2023 Educator of the Year
By Kim Harwood The Edmonton Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Lynn Hawkins as the recipient of the Metcalfe County Educator of the Year Award. This year marks the twenty-second year an educator has been honored with this distinguished award. Lynn Hawkins was honored at the Senior Celebrity Banquet on April…
Read MoreLogan Ryan Phelps 2023 Scholarship Recipient
By Kim Harwood Jobe Publishing Contributor The Edmonton Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Logan Ryan Phelps as the recipient of the 2023 Edmonton Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce Memorial Scholarship. Logan Phelps will be included in the Senior Celebrity Group as the Scholarship recipient. The Senior Celebrity Banquet honors…
Read MoreKelly Craft visits Summer Shade
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News On Monday, April 10th Republican candidate for Governor of Kentucky Kelly Craft made a stop in the small town of Summer Shade to speak to voters. She has been campaigning in rural towns throughout the state and when someone in her campaign called and asked if she could…
Read MoreTwila Lee Mahilani Kaopio
SMITHS GROVE – Twila Lee Mahilani Kaopio, 61, passed away on April 14, 2023, as a result of a tragic automobile accident. Born in Honolulu Hawaii to the late Charles and June Kaopio Ridgeway, she loved her native Hawaiian heritage and her family dearly. She is survived by her husband, Joe Edwards; two children, Tiffany…
Read MoreSallie Ann McInteer Vincent
Sallie Ann McInteer Vincent of Metcalfe County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Kaye and Velma Coomer McInteer, was born on January 20, 1950, in Columbus, Indiana. She departed this life on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at her residence having attained the age of 73 years, two months, and 27 days. She had made a profession…
Read MoreDonald “Dude” R. Wilkerson
GLASGOW – Donald “Dude” R. Wilkerson, age 79, died Sunday, April 16, 2023, at his residence. He was the son of the late Finis and Lou Birdia (Carver) Wilkerson of the Austin Tracy community. He was a member of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. A graduate of Austin Tracy High School, class of 1962. He…
Read MoreBrenda Louise Payne Pook
GLASGOW – Brenda Louise Payne Pook, 83, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2023, at the home she shared with her daughter in Nicholasville. Brenda was born September 27, 1940, in Glasgow, Kentucky to the late Lottie Williams Payne and Carl Payne. Six months ago, her husband Richard, the love of her life, passed away.…
Read MoreCanmer man reported missing
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald A police report has been filed for a Canmer man whose family said he has been missing since last week. James Jewell, age 32, was last seen by his family and friends on Tuesday, April 11. A police report was filed with the Hart County Sheriff’s Office…
Read MoreMargaret Ann Estes Coomer
GLASGOW – Margaret Ann Estes Coomer, 71, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023, at her residence. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Roma and Mary Elizabeth Pedigo Estes. She was a retired case handler at Dollar General Stores and a member of the Salem Baptist Church. Survivors include one…
Read MoreFidel “Jack” Chapman, Jr.
GLASGOW – Fidel “Jack” Chapman, Jr., 88, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023, at NHC health care center. He was the son of the late Fidel and Jessie Estes Chapman. He was a member, deacon, and trustee of Dover Baptist Church in Haywood. He was a retired farmer and a US Army Veteran. He is…
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