Wynona Young
GLASGOW – Wynona Young, born on October 9, 1932, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, at Barren County Health and Rehab in Glasgow, Kentucky. A beloved matriarch and a source of joy for many, Wynona was a remarkable woman who touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Wynona was…
Read MoreDustin Dean Cope
HORSE CAVE – Dustin Dean Cope, 51, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at his residence. A native of Coldwater, Michigan, he was a contractor and woodworker who especially loved designing and making wood art such as forks and knives. He was a member of the Iron Coffins Motorcycle Club. Survivors include three children, Cheryl…
Read MoreRicly Lynn Wilson
GLASGOW – Ricky Wilson, 62, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late James Wilson and Lilly Hurt Wilson. Ricky retired from Akebono Brake and was a former Employee of RR Donnelly and Son. He is survived by two daughters, Chassedy Wyatt…
Read MoreJames E. Couch
In Loving Memory of James E. Couch, May 18, 1942~ July 2, 2025, in Glasgow, Kentucky. James E. Couch passed away peacefully, at his home, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. He has proceeded in death by his parents, Luther and Edith (Stone) Couch, of Lexington, KY., two brothers, Will and Ken…
Read MoreSue Acree
EDMONTON – Sue Acree, 90, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Metcalfe Co. Health Care in Edmonton, KY with her loving family by her side. She was born in Edmonton, KY, on May 26, 1935, to the late James Robert and Virgie Kate Frogge Compton. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack…
Read More8U All-Stars Runner Ups at District
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor The Cal Ripken District Tournament was played in Greenville/Central City last week. Butler County’s 8U and 10U groups won one and lost one during pool play games. The 8U squad had been beaten by Muhlenberg County; however, in the first-round game of the tournament, BC returned…
Read MoreChamber Members Hear from Kentucky Ag Commissioner Jonathan Shell
By Beverly Bonilla Banner Reporter The Morgantown-Butler County Chamber of Commerce held its June meeting on June 26, 2025, at the Eva Hawes Building. The sponsors for the event were the Kentucky Farm Bureau and the Butler County Soil Conservation District. Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell was the featured speaker. He shared…
Read More200 for 200
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor Rarely do you see something that will bring a community together, if you do it’s usually a sickness, death or other tragedy. No one could have imagined a simple thought born from a short trip would unite a community but that is what happened. Phyllis and Mark…
Read MoreEdmonson Counties First Graduate of the Western Kentucky Police Academy
Special to The Edmonson News Congratulations to the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Department newest Department of Criminal Justice Training. Deputy Austin Lemieux-Gravil graduated with Class 558 from the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training. Deputy Lemieux- Gravil served as Class 558’s Honor Code Officer, lead the graduating class in reciting the Honor Code…
Read MoreGary Compton
EDMONTON – It is with deep sadness that the family of Gary Compton announces his passing on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at the Medical Center of Bowling Green, surrounded by his loved ones. Gary fought a brave battle with cancer, diagnosed in July 2023, and spent the last two years living life to the fullest,…
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