Animals 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…
Read MoreRUTH IMOGENE ROMINES
EDMONTON – Ruth Imogene Romines, age 83, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Robert Becil and Renia Ruth Gibson Clemmons. She was a homemaker and of the Methodist faith. She is survived by five children: Sharon (Barry) Whitlow of Edmonton, Ricky (Brenda) Romines of Scottsville,…
Read MoreLiterary feast to be held at Old Mulkey
By Anne Pyburn Craig Since the publication of her two novels, Until Death Parts and Life Goes On, Monroe County author and teacher Kimberly Bartley has traveled the region to a variety of author events. And when she saw the opportunity to help create an “author event” right here at Old Mulkey, she jumped at…
Read MoreVANDA MAE DAVIS
Vanda Mae Davis, 82 of Bowling Green passed away peacefully at her residence. The Edmonson County native was a daughter of the late Clyde and Lois Graham Clemmons. She is preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Clemmons and two sisters, Wanda Blanton Lashley and Freda Brooks. She was a homemaker and a member of…
Read MoreCommunity alive at the fair
Jennifer Moonsong, Jobe Publishing Regional – For anyone who thinks there is no longer a sense of community in the world, they clearly didn’t go to the Metcalfe County fair this year. A few short years ago, the fair went through a difficult time and attendance fell rapidly. But like any small town institution, it…
Read MoreDONNA SMITH HYATT 1958 – 2018
Donna Smith Hyatt, age 59 of Bowling Green, KY departed this life on Monday, June 18, 2018 at her residence. The Edmonson County native was born on November 12, 1958 to the late Lewis Alvin Smith and Wilma Jean Davis Smith. Donna was a registered nurse for the Medical Center at Bowling Green and was…
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