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January 9, 2013

TODAY'S HEADLINES - JAN. 9, 2013

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CORBIN — 1,800+ acres of land purchased

Several agencies have partnered to purchase more than 1,800 acres of land in Whitley County in an effort to preserve local wildlife and plants.

Student faces felony gun charges

A student who brought a gun onto Whitley County High School’s campus Jan. 3 will face felony gun charges in juvenile court, according to Williamsburg Police Chief Wayne Bird.

McCreary inmates now jailed in Whitley, Laurel

Several state inmates from McCreary County are now jailed in Whitley and Laurel counties.

Mercury removal on project almost done

Much of the work on a project involving mercury removal at the Corbin Utilities Commission’s wastewater treatment plant has been finished.

Repairs to leaky roof at W’burg Independent to be complete soon

A leaky roof at Williamsburg Independent School received some discussion during the Williamsburg Independent Board of Education meeting Tuesday.

Student safety committee formed in Williamsburg

Getting on the same page — that’s the goal of a newly-formed committee concerning safety in the schools, according to Williamsburg Police Chief Wayne Bird.

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  • NIBROC plans ahead for August

    Hoping for what they call a “productive NIBROC Festival,” plans for what will be a scaled-back festival were brought up during a planning meeting Tuesday afternoon.

    May 22, 2013

  • Man indicted for pouring gas on wife, himself

    A man who allegedly poured gasoline on himself and his wife and threatened to set them both on fire was indicted in Whitley County Circuit Court Monday, court documents indicate.

    May 22, 2013

  • Four indicted for meth

    Four people jailed after an anonymous tip led deputies to a Rockholds residence April 28 were each handed their indictments Monday, court documents indicate.

    May 22, 2013

  • Repaving of 25W downtown starts today

    Some work to make U.S. 25W a smoother ride through downtown Corbin could affect your trip today — as well as the next few days.

    May 22, 2013

  • Union College assistant coach arrested for DUI

    A Union College assistant baseball coach was arrested early Sunday morning for driving under the influence after he was stopped by London police for speeding, according to Laurel County District Court records.

    May 22, 2013

  • Police Roundup - May 22, 2013

    An 18-year-old Rockholds man was arrested Tuesday in connection with the theft of $10,000 in electronics from the Whitley County Alternative School, according to Whitley County Sheriff Colan Harrell.

    May 22, 2013

  • First reading of Whitley budget approved

    The first reading of Whitley County Fiscal Court’s $15.6 million budget for fiscal year 2013-2014 was unanimously approved by present magistrates Tuesday.

    May 22, 2013

  • Man arraigned for Taco Bell, Cash Express robberies

    A man facing robbery charges in two counties was arraigned in Whitley County District Court in Corbin Tuesday.

    May 22, 2013 1 Story

  • Dedication for Levi Jackson Cemetery Road Friday

    The public is invited to a reception and dedication ceremony for Levi Jackson Cemetery Road — a new, paved road — at 1 p.m. Friday, May 24, at the Levi Jackson Park clubhouse.

    May 22, 2013

  • 0910 Becky Killian.jpg Killian among winners at Woman’s Press Club Contest

    Times-Tribune Editor Becky Killian was among the winners in the 2013 Woman’s Press Club of Indiana Communications Contest.

    May 22, 2013 1 Photo