Vehicle Bids Opened
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News The Metcalfe County fiscal court held a special-called meeting on Tuesday, April 14, with the following people in attendance: Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, Treasurer/Fiscal Court Clerk Page Edwards, Magistrates Ronnie Miller, Daniel Bragg, Harvey Hawkins, and Kevin Crain, and County Attorney Sharon Howard. Others in attendance were Road Supervisor…
Read MoreSusan Elizabeth Barton
EDMONTON – Susan Elizabeth Perkins Barton, 54, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026. She was born on June 24th, 1971, in Glasgow, KY, to Jill Harper and Thomas Perkins. She took joy in antiquing, scrapbooking, old movies, historical dramas, and was an avid reader. She was fascinated by the Titanic, Princess Diana Spencer, and…
Read MoreJason Hugh McMurtrey
SUMMER SHADE – Jason Hugh McMurtrey, 36, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026, at U of L Hospital. He was born on June 15, 1989, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. He was the son of Tom and Freda McPherson McMurtrey. Jason was part owner of Summer Shade Collison, and he spent 9 years as a…
Read MoreNational Child Abuse Prevention Month
Staff Report “Pinwheels are recognized nationally as the symbol of child abuse prevention; local displays reflect participation in this movement”, stated Alisha Rowe, Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Protection and Permanency. Rowe went on to provide some tragic statistics. “The goal is to help all children grow up in safe, stable, and nurturing communities,…
Read MoreBonnie Jo Ballard
CAVE CITY – Bonnie Jo Ballard, 73, passed peacefully from this life on Friday, April 17, 2026, at The Medical Center Bowling Green after a lengthy illness. Bonnie was born in Knob Lick, Ky to George Wilton Ballard and Bertha Alice Ballard. She loved her family fiercely and was always ready to help whenever and…
Read MoreBrenda (Taylor) Watson
GLASGOW – Brenda Carol (Taylor) Watson passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, Kentucky, having attained the age of 79 years, 2 months, and 16 days. She was born on Saturday, February 1, 1947, in Burkesville, Kentucky, the daughter of Paul and Nellie “Nell” (Ward) Taylor. She was…
Read MoreCity Council Keeps it Short for Spring Break Week
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor Brownsville City Council held its regular meeting on April 6, 2026. This was a short meeting as a scheduled update from Caveland Authority did not happen. The contract from Leitchfield Gas was looked over again with City attorney Marc Lovell suggesting some changes that had been over…
Read MoreLet’s play ball! Meredith Announces $1.45 Million in State Funding for Park Upgrades
Special to The Edmonson News Frankfort, Kentucky (April 10, 2027) – After months of working to secure funding for upgrades and improvements to the Highway 70 Sports Complex, Representative Michael Lee Meredith announced this week that the Kentucky General Assembly has allocated $1.45 million to make the project possible. The funding was…
Read MoreButler County Chapter NSDAR 2026 Good Citizen
Submitted News Lily Ann Glass, daughter of Melissa and Jonathon Glass, was chosen to represent the Butler County High School Class of 2026 as the DAR Good Citizen. In addition to representing the local Chapter she recently represented the 2nd District at the Kentucky Society Daughters of the American Revolution State Conference;…
Read MoreStay-Cation Fun Kicks Off
Story by Beverly Bonilla Pictures by Kathy Lawrence Spring Break kicked off with creativity and fun at the Butler County Public Library on Monday, April 6, 2026, as approximately 45 children and adults attended the “Create Your Own Stay-Cation” activity bag event from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. The event offered families a chance…
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