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Tax rates are slightly lowered in Whitley Co. School District

Tax rates in the Whitley County school district will either be staying the same this coming year or decreasing slightly. During its monthly meeting Thursday, the Whitley County Board of Education set the motor vehicle and watercraft tax rate was set at 55.20 cents per $100 of...
Posted On 20 Aug 2021

Construction on Whitley Co. High School Career and Technical Building proceeding

Despite being over budget, construction of the new Whitley County High School Career and Technical Education Building is proceeding. The Whitley County Board of Education approved a $3,192,950 bid from Van Hook Enterprises Inc. for construction of the building during its regular...
Posted On 20 Aug 2021

$1.2 million waste water treatment upgrade needed

Williamsburg will have to increase its waste water treatment capacity in the Exit 11 area in order to accommodate planned development of a historical wagering and off-track betting facility off Penny Lane and an $8 million plus planned upgrade to the Kentucky Splash waterpark....
Posted On 19 Aug 2021

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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Posted On 18 Aug 2021