ALEDA BUTLER PIERCE
LOUISVILLE – Aleda Butler Pierce, 92, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, December 20 at Baptist East Hospital. She was a former resident of Frankfort. A native of Sulphur Well, KY, and the daughter of the late Horace and Ettalynn Cummins Butler and daughter-in-law of the late William Arnold and Maple Curry Pierce.…
Read MoreShirley Glenora Collier, 87, of Glasgow, passed away
Shirley Glenora Collier, 87, of Glasgow, passed away Wednesday January 4, 2023, at the Shanti-Niketon Hospice House in Glasgow. She was born in Vanduser, MO on October 13, 1935, to the late Charlie Kirby and Edna Yarbrough Kirby. Mrs. Collier was a homemaker and a member of Glenview Christian Church. Survivors include her children, Marsha…
Read MoreFormer Judge/Executive files $17K+ lien against taxpayers of Barren County
By Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing Reporter Former Judge/Executive Micheal Hale has filed a lien against the County of Barren for over $17K merely three days after his official capacity as judge ended. According to the filing documents, Hale and his wife, Shani, are claiming they are owed $17,168.10 from the county for caring for one…
Read MoreThe Metcalfe County Coloring Book Project
By Kim Harwood Chamber Executive Director It was just an idea with a simple beginning that grew into an amazing plan for the Chamber of Commerce and its Sponsors. The project took on a new life when young artist, Elyda Hicks submitted the drafts for the book. The work was so detailed and amazing…
Read MoreBurst water line shut down Dollar General
Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. The Edmonton Dollar General Store was closed for four days following a ceiling collapse in the men’s bathroom as a result of a frozen water line that had burst on Christmas Eve. The frigid temps led to the damaged pipe, which caused water to flood the area. Many shoppers…
Read More62 nursing home residents evacuated
“County lines do not separate our mission of caring for others” – Brooks Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. On Christmas Eve, a tremendous amount of volunteers, staff, and personnel rallied around the residents of the Metcalfe Health Care Center (MHCC) following multiple water leaks in the facility. The evacuation was due to a water…
Read MoreLocal family starting over after Christmas Eve fire
Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. A local family of five lost everything in a house fire on Christmas Eve. Jay Thompson and his family rented the home located at 368 Mell-Cork Road. The Edmonton-Metcalfe Volunteer Fire Department responded to the fire and Fire Chief Troy Clemmons confirmed the house was a total loss. Jay,…
Read MoreNeighbors sworn in as Representative
Special to the Edmonton Herald-News The Metcalfe County Courthouse was the venue this evening for the swearing-in ceremony of Representative Amy Neighbors. Amy was surrounded by family, friends, and colleagues. Metcalfe County Circuit Court Clerk, Tommy Garrett welcomed the crowd to the Cass R. Walden Courtroom. The prayer was led by Pastor Randy Johnson,…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting at MCPL
By Kim Harwood Executive Director Chamber of Commerce There was a large group of library supporters in attendance for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony held on December 16th at the Metcalfe County Public Library. Library Director, Kasey Warf welcomed the guests, recognized, and thanked the library staff and the current Library Board Members for their…
Read More2022 – What a year!
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The year 2022 has been a busy one. Perhaps, we were trying to make up for the time we lost to the quarantine and Covid in 2020 and 2021. Perhaps one of the biggest changes to affect us all was the updates to West Stockton Street as the…
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