Rotarian 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…
Read MoreWe Are Losing Small Business
By PJ Martin Jobe Publishing, Inc – I recently attended the first meeting of the Business Association in Edmonton. I must admit, I was surprised at the number of people that attended and I feel like it was a great idea on the part of Charles and Sandy Costello and Matt Gallagher to schedule this…
Read MoreAnother Business Closes It’s Doors
By PJ Martin Jobe Publishing, Inc. – The sun may have been shining bright, but the mood was gloomy as the word spread that Save-A-Lot would be closing its door on Friday, July 13th. The sign on the door made it official last week after employees were told that the store would be closing due…
Read MoreCory Edwards named principal for Temple Hill
Staff Report Cory Edwards named principal for Temple Hill Elementary. More of this story in this week’s Barren County Progress.
Read MoreCommissioner Quarles Elected Vice President of Regional Agriculture Organization
SASDA Post Gives Kentucky a Seat at the Table on Ag Policy FRANKFORT (July 16, 2018) — The Southern Association of State Departments of Agriculture (SASDA) has elected Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles to serve as vice president for 2018-2019. “I am honored to be elected by my peers to serve in this position…
Read MoreBILLY O’NEIL LLOYD
ELI COMMUNITY – Billy O’Neil Lloyd, son of the late Carma and Josephine Gann Lloyd, was born on Thursday, June 4, 1931, in Corbin, Kentucky, and departed this life on Friday, July 13, 2018 at his home in the Eli Community of Russell County, Kentucky, having attained the age of 87 years, 1 month, and…
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