BRENDA SUE CAFFEE
EDMONTON – Brenda Sue Caffee, age 76, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020, at her home with her family at her side. Born in Green County, Sue was the daughter of the late Morris and Ruby Bagby Carter. Sue retired from the Metcalfe County High School lunchroom and was a member of the Foundation Methodist…
Read MoreDunham Lake Dam Repairs Planned
PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton City Council held a specially called meeting on July 13th by teleconference in order to adhere to the Governor’s social distancing regulations. The main topic of discussion was repairing the Dunham Lake Dam spillway. Public Works Superintendent Moe Hensley advised the council members of core sampling results…
Read MoreAn eye from the sky for natural beauty
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Photos provided by Wayne Garmon While vacationing in Florida a few years ago, Glasgow native Wayne Garmon was mesmerized by the stunning beach vistas at sunrise and sunset and decided to capture the moment. That’s how he got his start in nature photography, and…
Read MoreKeep healthy, Hornets
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Summer is in full swing, and for many, that means paying particular attention to health and wellness. Community Education is now offering a weight loss support group to help keep people in Metcalfe County encouraged and accountable. “This is a very informal weight loss support…
Read MoreCounty treasurer to be terminated
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. In a special called session of the Metcalfe County Fiscal Court last Tuesday, July 7, the intent to terminate the county treasurer was given. According to KRS 68. 010, “the fiscal court may remove the county treasurer or acting county treasurer at any time…
Read MoreMetcalfe COVID update: 14 cases, 2% of population tested
Special to the Edmonton-Herald News As Gov. Beshear attempts to make masks mandatory across the state, Metcalfe County has seen only a total of 14 cases of COVID. “We can’t wait until we’re getting thousands of cases a day to take actions,” Beshear said, in a press conference last Thursday. “It’s no longer voluntary.…
Read MoreMasking the truth
Following last week’s announcement by Kentucky’s Governor attempting to enforce mandatory mask wearing, social media erupted with an onslaught of impassioned opinions from all vantage points. Playwright Anton Chekhov said, “The world perishes not from bandits and fires, but from hatred, hostility, and all these petty squabbles.” I think the same could be said of…
Read MoreThe Southern Skoolie: Couple transforms bus into RV
Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing, Inc. Her name is Jolene. And if the lyrics from Dolly Parton’s infamous song is playing in your mind, you’ve hit the nail on the head. But don’t worry. She isn’t trying to take your man. Jolene is the name of a skoolie owned by Megan (Ladd) Cummins and her…
Read MoreAGNES ARLENE MORGAN MCMURTREY
SUMMER SHADE – Agnes Arlene Morgan McMurtrey, age 91, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020, at her home. She was the wife of the late Charles McMurtrey and the daughter of the late Homer and Winnie Shirley Morgan. She was a member of the Summer Shade Christian Church and spent many years working beside her…
Read MoreGlasgow EPB – Tag defies AG opinion, state law and delays court ruling
“I’m amazed at the length Tag and some will go to keep the public from really finding out what is happening at the plant board,” D.T. Froedge By Jeff Jobe GLASGOW, Ky. – John “Tag” Taylor refuses to comply with the Mayor’s wishes, Attorney General’s opinion, and Circuit Judge’s ruling that D.T. Froedge is a…
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