Budgets and Audits
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton City Council met in regular session on Monday, June 2nd at the Edmonton City Hall with a quorum present. Everyone was in attendance except council member Tommy England and Parks & Recreation Director Brian Garrett. The minutes from the May 5th regular meeting were approved as…
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By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton – Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority (IDA) met on Monday, June 2nd, in a special called session with only 2 items on the agenda. The following board members were in attendance: Chairperson Lisa Boswell, Terry Garrett, Jerry Garmon, Luke Wilson, Donna Caffee, and Matt Gallagher. Also in…
Read MoreJerry Edward Jones
GLASGOW – Jerry Edward Jones, 69, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN. He was born in Campbellsville, Kentucky, on February 29, 1956, to the late Bob Jones and the late Margie (Lile) Jones. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. Jerry proudly served his country…
Read MoreJosephine Anne Darling
GLASGOW – Josephine Anne Darling, 86, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Signature of Hart County. She was born and raised in Duryea, PA. She was the daughter of the late Andrew Cicon and Pauline Gvoth Cico. In her younger years, she worked in long-term care as a CNA. After moving to Glasgow, she…
Read MoreChester Glenn Bishop, II
GLASGOW – Chester Glenn Bishop II, 68, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, doing what he loved – riding his motorcycle. He was born in Glasgow, Kentucky, to Chester Glenn Bishop and Doris Harlow Bishop, both of whom survive him. The greatest love of his life was his wife of 53 years, Teresa Francis…
Read MoreMemorial Day 2025
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor The Wand B. Doyle #32 DAV and Auxiliary held their annual Memorial Day Ceremony on May 26, 2025. This year Edmonson County celebrates 200 years, and it is only fitting that the soldiers of the Civil War were especially remembered this year. The featured veteran this year…
Read MoreFiscal Court Talks About Fire Dues Increase
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor On May 22, 2025, the Fiscal Court was in session. An increase in fire dues was discussed. Prices have increased for the fire departments with turn-out gear costing over $5,000 per person. All the equipment has increased. The Fire Chiefs asked the Fiscal Court to raise dues…
Read MoreFiscal Court Supports Chamber’s Fairground Update
Lynn Bledsoe Jobe Publishing, Inc. On May 27, 2025, the Butler County Fiscal Court held its regular meeting. Chamber of Commerce, Cody Henderson appealed to the Fiscal Court for more money to help complete the updates to the Butler County Fairgrounds. Henderson stated the plans are to install electric hookups that can…
Read MoreNSDAR Hosts Memorial Day Tribute
Story and Photos by Beverly Bonilla The Butler County Chapter NSDAR Memorial Day Program took place on the courthouse lawn on May 25, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. It was a beautiful sunny day, a bit windy but that didn’t stop many in the community from coming out to remember those who…
Read MoreDo you hear what I hear?
Mary Beth Sallee Editor The Hart Co. News-Herald Anyone who has spent time outdoors since early May has more than likely heard Kentucky’s most recent returning visitor: the cicada. This particular group of cicadas is known as Brood XIV (14). They last surfaced in 2008, emerging every 17 years and are known as periodical…
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