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Whitley County could see a drastic cut to road aid funds this year

Whitley County could be receiving less money this year to help maintain its many secondary roads. 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

W’Burg Independent Earn and Learn students receive laptops

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT Williamsburg Independent High School students participating in the Learn and Earn program through the Partners for Rural Impact (PRI) congregated in the school’s auditorium last Friday morning for a lecture from Amon Couch, director of programs for PRI and...

Single vehicle crash Saturday morning snares traffic near Whitley County Fair

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT A portion of Savoy-Clear Creek Road was closed off for several hours Saturday morning and into the afternoon after a truck left the roadway and went over an embankment, where it was lodged against a tree just above the river. Officials at the scene said the...

Whitley students honored for Gatton Academy selections

Whitley County High School rising juniors, Kembree Bunch (right) and Cameron Collett (left), were honored by the Whitley County Board of Education last week for being selected to participate in the Gatton Academy at Western Kentucky University Two Whitley County High School...

W’Burg Ind. BOE discusses limiting virtual learning for some grade levels

Williamsburg Independent School is considering making changes to its virtual learning handbook, which could prevent elementary-level students from participating beginning this coming school year. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...

Child porn case to be heard by grand jury

A Williamsburg man facing nearly two dozen child porn charges will have his case heard by a Whitley County grand jury next month.  Tanner Isaiah Caine Petrey, 24, appeared in Whitley District Court for a scheduled preliminary hearing Monday morning, though no testimony was...

15 years of marriage has taught me a lot

There are a lot of ways one could describe marriage. Attach just about any adjective to “marriage is…” and it is likely to apply. After all, two individuals—no matter how compatible—will experience both good times and bad that ebb and flow along the ever-flowing current of life....

School Ready Bash held at W’Burg Housing

   Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT  A School Ready Bash was held last Thursday at the Williamsburg Housing Authority’s newly-renovated community center on Mackey Avenue. The event was held in partnership with the Williamsburg Independent School District and Whitley County School District...

Lawsuit filed by former KCDC inmate could go to federal court

A lawsuit filed in Knox Circuit Court last month by a former Knox County Detention Center inmate against several county agencies and officers on allegations of mistreatment could soon be moved to federal court. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to...

Several new events coming to this year’s WC Fair

While the 2024 Whitley County Fair will be bringing back the many crowd-favorite events that have become staples over the years, this year’s fair will include several new ones that are sure to delight festivalgoers. Among the new events planned this year is the Jurassic Mark...