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A Lily man was arrested last weekend after allegedly strangling his girlfriend and threatening to kill her earlier this month. James Weaver, 45, was arrested May 7 following a complaint to police filed by the victim, who stated that Weaver assaulted and strangled her on May 2. According to Weaver’s arrest warrant, Weaver grabbed his girlfriend by her throat, held her and squeezed for approximately 30 seconds before throwing her to the floor. Weaver then allegedly straddled the victim and pushed a closed fist into her throat on her windpipe before grabbing her around the neck with both hands and squeezing. The victim’s statement claimed Weaver held her in that...

You can expect business as usual at the Whitley County Property Valuation Administrator’s office following incumbent Ronnie Moses’ decisive win Tuesday with more than 65 percent of the vote over his first opponent in nearly 30 years, Herb Petrey. With a final vote total of 4,287 to 2,250, Moses claimed a sizable victory to hold onto the position he has held for 32 years. Despite the numbers, Moses remained humble about the outcome and was quick to praise his opponent. “The margin tells you that you’re doing a pretty good job, but other than that, it doesn’t say much,” said Moses. “But I feel good. I think that Mr. Petrey ran...

Following a six-way contest in what was believed to be anyone’s race, Jason Wilson emerged victorious Tuesday in rather convincing fashion as Whitley County’s Republican candidate for jailer. Wilson garnered just under 31 percent of the overall numbers, accounting for 2,057 votes. The next closest opponent was Brandon White at 1,615 votes. Wilson was full of emotion as he talked about the win, taking time to thank a long list of people who he felt helped him cross the finish line victorious. “It’s been an amazing experience. Just a lot of hard work. I can’t even explain what I’m feeling right now, but it’s amazing,” said Wilson. “First and foremost, I want...

In a tight race decided by less than 10 votes, third-district voters selected Jordan Davis as their next constable. He will replace Jim Thornton, who instead opted to run for sheriff, but was unsuccessful. Davis received a total of 386 votes to Zandell “Sambo” Jones 377 votes, Vancil Moses 325 votes, David Rowe’s 279 votes, Justin Oaks 223 votes and Tyler Burdine’s 50 votes. Tuesday was a good day to be an incumbent magistrate or constable in Whitley County. First-District Magistrate Scotty Harrison, Third-District Magistrate Michael Jarboe Fourth-District Magistrate Raleigh Meadors, First-District Constable Lonnie Foley and Fourth-District Constable Andy Moses all won their re-election bids – many by a significant margin –...

Retired Kentucky State Police Lt. and current Corbin School Resource Officer Bill Elliotte has been elected as Whitley County’s next sheriff beating out his closest challenger by a nearly 500-vote margin. “I just want to thank everyone. I have had so much support from my friends and family then all of the citizens I have met over the last six or seven months. It has just been very encouraging. It has been very tiresome being out here day after day but we got to meet so many people. I am just thankful. I just promise to do the best job that I can,” Elliotte said. “Our top priority will be getting...

The Whitley County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing woman. Janie Noe, 57, was last seen in December 2021. She if 5'0" and weighs 100 pounds. "Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Mrs. Noe is encouraged to contact Whitley County Sheriffs Department at 606-549-6006 or Dispatch at 606-549-6017. Deputy Mike Lawson is investigating," the sheriff's department wrote in a release.

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park has again been named among the list of finalists for Kentucky Living’s Best in Kentucky Contest, a place the park is certainly no stranger to. The contest, which has been ongoing for more than a decade now, is meant to highlight locations throughout the state, ranging from destinations to food to activities, and allow readers to vote for their favorites in each category. This year, the park has been nominated in the best weekend getaway category, with competition from Mammoth Cave National Park and the Red River Gorge Geological Area. Voting began May 1 and will be open through May 31. Those who wish to vote...

Photo by Scott Powell Whitley County High School seniors Lucas Hembree and Cody Lawson recently signed to join the University of the Cumberlands Esports team this fall. Front row from left, UC Head Coach Jacob Ball, Hembree, Lawson and WCHS Esports Head Coach Brian Logan. Back row from left, UC Assistant Coach Jeremiah Brown, Principal Julie Osborne, Whitley County Assistant Athletic Director Jeremy Shope, and Whitley County Athletic Director Bryan Stewart.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that the I-75 Exit 15 southbound on ramp in Whitley County will be closed beginning Monday, May 16, and is expected to re-open Sunday, June 5. The closure is necessary to allow contractors to perform pavement operations for the Roundabouts Project at the intersection of I-75 (mile point 16.27). KYTC asks motorists to be aware of the work zone, expect delays, and to utilize safe driving habits when traveling through the area. The date, time, and duration of work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. Motorists can access travel and traffic conditions at http://goky.ky.gov or contribute their reports at www.waze.com...

A ribbon cutting was held recently at Folktale Coffee and Bakehouse by the Downtown Corbin program. Though the business had been open and operating for several weeks, an official ribbon-cutting had not yet taken place.