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As you may have already noticed by looking elsewhere in this week’s edition, this is National Newspaper Week. As it turns out, it is also National 4-H Week.

It is National Newspaper Week. Yes, this one belongs to us. Please read the column to my left written by Dean Ridings. It is excellent and it explains the value of newspapers. I am a veteran newspaper person. I’ve been told that I started at the age of four so I’ve been at it for...

Larry Keith Johnson, born May 9, 1947, in Corbin, Kentucky, left us on October 3, 2023. A true son of Corbin, Larry lived a life defined by adventure and love for the outdoors. He was as steadfast as the Kentucky mountains he adored, and his adventurous spirit was as free-flowing...

Amber Leigh Wynn, 41, of Corbin, Kentucky, loving daughter, mother, sister, and partner, departed this life on October 2, 2023. Born in Corbin, KY on April 26, 1982, to Colleen Meadows and the late Ike Jackson, Amber was a beacon of light in the community, radiating love and...

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Leroy Staley on October 2, 2023, a loving and dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. Born on March 1, 1947, in Whitley City, KY, Leroy was a pillar of strength and loyalty to his family, friends, and community. His humble...

Wendle Wayne Douglas, age 81, of Chipley, Florida, formerly of Jellico, Tennessee, and Middletown, Ohio, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, at the Hospice at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood, Kentucky. He was born on December 20, 1941, to the late Richard Gaylor Douglas and...

For those who love good food, libations and music, Williamsburg has a treat for you this weekend. Williamsburg’s inaugural Oktoberfest event is set to take place Saturday from 4 to 10 p.m. at the Green Space on Main at the corner of Third Street and Main Street. Those looking for...