Community Leaves Its Mark on New Library
Story and Pic by Beverly Bonilla Community members of all ages gathered at the Butler County Public Library on Thursday, July 9, 2026, to help create a one-of-a-kind community art project that will become a permanent display in the new library. Participants were invited to decorate a large wooden craft stick with…
Read MoreMorgantown Bank & Trust Gives Back
MORGANTOWN, Ky. — Morgantown Bank & Trust has announced donations to the Butler County Boys & Girls Club and the Butler County Animal Shelter using proceeds from a recent online auction of furnishings from the bank’s former Main Office. Each organization received $4,775, supporting their continued efforts to serve Butler County and provide…
Read MoreMargie Brown Reed
EDMONTON – Margie Brown Reed, 88, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at NHC Healthcare. She was born May 31, 1938, to the late Roy and Leava Fields Brown. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, one brother, Payne Brown, and her sisters, Patsy Harper and Murriel Wilson. Margie was a…
Read MoreFrances Jeanette ” Pat” Poynter
EDMONTON – Frances Jeanette “Pat” Poynter, 84, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Signature Healthcare of Glasgow. She was born on March 30, 1942, to the late James “Ted” and Myrtle Young Brown. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Edward Poynter, and her great-granddaughter, Summer Harper. Pat was…
Read MoreJeffrey Hogue
CAVE CITY – Jeffrey Hogue, age 81, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. He was a 1962 graduate of Hart Memorial High School. Jeffrey started his career as a pipefitter/welder with the Pipefitters Local 522 with his dad, Bill Hogue. He was then hired at the General Motors Corvette…
Read MoreLenora Ann Coates Metcalfe
It is with heavy hearts and cherished memories that we announce the passing of Lenora Ann Coates Metcalfe, who departed this world on July 12, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on July 11, 1939, in New York City, Lenora was liked by all who had the privilege of knowing her. The daughter of…
Read MoreJulieann June Reed
EDMONTON – Julieann June Reed, 71, passed away Monday, July 13, 2026, at Metcalfe Nursing & Rehab. She was born June 7, 1955, in Kendallville, IN, to the late Ardith Henline. Besides her mother, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Donald Herrick. She is survived by her children, Bethany Ann Reed of Indiana,…
Read MoreDedicating the Liberty Tree
Staff Report On Friday, July 3rd, in commemoration of 250 years of American history and to honor Kentucky’s contributions, the Edmund Rogers Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a dedication ceremony for the Metcalfe County America 250 Liberty Tree in the old Metcalfe County courthouse lawn. The recently planted Tulip Poplar…
Read MoreNew Principal Named at Metcalfe County Middle School
Torrie Osbon Communications Director Metcalfe County Schools is proud to announce that LeAnne Bell will be the next principal of Metcalfe County Middle School. “I am excited and grateful for the opportunity to serve as the next principal of Metcalfe County Middle School,” Bell said. “I look forward to this next chapter, working alongside…
Read MoreThe Grocery Grant Moves Forward
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News The Edmonton City Council met in a regular session on Wednesday, May 4th, at Edmonton City Hall. Those in attendance were Mayor Doug Smith, Councilmembers Teresa Hamlett, Curt Estes, Cathy Nunn, Faye Word, Tommy England, and City Attorney Brian Pack. Others in attendance were City Clerk/Administrator Dawn Devore,…
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