New High School Principle Announced At Metcalfe
Clint Graham and his wife, Emily with their four children, Macon, Joy, Stella, and Vivian. The Metcalfe County School system announced Tuesday, July 24th that Clint Graham has been chosen as the new principle of Metcalfe County High School the…
Read More3rd Sunday in August – Celebration alive and well in Sulphur Well
On August 18th and 19th people will come from all around to the charming, tiny hamlet of Sulphur Well, Kentucky, to celebrate a tradition that dates back to the late 1880s. “I found an article in an old newspaper about my grandmother and she stated that it began in the 1800s,” said Terry Edwards, who has…
Read MoreHome town, home teams
Rayna Glass rayna.glass@jpinews.com One would be hard pressed to define the culture of small town life in America without including the hometown team. The Smithsonian Institute has not only acknowledged this, but has created a traveling exhibit to celebrate it. Hometown Teams is part of Museum on Main Street, an effort of the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service…
Read MoreVacations are essential – make the time
By JEFF JOBE jobe@jobeinc.com For small business owners, one of the biggest challenges is actually taking time away from your business. Yet vacations are essential for not only your employees but your family as well. I find myself looking at my life and responsibilities today a bit differently than I did say 20 years ago.…
Read MoreCORA ORLENA FRASIER
EDMONTON – Cora Orlena Fraser, age 88, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Diversacare in Glasgow. She was the daughter of the late Carl and Mary Orlena Bell Fraser. She was a homemaker and member of the Edmonton Baptist Church. She is survived by one sister, Sue Hood of Glasgow; one nephew and six…
Read MoreRotarian of the Year
The Bowling Green Rotary Club recently recognized Bob Kleier. He was named Rotarian of the Year for his chairmanship of the “Happy Feet” project (provided 300 pairs of new shoes and socks to area children).
Read MoreCram the Cruiser and Stuff the Bus
On July 13, Edmonson County Youth Service Center, Edmonson County Family Resource Center, Kentucky State Police, Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office, and Brownsville Police all collaborated together for the 12th annual “Cram The Cruiser” and the 13th annual “Stuff The Bus”. Both of which are events to come together to raise money, supplies, or snacks for…
Read MoreECMS Academic team honored
On July 9, the Fiscal Court held a meeting where they approved a proclamation in Honor of Edmonson County Middle School Academic Team. The proclamation proclaims “Whereas, The Chairman of the National Academic Championship has declared the Edmonson County Middle School academic team the Junior National Academic Champion and; Whereas, Edmonson County Middle School academic team was one of two…
Read MoreSchool shopping, make plans to attend
The date is set for the upcoming Back to School Bash in Morgantown. On Aug. 2, from 4 to 6 p.m., students along with their families will be able to shop the School Supply Store at the Eva J. Hawes Building. Students registered with the Butler County School system are eligible for the service. The…
Read MoreStars and Stripes appreciation
Patriotism is a very important thing to families in Butler County. The flag is displayed proudly in front of several homes and businesses in numerous locations within Morgantown and Butler County. Each of the colors on Old Glory depicts a specific meaning; white stands for purity and innocence, red shows hardiness and valor, and blue…
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