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Organizers of W’burg ‘Vote No’ effort a mystery

As a June 28 special election over a referendum to expand alcohol sales in Williamsburg nears, an organized opposition effort has been mounted. Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison submitted a petition on April 18 that contained 335 valid signatures in order to place a measure on...
Posted On 15 Jun 2016

Police searching for man who escaped during pursuit

The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a man, who allegedly fled from police following a motor vehicle pursuit. On June 8, the sheriff’s department received information about a stolen 2014 Kia Optima from Carlisle...
Posted On 15 Jun 2016

Williamsburg revenue up; city employees to get $1 per hour pay raise

Overall, the city of Williamsburg’s proposed budget for the 2016-2017 fiscal year looks good with overall revenue projected to be up by 3 percent and a proposed $1 per hour pay raise for all city employees. This was the message Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison delivered to...
Posted On 15 Jun 2016

CTA Acoustics launches new online website

CTA Acoustics, Inc., leading fibrous-based thermal and acoustical insulation technology manufacturer, announced today the launch of its newly-designed website. The new website has a fresh design, improved responsive functionality, and enhanced rich content. The site is focused on...
Posted On 09 Jun 2016

Nearly 3,200 vote in Whitley Co. caucus

About 15 percent of registered Whitley County Republican voters went to the polls and cast their ballots Saturday during Kentucky’s first ever Republican Presidential Caucus. Nearly 3,200 people cast ballots in the gymnasium at Whitley County High School, which was the only...
Posted On 09 Jun 2016

Man accused of running over pedestrian while drunk pleads not guilty

A Williamsburg man, who allegedly ran over and killed a man out walking his dog along a sidewalk nearly two months ago, pleaded not guilty to the charges during his arraignment Monday afternoon in Whitley Circuit Court. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...
Posted On 08 Jun 2016

W’burg Kiwanis celebrate 35th anniversary

About 60 people turned out at the Cumberland Inn Thursday afternoon to help the Williamsburg Kiwanis Club celebrate its 35th anniversary. “This is a great opportunity for us to celebrate the 35 years we have been in existence here,” said current Williamsburg Kiwanis...
Posted On 07 Jun 2016

W’burg man arrested after motorcycle chase

A Williamsburg man is behind bars facing over half a dozen charges after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase Monday evening on a motorcycle. About 9 p.m., Williamsburg Police Sgt. Brandon White attempted to stop a speeding 1998 Suzuki motorcycle, which was traveling...
Posted On 07 Jun 2016

Deputies seize 26 marijuana plants

Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies seized 26 marijuana plants outside a residence in the Siler community Monday morning while investigating a tip about marijuana being grown there. About 10:30 a.m., Sgt. Dave Lennon and Sgt. Jeff Anderson went to a Highway 92E residence to...
Posted On 07 Jun 2016

Deputy finds meth precursors in tent

A Woodbine couple has been charged with methamphetamine related charges after items associated with meth production were discovered in a tent Thursday morning in the Faber community. Whitley County Sheriff’s Sgt. Jeff Anderson responded Barton Hollow Road after receiving...
Posted On 02 Jun 2016