Barn 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…
Read MoreNearly 4,000 COVID-19 cases in district
Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing, Inc. The Barren River District Health Department (BRDHD) has confirmed 3,961 COVID-19 cases in the Barren River District as of August 7. The district includes the counties of Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Simpson, and Warren. Of those confirmed positive cases, 3,214 have recovered. BRDHD has also confirmed…
Read MoreSynopsis – Metcalfe County Fiscal Court
Special to the Edmonton-Herald News At the regularly called meeting of the Metcalfe Fiscal Court held July 28th, a resolution was passed for the fiscal year 2020-2021, designating RDAAP funds for the Edmonton-Metcalfe IDA (Industrial Development Authority). A contract stating that the Barren County Detention Center would house Metcalfe inmates for $34 a day was…
Read More4-H News – Communications contest
Special to the Edmonton Herald-News Metcalfe County 4-H Youth had an opportunity to compete in the Mammoth Cave Area 4-H Virtual Communications Contest. The youth submitted a video of themselves giving a demonstration and or speech. Our Mammoth Cave 4-H Area Champions and Reserve Champions were submitted into the State 4-H Virtual Communications Contest and…
Read MoreChallenge accepted – Cadet training comes to Metcalfe
Jennifer Moonsong Central Divison General Manager Joe Publishing, Inc. Last week fourteen brave young men and women form across the state between the ages of 10 and 17 gathered at Cabin Creek in Sulphur Well, Kentucky, to take part in a five day training for the US Naval Sea Cadet Corps. There are four…
Read MoreThe great mask debate: respiratory therapist addresses dilemma
Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing, Inc. Over the past two weeks, much debate has occurred in regards to Governor Andy Beshear’s executive order mandating that masks be worn in public. One of the most notorious topics of discussion revolves around whether or not masks can actually help prevent or slow the spread of…
Read MoreFashionably fun way to work
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Bethany Steinhaus became a Glasgow girl when she moved to Kentucky with her family the year she started first grade at Happy Valley Elementary. From as early as she can recall, she was mesmerized by anything and everything about the fashion industry. “I loved fashion,”…
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