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Still need to pay your taxes? Sheriff’s Dept. open Saturday (April 1)

For those still owing 2022 property taxes in Whitley County, there is some good news and some bad news. The good news is that the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department will be open this Saturday, April 1, from 8 a.m. – noon to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to pay their...

Posted On 30 Mar 2023

, By Mark White

Future of Whitley Co. Health Department’s Corbin office uncertain

The Whitley County Board of Health could soon have some difficult choices to make in regards to what to do with the Whitley County Health Department’s Corbin branch office, which needs some work. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...

Posted On 30 Mar 2023

, By Mark White

Unemployment rates increase locally in Whitley, Knox, Laurel counties

Unemployment rates increased in Whitley, Laurel, Knox, Bell and McCreary counties between December 2022 and January 2023, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. Whitley County Whitley...

Posted On 29 Mar 2023

, By Mark White

Forcht Broadcasting, Grace Health make list of 100 Best Places to Work in Kentucky

A pair of businesses with local ties have been named as two of the best places to work in Kentucky. The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management (KYSHRM) and ClearPath Mutual Insurance Company recently announced the 100 companies that made...

Posted On 29 Mar 2023

, By Mark White

Leadership Tri-County names Razmus Leader of the Year

Corbin Mayor Suzie Razmus has been named Leadership Tri-County’s Leader of the Year, and will be honored during a banquet in May. “It was a surprise and special honor for me to be selected as Leadership Tri-County’s Leader of the Year,” said Razmus. “I really appreciate the...

Posted On 29 Mar 2023

, By Mark White

Health department’s Harm Reduction Program took in more needles than it gave out last quarter

The Whitley County Health Department’s Harm Reduction Program, which is more commonly known as the needle exchange program, took in more used hypodermic needles last quarter than new needles that it gave out. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...

Posted On 29 Mar 2023

, By Mark White