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Some, but not all Whitley County offices closed July 4-5

If you have official business that you need to get done this week at the old Whitley County Courthouse or at the Whitley County Judicial Center, then you might want to be sure that you get down there before the close of business Wednesday afternoon as several county offices will...
Posted On 03 Jul 2024

Whitley County Courthouse to get minor renovations, expected to be done for OFTD

The old Whitley County Courthouse in downtown Williamsburg will soon be getting a subtle facelift. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a Member? Join Us

Pearl Harbor Commemoration planned Thursday (Dec. 7) in W’burg

The local chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution will host a Pearl Harbor Commemoration on Thursday (Dec. 7) starting at 11:30 a.m. at the old Whitley County Courthouse in Williamsburg. Retired University of the Cumberlands...
Posted On 06 Dec 2023

Early voting starts Thursday (Nov. 3) in Whitley County

Whitley County residents wanting to vote in the upcoming November General Election will have a couple of different options to do so in the coming days. While absentee voting for those, who will be unable to go to the polls on Election Day (Nov. 8), has been underway for about one...
Posted On 02 Nov 2022

Old Whitley County Courthouse closing to the public effective Monday

The old Whitley County Courthouse is planning to stay open and staffed during the COVID-19 pandemic, but effective Monday, it will soon be closed to the public. “In an effort to maximize social distancing and protect our county employees, county offices will be closed to the...
Posted On 20 Mar 2020

Old Whitley County Courthouse staying open to the public, Williamsburg City Hall closing to the public

The old Whitley County Courthouse is staying open to the public for now, but Williamsburg City Hall will be closing to the public although offices will stay open doing business over the phone and through the drive-thru. Also, the May Primary election is getting pushed back until...
Posted On 18 Mar 2020

Judicial Center, old Courthouse closed until Jan. 2 for New Year’s Day

If you want to renew your car tags or pay a speeding ticket, you are going to be out of luck until Thursday, Jan. 2, in Whitley County. Offices in both the old Whitley County Courthouse and the Whitley County Judicial Center will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 31, and Wednesday, Jan....
Posted On 31 Dec 2019

You’re invited to Dec. 17 retirement party for Kay Schwartz

Whitley County officials are planning a retirement party for now former Whitley County Clerk Kay Schwartz, who retired on Nov. 30 after working 44 years in the office. The retirement celebration is planned for Tuesday, Dec. 17 from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. in the Genealogy Room, which...
Posted On 13 Dec 2019