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Do your ‘doody’: Pet waste disposal stations coming soon to ‘Burg

What do you do when you can’t get people to quit letting their pets defecate in certain parts of the city, such as some parks? Pet waste stations, like this one in Corbin, will be coming to Williamsburg soon. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...
Posted On 11 Aug 2021

Williamsburg looking to improve website, social media with new hires

With lots of new businesses in town, a $51 million expansion happening at Firestone, a new hangar being built at the airport, and construction for the Cumberland Mint off-track betting and historical wagering facility, the city of Williamsburg has a lot of things that it would...
Posted On 11 Aug 2021

Williamsburg city workers getting $1 per hour wage hike

Williamsburg city workers are getting a $1 per hour pay hike next fiscal year, or about a $2,000 a year pay raise for full-time employees. 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
Posted On 01 Jul 2021

Jeep Jamboree, America flag displays discussed by W’burg City Council

An update about another huge Jeep Jamboree coming to Williamsburg, efforts to secure federal CARES Act grant money, the moving of a stage at Old Fashioned Trading Days, and local residents being encouraged to show their patriotism by displaying American flags were just some of...
Posted On 30 Jun 2021

Williamsburg residents flocking to restaurants

Residents and tourists apparently really enjoy eating at restaurants in Williamsburg. So much so that the Williamsburg Tourism Commission has raised projections for restaurant tax revenue by $225,000 for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents...
Posted On 30 Jun 2021

Cumberland Mint gaming facility breaking ground next month

Ground is expected to be broken next month on the Keeneland-Kentucky Downs historical racing/off-track betting facility in Williamsburg, which will be named Cumberland Mint. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to...
Posted On 20 May 2021

W’burg seeking $2.5 million in new market tax credits

Williamsburg officials are hoping to get over $2 million in additional funding for an $8 million expansion project at the Kentucky Splash Waterpark. 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...
Posted On 19 May 2021

Little League baseball returns to Williamsburg Thursday

Baseball and softball are returning to Williamsburg this summer. 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
Posted On 19 May 2021

Williamsburg eliminates nearly 200 tripping hazards from sidewalks

The elimination of nearly 200 tripping hazards on city sidewalks, the status of new body cameras for the Williamsburg Police Department and a new set of the Jaws of Life for the Williamsburg Fire Department were some of the topics discussed during the Williamsburg City Council’s...
Posted On 16 Apr 2021

New W’burg merchants’ group wants new tourism director named soon

A newly created Williamsburg merchants’ group would like to see a new Williamsburg Tourism Director named sooner rather than later, the group told the Williamsburg City Council during its monthly meeting Monday. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to...
Posted On 15 Apr 2021