Another Possible Road Adoption
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County fiscal court held its regular meeting on Thursday, July 24th, with all the magistrates in attendance. The agenda was adopted after a motion by Magistrate Ronnie Miller and Kevin Crain. The minutes from the July 10th meeting were approved after a motion by Magistrates Daniel…
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By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County Public Library held another entertaining event last Wednesday at the Bowling Park gym. The program was called “Miss September and Friends,” and it included lots of energy with magic, music, dancing, and lots of movement for the kids. She began by telling the kids that…
Read MoreSamuel Morgan Bush
CAVE CITY – Samuel Morgan Bush, 68, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025, at Hart County Signature Health Care. He was the son of Corene Henson Richardson and the late Dewey Bush. Besides his mother he is survived by his children, Jamie Bush and Joseph Lile (April); four grandchildren, Dalton King, Aubree King, Blake Lile…
Read MorePeter Charles Kafer
EDMONTON – Peter Charles Kafer, 81, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at his residence. He was born February 8, 1944, in White Plains, NY, to the late Charles Kafer and Anna Sue Johnson. Peter built a life that reflected his values — hard work, independence, and a love of learning. After settling on undeveloped…
Read MorePhyllis Elaine Bray
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Phyllis Elaine Bray, a loving mother, devoted grandmother, and cherished friend, who left this world on July 18, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family, at the age of 84. Born on April 19, 1941, in Edmonton, Kentucky, Phyllis lived a life rich in kindness…
Read MoreCommentary: Elections have consequences. Zoning limits future fighting.
By Jeff Jobe, Community Publisher As the community newspaper publisher, I have attempted to share both sides of the Solar Panel Project with our readers. I get it, there are landowners who have contracted with a company to install solar panels on their property. The terms have been agreed to, and the process to make…
Read MoreHistorical Society Learns History of St. John’s Church and Sunfish Community
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor Edmonson County Historical Society held its monthly meeting on July 17, 2025, at the Edmonson County Public Library. There were several new attendees at the meeting and the Society was glad to see interest growing. Alex Salings spoke about St. John’s Church and the community of Sunfish.…
Read MoreJuly’s Pop-up was a Full House
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor The Pop-Up driver’s license was busy last Friday at the Community Center. With a need for more pop-ups, Edmonson is slated for another on October 15. Over 100 people took advantage of the close-to-home option to renew their driver’s licenses and IDs. Even with appointments, there was…
Read MoreBC All-Stars Shine Bright—Finish State Runner-ups
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor After getting upset at the district level, Butler County 10 and under all-stars went to compete with vengeance at the State Tournament, one of three sections of the state, in Owensboro, the week after the Fourth of July. After going undefeated in pool play, the promising…
Read MoreFiscal Court Surprises with a NO Vote to Removal of Lock 4 at Woodbury
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor Butler County Fiscal Court held its regular meeting on July 14, 2025. The main topic of discussion was the removal of the Woodbury Dam. Chris Wernick and Adam Connelly addressed the Fiscal Court about the removal and answered questions from Magistrates and citizens about the impact on…
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