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Next Tuesday, July 16, a good learning and networking opportunity is scheduled to take place at the Whitley County Cooperative Extension Office in Goldbug when the Kentucky Voices for Health nonprofit coalition presents its ThriveKY “Advocacy for Thriving Communities” roadshow.

“You just don’t see that volunteer spirit like you used to.” That is how Williamsburg Fire Chief Larry Todd described the situation when it comes to the lack of volunteer firefighters in Whitley County, and across the nation.

Last weekend’s Whitley County Small Farms Conference gave farmers, gardeners and conservationists plenty of opportunities to network and learn about a wide range of topics related to agriculture. The two-day event featured numerous guest speakers, live demonstrations, and gave...

Now is the time of year that green thumbs in our local area begin laying the groundwork for what they hope will be a successful growing season. Whether you are a longtime gardener, or you’re trying your hand at it for the first time; whether you are harvesting large amounts of...

As you may have already noticed by looking elsewhere in this week’s edition, this is National Newspaper Week. As it turns out, it is also National 4-H Week.

In Whitley County’s District 4, Magistrate Raleigh Meadors says that it’s been all about growth and expansion in recent years.

Earlier this month, the Prime Time Family Reading program kicked off in Whitley County with events being held each week at the Cooperative Extension Office in Goldbug and the Corbin Public Library. These weekly meetings are geared towards kids ages 6-10, but entire families are...

Interstate 75 near Williamsburg will suffer traffic delays Monday as Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews conduct bridge maintenance operations. The maintenance will occur on the Goldbug Bridges which span the Cumberland River just south of Exit 15. Transportation officials said...

Whitley County officials say damage to a main transmission electric line caused power outages Tuesday morning. “It went out in Corbin about 7, and just kind of trickled down,” said Whitley County Projects Director Amber Owens noting the Goldbug area was affected at approximately...

For the third time in as many days area firefighters have been called to the scene to fight brush fires that have gotten out of control. Woodbine firefighters were called to Old Corbin Road off of Ky. 26 about 2:45 p.m. Monday. Woodbine Battalion Chief Rickie Fore said the flames...