MCMS celebrates literacy
Last week MCMS went to great lengths to celebrate Literacy Week in style. Whitney Curd, along with Buddie Brockman and Lesley London, are part of the original literacy cohort team that organized this annual event. “Literacy Day was created to provide more insight into the importance of instilling a love for reading while emphasizing the…
Read MoreUtilize what is available
How many times have we all heard it? “Metcalfe County doesn’t have anything.” “There’s nothing to do in Edmonton.” “You have to drive thirty miles for everything.” And more specifically, “If Edmonton had a new gym I’d use it, but…”. Thanks to a grant and the efforts of the Metcalfe County School system and Community…
Read MoreA Video Tribute to Barren County Veterans
We at Jobe Publishing Dedicate this video to YOU veterans of service. Thank you for your many sacrifices in the name of freedom.
Read MoreLOUISE THOMPSON
CENTER – Louise Thompson, age 89, entered Eternal Life Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Louise was born in Center, Kentucky to the late Maurice and Lucy Simmons. She was a devoted member to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a member of the Eastern Star. She will be remembered as a loving and…
Read MoreWatch Sheriff Win Election as It happened Live
Watch the events unfold as the results were announced at Tuesday’s election in the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s race. We had a chance to speak to the newly elected lawman and, as we later discovered while interviewing him, we were the ones who confirmed for him that he had indeed obtained the victory as we entered…
Read MoreSpectacular spooks of Edmonton
By Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Rain and below average temperatures did not keep children from trick-or-treating around the town square in Edmonton for the annual trunk or treat. Although the crowd was not quite as big as usual, ghouls and haunts were out in droves, in a…
Read MoreMemories of a soldier
PJ Martin Editor, Edmonton Herald-News Many Metcalfe County folks remember Richard Duncan best as the owner and operator of Duncan Life and Health Insurance in Edmonton or perhaps you saw him perform in one of the many Barn Lot Theater plays he took part in. However, you may not be aware that he was an…
Read MoreVeterans Day Services
By Bill Lytle On Monday, November 11, the 2019 Veterans Day celebration will begin at the Metcalfe County Middle School at 8 a.m. This will be followed by programs at the high school at 8:45 and the elementary school at 9:30. The Metcalfe County schools always provide enthusiastic, heart felt programs honoring our veterans. All…
Read MorePeople just call it “Bob’s”
By Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing Inc. It goes without saying that Bob’s Auto is a hometown institution in Edmonton, Ky. “I hear people talking on their cell phones, and tell the person they are at ‘Bob’s’ and that’s all they have to say. People know what Bob’s is,” said owner Gary…
Read MoreGlasgow EPB Used by Economists as a “What Not To Do” Example
The Link to the rate evaluation is here https://psc.ky.gov/pscecf/2016-00371/rateintervention%40ky.gov/03032017023918/Watkins_Testimony_Schedules.pdf
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