Still 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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Manhunt continues in Monroe County double murder
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. On the afternoon of Sunday, September 20 two young men were found dead in a house on White Oak Ridge Road in the Fountain Run community of Monroe County. KSP officials identified the dead as Trevor Cleary, 20, and Austin Copas, 19. Both…
Read MoreSecond chance for farmers during COVID times CFAP
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manger Jobe Publishing, Inc. The USDA has announced a second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) payments for famers who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. This second wave of help will total nearly $14 billion and will not preclude new commodities including tobacco, hemp, wheat, and goats.…
Read MoreWildcats edge Hornets 23-21 in 2020 2A District 3 opener
By T. Wampler Jobe Regional Sports Walden’s 39-yard field goal gives ECHS win over MCHS The Metcalfe County Hornet 2A football team was coming off a big 23-21 victory over Adair County at home when they headed to Edmonson County for their first district game last Friday night. The two teams have tangled in games…
Read MoreMARY NOVELLA ANN HARRIS HAMILTON
EDMONTON – Mary Novella Ann Harris Hamilton, age 81, was born May 23, 1939, in the Pink Ridge Community of Metcalfe County. She was the daughter of the late Selby and Elizabeth Coomer Harris. Novella departed this life Saturday, September 26, 2020, at Hospice House of Southern Kentucky after a courageous battle with cancer. Besides…
Read MoreCaverna School raises taxes
By Mary Beth Sallee The Hart County Fiscal Court met in session on Thursday, September 17. Caverna School Tax Increase During the meeting, members of Fiscal Court discussed the tax increase as set forth by the Caverna Independent School District. According to the document provided during the Court meeting, Caverna took the…
Read MoreSKYCTC, Barren County, and South Central Workforce Announce CDL Lessons and Training
By Steven Reneau A new partnership was announced on Tuesday, September 15 at Jackie Browning Park that would help generate opportunities for people to obtain their CDL license. Barren County is the third County that Workforce Solutions has partnered with. This venture was made possible by conversations with Judge Executive Michael Hale over the course…
Read MoreFall Vendor opportunities at the NEW Farmers Market Pavilion
The Metcalfe Co. Farmers Market is offering the opportunity for local artists, crafters, quilters, and gardeners who have items for sale this fall, to set up on Farmers Market Friday’s from 8 – 1 — for only $5.00 per day, which is 50% off the regular daily set – up/table fee for non-members. The farmers…
Read MoreMetcalfe County Receives $461,505 School Safety Grant
Torrie Osbon, Public Relations Director The Metcalfe County Schools Police Department has been awarded a $461,505 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. The school safety grant will expand the district’s partnership with the Edmonton Police Department and Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office in a comprehensive School Violence Prevention…
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