Be Careful What You Say
By PJ Martin, Jobe Publishing, Inc. – It used to be that anyone on a ballfield, playground, or at a public event could make an innocent comment and nothing was thought about it. Today, it seems the world is hypersensitive about every word spoken, written, or recorded. Phrases are picked apart, studied, and interpreted to…
Read MoreGREGORY LYNN JOHNSON
CENTER – Gregory Lynn Johnson, age 55, died Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at his home. He was the son of the late Dee Johnson and Emogene Bowles Greer who survives. He was a farmer. Besides his mother, he is survived by a brother, Kenny Johnson of Knob Lick; two nieces, Nickie (Steve) Garmon and Suzie…
Read MoreLEWIS E. GARMON, SR.
ALEXANDRIA, IN – Lewis E. Garmon Sr., age 84, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018, in his residence surrounded by his family following an extended illness. He was born on February 11, 1934, in Edmonton, Kentucky to Sherman and Lillian (Wilson) Garmon and had lived in the Alexandria area for most of his lifetime.…
Read MoreGun Threats or a Big Misunderstanding?
By PJ Martin Jobe Publishing, Inc. – The following account is information extracted entirely from an interview conducted with a 16-year-old juvenile and his father. Their real names have been omitted for the sake of anonymity. The juvenile will be referred to as John Doe and his father will be called Mr. Doe. Each law…
Read MoreNow Open – Veteran Support and Assistance Office of SCK
Last Tuesday, the Veteran Support and Assistance Office of South Central Kentucky held a grand opening in Glasgow. It will serve veterans across the region, with assistance of all sorts from medical and housing, to transportation. By the end of the year, the facility will be available to assisting approximately 30,000 honorably discharged Kentucky veterans,…
Read MoreAnimals of the Outback, Kentucky Down Under visits
It’s time to meet some of the animals of the outback. During the summer, zookeepers at Kentucky Down Under travel to neighboring counties and states visited with the public. For most, this may be their only time to see animals of the wild up close. Varied types of animals were in attendance on June 21,…
Read More65 years in business, Coleman auto cruise-in
Since 1953, Coleman Brothers Motors has been providing quality service to customers in and around Butler County. With this year being the 65th anniversary, owner Michael Coleman knew he had to do something big for his community. He wanted to host a celebration of sorts to show his appreciation for all those who had given…
Read MoreMaurita Miller earns certificate
A Certificate of Recognition was presented on behalf of the Kentucky Department of Veteran Affairs, Brig. Gen. Benjamin Adams III Commissioner, and Heather French Henry Deputy Commissioner, to Maurita Miller for her commitment and service to the Veterans of Edmonson County. The award cites her willingness to give back to the community thru her hard work on…
Read MoreLincoln Volunteer Fire Department rejects bids for construction
The Lincoln Volunteer Fire Department had two bids from Sunbelt Construction and C & C Contracting. Both of which were rejected because the budget didn’t allow for the $700,000 bids. The fire department will be asking for an additional $200,000 grant. The fiscal court approved the purchase of a 2005 Chevrolet Truck for Parks and…
Read MoreBrownsville gets new sidewalk
The work on the sidewalk in front of the Main Street Activity Center began early on June 18. Kenneth Cowles Concrete was in charge of the pouring and finishing of the concrete work. On June 20 they were putting the finishing touches on the sidewalk. Scott Cowles, one of the companies‘ employees, cut the drain lines into the concrete and two of the Brownsville City employees, Jerry Spainhoward (in backhoe) and…
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