Terry Garrett
EDMONTON – James Terry Garrett, 80, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026, at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. He was born in Metcalfe County on January 16, 1946, to the late Ruel and Helen Fudge Garrett. Terry attended Edmonton Worship Center and was a member of Edmonton Masonic Lodge #931. He was a proud…
Read MoreThe Edmonson County Public Library is back up and running at the former 5/6 Center
Aleah Briones Intern Reporter The Edmonson County Public Library has officially opened its doors at a new temporary location in the former 5/6 Center, located at 191 W Center Street. This move comes as the library’s main building undergoes renovations and updates. The library staff has worked very hard to prepare the…
Read MoreEdmonson County Fiscal Court Holds Regular Meeting
By Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor Edmonson County Fiscal Court held its regular meeting on June 22, 2026. All magistrates were present except for Mickey Johnson. In the Road report the mow trim cutters are out. Tiles have been installed and some ditch work has been completed. Questioned about getting someone to…
Read MoreFiscal Court Passes Moratorium on Data Centers
Lynn Bledsoe Jobe Reporter Butler County Fiscal Court held its regular meeting on June 22, 2026. First up was the KACO Insurance renewal. Some properties were questioned and removals were made to the list. The Fiscal Court approved the updated list. The Fiscal Court approved the first reading on the data center…
Read MoreHigh Water Hits Home
Staff Report More than 3.4 inches of rain fell Saturday, June 27, at the Kentucky Mesonet weather station near Woodbury, contributing to flooding across parts of Butler County. Floodwaters surround a home on Grancer Road Saturday afternoon.
Read MoreRondel “Chatter” Alexander Scott,
EDMONTON – Rondel “Chatter” Alexander Scott, 87, passed away Friday, July 3, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Cumberland County, KY, on June 22, 1939, to the late Homer and Ruth Scott. Chatter was of the Methodist Faith and was retired as a self-employed concrete operator. He had a great passion for riding…
Read MorePatty Stalcup
EDMONTON – Patty Jane Ervin Stalcup, 60, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at her daughter’s residence. She was born in Metcalfe County on June 21, 1966, to the late Willie Robert “Bootie” and Maelene Burris Ervin. Patty was a member of Penick’s Chapel United Baptist Church. She was a retired cook and…
Read MoreLinda Carol Williams
GLASGOW – Linda Carol Williams, 70, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at her residence. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late John Albert Williams and Ruby Jewell Burris Williams. She was a 1973 graduate of Glasgow High School and a retail customer service representative. Survivors include a son, John…
Read MoreDorothy Jane Mosier
GLASGOW – Dorothy Jane Scott Mosier, 90, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was retired from Sorenson’s. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Pearl McIntyre Scott. She is survived by one son, Larry Fields (Demetris); three grandchildren, Shelly Smith (Steven), Michael Fields…
Read MorePauletta Lynn Casteel
SMITHS GROVE – Pauletta Lynn Casteel, 59, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at her residence. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Roger Paul Walden and Lois Jean Vibbert Walden. She was a homemaker who loved doing various crafts and watching hummingbirds (from a distance). Survivors include her loving…
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