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Display honoring war hero unveiled inside old Whitley County courthouse

A display honoring a Williamsburg native and war hero has officially been unveiled at the old Whitley County Courthouse. Members of the JC Paul Detachment Marine Corps League in Williamsburg, Whitley County Motorcycle Group and Backroads of Appalachia came together Saturday for...

New scenic trail honors Williamsburg war hero

A new scenic trail was recently established honoring a Williamsburg native who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his heroic efforts during the Vietnam War. Named after Joe Calvin Paul, who served in the United States Marine Corps, the trail begins on KY-904 where it...

Historical marker dedication held Saturday for Williamsburg Vietnam War hero

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT A dedication ceremony was held outside the Whitley County Courthouse Saturday for the placement of a historical marker honoring and recognizing a Williamsburg native whose heroic acts during the Vietnam War led to him posthumously being awarded the Medal of...

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....