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Williamsburg Little League sign-ups Saturday

Williamsburg Councilwoman Patty Faulkner announced during Monday’s monthly city council meeting that sign-ups for Little League will take place from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Center Saturday. The league is open to all children in the Jellico and...
Posted On 16 Feb 2023

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Posted On 15 Feb 2023

Do Not Touch: What You Should Know About Bats, Rabies

It is probably safe to assume that most of us have heard of rabies. We endured the trauma of watching Old Yeller when we were young. We know we should vaccinate our dogs and cats against rabies. It is probably also safe to assume that most of us view rabies as one of those...
Posted On 14 Feb 2023

Octogenarians, let’s go to war

At times I either meet people or get a call requesting that I write about certain subjects. I’ll do that today, but first I want to deal with a personal issue. Last night on the national news a lady from North Carolina said she didn’t think she would vote for President Joe Biden...
Posted On 11 Feb 2023

KLC presents liability grant to City of Williamsburg

The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) recently presented the City of Williamsburg with a 2022 liability grant. KLC members receive the money to help fund various programs and services that reduce liability and make the community safer. KLC has awarded more than $5.5 million in...
Posted On 09 Feb 2023

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Posted On 01 Feb 2023

UC announces Fall 2022 President’s List, Dean’s List

In recognition of academic performance, the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs at University of the Cumberlands has announced the students named to the President’s List and the Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 semester. To be eligible for the President’s...
Posted On 25 Jan 2023

Whitley, Knox Farm Bureaus recognized

Whitley County Farm Bureau and Knox County Farm Bureau were recognized during the 103rd Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) annual meeting in Louisville for their outstanding membership and program achievements in 2022. The award honors county Farm Bureau offices that meet the company’s...
Posted On 07 Jan 2023
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Orange Origins: Williamsburg basketball in the 1940s

When you walk into Williamsburg High School’s JB Mountjoy Gymnasium you will notice on one wall four banners featuring jerseys of former Yellow Jacket basketball greats Jack Miller (1936-40), Ed Fish (1937-41), Bill Miller (1939-43) and Scotty Perkins (1942-46).

Shoe Sensation holding sock drive to benefit veterans organization

A local veterans organization will be the recipient of a sock drive currently underway at a shoe store in Williamsburg. Shoe Sensation, a regional chain of name brand family shoe stores, is hosting its Seventh Annual “Socks for Troops” fundraiser in all of its 220 plus retail...
Posted On 03 Dec 2022
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