Fiscal 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…
Read MoreMCHS Leadership Group Talks Ag and Environment
By Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Friday the Metcalfe County High School Leadership group gathered at the Extension Office to take a tour of various agricultural destinations in the county for Agriculture and Environment Day. Ag Agent Brandon Bell spoke to the group before they embarked on their tour. Bell said…
Read MoreMARJORIE ANN HARRIS
EDMONTON – Marjorie Ann Harris, age 84, died Sunday, September 29, 2019, at the Metcalfe Health Care in Edmonton. She was the daughter of the late Eugene and Helen VanZant Cassady. Marjorie was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her husband, Dwight Harris of Edmonton; one son, Tony (Donna) Harris…
Read MoreMILDRED THOMPSON TSUKAGOSHI
SUMMER SHADE – Mildred Thompson Tsukagoshi, age 73, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. She was the daughter of the late Ernest Clyde and Elnora Harper Thompson. Mildred was retired from the Metcalfe County Health Department. She is survived by her husband, Jim Tsukagoshi of Edmonton; two sons,…
Read MoreJACK ODELL VROCHER, SR.
EDMONTON – Jack Odell Vrocher, Sr., age 65, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Hopewell, Virginia, he was the son of the late Willie Ray Plaster and Mary Collins. Jack was an employee of the Metcalfe County School System. He served in the United States Army…
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What the candidates will debate
MCYR and The Edmonton-Herald News team to bring debate to you By Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. What inspired a public debate for this special election? Thanks to the efforts of the Metcalfe County Young Republicans, on October 10th, the candidates for Metcalfe County Sheriff will partake in a public…
Read MoreDear Editor and Disabled Citizens,
Metcalfe County Warning What I am saying here has nothing to do with the run for Sheriff, but I need help. I am 85 years old and had to put my wife in NHC with Alzheimer’s, so I was staying with my daughter. In June, my house was broken into and the gas was stolen…
Read MoreQuilts for Heroes
The ‘Piecemaker’s Quilt Guild’, in partnership with Metcalfe County VFW Post 6281 and American Legion Post 65, would like to honor the many men and women military veterans from Metcalfe County. As a symbol and token of thanks, solace and remembrance to those who served our country, we will be making an annual presentation of…
Read MoreWhat October will bring
October is practically here, and I am hopeful it will be filled with rainy afternoons and chilly evening air, brighter hues on the leaves, apple crisps, and the usual array of fall activities. The Rollercoaster Fair, the Pumpkin Festival, corn mazes, and trips to Dennison’s Roadside Market and Old Mulkey are all in order.…
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