Owen Lemuel Luckey, Jr.
EDMONTON – Owen Lemuel Luckey, Jr., a man whose presence could fill any room he walked into, passed away peacefully in Edmonton, Kentucky, after a brief but courageous battle with pneumonia, a fight made harder by the lasting effects of Agent Orange exposure from his service in Vietnam. He was 81 years old. Born and…
Read MoreBrayden Johnson Makes History at ECHS
Story Submitted by Jodi Johnson Last week one very hard-working Edmonson County Student was awarded Over- All KHSAA Male Student-Athlete of the Year. Brayden Johnson is the first ECHS student to receive this state award. Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at Midway University Brayden Johnson, son of Brad and Jodi Johnson, was awarded…
Read MoreSunfish Roundhill Road is Finally Reopened to the Public
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor The Sunfish Roundhill Road has finally been completed. Back in 2022 the Sunfish Roundhill road washed out. The road department then dug until they hit solid material and had to stop. The original road work repairs were expected to take 4 to 6 weeks, but the project…
Read MoreFirst Year Successes for BC Special Olympics Continues
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor The amount of effort by so many are fulfilling opportunities immeasurable for our individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities in the regards to playing sports. Basketball, Swimming, Bowling, Soccer, and Softball is in the works for males and females to join the group. Some athletes are…
Read MoreMorgantown Crowns New Royalty
Story and Pictures by Beverly Bonilla The 2026 Miss Morgantown Pageant and Festival Kick Off Summer Celebrations started June 5th, at the Eva Hawes Building at the City Park. The Pageant started with Mayor Billy Phelps recognizing Morgantown resident Conley Moore. Conley Moore was recently honored for her outstanding efforts to raise…
Read MoreLinda McCluskey
GLASGOW – Linda McCluskey, age 82, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at her home. She was a native of Horse Cave and attended the Cedar Cliff Baptist Church. Linda had a passion for gospel and country music and was in a gospel singing quartet with her brother. She could also play piano by…
Read MoreMarcella Ann Rich
GLASGOW – Marcella Ann Rich, 84, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at T. J. Samson Community Hospital. She was born in Willow Shade, KY, on July 7, 1941, to the late James T. and Louise Hope Vibbert. Marcella was of the Christian faith, and she enjoyed flower gardening and spending time with her family…
Read MoreBilly Burr Melton, Jr.
GLASGOW – Billy Burr Melton, Jr. passed away Monday, June 8, 2026, at his residence. A native of Barren County, he was the son of Billy Burr Melton, Sr., and the late Gladys Louise Flowers Houchens. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Nancy Ann Melton; six children, Angela Beaty…
Read MoreEducation Commissioner Joins Students for Lunch at Summer Camp
Torrie Osbon Communications Director Metcalfe County Schools Metcalfe County Elementary School welcomed Kentucky’s Education Commissioner to lunch at its 21st Century summer camp last Tuesday. Dr. Robbie Fletcher stopped by to check out the district’s Summer Feeding Program and Summer Boost: Reading and Mathematics Program. While the more than 70 children enjoyed their pizza,…
Read MoreHarvesting Community: Health and Nutrition
By PJ Martin Editor | The Herald-News Last Friday, the Metcalfe County Farmers Market was brimming with booths and people. The BRIGHT Coalition was there with all kinds of enjoyable games and information. Not only were there fun carnival activities for the kids and food demos for adults, but there were several healthcare resources…
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