A possible solution to vehicle issues
By PJ Martin Office/News Reporter, Metcalfe Division The Metcalfe County fiscal court met on February 12th with several guests in attendance. A representative of Enterprise Fleet Management Eric Brady presented information relating to a meeting held weeks ago for vehicle management for the Sheriff’s Dept., Road Dept., and EMS vehicles. According to Brady, Enterprise Fleet…
Read MoreSmall town, big heart – Why the Edmonton-Metcalfe Chamber thrives
By Jennifer Moonsong Central Division, General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. The Edmonton-Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce has been around for a quarter of a century now, and it has gained the respected reputation of being the biggest little chamber in the Commonwealth. Executive Secretary to the chamber Gaye Shaw has been with the chamber since…
Read MoreStill Missing
Staff Report Last year the community had quite a scare when then 14-year-old Amber Shirley went missing. Since that time, Shirley was located, but she is now missing again. Shirley was last seen January 18 at approximately 11 p.m. on the Robert Wilson Rd. in Metcalfe County. Police describe 15-year-old Amber as a white female…
Read MoreLayers of Love – Gives fans cookie jars
By Thomas Wampler Jobe Regional Sports Metcalfe County and Barren County basketball fans got a surprise at last week’s basketball game. Over 20 participants in the “Layers of Love” program gave fans from both schools special cookie jars they made. “They had a lot of fun making them and probably even more fun and joy…
Read MoreJ.D. CLINE 1932-2019
J.D. CLINE 1932-2019 J.D. Cline, 87, of Otter Gap passed away at 11:30 PM Sunday Feb. 17, 2019 at Edmonson Center. The Edmonson County native was a county director for the US Dept. of Agriculture for 40 years, a member of Farm Bureau Board of Directors for 50 years, Chairman of the Board of Chalybeate…
Read MoreMARK EZRA HIGGS 1977-2019
MARK EZRA HIGGS 1977-2019 Mark Ezra Higgs, 42, of Sunfish passed away at 8:48 PM Sunday Feb. 17, 2019 in Caneyville. The Edmonson County native was a construction worker and enjoyed farming, gardening and fishing. He was a son of Johnny Higgs (Linda) of Windyville and Debra Simpson (Wavey Durbin) of Sunfish, who survive. Funeral…
Read MoreELIZABETH CLARINE NUNN
CENTER – Elizabeth Clarine Nunn, age 89, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019, at her home. She was the daughter of the late William Carver and Eula Belle London Nunn. She was a homemaker and member of the Pleasant Valley Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She is survived by one sister, Micky Minor of Savoyard; three nieces;…
Read MoreCHARLES LANE JONES
EDMONTON – Charles Lane Jones, age 87, passed from this life February 15, 2019, after a brief illness. He was known to his family as “Pa J”. He was from the Node Community of Metcalfe County. At a young age, he entered the United States Army serving during the Korean War and served as Tank…
Read MoreTroy Allen Lee 1970 – 2019
Troy Allen Lee, age 48 of Chalybeate, KY, departed this life on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at his residence.. The Louisville, KY native was born on March 23, 1970 to the late David P. Lee and Frances Wells Lee. Troy was of the Baptist faith. He leaves to honor his memory– one daughter, Ashley Lee…
Read MoreStaying Strong for Steven
Townsfolk packed in the high school gymnasium on Feb. 9 to be part of a great cause, for one of their own. Staying Strong for Steven was a huge success. It took a combined effort by many locals, with the end result being a fellowship of love for the Lindsey’s. Earlier this year, Steven was…
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