Kim’s Story: A Test of Endurance
Kim’s Story: A Test of Endurance Mary Beth Sallee Breast cancer doesn’t fully end with the last chemo treatment or surgery. For many, it’s a diagnosis that dramatically reshapes the journey of their life. This is the story of Kimberly (Shirley) Hay and her test of endurance. During the entire summer of…
Read MoreBehind the Wheel
Behind the Wheel By Mary Beth Sallee There’s no doubt that racing is considered a male dominated sport. But for young female racers like Lynda Ratliff, gender means nothing once you’re behind the wheel. “There will always be men that are prideful and do not like competing with, or especially getting beat by, a…
Read MoreHistory looks to the future at MCPL
Special to the Edmonton Herald-News Over the summer, the building that formerly housed Jim’s Grill was auctioned and purchased by the Metcalfe County Public Library. Last week, the historic building, which was beyond repair, was taken down with the future in mind. Many from Edmonton have recollections of playing pool or eating a Shirley…
Read MoreGlass says farewell
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manger Jobe Publishing, Inc. “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of other people.” Mahatma Gandhi Friends and family gathered around Rhonda Glass, former director of the Metcalfe County Public Library last Friday, at an open house to bid her farewell and…
Read MoreBarn Lot Theater is Back
Kyle Hadley, Executive Director The doors to the theater might not be opening back up just yet. We have been working with members of the community to figure out ways to continue bringing the performing arts to South Central KY and we have done that in two ways. First, we are going back to…
Read MoreJEFFREY LYNN ENGLAND
EDMONTON – Jeffrey Lynn England, age 52, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. Jeff was born February 14, 1968, to the late Danny England and Geraline Moore England of Edmonton who survives. Jeff was a member of the Society Hill Baptist Church. He graduated from Metcalfe County High…
Read MoreMayor Proclaims Arts and Humanities Month
PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News In a proclamation signing Thursday morning, Mayor Doug Smith along with Barn Lot Theater’s Executive Director Kyle Hadley officially recognized October as National Arts and Humanities Month in Edmonton. The ceremonies were opened by Barn Lot Theater’s board Chairman Larry Wilson followed by Mayor Smith who proclaimed that the…
Read MoreHighway Dedication: Remembering Ricky Brooks
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Last Thursday a crowd gathered in Center at the Center Church of Christ to honor former Sheriff Ricky Brooks, who passed away after a long battle with cancer last August. At the ceremony, a sign was unveiled by his family, naming State Highway 869 from…
Read MoreSuperintendent Cornelius Faulkner speaks on Caverna tax rate change
By Superintendent Cornelius Faulkner We just want to make sure the citizens of Caverna and Hart County are fully informed regarding the Caverna tax rate since there was some information that was misrepresented during the September 17th Fiscal Court meeting. Our public hearing for the tax rate was September 10, 2020 at 6:00…
Read MoreStill Farming: a way of life despite the pandemic
By Mary Beth Sallee This year has brought with it unprecedented times. And yet, in the middle of a pandemic, farmers have worked endlessly to put food on the table within Kentucky and throughout the nation. But Kentucky farmers have not been alone. Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) has been fighting alongside these essential workers,…
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