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Forcht Bank partners with food banks to fight hunger in local communities

(Lexington, KY) Kicking off it’s fifth year, Forcht Bank’s Stick a Forcht in Hunger will be working to help community members in need by accepting non-perishable food items between November 8 and December 22. All donations brought to Forcht Bank locations will be donated to local...
Posted On 25 Nov 2021

Indiana man allegedly chokes victim then burned her clothes

Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies and Williamsburg Police arrested an Indiana man who allegedly choked and hit a woman before burning her clothing Thursday night after finding him back at the scene later that night drinking beer and charging his phone. Read this story and more...

Williamsburg pursues tax moratorium for property owners renovating commerical, industrial properties

If you are planning to build a new factory in Williamsburg, do a major renovation to an old building, or you are hoping to make some big improvements to a building you own inside the historic district, then you might want to keep reading. During its monthly meeting Monday, the...
Posted On 11 Nov 2021

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

Williamsburg will face Pineville next Friday in second round of playoffs

The Williamsburg Yellow Jackets will host Pineville at Finley Legion Field next Friday in the second round of the Class A Football Playoffs. Pineville defeated Harlan in the first-round matchup Thursday night, 29-26, setting up the rematch of the Oct. 15 regular season game that...

High school choirs combine for a Halloween “Spook” tacular Concert

The Whitley County band and choir, under the direction of Summer Walter, and the Williamsburg High School choir, under the direction of Jonathan Wyatt, performed a Halloween “Spook” tacular Concert, stated a Facebook post from the Williamsburg City School. The performance was...

Sally Gap Pumpkin Patch

Sally Gap Pumpkin Patch in Williamsburg offers something for everyone. Fan favorites include the sweet treats, petting zoo, hay rides and the tricycle track. 

Storybook Walk: ‘It’s The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown’

  Local youngsters recently enjoyed the storybook walk for “It’s The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown,” which took place in downtown Williamsburg. Above, Charles Adam Petrey, 10, used an umbrella to stay dry during the event. Hannah Hodge, 7, just missed the...
Posted On 29 Oct 2021

Most local trick or treating activities set for Saturday

Local ghosts and goblins will have plenty of opportunity to trick or treat this weekend locally with most towns and counties opting to move trick or treating to Saturday, Oct. 30, rather than Sunday, Oct. 31. Prior to trick or treating, Williamsburg and Whitley County school...
Posted On 28 Oct 2021

Williamsburg will play McCreary Central at home Friday night

Williamsburg football fans, cancel those other plans for Friday night as the Yellow Jackets will be playing after all. Coach Jerry Herron, Jr. has arranged for Williamsburg to play at home against McCreary Central. The Class 3A Raiders come into the game with a record of 3-7....