) — As the nation celebrates the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. today, the City of Somerset is … [Read more...] about Know someone with an exceptional service story? Nominate them for the Acts of Service Award

Mayor encourages community members to take the vaccine as cases in the Lake Cumberland region continue to climb SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (September 8, 2021) — As COVID-19 cases reach record highs in the region, the City of Somerset and Healthy Somerset … [Read more...] about City to host free public COVID-19 vaccination clinic

Announcement marks first time in the history of the KLC awards program that the City of Somerset has been a recipient SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (August 24, 2021) — Somerset Mayor Alan Keck has been selected by the Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) as the … [Read more...] about Somerset Mayor Alan Keck selected as 2021 KLC Elected City Official of the Year

Kentucky League of Cities Insurance Service funding improves overall safety and livability of Kentucky cities The City of Somerset has received a $3,000 safety grant from the Kentucky League of Cities Insurance Services (KLCIS) that will help … [Read more...] about Safety grant provides equipment for wastewater, street departments