A Silenced Thanksgiving
A Silenced Thanksgiving Paula Ratliff Thanksgiving may be a little different this year; after all, we couldn’t expect to have a normal Thanksgiving in the year 2020. I suspect Christmas will be different as well, but regardless of any mandates, I’m predicting the largest New Year’s Party EVER when 2020 ends! This is definitely the…
Read MoreTONY RAY COMPTON
EDMONTON – Tony Ray Compton, 66, passed away suddenly Sunday, November 22, 2020, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. Tony was born in Chicago, Illinois August 26, 1954, to the late Toso and Delores Ragains Compton. Tony was of the protestant faith and retired from CCC Construction. He is survived by two siblings,…
Read MoreCOVID closes seasonal festivities – Schools, small businesses shift gears
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. In the wake of last week’s strict mandate announcements, responding to what the BRDHD calls an overwhelming number of cases, many planned events were cancelled. For example, the annual Christmas Parade has been cancelled. “Due to the pandemic and current restrictions on public…
Read MoreBy Metcalfe, for Metcalfe – Metcalfe County Helping Hands
By Jennifer Moonsong/with content provided by the Edmonton-Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce From time to time, everyone needs a helping hand and thanks to the efforts of Metcalfe County Helping Hands, residents of Metcalfe County have a valuable resource to turn to in hard times. That’s not to say the non-profit is the first…
Read More26th Annual Jim C. Coleman Community Service Award
By Gaye Shaw, Executive Director The Edmonton Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce proudly announces Col William W. Lytle, Jr. USAF (Ret) as the 26th Annual Jim C. Coleman Community Service Award Recipient. There were eight very deserving persons nominated for this year’s award and it was a very difficult choice for the committee of twelve…
Read MorePark City Commission agree: no Christmas Parade During COVID
Park City Commission agree: no Christmas Parade During COVID Steven Reneau The Park City Commission held a special called meeting Monday evening. Their initial announcement was the appointment of Ashley Dennis to the Park City Board of Adjustments for a two year term. The motion was made and approved unanimously. The Commission also…
Read MorePorch Pirates on the rise in Glasgow
Porch Pirates on the rise in Glasgow Steven Reneau Every year as Christmas draws near, in an effort to make shopping easier people flock to online options. The convenience of online shopping has only grown in recent years, especially with offerings like Amazon Prime which comes with two-day free shipping. However, the convenience can…
Read MoreBe like John. Love hard.
Love hard. Mary Beth Sallee November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month. This is John’s story. John Elmore was a man full of love and kindness. His wife, Laura Elmore, described him as having a heart of gold and an undeniably sincere spirit. “John was the most caring person I have ever met,” Laura said.…
Read MoreTHRESSIA LOUSE REECE
EDMONTON – Thressia Louise Reece, 91, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020, in Glasgow. Thressia was born April 16, 1929, to the late Henry and Della Gibson Moss. Thressia grew up in Metcalfe County and attended the Chestnut Grove Christian Church. Thressia married Louis K. “Bill” Reece and together along with their daughter Carolyn Page…
Read MoreBlanketing veterans with recognition
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. On Veterans Day 2020, VFW Post 6281 and American Legion Post 65 held a Veterans Day ceremony at the Edmonton fire department, in conjunction with the Piecemaker’s Quilt Guild, to honor Metcalfe County Veterans. For the second year in a row, the Piecemaker’s…
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