William Burks Cawthon
CAVE CITY – William “Buttons” Burks Cawthon, age 84, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Signature Healthcare of Hart County, surrounded by his family. Bill was born in Horse Cave, Kentucky on April 16, 1939, a son of the late William Houston Cawthon and Carrie (Hay) Cawthon Smith. Bill married Sara Smith Boyd…
Read MoreDorothy Martha Moore
GLASGOW – Dorothy Martha Moore, age 89, passed away May 23, 2023, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital. Dorothy was born on March 11, 1934, to the late Harlan Walden and the late Birdie (Harris) Walden. Mrs. Moore was a faithful attender at Bethesda Church of God. She is survived by her daughter, Teresa Massey (Rick);…
Read MorePossible school enhancements
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The April meeting agenda for the Metcalfe County Board of Education included two action items: 5D. Consider Approve BG1 Expansion Multi-Purpose Center at MCHS. 5E. Consider Approve BG1 To Construct Athletic Complex at MCHS. What is a BG1? A BG1 is an application required per the Kentucky Constitution…
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Project Overview
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority (IDEA) met on May 15th. Donna Caffee and Matt Gallagher were unable to attend. The final project cost overview for the Pennington Stave Project was presented as: Vendors Invoice Amount BRADD $ 22,500 MSE of KY, Inc. $ 153,000 Smith Land Surveying…
Read MoreRibbon Cuttings in Summer Shade
By Kim Harwood Jobe Publishing Contributor The Edmonton-Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for business neighbors, G4 Salvage and More and Know Your Roots Salon in downtown Summer Shade, KY. A large crowd was in attendance for the Founder’s Day celebration and for the ribbon cutting of two new businesses that…
Read MoreGary Cecil Ferrell
RANDOLPH – Gary Cecil Ferrell, age 65, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Greenwood Nursing and Rehab. He was born February 6, 1958, in Glasgow to the late Kenneth Ferrell and Louis Glass Vaughn. He is survived by two daughters, Merrissa Ferrell of Wooster, OH and Marquise Miller (Bradley) of Mulberry, IN; one son,…
Read MoreLinda Mae Booker Madison
CHALYBEATE, KY – Linda Mae Booker Madison, age 81, departed this life on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at her residence. The Edmonson County native was born on June 3, 1941, to the late Luther and Virgie Mae Houchins Booker. She was married to her husband of over sixty years, Quinton Madison, who survives. Linda worked…
Read MoreLocal improvements to historic Fort Williams
Local improvements: David Pedigo, owner of Superior Fence Systems, continues the restoration work at the historic Fort Williams, driving new posts and completing site work for the perimeter fence.
Read MoreTimothy Carroll Harrison
GLASGOW – Timothy Carroll Harrison, 75, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, at his residence. He was the son of the late Homer D. Harrison and Oletta Harrison Hatchett. He was retired from RR Donnelly and Sons and from the unemployment office in Glasgow. He was a US Army Vietnam Veteran. He is survived by…
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