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Reapportionment goes into effect in Whitley County on Wednesday

Changes to Whitley County’s magisterial districts go into effect today, meaning that some area residents will now be represented by a different magistrate and constable moving forward. The reapportionment of the boundary lines was approved by the Whitley County Fiscal Court...

Thornton seeking re-election to old post as a write-in candidate

After an unsuccessful bid for Whitley County Sheriff earlier this year, longtime 3rd District Constable Jim Thornton has decided to throw his hat back in the ring for that office as a write-in candidate.

Laurel County Constable takes over days after election win

Less than a week after unseating the incumbent Laurel County District 6 Constable, the constable-elect has hit the ground running after taking over the position early due to an unexpected resignation. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access...

Fiscal court honors deputies, constable

Two Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies and a Whitley County constable, who had received the Medal of Honor from the Kentucky Sheriff’s Association for bravery in the line of duty, were recognized Tuesday during the regular meeting of the Whitley County Fiscal Court....

Traffic stop leads to drug possession charge

A Williamsburg man is facing a felony drug possession charge following a traffic stop early Tuesday evening on Lot-Mud Creek Road in southern Whitley County. Third-District Constable Dorman Patrick Jr. charged Adam Cougar Fite, 31, with first-degree possession of a controlled...
Posted On 11 Aug 2016

Constable seizes 7 marijuana plants Wed.

A recent tip led authorities to seven suspected marijuana plants in southern Whitley County. About 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 3, Third-District Constable Dorman Patrick Jr. and Williamsburg Police Chief Wayne Bird responded to 207 McKayla Circle, which is located about 12 miles south of...
Posted On 05 Aug 2016