Fiscal Court: Disaster projects in the works
By PJ Martin Office/News Reporter, Metcalfe Division The April 23rd meeting of the Metcalfe County Fiscal Court was short one magistrate, Ronnie Miller who was absent due to sickness. EMS Director Emory Kidd presented new updates on the Reece Hurt Road tile project. “The tile has dropped another foot and a half.” Last year…
Read MoreChamber names Educator of the Year & Educator Idol of the Year
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division, General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Educator of the Year The Edmonton Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Benny Lile as the 2019 Metcalfe County Educator of the Year, and Mr. Elbert Hunley, Jr. as the 2019 Metcalfe County Educator Idol of the Year. Each year the chamber…
Read MoreIn Appreciation – Library hosts annual luncheon
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division, General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Each year the Metcalfe County Public Library gathers state and local officials together for a meal to say thank you for their support. This year, there were many new faces and some familiar ones as well. Those in attendance expressed their appreciation as well.…
Read MoreClayton Lindsey 1938-2019
Clayton Lindsey 1938-2019 Clayton Lindsey, age 81, of Bowling Green, KY went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 22, 2019 with his family by his side. The Edmonson County native was born on February 10, 1938 to the late Johnny Marshall and Chloe Webb Lindsey. He was married to his loving wife of…
Read MoreBetty Logsdon 1940-2019
Betty Logsdon 1940-2019 Betty Jean Childress Logsdon, age 78 of Cave City, KY, departed this life on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at her daughter’s home. The Edmonson County native was born on May 1, 1940 to the late Vernon and Becky Dugger Childress . Betty was a homemaker and a member of Stockholm United Baptist Church…
Read MoreButler County Fiscal Court – Budgets, Road Department Position, and County Park Maintenance
By Carelissa Young Reporter/Photographer Butler Banner/Republican The Butler County Fiscal court met for regular session Monday, April 22. Melissa Mudd was guest speaker in attendance representing Hamilton & Ryker Workforce-solutions; explaining the company’s history and impact on rural towns. Amanda White from the Butler County Boys and Girls Club discussed its mission and importance for…
Read MoreNational Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
April 14th – 20th National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week – Judge/Executive Harold Stilts signed a proclamation honoring the men and women who keep our city and county safe. Pictured (L-R): EMS Director Emory Kidd, Sheriff’s Deputy David Page, City Clerk Dawn Devore, Sheriff’s Deputy Lonnie Hodges, Dispatchers Beth Wilson Teresa Kitchens, and David Holley, City…
Read MoreCoach Hurt Promoted to District Director
Metcalfe County Schools have announced today Metcalfe County Middle School assistant principal and Metcalfe County High School girls basketball head coach Josh Hurt will be the district’s new Director of Instruction. Subsequently, Hurt is stepping down as girls’ basketball coach. Hurt has been an educator for 22 years and the assistant principal at Metcalfe County…
Read MoreRural Matter: Part 2 – Burley’s bygone era
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Reminiscing, Marty Pennington of Center, Kentucky points to a picturesque, grassy knoll on his spread of acres, saying that is where his great grandfather, Benjamin Franklin Pennington once lived. Marty is a fifth-generation tobacco farmer who is both proud of and humbled by his family’s…
Read MoreFLOYCE ALYNE JOLLY
CENTER – Floyce Alyne Jolly, age 93, was surrounded by her family when she went home to heaven on Saturday, April 20, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Bertha Edwards Boston and was known to many as “Mrs. Red”, especially to the children she taught in her Sunday school class for…
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