Sun, Steam & Smiles: Tractor Show Draws Big Crowd
Story and Pictures by Beverly Bonilla With 2 days of beautiful weather the 16th Annual Butler County Tractor Show has come and went. The Butler County Antique Engine and Tractor Club were very pleased with the huge turnout of this year’s event that was held at the Butler County Fairgrounds on River…
Read MoreJamie Craig Waddell
HORSE CAVE – Jamie Craig Waddell, 63, passed away on August 6, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. Craig was born on December 21, 1961, in Glasgow, Kentucky, to JC “Bub” and Ruth (Nunn) Waddell. He graduated from Metcalfe County High School in 1979. In 1981, he married the love of his life,…
Read MoreThey had us Rolling in the Aisles!
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor The Edmonson County Senior Food Pantry held a great event full of laughs for everyone on July 25, 2025. Locals Matt Reynolds from his WPIG Facebook post and Brandon Hayes and Kyle White from the 42284 podcast took to the stage and kept everyone in stitches, all…
Read MoreBROWNSVILLE VFW POST 6937 PRESS RELEASE – CEREMONIAL RIFLE RAFFLE
Staff Report This year the US Army is replacing the venerable M16 rifle which, in various configurations has served continuously since the Vietnam War. Last week, members of Brownsville VFW Post 6937 voted to do the same with their WWII bolt action rifles which are getting harder and harder for all…
Read MoreRick D. Nifong
NEWPORT, KY – Rick Nifong, 69, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025, at UC Hospital in Cincinnati. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Jack Ernest Nifong and Jo Ann Clark Nifong. Rick was a professional chef. Much of his spare time throughout the years was spent repairing and refurbishing…
Read MoreDickie Thomas
GLASGOW – Dickie Thomas, a devoted father and grandfather, passed away on August 5, 2025, in his hometown of Glasgow, Kentucky, where he was born on July 10, 1950. He worked as a supervisor and co-leader for Mallory Industries. Dickie leaves behind his beloved daughter, Tracie York, and her husband, Roger; his son, Trevor Thomas,…
Read MoreMarie Price Bale
GLASGOW – Marie Price Bale, 98, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at NHC Healthcare Center. A native of Green County, she was the daughter of the late Tommy and Edith Beams Price and widow of the late Glenn M. Bale. Marie was a homemaker who enjoyed life. She loved to laugh and have a…
Read MoreWilliam Wheeler
GLASGOW – William Wheeler, 68, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025, at T. J. Samson Community Hospital. He was the son of the late William Joseph Wheeler and Bertha Maxine Wyatt Wheeler. He is survived by his wife, Linda Wheeler; one daughter, Sharon Poynter (Curtis); five grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; one sister, Rebecca Barnett; several nieces…
Read MoreSimply Finances
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton – Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority (IDA) held its July special-called meeting on Monday, July 28th, as it was a different date than normal. The following members were present: Chairperson Lisa Boswell, Luke Wilson, Jerry Garmon, Terry Garrett, and Matt Gallagher. Others in attendance were Secretary/Treasurer Alley Bragg,…
Read MoreEnd of an Era
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Most people have already heard the latest news that the Edmonton IGA will be closing, but many probably can’t remember Edmonton without an IGA store. The grocery is already selling out the shelf stock to clear the store. The changes were announced to employees on Friday, the 25th,…
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