First quarterly breakfast of 2022
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Friday morning, April 22nd, the Edmonton-Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce held its first quarterly breakfast of the year at the old school gym. The ‘State of the Commonwealth’ was the theme of the breakfast with guest speakers presenting information on the state, county, city, and school system. Chamber…
Read MoreHAROLD WAYNE PAULL
SUMMER SHADE – Harold Wayne Paull, age 88, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022, at his residence. He was born on July 08, 1933, to the late Dennis Dallas and Carrie Lee Shaw Paull. He was a lifelong farmer and a member of the Edmonton Worship Center. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Turner…
Read MoreIt’s happening again!
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News If you missed last year’s, you definitely won’t want to miss this year’s Mammoth Cave Aquarium Expo on May 7th and 8th from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. CST at the Cave City Convention Center in Cave City, Kentucky. The event creator JP Merlo owner/operator of the Kentucky Fish…
Read MoreYoung applauds successes and issues warning of difficult times ahead
Glasgow Water Company Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. Scott Young, General Manager of Glasgow Water Company, gave an annual utility presentation Monday night to the city council, which will also be his last before leaving GWC. His message included many accomplishments, projects, and goals. Young also warned of challenging times ahead in a post-pandemic…
Read MoreGlasgow’s closed session violated Open Meeting laws
Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. The Office of Attorney General recently opined that the City of Glasgow violated the Open Meetings Act after a local media outlet, WCLU News, requested such opinion following a closed meeting and untimely complaint response. The Barren County Progress reported on the city council meeting held on March 14,…
Read MoreHometown Hero Brian Key
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald We often judge restaurants on a five-star scale. While there is no doubt that many in Hart County would give Poor Keys (PK) BBQ a high rating, there is also no doubt that business owner Brian Key would receive five-stars as well for his service to the…
Read More“Egg”cellent Easter Deliveries
Katina England Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald If you happened to see teenagers sneaking around lawns across Hart County the night before Easter, don’t worry. It was just the Hart County Varsity Cheerleaders, “egging” dozens of yards of the generous families who had helped with their most recent fundraiser. The “Egg My Yard” Fundraiser helped…
Read MoreHale won’t disclose condition and whereabouts of nine horses
More than $41K in Tax Dollars Expensed and some May Have Died By Jeff Jobe BCP/publisher The Barren County Fiscal Court is under fire from the community because they have once again found themselves in the dark when it comes to how county tax dollars are spent. The issue at hand involves 9-beautiful animals that…
Read MorePrimary Election: What you need to know
Metcalfe County Clerk Shannon Fields would like to update everyone on the processes for the upcoming Primary Election on May 17, 2022. To qualify for a mail-in ballot: The voter must meet one of the following criteria to request a mail-in ballot. Be in the military or an overseas voter; Be unable to go vote…
Read More2022 Educator of the Year Award
Kim Harwood Executive Director The Edmonton Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Scott Roach as the recipient of the 21st Annual Metcalfe County Educator of the Year Award. Scott is married to Charlotte Nunn Roach, and they reside in Edmonton. Charlotte is the Teacher of Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and…
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