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There is good news for teachers and staff members of the Whitley County school district if they have to quarantine this school year due to COVID-19. During Thursday’s monthly meeting, the Whitley County Board of Education approved emergency quarantine exposure related leave for...

Tax rates in the Whitley County school district will either be staying the same this coming year or decreasing slightly. During its monthly meeting Thursday, the Whitley County Board of Education set the motor vehicle and watercraft tax rate was set at 55.20 cents per $100 of...

Despite being over budget, construction of the new Whitley County High School Career and Technical Education Building is proceeding. The Whitley County Board of Education approved a $3,192,950 bid from Van Hook Enterprises Inc. for construction of the building during its regular...

Williamsburg will have to increase its waste water treatment capacity in the Exit 11 area in order to accommodate planned development of a historical wagering and off-track betting facility off Penny Lane and an $8 million plus planned upgrade to the Kentucky Splash waterpark....

The Corbin City Commission unanimously approved the purchase of a solar cover and reel for the Corbin City Pool during its regular meeting on Monday.  Paul Dole, the president of KCEOC and spokesperson on behalf of the Piranhas swim team, addressed the board asking for a dome to...

The Williamsburg school board recognized new faculty members for this school year during its meeting Tuesday. The Williamsburg Independent Board of Education named Donnie Bruce Patrick as the newest member of the board and recognized two students and numerous faculty members...

A group of about a dozen concerned individuals gathered outside the Whitley County Board of Education office on Aug. 11 to protest the governor’s mask mandate.  “We are a group of parents standing up for our children’s rights,” said Stacie Reyes. “We do not comply. Rand Paul...

On Tuesday, the process to install two electric car chargers began in the municipal parking lot behind Sanders Park.  The chargers will be able to service four cars at a time.  “That will also put us on a map where people who drive electric cars, when they are planning their...

The Whitley County Health Department announced 56 new COVID–19 cases on Tuesday. Officials said 15 of these cases involve children, while two are breakthrough cases, meaning the individuals have been fully vaccinated against COVID–19. There are currently 331 active COVID–19 cases...

A suspicious person complaint outside of a Williamsburg hotel late Thursday evening, lead to the arrest of a suspect, who was wanted by Michigan authorities for sexual assault, according to a Williamsburg Police Department release. In addition, the suspect allegedly reached under...