Library still turning pages
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Winter has always been an ideal time to cozy up to a good book, but it’s doubly true during a pandemic. Thanks to diligent efforts, the MCPL has found unique ways to connect with the patrons during the pandemic. “The 2019-2020 fiscal year for the…
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By PJ Martin Editor The Edmonton Herald-News The Edmonton City Council met in a specially called meeting on Monday, January 4th via teleconference to meet the governor’s regulations. Mayor Doug Smith thanked the council for meeting again this way and reminded them it was a special called meeting and only items listed on the…
Read MoreKindness still matters
By MARY BETH SALLEE Jobe Reporter “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’” Matthew 25:40 Markcus and Danielle Lewis are a husband and wife duo that strive each day to live by what their faith calls…
Read MoreBarren-Metcalfe EMS makes medical history
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Barren-Metcalfe is leading the way in safety on the frontline of the COVID-19 fight by employing new technology. Director of Clinical Services, Eric Bauer, is excited to introduce Sea Long Helmets, a revolutionary method of transporting COVID-19 positive patients in Barren and Metcalfe counties. The…
Read MoreFirst vaccines for first responders
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Last Tuesday, as the close of 2020 quickly approached, approximately 40 first responders who work in Metcalfe County received the Maderna COVID-19 vaccine thanks to the Barren River District Health Department. The shots were administered at the Metcalfe County Health Department. “This included EMS,…
Read MoreChanging of Clerks
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. At year’s end Metcalfe County Clerk of 22 years, Carol England Chaney, announced her resignation and subsequent retirement. “Carol gave me her letter of resignation earlier this month,” said Judge/Executive Harold Stilts, who read the letter aloud. “We are celebrating a milestone with Carol, thank…
Read MoreJAMES FRANKLIN HAMILTON
GLASGOW – James Franklin Hamilton, 85, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021, at his home. Born January 20, 1935, in Hoopeston, Illinois, he was the son of the late Roy and Leo Vance Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton served in the US Army and was a Korean War Veteran, retired diesel mechanic, and member of the Valley…
Read MorePAUL HARVEY HARPER
EDMONTON – Paul Harvey Harper, 82, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021, at his residence. Born November 13, 1938, in Edmonton, he was a son of the late Harvey Lee and Nora Jane (Jessie) Harper. He was the husband of Jill Acree Harper, who survives. He was the owner of Harper Well Services and attended…
Read MoreNELL WHISENHUNT PENNINGTON
ARKANSAS – Nell Whisenhunt Pennington, 86, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord on December 23, 2020. She was born August 26, 1934, in Cave Ridge, Kentucky to the late Leslie Dewey Anderson and Fannie Lee Garmon Anderson. On August 28, 1954, she married Ruben “Red” Hamilton Whisenhunt. Soon thereafter, they moved…
Read MoreThe Events of 2020
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The year 2020, will perhaps be best (or worst) remembered as the year of Covid-19, the cancelation of almost every public event, toilet paper shortages, limited dining out, unemployment, and quarantines; however, there were events taking place despite the pandemic. The Metcalfe County Emergency Management team was very…
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