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Whitley County reports 37 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, 29 new cases Monday

Whitley County’s number of COVID-19 cases grew significantly Monday with the announcement that nine new cases had been reported Saturday, 37 new cases Sunday, and 29 new cases Monday. The Whitley County Health Department also reported 21 new cases Friday, 28 new cases Thursday,...
Posted On 05 Oct 2020

The Kentucky Wildlands, ExecuTrain partner on hospitality program for southern and eastern Kentucky businesses

The Kentucky Wildlands and ExecuTrain announced a partnership Monday to help businesses in southern and eastern Kentucky improve their bottom line by improving their customer service. They are working together to create the new The Kentucky Wildlands Hospitality Program for any...
Posted On 05 Oct 2020

Williamsburg icon Bill Freeman passes away; funeral set for Friday

Williamsburg native Bill Freeman lived a full life, working over 40 years at what was then Cumberland College wearing several hats during his tenure. In addition, he served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII, served on the Williamsburg Independent Board of Education, was a...
Posted On 26 Sep 2020

Williamsburg hoping to have Halloween trick or treating

Williamsburg officials are hoping to hold trick or treating next month for Halloween, but are awaiting word from Frankfort before making a final decision. Williamsburg City Councilwoman Patty Faulkner told the council Thursday that she is being bombarded with questions about...
Posted On 26 Sep 2020

Sadly, suicide is more prevalent than most people realize

September is suicide prevention month, and it is more prevalent than most people probably realize. In Kentucky, one person dies every 11 hours from suicide. Suicide is the second leading cause of death in people ages 15-34, and the fourth leading cause of death in people ages...
Posted On 25 Sep 2020

Williamsburg adds $1.78 million to tax rolls over last 12 months

The City of Williamsburg is growing. Over the past year, $1.78 million worth of new property has been added to the Williamsburg tax rolls, which would include things, such as construction of new homes and businesses. This was part of the message that Williamsburg Mayor Roddy...
Posted On 25 Sep 2020

Williamsburg dog park moving closer to opening again

The Williamsburg dog park off George Hays Road, which closed due to flooding in early spring, should be opening again in the near future. Flooding took out the whole fence around the park in addition to other damage. Mayor Roddy Harrison told the city council during a meeting...
Posted On 24 Sep 2020

Eventual COVID-19 vaccine will probably require two rounds of vaccination, health department director says

After a COVID-19 vaccine gets approved, you will probably need two rounds of vaccination. This was part of the message that Whitley County Health Department Public Health Director Marcy Rein delivered to the Whitley County Board of Health during its quarterly meeting Monday. Rein...
Posted On 24 Sep 2020

Whitley Co. Board of Health rescinds previous tax hike

So many people turned out for the Whitley County Board of Health’s quarterly meeting Monday evening that the board of health had to move its meeting to the parking lot of the Whitley County Health Department in order to allow for social distancing. In addition to about 10 board...
Posted On 23 Sep 2020

Whitley County Grand Jury hands down 33 drug-related indictments

The Whitley County Grand Jury indicted 33 people on various drug-related charges while issuing its regular monthly report Monday. 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 23 Sep 2020