The Plaza and Far Off Broadway sets tone for growth
By JEFF JOBE Publisher jobe@jobeinc.com Without a doubt, the heart of our community is our downtown life. I have written it before and I still believe that if there is not life and activity after 5:00 p.m. on our downtown sidewalks and areas located around the squares then we are a dying community. Living together…
Read MoreRudy VanMeter 1956 – 2019
Rudy VanMeter 1956 – 2019 Rudy VanMeter, age 62 of Bee Spring, KY, departed this life on Monday, March 4, 2019 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born on June 28, 1956 to the late Nathan VanMeter, Jr. and Gusteen Meredith VanMeter. Rudy retired as manager from Bee Spring…
Read MoreRoy “Noots” Simmons 1943 – 2019
Roy “Noots” Simmons 1943 – 2019 Roy “Noots” Simmons, age 75 of Wingfield, KY, departed this life on Monday, March 4, 2019 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born on March 8, 1943 to the late James W. and Sallie Hawks Simmons. He was married to Redea Wilson Simmons,…
Read MoreDANNY DEPP HARBISON
SUMMER SHADE – Danny Depp Harbison, age 60, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. Born February 14, 1959, in Glasgow, KY, he was a son of the late Rollin Depp and Willie Lee Middleton Harbison. He ran a debarker in the lumber industry. Survivors include one daughter,…
Read MoreCruiser quilts for kids
Special to the Edmonton Herald-News The Metcalfe County Piecemakers Quilt Guild presented an array colorful “cruiser quilts” to the Sheriff’s Department and the City of Edmonton Police Department. The small quilts, made with love and attention to detail, are meant for officers to take in their cruisers and used for children in need. The quilt…
Read MoreCounty Clerk’s Settlement
By PJ Martin Office/News Reporter, Metcalfe Division The Tuesday, February 26th meeting of the Metcalfe County Fiscal Court began on a pleasant note as Metcalfe County Clerk Carol E. Chaney presented a check for $53,861 in excess fees for the 2018 Final Settlement. Chaney reported a receipt total of $1,863,247.53 and disbursements totaling $1,809,386.53. The…
Read MoreA burglar on the loose
By PJ Martin Office/News Reporter, Metcalfe Division There have been several burglaries in the last couple of weeks in Edmonton. On the night of February 18th, a person or persons broke into MFS Alliance on South Main Street. According to Barney Withers thieves damaged the side door and gained entrance into the feed room. They…
Read MoreVanished – Amber Shirley, Six week’s missing
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division, General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. “We have exhausted every lead and if anyone knows anything, no one is talking about it,” said Kentucky State Police Officer Nick Hale, Post 15-Columbia, of Amber Shirley of Edmonton. “She is very ghostly.” The fifteen-year-old teen went missing for the second time late on the…
Read MoreLeadership Butler County
The Morgantown-Butler County Chamber of Commerce and the Butler County Extension made a big announcement during the Chamber Luncheon on Feb. 28. Both are partnering together to off Leadership Butler County. The four-session program will begin on April 17. For a minimal fee, participants can get a better look at what it takes to improve…
Read MoreOak Ridge acclaim at State
The Oak Ridge Warriors hosted the first round of the KCAA State Tournament against the Assumption Horseman from Independence, KY last Tuesday. The game started out neck and neck with the Horsemen taking the lead early and holding on all the way until halftime where the Warriors found themselves down by 9. The Warriors came…
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