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Darlene Standifer

Darlene Standifer, 58, of Eatontown Road, Corbin, departed this life on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at her home. She was born on April 7, 1958 in Corbin. She was preceded in death by her mother, Pauline Lester; a brother, Delmer Lester; and a son, Jason Standifer. She is survived...

Faith Dehart

Faith Dehart, 66, of Corbin passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016. Born November 1, 1949, in Leslie County, she was the daughter of the late Caleb and Bessie Dehart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers: Ellis Dehart, Merrial Dehart, Delmar...

Deputies recover two stolen vehicles over two days

Over the course of two days, Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies recently recovered two stolen vehicles in a pair of unrelated cases and arrested three people. On Oct. 16, Deputy James Tabor responded to the northbound I-75 rest area to investigate a complaint that a man was...
Posted On 19 Oct 2016

Lady beetles making house calls

Lady beetles are widely recognized as beneficial insects. In the fall, they congregate to spend the cold winter months in sheltered sites: rock piles, tree holes, etc. However, the multicolored Asian lady beetle has a nuisance side. It is attracted to prominent terrain features,...
Posted On 19 Oct 2016
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Support caregivers when they need it the most

Providing full-time care for an older loved one is a selfless job many of us would readily take on if needed, but it comes with its own set of challenges and frustrations. A recent report from the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine said caregiver recognition...
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W’burg gets loan to make waste water system repairs

After eight years, the city of Williamsburg now has the financial means to finish making repairs and improvements to its storm sewer system. During a special meeting Monday afternoon, the city council authorized Mayor Roddy Harrison to signed the necessary paperwork for a...
Posted On 19 Oct 2016

Eight accused in jail contraband conspiracy

Eight people are facing engaging in organized crime and other charges following their indictment Friday in connection with a conspiracy to smuggle drugs into the Whitley County Detention Center. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...
Posted On 19 Oct 2016

Fiscal court honors deputies, constable

Two Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies and a Whitley County constable, who had received the Medal of Honor from the Kentucky Sheriff’s Association for bravery in the line of duty, were recognized Tuesday during the regular meeting of the Whitley County Fiscal Court....

Grand jury indicts 21 people on various charges

A Whitley County Grand Jury has indicted two Williamsburg men in connection with the August burglary of Tractor Supply in Williamsburg. The grand jury indicted Dewayne Shelley and Barney Rhinehart, both 50, of Williamsburg, on charges of theft by unlawful taking over $500 but...
Posted On 19 Oct 2016

KSP taking part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Oct. 22

Kentucky State Police Post 11, working in conjunction with the Laurel County Health Department, will be participating in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on October 22. According to Trooper Lloyd Cochran, public affairs officer at Post 11 in London, a collection point...