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Leonard Eugene Strunk

Leonard Eugene Strunk, age 63, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023 at Baptist Health Corbin. He was born November 20, 1959 in Cincinnati, OH, to the late Nelson and Betty Cox Strunk. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Elliana...

Otis Ray Baker, Jr.

Otis Ray Baker, Jr., 80, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023, at his home in Corbin, Kentucky. Born November 21, 1942, in Bell County, he was the son of the late Otis Ray Baker, Sr., and Rachel Baker. Otis was a member of Poplar Grove Baptist Church. Additionally, he was a...

W’Burg Housing hosts Back to School Bash Foam Party

 Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT  The Housing Authority of Williamsburg, along with several local sponsors, held a Back to School Bash Foam Party last Wednesday outside the housing’s main office at Brush Arbor. Area students were invited to partake in a number of activities, including a...

Competency evaluation expected for W’Burg man who shot at mother

A Williamsburg man, who is accused of shooting at and attempting to rob his mother during a January incident that led to a day-long manhunt, is expected to undergo a psychiatric evaluation. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...

71st Nibroc happening this week

Last Saturday evening just after 9 p.m. I drove past the Root Beer Stand and it was dark and there were no cars there. As I proceeded down Main Street in Corbin there was hardly any sign of life. There were people out in restaurants and at the theater, but the lack of seeing...
Posted On 10 Aug 2023