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Protesting masks

A group of about a dozen concerned individuals gathered outside the Whitley County Board of Education office on Aug. 11 to protest the governor’s mask mandate.  “We are a group of parents standing up for our children’s rights,” said Stacie Reyes. “We do not comply. Rand Paul...

Downtown Corbin is getting charging stations for electric vehicles

On Tuesday, the process to install two electric car chargers began in the municipal parking lot behind Sanders Park.  The chargers will be able to service four cars at a time.  “That will also put us on a map where people who drive electric cars, when they are planning their...

Electronic Edition For 8-18-2021

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Whitley Co.’s COVID-19 incidence rate one of 13 highest rates in the state

The Whitley County Health Department announced 56 new COVID–19 cases on Tuesday. Officials said 15 of these cases involve children, while two are breakthrough cases, meaning the individuals have been fully vaccinated against COVID–19. There are currently 331 active COVID–19 cases...

Donahee arrested for assaulting officer

A suspicious person complaint outside of a Williamsburg hotel late Thursday evening, lead to the arrest of a suspect, who was wanted by Michigan authorities for sexual assault, according to a Williamsburg Police Department release. In addition, the suspect allegedly reached under...
Posted On 18 Aug 2021

Whitley Co. Grand Jury issues 26 drug-related indictments

The Whitley County Grand Jury handed down 26 drug-related indictments while issuing its monthly report Monday. According to the grand jury report and indictments, those charged with drug-related offenses include: • William Padgett, 35, of Duff, Tennessee – first-degree wanton...
Posted On 18 Aug 2021

Lesko sentenced to 2 years and 1 day

An Ohio woman, who led Williamsburg police on a vehicle pursuit in May in a stolen truck while she was intoxicated, has been sentenced to prison. Angel Lesko, 30, of Cumberland, pleaded guilty on July 6 to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants,...
Posted On 18 Aug 2021

Williamsburg man charged with burglary, stalking

A Williamsburg man is facing multiple charges, including burglary and stalking, after being arrested Monday evening for allegedly breaking into a woman’s home. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this...
Posted On 18 Aug 2021

Murder indictment issued in vehicular homicide case

A Whitley County Grand Jury indicted a Rockholds woman for murder Monday in connection to a May vehicle fatality. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a Member? Join Us
Posted On 18 Aug 2021

W’burg man charged in hammer assault

A Williamsburg man is being held in the Whitley County Detention Center in lieu of a $100,000 cash bond in connection with an attempted murder case. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a...
Posted On 18 Aug 2021
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