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Whitley Co. Grand Jury issues 26 drug-related indictments

The Whitley County Grand Jury handed down 26 drug-related indictments while issuing its monthly report Monday. According to the grand jury report and indictments, those charged with drug-related offenses include: • William Padgett, 35, of Duff, Tennessee – first-degree wanton...
Posted On 18 Aug 2021

Lesko sentenced to 2 years and 1 day

An Ohio woman, who led Williamsburg police on a vehicle pursuit in May in a stolen truck while she was intoxicated, has been sentenced to prison. Angel Lesko, 30, of Cumberland, pleaded guilty on July 6 to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants,...
Posted On 18 Aug 2021

Williamsburg man charged with burglary, stalking

A Williamsburg man is facing multiple charges, including burglary and stalking, after being arrested Monday evening for allegedly breaking into a woman’s home. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this...
Posted On 18 Aug 2021

Murder indictment issued in vehicular homicide case

A Whitley County Grand Jury indicted a Rockholds woman for murder Monday in connection to a May vehicle fatality. 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 18 Aug 2021

W’burg man charged in hammer assault

A Williamsburg man is being held in the Whitley County Detention Center in lieu of a $100,000 cash bond in connection with an attempted murder case. 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...
Posted On 18 Aug 2021

Play ball!

Whitley Storm Softball 10U: The team was a tournament finalist in Georgetown, KY. Coaches: George Davis, David Fritts, David Prewitt, Spencer Brown Players (back row): Jazlynn Brown, Katelyn Shepherd, Holly Inman, Katie Sexton, Adalee Hill, Makynli Brown Players (front row): Mia...
Posted On 14 Aug 2021
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Forcht Bank thanks customers for Forbes best bank ranking with free food

So how do you thank customers and your communities for naming you the best bank in Kentucky in a recent national magazine survey? Free food is always a good choice. At least this was the answer that Forcht Bank came up to thank its customers. Forcht Bank was recently been named...
Posted On 14 Aug 2021

Third Annual Upper Cumberland Poker Run sees more than 50 motorcyclists

Windows shook as 50 motorcycles and a half dozen classic cars stopped in Williamsburg to draw cards Saturday during the Third Annual Upper Cumberland Poker Run. Drivers then proceeded to their next stop in London as part of a five-stop, four-hour tour of Southeast...
Posted On 13 Aug 2021

New cosmetic store now open in Corbin

Corbin and Whitley County gained a new option in the beauty industry as Beth Cline opened the doors on Leanna Cosmetics Saturday. “I have been in the beauty industry for several years,” Cline said noting that she started the company as an online venture. “I’ve been doing it for...

Baptist Health Corbin receives $1,000,000 to combat Opioid use

The Baptist Health Foundation Corbin, Inc. is one of six treatment providers across Kentucky to receive a $1,000,000 grant to help combat the Opioid Epidemic in rural Kentucky. The money is from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services...