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Individuals living in Southern and Eastern Kentucky will begin to receive some of the first Economic Impact Payments this week, said U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers (KY-05), who helped secure these stimulus payments as part of the CARES Act, to boost the economy and assist individuals...

On Wednesday, April 8, 2020, Rev. James L. Cox, Jr., passed away at age 70. Funeral services will be private due to the restrictions of the COVID-19 virus, with Hart Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim’s memory may be made to the...

Mrs. Stephanie Renee Krahenbuhl Roub, age 47, wife of Toby Roub, Richmond, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Due to the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, visitation, funeral and burial services...

Joel William Capps, age 79, Cane Creek Road, Williamsburg, Kentucky, departed this life on Friday, April 10, 2020 at the Christian Care Center in Corbin, Kentucky. He was born on October 23, 1940 in Bessemer City, North Carolina, to the late Paul and Vivian (Skates) Capps. In...

Stanley T. Wasano, age 90, Williamsburg, Ky., passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on March 31, 1930 in Kauai, Hawaii. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ellison Wasano of Williamsburg, Ky.; a son, Jack Wasano, who lived...

Tom “T.J.” Evans, age 89, of Cincinnati, Ohio, formerly of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Friday, April 10, 2020 at Garden Manor Nursing Home in Middletown, Ohio. He was born June 1, 1930 at Gatliff, KY to the late Dan and Martha Paul Evans. He was a member of Williamsburg Masonic...

Registration for kindergarten at Corbin Primary School began Monday, online. Because of the closing of schools, officials announced that all kindergarten registration will be done online. “Any family that does not have internet access may pick up a paper packet at the main...

Emergency Christian Ministries in Williamsburg is in a unique position as it continues to serve clients in need of a place to stay on a short-term basis while attempting to prevent the possible spread of COVID–19. “We ask them all the recommended questions, but we have to take...

Patsy D. Jones, age 81, of Lily, KY, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at St. Joseph Hospital in London, KY. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, burial will be private. Friends and family may still send flowers by calling a local florist, or they may leave a message for the...

Laurel County has the tri-county area’s first confirmed COVID–19 related death. Officials at the Laurel County Health Department announced the death Monday morning. “Underlying health conditions may have been a factor in this death,” official stated. Details on the victim,...