by: Trent Knuckles – News Journal University of the Cumberlands (UC) announced that Marion C. Forcht has been elected to serve on the University’s Board of Trustees. “We are very pleased Marion has agreed to serve on our Board,” said Jon Westbrook, chair of UC’s Board of Trustees. “Her business acumen and support for education…
The News Journal, a Corbin based newspaper, brought home 23 Excellence in Kentucky Newspaper Awards, including General Excellence in the large weekly newspaper division during the Kentucky Press Association’s 150th Annual Convention, which was held Thursday and Friday in Louisville. This is the third consecutive year the newspaper has received the General Excellence award. The News…
The staff of WCKQ, WGRK, and WTCO are saddened by the passing of longtime employee Lew Edwards. Lew had worked with Forcht Broadcasting and the radio industry for more than 40 years in various capacities. The staff at the Campbellsville and Greensburg stations will remember Lew for his wit, charm, honesty, and great friendship. A…
This past weekend, Forcht Bank in Hamburg hosted their annual Pancakes with Santa. Visitors enjoyed pancakes, donuts, fruit, juice, and coffee, while crafts and games were provided for the little ones, along with many photo ops with Santa and his helper, Buddy the Elf. Many families came out to not only see St. Nick himself,…
On December 5, 2018 Terry and Marion Forcht made a generous donation to the Nursing Program at the University of the Cumberlands. This donation will help better prepare students for the workforce when it comes to placement within the medical field once they have graduated. “This donation will benefit our students who are considering working…
Forcht Group staff, friends, family, and leadership gathered to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with turkey, gravy, pumpkin pie, and great conversation. For many decades the Forcht family has gathered around tables to enjoy food, discuss fond memories, and remind each other what we are really thankful for — the wonderful people who make Forcht Group…
Another year, another Breeders’ Cup. The 2018 Breeders’ Cup World Championships was held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY. The Forcht family yet again came out in full to support the tradition of the World Championships and horse racing. Unlike the rainy Derby this past year, the track was full of sunshine on the main…
Union College, based in Barbourville, KY, has partnered with Forcht Group to offer online college undergraduate and graduate courses for Forcht Group employees at a special partnership rate. “Part of serving the Appalachian communities is having a very reasonably priced tuition,” said Dean of Online and Graduate Studies Dr. David Williams. “That’s something that has…
Before the Churchill Downs crowd became soaked from record-setting rain for the Kentucky Derby, Lookin at Lee, under the Twin Spires, won the Forcht Bank sponsored race No. 3 and finished with a final time of 1:46:60 for 1 1/16 miles. It’s win No. 8,000 for trainer Steve Asmussen. At the top of the stretch,…
Kentucky businessman Terry Forcht celebrated his 80th birthday at the internationally renowned race track Keeneland on Friday. Hundreds of people joined the celebration including Governor Matt Bevin to show their support and voice their admiration for the impact Forcht has made throughout his career. Several colleagues participated in a video sharing old stories and wishing…