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Local schools, organizations line up Veterans Day activities this Friday

With Veteran’s Day falling on Saturday this year, a number of local groups are planning ceremonies Friday honoring area veterans. Whitley County High School will start out the day with a breakfast for veterans at 8:15 a.m. followed by a ceremony in the high school gymnasium at 9...
Posted On 09 Nov 2023

Veteran’s offered free meal on Nov. 11

If you are a military veteran, then Pierce Dant Hamblin VFW Post 3167 in Williamsburg wants say thank you for your service via a free meal on Veteran’s Day (Nov. 11). From 9 – 11 a.m. Thursday, Post 3167 will be offering a free breakfast for veterans, and a free meal all day long...
Posted On 10 Nov 2021

Photo Gallery: Salute to Veterans

In honor of Veteran’s Day, the Whitley County Extension Office Fine Arts Center, which is located on Main Street across from city hall in Williamsburg, has set up a photographic display honoring local veterans. The display will be open for viewing by the public from 9 a.m. to 6...
Posted On 11 Nov 2020

Local Veterans Day ceremonies planned near Williamsburg

With the approach of Veterans Day Monday, a handful of local Veterans Day ceremonies and activities are planned around Williamsburg. The Whitley County Cooperative Extension Service will be holding its Veterans Day celebration on Friday from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Extension...
Posted On 08 Nov 2019

Corbin location among Huddle House restaurants offering free pancakes to military

A national restaurant chain is offering free food to military veterans and active military through Monday. Huddle House, which has a location on U.S. 25E in north Corbin, is giving a free order of Sweet Cakes to all active duty, retired and veteran military members. “We believe...

Area schools planning Veterans Day ceremonies

Area schools will be hosting a variety of programs and events Thursday and Friday to honor local military veterans. Schools in the Corbin Independent, Knox County, Whitley County, and Williamsburg Independent school systems have assorted programs. Corbin Elementary School will...