MELODY LYNN GRIDER
00EDMONTON – Melody Lynn Grider, age 64, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018, at Metcalfe County Health Care Center. Melody was born on July 22, 1954, in Muncie, Indiana to the late Dunn Cook and Sue Price. Survivors include her husband, Floyd Wayne Grider of Edmonton; two Sons: James Edward Cook and Jonathan David…
Read MoreJIMMIE DONALD HUBBARD
EDMONTON – Jimmie Donald Hubbard, age 78, departed this life on Thursday, August 23, 2018, at his home. He was the son of the late Belvedere B. Hubbard and Dorothy D. Romines Hubbard. He was a business owner and a member of the Sulphur Springs Baptist Church. Mr. Hubbard is survived by five sons: Jimmie…
Read MoreFirst day of school is a right of passage
By JEFF JOBE jobe@jobeinc.com I remember each morning so clearly. First days of school for me were as much a right of passage for me as it was my children. As I look back over the past 20 years, I remember few things more than those first days of school for my children; second only…
Read MoreA Special Anniversary
PJ Martin, Office/News Reporter, Metcalfe Division – I just celebrated a milestone in my life. (No, not a birthday. I passed 50 a few years ago.) I celebrated the 20th anniversary of my life-saving liver transplant on August 20, 2018. It humbles me beyond words when I think about the fact that a family who…
Read MoreTower Contract Signed at Last
PJ Martin, The Herald-News Metcalfe County Fiscal Court – Once again the communication tower took center stage at the August 14th fiscal court meeting. Vernon Engle of B & B Communications informed the magistrates that he had never received the purchase order (PO) for the tower stating, “Seven weeks ago, you as a fiscal court…
Read MoreSAR honors City of Morgantown
Gen. Richard Butler Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution in Colonial dress presented the City of Morgantown a Certificate of Appreciation on Aug. 21 for correctly flying the American flag at the city park in Morgantown. Morgantown Police Chief Giles Taylor is a founding member of the SAR. The Blue Flag is the Chapter Flag,…
Read MoreWelcome to broadcasting
Cub Scout Pack 208 out of Morgantown was given quite the opportunity this month. They were able to witness how a show is taped, through the eyes of a producer. The group of youngsters was on set to talk on air about the benefits of scouting, they were able to go behind the scenes of…
Read MoreVFW National Commander visits
VFW National Commander B.J. Lawrence paid a special visit to Morgantown on Aug. 15. During his time spent, he was able to meet and speak with many public officials and local VFW members. Lawrence was elected Commander-in-Chief on July 25. As part of his campaign, he visits area VFW’s and hears about their concerns and…
Read MoreSeniors Day Out
Barbara Fitzhugh from the St. John Thrift Store and Food Pantry, along with Vickie Walker from the Edmonson County Senior Pantry hosted a day of food, games, and information for Edmonson County residents that were 55 and older. On Aug. 17, at the Brownsville Community Center, there were over 15 information booths set up which…
Read MoreCornbread Mafia
Author of “The Cornbread Mafia: A Homegrown Syndicate’s Code of Silence and the Biggest Marijuana Bust in American History”, James Higdon, made a special appearance at the library to talk about his book and visit with fans. The author reading took place this month at the Edmonson County Public Library. Jim Higdon is a native of…
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