LEONARD ESTES
AVON, INDIANA – Leonard Estes, age 90, passed away on December 4, 2018. He was born on November 6, 1928, to the late Ernest E. and Vadie E. Estes. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Margie E. Estes; his daughter, Sheila Estes (Jim) Corbin; his grandsons, Ian and Landon Corbin; his…
Read MoreCelebrating June – 39 years as bookmobile librarian
By Jennifer Moonsong Central Division, General Manager, Jobe Publishing, Inc. When asked to describe her 39 years of service to Metcalfe County as the bookmobile librarian, June Huffman responded readily, “In a word, wonderful.” When Huffman started her nearly four decade long career on August 17, 1979, the world was a different place.…
Read MoreSheriff’s Budget Questioned
By PJ Martin, Office/News Reporter, Metcalfe Division The Metcalfe County Sheriff’s 2019 budget was the main topic at the December 11th fiscal court meeting. The budget was presented by the Sheriff’s office manager Lynn Lunz, who stated that “It is basically a mimic of last years except we did add a little bit for the…
Read MorePlans for a school police department
By PJ Martin, Office/News Reporter, Metcalfe Division The December meeting of the Metcalfe County Board of Education began with the swearing in of returning board members Joey Shive and Donnie Perry by Barren Metcalfe Family Court Judge Mica Wood Pence. Their new term begins January 2019 and ends December 2022. A procedure manual for the…
Read MoreCaring for the community at Christmas
By Jennifer Moonsong Central Division, General Manager, Jobe Publishing, Inc. The holiday season can be a joyous time, but for many, it can also be a time of stress, especially for those struggling to provide. “Not only do people not have money to prepare Christmas dinner, but they have kids and the kids are out…
Read MoreHart Co. Man and Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses
KSP Charges Hart Co. Man With Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses On December 17, 2018, at approximately 4:53 p.m., the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Steven “Devontae” Rhodes, 25, on charges related to prohibited use of an electronic communication system to procure a minor/ peace officer regarding sex offense. Rhodes was arrested as the result…
Read MoreGovernor Bevin addresses pension crisis
Gov. Bevin Calls Special Legislative Session to Address Kentucky’s Pension Crisis – Gov. Matt Bevin announced at a press conference today in Frankfort that he is calling a special legislative session this week to address Kentucky’s looming public pension crisis. The Governor issued the following statement: “Today, I am convening the General Assembly into…
Read MoreJames Paul Bray, 78, of Austin, KY,
James Paul Bray, 78, of Austin, KY, died Friday, December 14, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Barren County, the son of the late Otha Bray and Elsie Mae DeWeese Bray. Mr. Bray was a lifetime carpenter, farmer and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Bettie Spann Bray…
Read MoreMyrtle Thompson, 96, of Mammoth Cave
Myrtle Thompson age 96 of Mammoth Cave passed away Friday morning, December 14 at Genesis Health Care Edmonson Center in Brownsville. She was born in Edmonson County to the late Dock & Mary Eliza Childress Williams. Mrs. Thompson was a homemaker, a sales representative with Avon and she enjoyed gardening. She was a faithful member…
Read MoreJOSHUA GLEN FROEDGE
EDMONTON – Joshua Glen Froedge, age 43, went to join his Heavenly Father on Sunday, December 16, 2018. Josh is survived by his father Bro. Freddie Froedge (Barbara); two sons, Robbie and Sonnie Sanders of Greensburg; one sister, Teresa (Eddie) Firkins; two nephews, Lucas and Logan Firkins of Edmonton; and a host of aunts, uncles,…
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