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Duo give police bizarre stories after allegedly trying to burglarize vacant home

He told police that he was just looking for a pregnant horse, which was loose. She says she was just out looking for peat moss in order to decorate for a wedding, and wasn't wearing any shoes or a shirt while doing so.

Posted On 31 Mar 2012

Williamsburg Mayor says city plans to take it slow on alcohol ordinances

Following last week's alcohol sales referendum in Williamsburg, city leaders are busy trying to figure out the next steps before legal alcohol sales can take place, but it could be several months before the beer taps start flowing.

Posted On 28 Mar 2012

Williamsburg man arrested after pulling knife on another man at local mall

Williamsburg Police Chief Wayne Bird is praising his officers for exercising restraint during an arrest early Friday afternoon where he says they would have been legally justified in using deadly force to subdue an elderly man, who was armed with a knife.

Posted On 23 Mar 2012

Williamsburg voters approve alcohol sales

By a narrow 14-vote margin, Williamsburg voters went to the polls during a special election Tuesday, and opted to allow alcohol sales by the drink in restaurants that seat at least 100 people.

Posted On 21 Mar 2012

Arsonist finally finishes off rural Goldbug home

A suspected arsonist in the Ryan's Creek area of Whitley County appears to be following the old adage of if at first you don't succeed, try try again

Posted On 21 Mar 2012

Franchise restaurants interested in building if liquor vote passes, W’burg Mayor says

Six days from now Williamsburg voters will decide whether to allow the sale of alcohol by the drink at certain restaurants, and if the measure is approved the town could have at least two new restaurants in its future, according to one city leader.

Posted On 14 Mar 2012

DUI case against former deputy jailer reinstated … for now

The legal saga over whether a former Whitley County deputy jailer should stand trial over a 2010 drunk driving charge continues.

Posted On 14 Mar 2012

Judge orders Williamsburg women to pay back man they exploited

Circuit Judge Dan Ballou ordered two Williamsburg residents to pay over $30,000 in restitution Monday afternoon for exploiting an adult person.

Posted On 07 Mar 2012

UPDATED: Man accused of trying to kill wife with meat cleaver in jail on $1 million bond

A Williamsburg man being held in the Whitley County Detention Center in lieu of a $1 million cash bond for allegedly trying to kill his wife with a meat cleaver during a domestic dispute early Monday evening.

Posted On 21 Feb 2012

Trial date set in DUI case for former Deputy Jailer

District Judge Fred White has scheduled a March 7 trial date for a former Whitley County Deputy Jailer, who is accused of driving while under the influence and careless driving on May 9, 2010.

Posted On 08 Feb 2012