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Partnership with incentive based relocation program a possibility for Williamsburg

Williamsburg could soon become a residential destination for well-paid remote workers as the city looks to join a growing trend of rural towns hoping to draw professionals to their community through incentive-based relocation. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today,...

W’burg City Council opposes bills to make city races partisan

The Williamsburg City Council is in unanimous agreement when it comes to a pair of bills currently before the Kentucky General Assembly, which would make local elections for the offices of mayor, city council and soil and water conservation offices partisan races. They see...
Posted On 18 Feb 2023

Life-saving opioid rescue kits to be placed at city-owned properties in Williamsburg

Life-saving help will soon be more readily accessible for anyone who may experience a possible drug overdose in Williamsburg thanks to a partnership between the City of Williamsburg and the Whitley County Health Department. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...

Williamsburg City employees to receive premium pay before holiday

Employees of the City of Williamsburg should be able to expect some extra money in their pocket for Christmas this year following a decision by the Williamsburg City Council. The council doesn’t traditionally meet in December, though all members were present Monday night to vote...

Pickleball courts to be available at Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Center next month

Pickleball, which has been lauded as America’s fastest growing sport, is soon to be available for participation in Williamsburg, though on a limited basis initially. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view...

Bids accepted for new Kentucky Splash attraction, work expected to begin soon

Work on a new Kentucky Splash Waterpark attraction—which is anticipated to be in place before the park opens for the season in May 2023—could begin by the end of the year as bids for necessary work have now been approved by the Williamsburg City Council. Read this story and more...

Caddell officially appointed as Williamsburg Police Chief

After just a month of serving in an interim role, Jason Caddell is officially taking over duties as the Williamsburg Police Department’s new chief. Caddell was formally appointed to the position Monday evening during the Williamsburg City Council’s regular monthly meeting...

Williamsburg tax rates officially set for 2022

The Williamsburg City Council has finalized tax rates for 2022, and city residents can expect to see a slight drop in their property taxes. Council members met for a special-called meeting on Sept. 14 for a second reading and vote of an ordinance setting the city’s real and...

Bird, Pool recognized by Williamsburg City Council for years of service

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT Former Williamsburg Police Chief Wayne Bird and former Lt. Jim Pool were recognized Monday evening during the Williamsburg City Council’s monthly meeting. Bird and Pool retired from the city’s police force on Sept. 1 and July 31, respectively. The two were...

Williamsburg residents could soon see decrease in real property tax rates

Residents within the city limits of Williamsburg could see a slight decrease in their 2022 bills, pending approval of an ordinance setting the city’s property tax rates. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view...