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Meeting to discuss W’burg tax credits set for Thursday

Property owners with buildings located in Williamsburg’s National Historic District will have a chance Thursday afternoon to find out more about potential tax credits that they could receive for renovation work. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to...
Posted On 29 May 2019

Daniel Boone National Forest fees upped

Daniel Boone National Forest officials are asking for public comments on a proposal to implement or increase fees at multiple recreation sites. Officials stated that under the proposal fees would be increased at 25 sites with fees being implemented at nine additional sites. There...

Whitley Judge-Executive, Ossoli Club pledge support to Senior Citizens Center

It’s been a good week for the Corbin Senior Citizens Center. Just a month ago, the center was looking at about a $15,000 shortfall for the upcoming fiscal year, which would mean a reduction in the number of days it would be open, and meals it could serve those who utilize the...

Corbin man indicted on child-porn related charge

A Whitley County Grand Jury has indicted a Corbin man on charges related to possession of matter involving a sexual performance by a minor. 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
Posted On 23 May 2019

Two more Indiana men indicted Monday in connection with 2017 Whitley County triple homicide

A Whitley County Grand Jury indicted two Indianapolis men Monday morning in connection with the 2017 triple homicide of a local family. The grand jury indicted Darnel Chivers, 39, and Anthony Hester, 34, charging them with three counts of murder in the strangulation deaths of...
Posted On 20 May 2019

Health department seeks vaping ban in public buildings

Vaping or the use of e-cigarettes is increasing not just locally but across the country, especially among teenagers. Whitley County Health Department Public Health Director Marcy Rein asked the Williamsburg City Council to extend the city’s smoking ordinance to include...
Posted On 17 May 2019

Agriculture Commissioner makes campaign stop in Corbin

Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles made a campaign stop in Corbin Tuesday. The Republican incumbent is seeking is second term in office. “This is the defacto voice of rural Kentucky,” said the Scott County native who grew up working on a farm growing tobacco and...

Gray man accused of stealing over $10,000 in household items

Knox County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Gray man wanted in connection with a March 25 theft of more than $10,000 worth of household items from a neighbor’s home. Jacob Todd Smith, 39, is facing one count of theft by unlawful taking of the value of $10,000 or more but less than...

Musical lineup announced for, ‘Moonbow Nights’ events

Corbin Downtown has announced the musical lineup for the “Moonbow Nights” events, scheduled to begin in June. Downtown Manager Aaron Sturgill said the lineup will cover a spectrum of genres including rock, blues, folk and country. “We are switching up the genres to see what folks...

Congressman Hal Rogers receives Daniel Boone Visionary Award

Fifth District Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers, R-Ky., came to Corbin Monday night where he was presented with the Daniel Boone Visionary Award from the Mountain Laurel District of the Boy Scouts of America. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...