Metcalfe Healthcare Center Sold: A Fresh Chapter Begins
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court held a special-called meeting on Thursday, September 11th, at 3 p.m. with all members present. The main item on the agenda that everyone in attendance was waiting for was the bid award for the purchase of the Metcalfe Healthcare Center. In a special-called…
Read MoreKatherine Lucille Ousley
GLASGOW – Katherine Lucille Ousley, 52, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at her mother’s residence, surrounded by her family. She was born in Allen County, on February 24, 1973, to the late Roger Dale Cockrill and Mary (Huffine) Conroy. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her daughters, Mary Ousley (Kelsea…
Read MoreMaggie Leona Edwards
HARDYVILLE – Maggie Leona Edwards, age 96, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025, at NHC Healthcare. She enjoyed shopping, cooking, and spending time with family. She and Coywood loved having fish fry’s at their house for everyone to enjoy. She is preceded in death by her husband, Coywood Edwards; her parents, Watt and Dora Houtchins;…
Read MoreWillie Nichols
MERRY OAKS – Willie Nichols, age 84, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at his home. He was an avid outdoorsman and had a love for hunting and fishing. Willie never met a stranger and loved talking to everyone, and he enjoyed spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his…
Read MoreLady Cats Soccer Falls to Allen County
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor Edmonson County Lady Wildcats Soccer team went head-to-head against Allen County Lady Patriots on Sept. 2. The ball was passed quickly from team to team with Edmonson doing a great job of holding back the Lady Patriots. The Lady Cats made a strong show of…
Read MoreWildcats Soccer Suffers Another Loss
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor Edmonson County Wildcats Soccer team fought a hard game against Hart County Raiders on Sept. 2. Goalkeeper # 31 Kyle Norris was kept busy fending off attacks from the Raiders but in the end the Hart County wore him down and pulled out a 8 to 0…
Read MoreBears swat down Eagles—Throttle Todd, 52-0
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor Butler and Ohio Counties have been rivals throughout many years, which creates a genuine dislike for one another but still respectful of the others’ competitiveness. At times, the heat of the moment has taken a turn for distaste; however, the number one goal for these student-athletes…
Read MoreEarl Anthony “Arch” Prokupek, Jr.
GLASGOW – Earl Anthony “Arch” Prokupek, Jr., 74, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the Hosparus Inpatient Unit in Louisville. A native of La Grange, Illinois, he was the son of Cynthia Pearl Wilson Prokupek and the late Earl Anthony Prokupek, Sr. Anthony was a carpenter by trade who had previously worked with his…
Read MoreShiny Rides, Sunny Skies
Story and Pictures by Beverly Bonilla The Butler County Arts Guild held a fundraiser car show on September 6 in front of the courthouse. There were chances of rain, so the car show was pushed back a couple of hours and the day turned out to be a perfect day to be…
Read More2025 Constitution Week News Release
Submitted News As the nation honors the signing of the U.S. Constitution, Butler County is joining in with a weeklong celebration of civic pride, education, and reflection. Constitution Week, observed annually from September 17–23, commemorates the foundational document that continues to shape American democracy. Locally, events are being planned to engage residents of all ages…
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