Spook-tacular Fun – Chamber offers two new Halloween events
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Even though many of the seasonal traditions the community embraces have fallen to the wayside this year, the Edmonton-Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce has devices new ways to have fun. Drive Thru Trick or Treat “When we realized the Pumpkin Festival wouldn’t be possible this year…
Read MoreEPB to consider elimination of variable rates
By Jeff Jobe Publisher, Barren County Progress The Glasgow Electric Plant Board (GEPB) Superintendent Billy Ray has posted an agenda that contains items that, if approved, could be the end of variable rate and peak demand billing otherwise known as Infotricity. The agenda items and proposed discussion are being initiated by board member DT Froedge. …
Read MoreHERBERT FIELDS
EDMONTON – Herbert Fields, age 88, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. Born July 9, 1932, he was the son of the late Noah William and Mary Katherine Hurt Fields. Herbert retired from Southern States Coop after 34 years of service and was a farmer. Herbert was a…
Read MoreAdministrative/Budget Committee Meet to Discuss Budget and Possible Raises
By Steven Reneau The Administrative/Budget Committee held a teleconference meeting last Thursday morning at 11 a.m. via Zoom and Facebook Live to discuss their budget for the 20-21’ fiscal year. Part of the discussion was centered on payroll for the county’s various facilities, including the Sheriff’s Department and its deputies and the deputy jailers’ salaries.…
Read MoreCave City City Council Cautions Citizens
‘Keep Golf Carts Off Roadways’ By Steven Reneau The City of Cave City held its regular Council meeting Monday evening in the City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting opened with City Clerk and Treasurer Jennifer Freeman discussing their typical finances, including restaurant tax, transient room tax, and investments. They also had the second reading and…
Read MoreJustice for Kar Kar
By Mary Beth Sallee The following story centers around the tragic loss of a child, the information as provided from his mother, and her search for answers. Tara Shaw described her son, Raylen Ja’Kari Malik-EL Green, as a funny and vibrant little boy full of love. “He was real sweet,” Tara said.…
Read MoreVehicle Tax Rate Set
By PJ Martin Editor The Edmonton Herald-News The September meeting of the Edmonton City Council was held in person on Tuesday, September 8th with those attending socially distanced to adhere to the Governors restrictions. The second reading of the Motor Vehicle and Watercraft Property Tax Rate Ordinance 2020-21-02 was approved. As of the first…
Read MoreTrafficking in Kentucky Part II: The victim’s perspective
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. ‘It was all I ever knew’ Warning: This article contains graphic descriptions of a sexual and perverse nature. Most little girls spend their time dreaming of unicorns and making dandelion wishes, but that was not the case for Amy*. Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky in…
Read MoreGlass retires, Warf appointed director
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. After nearly four decades of service to the MCPL, Director Rhonda Glass is retiring. It was not an easy decision, but Glass is confident it is time. “My decision to retire came after careful consideration and much prayer,” she said. “The library has been such…
Read MorePost 65 invites vets to join thanks to new law
In a significant legislative victory for The American Legion, President Trump signed a bill this summer that declares the United States has been in a state of war since Dec. 7, 1941. The American Legion sought the declaration as a way to honor approximately 1,600 U.S. service members who were killed or wounded during previously…
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