Elmore Realty Opens New Office in Edmonton
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News EDMONTON — Elmore Realty & Auction officially opened its new Edmonton office Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local officials, Chamber members and community supporters. The new office is located next to the Metcalfe County 911 Dispatch Center. Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce President Gina Gibson welcomed…
Read MoreTax Rates and 911 Equipment
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News The Edmonton City Council met in regular session on Monday, August 3, at the Edmonton City Hall. Those in attendance were Mayor Doug Smith, Council members Curt Estes, Cathy Nunn, and Faye Word, Public Works Superintendent Moe Hensley, Police Chief David Robertson, 911 Director Jordan Crump, Parks &…
Read MoreDaniel W. Strickland
GLASGOW – Daniel W. Strickland, 68, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 8, 2026, at his residence. A native of Virginia, he was the son of William Strickland and the late Nancy Thompson Strickland. Daniel was a retired QA Engineer at Aprisma and afterward continued his interest in computers and electronics. He was classified as a…
Read MoreSarah Boston
GLASGOW – Sarah Frances Strange Boston, 87, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026, at NHC Healthcare. The family would like to thank the outstanding nurses and staff at NHC and T.J. Samson Hospice. She was the daughter of the late Holland Strange, Sr. and Aline Martin Strange. She was a member of Grider Memorial…
Read MoreCharles Starrett Perkins
EDMONTON – Charles Starrett Perkins, 79, of Edmonton, KY, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, August 9, 2026. He was born on July 2, 1947, in Metcalfe County, Kentucky, and throughout his seventy-nine years, Charles was a pillar of strength and warmth to all who knew him. Charles dedicated many years of his…
Read MoreJohnny Derk Belcher
GLASGOW – Johnny Derk Belcher was born May 18, 1955, in Glasgow, Kentucky, to Levy Belcher and Bonnie Clodean Hale Belcher. Johnny passed away Friday, August 7, 2026. He graduated from Glasgow High School in 1973 before attending Middle Tennessee State University, where he earned his master’s degree in 1976. He began his career at…
Read MoreJoyce Capps
GLASGOW – Joyce Capps, age 88, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at NHC Healthcare, Glasgow. She was born on June 30, 1938, in Cumberland County, KY, to the late Paul and Rosie Garrett Claywell. She retired from SKF Industries after 30 years of service. Before her health prevented her from attending, she was…
Read MoreE-911 Charge to be Moved from Windstream Bill to Water Bill
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor The Edmonson County Fiscal Court held its regular meeting on July 27, 2026. All magistrates were present except for Gary Bagshaw and Mark Meeks. Ordinance EC26-23, E911 Surcharge Funding first reading was held. Checks from Windstream have gone from $8,000 per mo to $3,162 now. As more…
Read MoreAug 2-8 is Farmers Market Week
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor Every Saturday the square in Brownsville hosts a farmers’ market. Farmers markets provide not only fresh produce and baked goods but also a sense of community. They are gathering spots for conversation or a quick stop for a treat. The main Farmers Market in Brownsville is always…
Read MoreButler Fiscal Court Gets Hit With Another Bill From AT&T
Lynn Bledsoe Jobe Reporter Butler County Fiscal Court held its regular meeting on July 27, 2026, all magistrates were present. First on the agenda was another bill from AT&T. The new bill is $2,000. The issues stem from a Fiscal Court meeting in December of 2025, when the Fiscal Court was presented…
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