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Christmas in a Small Town program to be held Thursday at W’Burg Ind.

If you love the traditional music that accompanies the Christmas season, then Williamsburg Independent School has just the thing for you this week. The school is ushering in this year’s seasonal events with what has become a local Christmas classic, celebrating its 25th year of...

W’burg zoning board meets to consider appeal of duplex project

Despite protests from neighbors, a permit for the construction of a new duplex within the city limits of Williamsburg was upheld Monday night following a lengthy public hearing and subsequent meeting. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access...

W’burg man facing attempted murder charges expected to enter guilty plea

A Williamsburg man, who is facing attempted murder charges after engaging in an hours-long standoff with police in 2021, is expected to enter a guilty plea next month. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view...

WC Sheriff’s Dept. getting new Tasers

Several actions taken last week by the Whitley County Fiscal Court are expected to have a positive impact on the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department. During the fiscal court’s regular monthly meeting last Tuesday, a resolution pertaining to coal severance project monies was...

Tis the Season: Christmas Craft Bazaar held over weekend in Williamsburg

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT Crafty: Williamsburg’s annual Christmas Craft Bazaar was held Saturday at the Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Center, where a variety of homemade crafts, baked goods, Christmas ornaments and other items were available for sell.  Proceeds from table...

Electronic Edition For 11-29-2023

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Investigators uncover pattern of abuse leading up to the death of Whitley County four-year-old

There was allegedly a pattern of abuse in the home where four-year-old Chloe Darnell most recently resided before her untimely death, according to investigators, and though the cause of that death still remains unknown, preliminary autopsy results indicate Darnell had suffered...

Owners of natural gas company named in federal indictment for fraudulent activities

Two owners of a regional natural gas company were named in federal indictment earlier this month for allegedly manipulating meters to charge for gas that was never received, and one of the two has since pleaded guilty in exchange for an agreement with prosecutors. Read this story...

High School Basketball Preview: Williamsburg Lady Jackets

The Williamsburg Lady Jackets are facing another reset this season, as first-year Head Coach Melissia Everage-Douglas takes over following a disappointing 11-20 season that saw the team winless in district play and in the bottom five of the district. Read this story and more for...

High School Basketball Preview: Williamsburg Yellow Jackets

Following a tough year with plenty of hard losses, the Williamsburg Yellow Jackets are hoping to rebound strong in Head Coach Anthony Hibbard’s second year at the helm. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view...