Edmonton receives municipal road funds
By PJ Martin Editor Edmonton Herald-News A special announcement was made on Wednesday, October 2nd, at Edmonton City Hall by Commissioner Gray Tomblyn II of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Department of Rural and Municipal Aid. “Governor Bevin has approved for Edmonton $79,125 for resurfacing on Baker Street, Sun Valley Circle, Miller Street, and Harris Street.” …
Read MoreFighting a good fight – Diana Lynn Miller
By Jennifer Moonsong Central Division, General Manager, Jobe Publishing, Inc. In 1996, English and World Civ teacher Diana Lynn Miller, mother of Metcalfe County dentist, John Miller, found a lump in her breast. Her diagnosis revealed the worst, a malignant lump. She was 50 years old. “Mom’s pride and joy was her four boys, and…
Read MoreRed Lick Ranch named Tree Farm of the Year
By Jennifer Moonsong Central Division, General Manager, Jobe Publishing, Inc. 14 years ago Bill and Chris Lagermann bought a beautiful swath of land, Red Lick Ranch. Since that time the couple has worked hard at improving the property and conserving some of its greatest assets, the trees. “They have put a lot of work…
Read MoreMetcalfe County Sheriff Debate Participant Information
Be sure to tune in to our Facebook LIVE event on October 10, 2019. Coverage begins right here on The Edmonton Herald-News Facebook page at 5 pm via Facebook Live with our exclusive coverage and the debate starts at 6 pm.
Read MoreEPB evades 20-year TVA contract for now; Chairman wants a Ferrari
Chairman wants a Ferrari By Allyson Dix Government Community News Board members of the Glasgow Electric Plant Board were met with dozens of concerned customers last week at their board meeting, many of whom voiced their concerns regarding a 20-year rolling contract with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and the 2020 rate changes. TVA has…
Read MoreCold Case Reopened -Calvin Smith named a person of interest
By Mary Beth Sallee On the morning of October 1, the Scottsville Police Department along with the FBI executed a search warrant on the property of Calvin Smith. Smith resides at 220 Lester Gardner Road, Munfordville. The search warrant, which was signed by a Circuit Court Judge, was for the barn on Smith’s property. The…
Read MoreTVA terms are in place for them, not EPB
By JEFF JOBE jobe@jobeinc.com The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is the largest public power agency in the United States, and they are currently attempting to pursue rewriting power contracts at a fast rate with their local power companies. The Glasgow Electric Plant Board (GEPB) is one of them. The absolute clear reason for the change…
Read MoreQuarterly Chamber Breakfast
Student programs By PJ Martin Office/Reporter, Metcalfe Division The September 24th Chamber of Commerce Breakfast celebrated 25 years of the Edmonton-Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce. President Torrie Osbon presented a historical summary of the chamber. Originally incorporated on February 13, 1986, by 16 members, the chamber office was not established until its revitalization in 1994…
Read MoreFall Break Destinations
If you’re excited about fall break with the kids (or even if you don’t have kids, but are looking for fall fun) and don’t have a lot of time or money to spend, here are some destinations in our coverage area you can visit (without having to spend the night.) Very Kid-friendly Hart County:…
Read MoreFiscal Court – Resolving rendering plant issues
By PJ Martin Office/Reporter, Metcalfe Division The September 24th meeting of the Metcalfe County Fiscal Court was somewhat uneventful as the co-owner of AgRenew, Matt Gibson was unable to attend due to a previous engagement in Ohio. Gibson did, however, meet the prior week with some of the residents being affected by the smells coming…
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