BID NOTICE:
The Whitley County Fiscal Court is currently seeking bids for the purchase of a NEW 2023 Ford Expedition XL 4×4 with a police emergency equipment package. Bids for vehicle and emergency equipment shall be made together.
Specifications for the vehicle are as follows;
NEW 2023 Ford Expedition XL 4×4 with standard equipment. Oxford White in exterior color, onyx cloth seats interior with a vinyl 2nd row seat. 3.5 Ecoboost V6 engine, 10 speed auto transmission. Running boards platform, no auto stop/start, and 17” steel wheels. Standard police emergency vehicle lighting and interior. You can receive specific requirements for the emergency equipment by calling the Judge/Executive’s office at (606) 549-6000.
Vendors must submit their SEALED proposals to the Whitley County Judge/Executive, at the Whitley County Courthouse, 200 Main Street Williamsburg, KY 40769 or to P.O. Box 237, Williamsburg, KY 40769 on or before 10 A.M., Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Proposal envelopes or packages must be clearly marked SHERIFF’S VEHICLE on the front of the envelopes. Bid packets received after this time will be returned unopened to the vendor. Bids will be opened at this time and read aloud. Bids will be presented to the Whitley County Fiscal Court at a Special Meeting of the Fiscal Court Meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4 p.m.
Conflicts of interest, gratuities, and kickbacks are defined in KRS 45A.445, and as provided for in KRS 45A.445 are absolutely prohibited.
No bidder may withdraw his/her bid for 90 days after the date the bids are opened. Any bid received after the time specified shall not be considered and will be returned unopened to the bidder.
Whitley County reserves the right to waive any informality, and may reject any and all bids. Whitley County reserves the right to award bids based upon availability, service and in the best interest and safety for the citizens of the county. Whitley County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PUBLIC (LEGAL) NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT
WHITLEY COUNTY EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE
Pursuant to Section 324, Title III of the 1986 Federal Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986, 42 U.S.C. 11001 et seq., the following information is provided in compliance with the Community Right-to-Know requirements of the SARA Law, and the open meetings and open records provisions of KRS 61.800, 61.805, 61.810, 61.823, 61.826, 61.835. Members of the public may contact the Whitley County Emergency Planning Committee by writing Amber Owens, Chairperson of the Whitley County Emergency Planning Committee, 200 Main Street, Williamsburg, Kentucky 40769, or contacted by telephone at (606), (549-6000). The Whitley County Emergency Planning Committee conducts meetings at Emergency Management Office, 100 Briar Creek Park Rd, Williamsburg Kentucky 40769 or at other locations, in accordance with the Kentucky Open Meetings Law. Members of the public may request to be notified of regular or special meetings as provided in KRS 61.820. Records of the Planning Committee, including the county emergency response plan, material safety data sheets, and inventory forms, or any follow-up emergency notices as may subsequently be issued, are open for inspection, and members of the public who wish to review these records may do so from 8:00 AM – 4:00PM, (Eastern Time), Monday-Friday, at the Whitley County Fiscal Court, as required by the Kentucky Open Records Law. The local 24-hour telephone number for purposes of emergency notification, as required by SARA Law, is 911.
NOTICE:
Notice is hereby given by order of the Whitley District Court, that the following appointments have been made:
Wanda M. Hensley, 1080 Old Hickory Blvd., Williamsburg, KY 40769 was appointed executrix on 12/3/2024 for the estate of John Marc Hensley (deceased), 1080 Old Hickory Blvd., Williamsburg, KY 40769. The attorney for the executrix is Hon. Ryan M. Lawson, 217 Main Street, Williamsburg, KY 40769.
Emmanuel McVay, 510 Rocky Fork Road, Williamsburg, KY 40769 was appointed executor on 12/17/2024 for the estate of Steve McVay (deceased), 340 Hurricane Hollow Road, Williamsburg, KY 40769. The attorney for the executor is Hon. Ryan M. Lawson, 217 Main Street, Williamsburg, KY 40769.
Daisy Pittman, 381 Maple Creek Road, Williamsburg, KY 40769 was appointed administratrix on 12/17/2024 for the estate of Betty Ann Hamblin (deceased), 1964 River Road, Williamsburg, KY 40769.
Victor Bramlett, 72 Courtney Lane, London, KY 40744 was appointed executor on 12/17/2024 for the estate of Vickie Killion (deceased). The attorney for the executor is Jeff Tipton, 404 Roy Kidd Avenue, Corbin, KY 40702.
Given under my hand this 31st day of December, 2024.
Gary W. Barton, Clerk
District & Circuit Courts
Whitley County, Williamsburg, KY 40769
NOTICE:
Emma Darlene Watson has filed the final settlement for the estate of Ralph O. Jones (deceased). The settlement hearing will be held on 2/11/2025 @ 11 am.
Mary Helton has filed the final settlement for the estate of Allen Keith Helton (deceased). The settlement hearing will be held 2/11/2025 @ 11 am.
Carla Lynn Elliott has filed the final settlement for the estate of Larry Dale Elliott (deceased). The settlement hearing will be held 2/4/2025 @ 11 am.
Pamela D. Vires has filed the final settlement for the estate of Pamela Perrine Wilson (deceased). The settlement hearing will be held on 2/4/2025 @ 11 am.
David Newsome has filed the final settlement for the estate of Riley James Vanderpool Jr. (deceased). The settlement hearing will be held on 2/4/2025 @ 11 am.
Exceptions, if any, must be filed prior to February 1st, 2025.
The hearing will be held at Whitley District Court, 100 Main Street, Williamsburg, KY 40701.
Given under my hand this 31st day of December, 2024.
Gary W. Barton
Whitley Circuit/District Courts
Williamsburg, KY 40769
NOTICE:
Notice is hereby given by order of the Whitley District Court, that the following appointments have been made:
Danielle Jackson, 4479 Hwy 511, Rockholds, KY 40759 was appointed as administratrix on 12/02/2024 for the estate of Regina McKinney (deceased), 237 Walden PO Road, Corbin, KY 40701.
Danielle Jackson, 4479 Hwy 511, Rockholds, KY 40759 was appointed as administratrix on 12/0/2024 for the estate of Daniel McKinney (deceased), 237 Walden PO Road, Corbin, KY 40701.
Derrick Lay, 6366 Cumberland Falls Hwy, Corbin, KY 40701 and Paige Ashcraft, 144 Man O’ War Trail, Corbin, KY 40701 were appointed as co-executors on 12/09/2024 for the estate of Dennis Gatliff Lay (deceased), 144 Man O’ War Trail, Corbin, KY 40701.
Jennifer Wilson, 214 Bear Branch Spur Road, Rockholds, KY 40759 was appointed as executrix on 12/09/2024 for the estate of Harvey W. Logan (deceased), 214 Bear Branch Spur Road, Rockholds, KY 40759.
Angelia M. Foster, 75 Baker Hideaway Road, Corbin, KY 40701 was appointed as administratrix on 12/09/2024 for the estate of Effilee McHargue (deceased), 120 Fairview Street, Corbin, KY 40701.
Debra Smith, 5100 Cloudsdale Drive, Dayton, OH 45440 was appointed as executrix for the estate of Brenda Joyce Keton (deceased), 600 Frankfort School Road, Corbin, KY 40701.
Given under my hand this 31st day of December, 2024.
Gary W. Barton, Clerk
District & Circuit Courts
Whitley County, Williamsburg, KY 40769
NOTICE:
Michael Douglas Herald, Sr has filed the final settlement for the estate of Michael Douglas Herald (deceased). The settlement hearing will be 02/03/2025 at 9:00 am.
Exceptions, if any, must be filed prior to February 1st, 2025.
The hearing will be held at Whitley District Court, 100 Main Street, Williamsburg, KY 40701.
Given under my hand this 31st day of December, 2024.
Gary W. Barton
Whitley Circuit/District Courts
Williamsburg, KY 40769


