BRANSTETTER PARK HOMECOMING COMMITTEE
Dear Editor: Our thanks and appreciation is sent out to everyone who helped make the 2018 Branstetter Park Festival and 92nd Annual Homecoming a great success again this year. We are grateful to all those who contributed monetary donations, to the ladies of our community for their baked items, to the craftsmen, and all those…
Read MoreDowntown revitalization
By JEFF JOBE jobe@jobeinc.com For 20 years I have attempted to do my part to encourage downtown community revitalization. Since the first days of owning my first newspaper; the Butler County Banner-Republican I have put my money where my mouth is by investing in the heart of the communities we serve. It was February, 1998…
Read MoreJOYCE L. SKAGGS 1932 – 2018
JOYCE L. SKAGGS 1932 – 2018 Joyce L. Skaggs, age 86, of Chalybeate, departed this life on Monday, October 1, 2018 at the Colonial Center in Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born on April 27, 1932 to the late Lawrence and Bessie Chambers Vincent. She was married to Leroy Skaggs, who also preceded…
Read MoreJAMES MITCHELL BOOKER 1942 – 2018
James Mitchell Booker, age 76, of the Poplar Spring community, departed this life on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at his residence. The Edmonson County native was born on September 7, 1942 to the late Leslie R. and Trulie D. Booker. He was married to his devoted wife, best friend and care-taker, Darlys Booker, who survives.…
Read MoreJAMES LEE NEWBERRY
BREEDING – James Lee Newberry, age 75, passed away on September 21, 2018. He was born June 8, 1943, in Jackson County Tennessee. He was the son of the late Leamon and Orene Dizmon Newberry. Survivors include one son, James Newberry (Christy) of Franklin; two daughters, Terrie Lawson (Pete) of Russellville and Teresa Aaron of…
Read MoreGetting muddy
Sept. 20 previewed the return of the Mud Run to the Edmonson County Fair. There were mud runners of all sizes from all over the area at the fairgrounds. They wanted to see if their vehicle could make it through the track of mud and see how much mud they could throw on the spectators. …
Read MoreTrail Town Day
The Brownsville/ Edmonson County Trail Town Day was Sept. 22. Due to so much rain the Cave Country Paddle wasn’t as successful as planned. Even though four canoers signed up, only a few of them were able to make it to the Paddle because of the weather. They took a five-mile trip on the Green…
Read MoreSmart Moves grant
The Butler County Boys and Girls Club met during the regular session on Sept. 19. This was the first official meeting for new Executive Director Amanda White. The organization, located in Morgantown, will be receiving a large amount of funding from the Smart Moves grant. It is an alcohol and drug prevention program through the…
Read MoreTime for a cookout
The 4-H fundraiser cookout was a big success. Several area partners were to thank for the event taking place. In addition to the food being served, entertainment was provided by teens involved with 4-H.
Read MoreRaiders 3-0 to District
Hart County Soccer Team goes 3-0 in District Play By Stanley Bell/Edited by Scotty Dennis Hart County played Marion County Tuesday night on their home field. Marion County was the first to score but an assist from Cameron Tennyson gave Raider, Carter Shelton, the score to tie the game. Braydon Bell follows with…
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