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Cumberland Falls prepares for summer

Cumberland Falls State Park is making plans to welcome guests as tourism officially kicks off in Kentucky. Joe Mounce, park manager at Cumberland Falls, said the Falls is providing educational opportunities for visitors and students throughout the entire world without the need...

Corbin cleanup set for April 22

Corbin Downtown is teaming up with the Ossoli Club of Corbin, local Girl Scouts and other local organizations to help clean up downtown Corbin on April 22. Corbin Downtown Director Maggy Kriebel said the event will run from 5 until 7 p.m. Members of the community are invited to...

W’burg man charged with first-degree assault

A Williamsburg man was is facing one count of first-degree assault for allegedly hitting his brother with a jack handle early Thursday morning. Williamsburg Police arrested Gary Powers, 44, following an investigation into a fight complaint at a residence after finding Powers and...

Carnegie Library plans restoration fundraiser

Color prints of two Corbin landmarks will be on sale Tuesday night to benefit the ongoing effort to restore the old Carnegie Library. Maggie Kriebel, Vice Chair of the Carnegie Center of Corbin, said local artist Barbara Willingham has donated 50 signed and numbered prints...

Williamsburg eliminates nearly 200 tripping hazards from sidewalks

The elimination of nearly 200 tripping hazards on city sidewalks, the status of new body cameras for the Williamsburg Police Department and a new set of the Jaws of Life for the Williamsburg Fire Department were some of the topics discussed during the Williamsburg City Council’s...
Posted On 16 Apr 2021

New W’burg merchants’ group wants new tourism director named soon

A newly created Williamsburg merchants’ group would like to see a new Williamsburg Tourism Director named sooner rather than later, the group told the Williamsburg City Council during its monthly meeting Monday. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to...
Posted On 15 Apr 2021

Whitley Co. School introduces new form of ‘virtual learning’

Whitley County Middle School has a new technology center that includes multiple 3D printers, digital microscopes, a flight simulator, electrical circuit grids built into the walls, and a virtual reality simulator, which allows students to be immersed in the ocean, space, human...

Corbin Director of Public Works set to retire

After almost 29 with Corbin Public Works, Director Gary Kelly will soon be entering retirement. Kelly started working for the city when he was 21 years old in December of 1992. When his job at Pepsi Cola saw hour cuts, he applied for a position with Corbin Public Works which was...

Long time Corbin doctor remembered

Dr. Truman Perry, a renowned local family physician, died suddenly Sunday afternoon. 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

Why Whitley starts construction on new downtown W’burg park

Construction of a new park in downtown Williamsburg, which was announced last fall, is now underway. Why Whitley member Jane Graham provides an update on the new Main Street park Monday. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...
Posted On 14 Apr 2021