Edith Olene Kingery Duvall
GLASGOW – Edith Olene Kingery Duvall, age 89, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Summer Shade on November 23, 1933, to the late Fred Pedigo and the late Maude (Jennings) Pedigo. She was a retired seamstress for Kentucky Pants. She is survived by her daughter, Sheila Kuzma (Mark);…
Read MoreRita Rae Abney
BEAUMONT – Rita Rae Abney, age 80, passed away on April 25, 2023, at the T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. She was born on August 14, 1942, in Wheeling, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Lola Cavender Summers and Farmer Summers. She is survived by her husband, James Abney Sr. of Beaumont; three…
Read MoreDouglas Scott “Scotty” Norris
SUMMER SHADE – Douglas Scott “Scotty” Norris, age 61, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at his residence. He was born on December 21, 1961, in Louisville, the son of the late Douglas Norris and Dolores Fowler Norris, who survives. Scotty worked many years in the commercial construction industry. He specialized in pouring concrete.…
Read MoreJerry Wayne Underwood
GLASGOW – Jerry Wayne Underwood, age 74, died Monday, April 24, 2023, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. Jerry was the son of the late Andrew Howard and Viola Garrett Underwood. He was born on Christmas Eve 1948 in Etoile, in Barren County, KY. Jerry was a foreman with Sorensen Industries for over 20 years, Jerry…
Read MoreThey C-A-R-E
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News When was the last time you were at the Metcalfe County Health Department? For many of us, it was probably to get immunizations back in our school days. The health department has come a long way since then, offering a plethora of services. The health dept. in Metcalfe…
Read MoreWe are done!
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Once again, the South Industrial Park and the PS&C Project were the main discussions at the April 17th meeting of the Edmonton Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority (IDEA). Member Matt Gallagher was unable to attend and member Donna Caffee was present by phone. Referring to the Pennington Stave &…
Read MoreMetcalfe alumna named new cheer coach
By Torrie Osbon Communications Director Metcalfe County High School is proud to introduce Shauna Jessie as the school’s new head cheerleading coach. Jessie is a 2010 Metcalfe County High School graduate, where she was a cheerleader for six years. She cheered for Campbellsville University before attending Western Kentucky University, where she received her bachelor’s…
Read MoreTri-County EMC Appreciation Day
By PJ Martin The Herald-News Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation held its annual member appreciation day at the Edmonton office on April 18th with all the local crew there to meet and greet. The friendly staff handed out refreshments of hotdogs, chips, and drinks to everyone that stopped by to say hello. Everyone also received…
Read MoreMCHS Principal promoted to position with KDE
By Torrie Osbon Communications Director Clint Graham has accepted a new position with the Kentucky Department of Education; therefore, he will be stepping down from his current role as principal of Metcalfe County High School. KDE named Graham one of its Educational Recovery Leaders, who work with several schools statewide identified as needing Comprehensive…
Read MoreDrug Arrest
Submitted by Chief Delaney Wilson Edmonton Police Department On 04/14/2023, Officer Joey Judd with the Edmonton Police Department received information of possible drug activity at 509 South Main Street, Apartment 9. Through the investigation, a search warrant was obtained and executed at the residence. During the search, officers located over 3 pounds of Methamphetamine,…
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