Strong Republican lead in Metcalfe
Strong Republican lead in Metcalfe Jennifer Moonsong More than 5,000 voters (5,035) turned out at the polls in Metcalfe County this election cycle, and in true Kentucky fashion, there was a strong, red lead. In the presidential race, Trump got the lion’s share of votes with 3,957. Biden got a meager 973, while…
Read MoreRemembering the Vietnam War
Remembering the Vietnam War Mary Beth Sallee “They got pinned down, and we went in there after them. And, that’s when I got introduced to the first fire back…I said, ‘Oh my God, what in the hell did I get into?’ And you think I was scared? You’re damn right I was.” In…
Read More99-year-old veteran recalls WWII, segregation
99-year-old veteran recalls WWII, segregation Mary Beth Sallee In the 1940s, Hezie R. Richardson was a young black man living in Hart County during a time when most of society judged him because of the color of his skin. “Different water fountains, white and colored,” Hezie recalled. “Restaurants were segregated, go in the…
Read More18th Annual Celebration to honor Veterans is set for November 10
18th Annual Celebration to honor Veterans is set for November 10 Veterans of South Central Kentucky will be honored with a Drive Thru parade on Tuesday, November 10 in Glasgow when South Central Bank hosts its annual Salute to Veterans Celebration. For nearly two decades, South Central Bank has recognized those who have answered the call to…
Read MoreJACK DEMSEY ACREE
EDMONTON – Jack Demsey Acree, age 88, passed away November 3, 2020, at NHC Healthcare. He was an Army veteran and served in Germany. Jack was the second child born to the late Ledford Morris Acree and Laura Harper Acree of Edmonton. Jack married Kitty Sue Compton also of Edmonton who survives. Together they had…
Read MoreGrowth Through Service The Story of Andrea Wallbank
Growth Through Service The Story of Andrea Wallbank Steven Reneau Jobe Publishing Andrea Wallbank, born Andrea Anthony, was born in Columbus Ohio in 1977. She was a wild child, and as she grew older she found that her life lacked any real direction. Deciding that she needed more discipline and direction, she made…
Read MoreNavy veteran recalls life lessons, serving with others
Navy veteran recalls life lessons, serving with others Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing Reporter As a young man growing up in Edmonson County during the 80s, Bryan Duvall said there wasn’t always a lot of excitement happening at that time. Bryan knew he wanted to work right out of high school, but wasn’t…
Read MoreA soldier’s tale of serving in Korea
A soldier’s tale of serving in Korea Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing…
Read MoreLILLIAN LAVERNE FANDREY
GLASGOW – Lillian Fandrey, age 87, passed away November 1, 2020, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. She was born in Edmonton, the daughter of the late John J. and Nettie Perkins Jennings. Mrs. Fandrey lived most of her adult life in Burbank, Illinois, and retired as a lab tech for Miles Laboratory. Mrs.…
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******************************************UPDATE************************************************* Amber Rowe was located Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in Greenville, KY. She was released to her guardian. Edmonton, Ky (November 3, 2020) – Kentucky State Police is seeking assistance from the public in attempting to locate 17 -year-old, Amber Rowe, of Edmonton, KY. Amber is a 5’ 02 ” 195 pound, white female…
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