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Williamsburg tax rates set for 2023, will see decrease due to higher assessments in city

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Corbin Elementary students compete in Halloween themed contests

Students at Corbin Elementary School had the opportunity to let their creativity take center stage during the school’s Halloween themed contests last week. More than 70 pumpkins were submitted for the library’s character pumpkin contest. Corbin Elementary School’s librarian Emily...

Halloween coming a day early in W’burg

Halloween will be coming to Williamsburg early this year, but only one day early. During a special called meeting Monday, Mayor Roddy Harrison informed the city council that Halloween falls on a Sunday this year, and asked them to set trick or treating one day early on Saturday,...
Posted On 27 Aug 2021

Halloween pet safety tips

Halloween is almost here, and to prevent this holiday from becoming a scary one for you and your pets, it’s important to consider common items and activities that can be dangerous to your furry friends. The holiday will undoubtedly look different this year due to COVID-19, and...
Posted On 29 Oct 2020
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Gov. Andy Beshear makes recommendations for Halloween activities

Gov. Andy Beshear is encouraging Kentuckians to make a plan for Halloween trick-or-treating, whether they have children who will be participating, or they plan to give out candy. “We need a plan because our kids are excited,” Beshear said adding that it is just over a week until...

Williamsburg hoping to have Halloween trick or treating

Williamsburg officials are hoping to hold trick or treating next month for Halloween, but are awaiting word from Frankfort before making a final decision. Williamsburg City Councilwoman Patty Faulkner told the council Thursday that she is being bombarded with questions about...
Posted On 26 Sep 2020

2018 Rogers Scholars graduate Niemeier launches campaign to donate costumes to more than 130 students

Center for Rural Development’s 2018 Rogers Scholars graduate Katherine Niemeier of Whitley County loves Halloween. As a child, Niemeier enjoyed trick-or-treating with her friends and wanted to share the experience with children who couldn’t afford Halloween costumes. That’s when...

Trick or treating hours set

Trick or treating hours have been set for local ghosts and goblins on Halloween. Tricking or treating will take place between 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in Williamsburg and Whitley County. Corbin has set trick or treating hours for 3 – 5 p.m. for downtown merchants, and from 6-8 p.m. for...
Posted On 31 Oct 2018

Halloween trick or treating hours set locally

Trick or treating hours have been set Tuesday for local ghosts and goblins on Halloween. Trick or treating will take place between 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in Williamsburg and Whitley County. Corbin has set trick or treating hours for 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. for Main Street, and from 6 – 8 p.m....
Posted On 25 Oct 2017

Make sure to have a fun and safe Halloween

The candy, the costumes, the frights … and did I mention the candy? The fall is here again, and Halloween is once again upon us. Here are some tips about your child’s costume: • Your child’s costume should be made from flame retardant material. If it is a homemade costume, treat...
Posted On 26 Oct 2016
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