Lisa Boswell wins 24th Annual Jim C. Coleman Community Service Award
At the recent Edmonton Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Banquet, Lisa Olson Boswell was introduced as the 24th Annual Jim C. Coleman Community Service Award recipient. Lisa Olson was born in Sioux Fall, South Dakota and was the youngest of a large family. After her father passed away when Lisa was in her early…
Read MoreMetcalfe County Fiscal Court – New Business Announced
By PJ Martin, Office/News Reporter, Metcalfe Division “K. L. Woodland Management, Inc. from Princeton, Kentucky has chosen a location out on highway 90 to locate here,” announced Judge/Executive Greg Wilson. The owner Brett Schultz had been in contact with Wilson for several months while searching for the right property. Schultz purchased property near the county…
Read MoreTwyla F. Lawrence, of Glasgow
Twyla F. Lawrence, of Glasgow, KY, died Saturday December 1, 2018 at the Diversicare nursing home in Glasgow. She was born in Glasgow the daughter of the late Roy Furlong and Pearl Houchens Furlong. She was a beautician, homemaker and attended the Oak Forrest Baptist Church. Survivors include 2 daughters, Julie Garrett (Tommy)…
Read MoreGuthrie Statement on the Passing of President George H.W. Bush
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today released the following statement on the passing of former President George H.W. Bush: “I am deeply saddened by the death of President George H. W. Bush. President Bush dedicated his life to our country, starting with his valiant service in the Navy during World War…
Read MorePatricia Elmore Pickett, 69, Glasgow
Patricia Elmore Pickett, 69, Glasgow, died Friday, November 30, 2018, at Diversicare of Glasgow. A native of Barren County, she was a daughter of the late Milza and Annie Lewis Chambers Elmore. She was a retired real estate agent. Survivors include two daughters: Jennifer Lynn Haynes and husband Johnny, and Julie Ann Emanuele…
Read MoreJobe Asked Governor Bevin the Tough Questions
By Scotty Dennis For the second year in a row, Governor Bevin has invited members of our newspaper company for a personal interview in his State Capital office in Frankfort. Publisher Jeff Jobe and his team took Governor Bevin up on his invitation to interview last week. With no script, like the year before, the…
Read MoreCharles Fisher, 82 of Glasgow
Charles Fisher, 82 of Glasgow, KY died Thursday, November 29, 2018 at his residence. Born in Glasgow, he was a well known painter with King Paint and Paper of Glasgow for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife July 9, 2018 Naomi Ruth Guffey Fisher. He was a Charter member of the…
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GEORGE ROBERT COWAN
EDMONTON – George Robert Cowan, age 79, departed this life on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at his home. He was the son of the late Burnette and Marjorie Vittitow Cowan. He attended the Willow Shade Church of Christ. George was an Insurance Agent, United States Army Veteran, and farmer. He is survived by his wife,…
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