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Linda Burgard introduced as new cooperative extension agent

One could make a strong argument that becoming the newest family and consumer sciences education extension agent at the Whitley County Cooperative Extension Office was something Linda Burgard was meant to do, but it just took her a little while to get here. She was born and...
Posted On 14 Aug 2022

Dataseam Apprenticeship training held at Williamsburg Independent

More than a dozen regional students came together last week at Williamsburg Independent School for an in-person training as part of a program that allows these students to both get hands-on IT work experience and make money. The program is headed up by Dataseam, a...

KSP asking for public’s help finding stolen vehicle

UPDATE: Kentucky State Police announced Wednesday evening that both the stolen vehicle and the suspect had been located in Fleming County. The suspect, whose name was not released, was arrested in Fleming County on unrelated charges and will have pending charges in Knox County...
Posted On 10 Aug 2022
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Corbin’s Campbell Field could soon see renovations

Changes are likely coming at Campbell Field and they could start being seen relatively soon. The Corbin Independent Board of Education met in a special-called session Thursday evening, where initial construction documents were approved for renovations at the district’s high...

Iconic University of the Cumberlands viaduct replacement nearly finished

University of Cumberlands’ long-standing campus landmark—the old viaduct—may be no more, but a new, modern version of the iconic structure has emerged in its place. The university announced late last year that the viaduct, which had been in place at the campus for more than 100...

Single-vehicle crash leaves two injured, snares traffic along I-75

A single-vehicle crash along I-75 near Exit 11 sent two people to the hospital Thursday afternoon, with both having to be airlifted due to extensive injuries. According to officers with Williamsburg Police Department, a 1979 GMC truck was traveling northbound on I-75 between...

Williamsburg Independent gets instructional space redesign

Elementary and intermediate students at Williamsburg Independent will be returning to refreshed classrooms this school year following a recent redesign of the school’s instructional spaces. A variety of new furniture, made possible through Elementary and Secondary School...

Kentucky Splash Waterpark kiddy pool structure under construction

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT Pool Party: The kiddy pool structure at Kentucky Splash Waterpark is finally under construction after operating all summer without one. The previous structure was taken down earlier this year due to safety concerns and the new one was initially anticipated...

Renfro Supply Co. looking to expand, but funding is needed to make plans a reality

A century-old Williamsburg business is making moves in hopes of exponential growth over the coming years, but their plans aren’t yet absolute, as there are still hurdles that must first be cleared before their vision can be made into reality. Tucked away in a mostly residential...

2022 Whitley County Fair winners announced

PRESERVATION ½ LOAF ANY QUICK BREAD 1st–Katelyn Monhollen 1 JAR TOMATOES WHOLE, QUARTERED OR CRUSHED 1st–Kathy Lay 2nd–Alice Fae Weiland 1 JAR TOMATO JUICE 1st–Alice Fae Weiland 2nd–Sonya Meadors 3rd–Kathy Lay 1 JAR GREEN BEANS 1st–Alice Fae Weiland 1 JAR CORN 1st–Alice Fae...
Posted On 29 Jul 2022
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