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Jones Plastics gives away school supplies to nearly 250 children

(By Steve Myers) If you have a parent that works at Jones Plastic & Engineering in Williamsburg, then chances are you got a bunch of free school supplies recently courtesy of the company. Jones Plastic & Engineering in Williamsburg donated school supplies to employee’s...
Posted On 29 Jul 2022
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Public’s assistance sought to find stolen truck

The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s assistance to locate a stolen truck that was last seen in the Canadatown community. Anyone wanting to provide information can remain anonymous. Please contact Whitley County E-911 Dispatch at (606)...
Posted On 28 Jul 2022

Whitley Superintendent John Siler receives high marks on annual evaluation

“He’s a great leader and he seems to bring out the best in everyone around him,” Whitley County Board of Education Chair Brenda Hill said following the board’s yearly evaluation of Superintendent John Siler. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...

Enjoying a Copperhead Trail Ride

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT More than two dozen motorcycles and other sport vehicles congregated Saturday morning at the Kentucky Splash Waterpark for the annual Copperhead Trail Ride. The trail consists of a 60-mile route through portions of scenic Whitley and McCreary County. The...

Manning excited to bring community theater experience to Corbin

If you love a good “whodunit” story, then you are in luck!

Wynn talks the future of Grace Health at Corbin Rotary Club meeting

On Thursday, July 21, the special guest speaker at the Corbin Rotary Club’s weekly lunch meeting at David’s Steakhouse was Mike Wynn, Director of Community Programming for Grace Health. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...

HOPE Primary & Urgent Care officially opens for business

Various local dignitaries were on hand July 21 for the ribbon cutting and open house of Williamsburg’s newest medical provider, HOPE Primary & Urgent Care, which is located off US25W across the street from Cumberland Regional Mall. Tours were held of the facility, and...
Posted On 28 Jul 2022
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Update: Michigan man convicted of armed drug trafficking, attempted robbery in Knox Co.

A federal grand jury convicted a Flint, Michigan man recently for armed drug trafficking and attempted robbery in connection with a Knox County shooting, and he is facing up to life in prison when he is sentenced later this year. After two hours of deliberation on July 25,...
Posted On 27 Jul 2022

Lawson Bend Road slide repair nearing completion

Weather permitting, repairs are expected to be completed by sometime next week on a road slide in eastern Whitley County. Whitley County Judge-Executive Pat White Jr. said repair work started last week to fix Lawson Bend Road, which is located about 10 miles outside of...
Posted On 27 Jul 2022

Corbin Historic Preservation Board meets to determine how to move forward

On Monday, July 25, the recently formed Corbin Historic Preservation Board held its third meeting in downtown Corbin to discuss what steps should be taken to establish a historical district in town. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access...