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7th Annual Kayaking for Kids, sponsoring for a cause

Excitement is building for the upcoming Seventh Annual Kayaking for Kids event, scheduled to take place on Aug. 5. With years of past successes, this water-based event promises a day filled with fun and unforgettable memories. As the event draws near, potential sponsors are...

US25w roundabout work begins Monday (June 26) in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that crews will begin corrective work on the US25W roundabout project in Whitley County on Monday (June 26). The project area will extend from mile point 16.027 (KY 2987) to mile point 16.203 (I-75 overpass) in Whitley...
Posted On 25 Jun 2023
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Toy and supply giveaway event helps families in Whitley County

Last week, folks in Whitley County who were in need of food, clothing, or even toys for young children, were in luck as the Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) partnered with several other groups to present a one-day free giveaway event on the campus of Whitley County High School.

Whitley County Grand Jury reports no election issues

The Whitley County Grand Jury has found no legal issues concerning the recent May Primary Election in Whitley County, according to its monthly report issued Monday. Pursuant to applicable law, the grand jury reviewed the reports of the various precinct officers, the election...
Posted On 23 Jun 2023

Mason named a Corbin Colonel for his work with Marvel Comics

While there are many Marvel Comics fans in Corbin, most of them probably don’t realize a Marvel illustrator lives right here amongst us. The Corbin City Commission presented Marvel Comics illustrator Justin Mason with a Corbin Colonel during Monday’s regular monthly...
Posted On 22 Jun 2023

Lemonade Stand Contest held last Friday in Williamsburg

  Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT  Williamsburg’s inaugural Lemonade Stand Decorating Contest was held Friday afternoon at the Green Space on Main, where a group of enterprising young citizens competed for the title of  Williamsburg’s “Main Squeeze.” A panel of judges gauged each stand...

State Naturalist Robert Myers shares array of knowledge during breakfast at the Falls

During a recent delicious breakfast served bright and early at the Cumberland Falls Resort Park, State Naturalist Robert Myers and Director of Interpretation and Engagement Seth Wheat shared their knowledge on different subjects, including waterfalls, birds, animals, the history...

Whitley Co. BOE approves district-wide raises

Employees of the Whitley County School District will be receiving a second wage increase in just over a year’s time following a decision made last week by the Whitley County Board of Education. The board met for their regular monthly meeting on June 15, where the district’s...

Whitley County Grand Jury indicts 15 people on drug-related charges

The Whitley County Grand Jury handed down 15 drug-related indictments while issuing its monthly report Monday morning. 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 22 Jun 2023

Firefighters battle blaze at Whitley County home twice in one day

A home located on Stoney Fork Road in Whitley County caught fire in the early-morning hours of Monday, June 19. 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