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Inaugural Oktoberfest brings food and fun to W’Burg

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT  The innaugural Oktoberfest event took over the Green Space on Main in downtown Williamsburg Saturday night, where crowds of people came out to dance, drink, eat and enjoy several musical performances. Justin Taylor and the Lonely Ridge Band kicked off the...

KCC union begins new round of negotiations with current contract set to expire

As standoffs between workers and corporations have loomed heavily in headlines recently with the strikes of several high-profile labor unions sparked by the differences in demands, a local union in Whitley County is currently in contract negotiations of their own. The Kentucky...

CUC customers to see increase in electric bills early next year

Come February, Corbin City Utilities customers will see an increase on their monthly electric bill. 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

Great Pages Circus takes over Whitley County Fairgrounds

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT The Great Pages Circus took over the Whitley County Fairgrounds Monday and Tuesday for four shows across the two days, where they wowed attendees with a variety of acts. Of the many performances was juggling and acrobatic acts. There were also horses and...

Inaugural Oktoberfest event to be held Saturday in downtown Williamsburg

For those who love good food, libations and music, Williamsburg has a treat for you this weekend. Williamsburg’s inaugural Oktoberfest event is set to take place Saturday from 4 to 10 p.m. at the Green Space on Main at the corner of Third Street and Main Street. Those looking for...

Due to timing issue, KDE not accepting the tax rates previously approved by W’burg Ind. Schools

The Williamsburg Independent Board of Education has reversed course on its previously-approved tax rates due to an issue on the timing of their public hearing regarding the setting of the rates. Anytime a public school district elects to set a tax rate above the 4 percent rate,...

London City Council votes to drop lawsuit regarding annexation of territory near Exit 29 in North Corbin

The longstanding battle between the City of Corbin and the City of London regarding the future of Exit 29 came to a sudden and surprising conclusion Monday night following a decision by the London City Council. During the council’s regular monthly meeting Monday, a closed...

Williamsburg BOE sets tax rates, will remain the same as previous year

Tax rates for those living within Williamsburg Independent School’s taxing district will remain the same for the coming year. 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

Colorado woman indicted for manslaughter in 2022 crash that killed two in Knox Co.

A Colorado woman was indicted Friday by a Knox County grand jury on multiple charges in connection to a November 2022 crash that killed two people and injured two others. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to...

Whitley BOE putting the focus on career readiness through KY FAME program

Area businesses and educational institutions are working together to help local students streamline their paths into successful and gainful employment within the community. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to...