KHH to rock Glasgow at drive-in concert
Special to the Edmonton Herald-News The Metcalfe County born band the Kentucky Headhunters have been rocking for over five decades, and in the wake of COVID-19, they have found an inventive way to keep on keeping on. On September 12th the seasoned group is offering an all-American drive-in concert, billed as an “Evening with the…
Read MoreCARES Act reimbursements for COVID costs
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Metcalfe County, other local towns and counties amongst recipients Monday Gov. Beshear and the Department of Local Government (DLG) announced that 23 Western Kentucky governments were approved for $14,445,419 in reimbursements from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Amongst the towns and…
Read MoreUNOFFICIAL MINUTES – Edmonton City Council August Meeting
Dawn Devore. City Clerk/Administrator A special called meeting of the City Council of Edmonton, Kentucky was held on the 12th day of August 2020, at 3:00 PM CST via Teleconference due to the COVID 19 and Kentucky Governor Beshear’s recommendation to social distance. The Honorable Doug Smith presided and the following duly qualified council members…
Read MoreHow Does Your Garden Grow?
PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News “It has more blooms on it this year than I have ever seen,” said Mrs. Mary Crumpton, referring to the huge red crepe myrtle at the side of her yard. The bush is around 20 feet tall now, but she remarked that it was only a couple of feet…
Read MoreFLORENCE VIRGINIA SECULA
EDMONTON – Florence Virginia Secula, age 86, away Saturday, August 22, 2020, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. Born in Randolph, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Elva Riker. Mrs. Secula was a Postal worker and homemaker. She was the loving wife of Edmund G. Secula who survives. They…
Read MoreLocal publisher challenges others to be truthful – Mail in ballots; wrong for dependability
By Jeff Jobe jobe@jobeinc.com Mail-in voting sounds so dang simple. For many, it is indeed an effortless process. Write a letter, address it, and drop it in any of the conveniently located postal receptacles around town. Yet, as a regular user, I can not endorse allowing something as important as our elections to be dependent…
Read MoreBarn Lot’s new director plans for a bright future
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Edmonton’s beloved Barn Lot Theater has announced Kyle Hadley as its new Executive Director. And although these are challenging times, Hadley is optimistic and excited for the theater’s future. “It’s an uncertain but exciting time,” Hadley said. “I’m ready for the challenge.” The announcement came…
Read MoreIn a classroom, or at home, Metcalfe schools say parents get to decide
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Defying the recommendation of Gov. Beshear, the Metcalfe County School System has decided to stay the course, and go with their original plan of offering both in-person and virtual learning options to students. School will start Monday, August 31st. “Our plan all along has been…
Read MoreBipartisan agreement reached for November election
Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing, Inc. A bipartisan agreement was reached between Democratic Governor Andy Beshear and Republican Secretary of State Michael Adams regarding the upcoming November General Election. During his press conference on August 14, Governor Beshear explained that the agreement would allow Kentuckians to exercise their right to vote, as well as…
Read MoreCOVID cancels 39th annual Pumpkin Festival
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Last Thursday the Edmonton-Metcalfe Chamber of commerce made the wearily anticipated announcement that the Pumpkin Festival set for the first weekend of October is canceled. “After much consideration and with a heavy heart, due to the current pandemic, the Edmonton Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce…
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