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Trick-or-Treat hours announced for Corbin and Williamsburg

Trick-or-treating hours for Halloween have been announced. Corbin’s hours will be 3:30-5:30 p.m. in downtown and 6:00-8:00 p.m. in residential areas on Monday, Oct. 31. Trick-or-treat in Williamsburg/Whitley Co. will be 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Oct. 31. 
Posted On 28 Sep 2022
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Bethany’s Hope Suicide Awareness Walk draws over 120 participants over weekend

              Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT More than 100 people braved the rain Saturday to participate in Bethany’s Hope Suicide Awareness Walk in downtown Williamsburg. The walk is held annually to honor 16-year-old Whitley County High School...

River Fog Festival returning to downtown Williamsburg this weekend, last to be hosted by Why Whitley

Following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Third Annual River Fog Festival is set to return to downtown Williamsburg this weekend. The festival, which began in 2018 as part of an initiative to highlight regional arts, music, food and beverage within the Southeastern...

Case against Williamsburg man accused of fatally shooting step-son to be heard by grand jury next month

CANADA Additional details about a fatal shooting that took place earlier this month in Whitley County were shared during a preliminary hearing Monday. Martin A. Canada, 48, of Williamsburg, appeared in Whitley District Court for the hearing, where Kentucky State Police Detective...

Whitley County Historical and Genealogical Society’s Heritage Day Saturday, Oct. 1

After an absence of several years due largely to the pandemic, the Whitley County Historical and Genealogical Society’s Heritage Day is back this year. It will take place on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the old railroad depot, which is located at the intersection of...
Posted On 27 Sep 2022

UPDATE: Williamsburg man wanted in fatal shooting arrested early Friday morning

A Williamsburg man wanted for a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday in Whitley County has been arrested. Martin A. Canada, 48, was taken into custody by Kentucky State Police early Friday morning. Online jail records show Canada was jailed in the Whitley County Detention...
Posted On 16 Sep 2022
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Williamsburg man wanted in connection to Wednesday fatal shooting in Whitley County

Kentucky State Police are searching for a Williamsburg man following a fatal shooting that took place Wednesday night in Whitley County. According to a KSP press release, the shooting took place at approximately 11:45 p.m. at a home on Patrick Hollow Rd. after a physical...
Posted On 15 Sep 2022
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W’burg Firestone acquires additional property

Firestone Industrial Products in Williamsburg, which is in the process of completing a $51 million expansion that will include an additional 250 manufacturing jobs, has gotten a little more property that it can utilize for potentially more growth. Read this story and more for...
Posted On 15 Sep 2022

Cumberland Mint Gaming Hall Now Open

The wait is finally over…

Two arrested after children found living among feces, maggots

A Williamsburg man and woman are facing multiple charges, including neglect, after their home was allegedly found filled with feces, maggots and dirty diapers. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this...
Posted On 31 Aug 2022
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