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Michigan man receives probated sentence for 2022 police pursuits

One of the two Michigan men who led police on two different pursuits within a 24-hour period last May has received a three-year sentence; however, it is likely no additional jail time will be served as the sentence has been probated. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents...

Williamsburg City Council discusses possible changes to zoning ordinances

Changes could be coming to several of the City of Williamsburg’s zoning and building ordinances following an extended review by a special committee. 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...

New dinner theatre experience to debut at The Pennington later this month

A new local startup is hoping to bring a fresh experience to area residents looking for good food, original entertainment and maybe a little bit of intrigue. Tri-County Mystery Meets, a roving theatre company based out of Whitley County, is bringing its very first dinner show to...

Final defendant in 2019 murder case sentenced to more than 60 years in prison

The last remaining defendant in the 2019 killing of Billy Lawson has been sentenced to more than 60 years in prison. Jordan Miracle, 26, of Williamsburg, entered a guilty plea in May to charges of murder, tampering with physical evidence, attempting to escape from a penitentiary...

Williamsburg man gets 20 years after attempting to hit police with vehicle in March 2022

A Williamsburg man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison on multiple charges stemming from a March 2022 incident in which he attempted to hit police with a vehicle. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view...

Demo derby, mud bog events promise spectators plenty of action and excitement

For area residents looking for some fun and mayhem, the Whitley County Fair has just what you’re looking for. The fan-favorite demolition derby is returning to the fairgrounds this year on Thursday, July 13, at 7 p.m. with plenty of excitement for festival-goers. There will be...

Loren Connell named interim superintendent of WIS

As the interview process is underway for Williamsburg Independent School’s next superintendent, a familiar face at the school district has been appointed to an interim role to temporarily fill the vacancy. The Williamsburg Independent Board of Education met last Wednesday for a...

Chivers attempts to have attorneys thrown off case, levies accusation of deceit

One of three Indianapolis men charged in connection with a 2017 Whitley County triple homicide has asked that his attorneys be removed from his case, alleging in court that they have been working against him. CHIVERS Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...

Let Freedom Ring ceremony held Tuesday at Patriot Park

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT The annual Let Freedom Ring bell ringing ceremony was held Tuesday morning at Patriot Park on the campus of University of the Cumberlands, where more than 60 people were in attendance to celebrate Independence Day through a variety of patriotic songs and...

New video equipment, health services expected at Whitley Co. Detention Center

New video arraignment equipment and health services at the Whitley County Detention Center are expected to be put in place soon, both of which should help the county save a little bit of money. During the Whitley County Fiscal Court’s regular monthly meeting last Tuesday,...