Duties of City and County officials
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Recently, someone asked me what a specific county office was responsible for. So, to better understand the duties of our elected officials, we have compiled a basic summary of each job. Judge/Executive The judge/executive is the chief executive of the county and has the primary responsibility for the…
Read MoreRoads, Roads, and More Roads
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court held its regular meeting on Thursday, February 26th, with the following in attendance: Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, Magistrates Ronnie Miller, Daniel Bragg, Harvey Hawkins, and Kevin Crain, County Attorney Sharon Howard, and Treasurer/Fiscal Court Clerk Page Edwards. Also in attendance were Financial Officer Connie…
Read MoreEdmonton-Metcalfe County Industrial Development Authority Board
The following are the unofficial minutes of the February meeting. Regular Open Meeting Edmonton City Hall February 23, 2026 2:00 P.M. Board members in attendance: Lisa Boswell, Matt Gallagher, Luke Wilson, and Jerry Garmon. Donna Caffee and Terry Garrett were absent. Others in attendance: Mayor Doug Smith and Alley Bragg. After the determination…
Read MoreOdell Bennett
EDMONTON – Odell Bennett, age 87, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Metcalfe County Health Care. Born on December 11, 1938, Odell lived a life marked by dedication, hard work, and a deep love for his family and community. A lifelong farmer, Odell devoted himself to the land, embodying the true spirit…
Read MoreJohn Ray
HORSE CAVE – John Ray, age 46, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, at the University of Louisville Hospital. He was a 1998 graduate of Caverna High School, where he played basketball. He was an avid University of Kentucky Basketball Fan, “Go Cats”. He enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. He was a great friend to…
Read MoreO’Brien Returns Home with Powerful Art Exhibit
MORGANTOWN — An exhibit of the Art of Pat O’Brien will open at the Butler County Arts Guild with a reception Saturday, March 7, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Guild’s gallery at 115 W. Ohio St., Morgantown. The public is invited to view the exhibit, meet the artist and enjoy refreshments.…
Read MoreBears keep fighting–Set to face Goliath
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor The BCHS Bears have missed a few opportunities in the season of astounding growth which only presented one win. The cards have been stacked against them, much like their opening round game of the 12th District Tournament. However, like so many other heroic efforts, the Bears…
Read MoreMassey Earns Two Infrastructure Certifications Through Texas A&M Extension
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor Edmonson County Emergency Management Director Terry Massey recently completed two major certifications through the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX): Infrastructure Protection and Infrastructure Disaster Management. Each certification required four intensive courses, ranging from 24 to 36 hours. The training covered pipeline safety, water systems, electrical safety,…
Read MoreLady Cats thump Lady Colonels 66-16
By T. Wampler JPI Sports The Edmonson County High School girls’ basketball program enters their third year under Coach Jody Booth and the team is known for an unrelenting defense and an offense that is always moving. ECHS hosted the Caverna Lady Colonels as the regular season was ending and the…
Read MoreRoy Lee Perkins
GLASGOW – Roy Lee Perkins, born May 31, 1938, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 1, 2026. Roy is survived by his children, Jackie Perkins (Sherri), Jeff Perkins, Ellen Adwell, and Jonathan Perkins; daughter-in-law, Karol Perkins; his sister, Loretta Reynolds; ten grandchildren, Becky Thompson (Drew), Rachel Rodriguez (Andy), Emily Perkins, T.J. Perkins (Gladys),…
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