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The Christmas Mouse
By Allyson Dix and Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing, Inc. In 1972, Noma Page and her soon to be two-year-old daughter, Angela, were attending the Glasgow Christmas Parade when young Angela saw something she just had to have: a giant mouse on the Watson’s Store float. “She had a fit over that mouse,” James…
Read MoreChristmas Parade 2023
Special to the Herald-News Photos by PJ Martin and Allyson Dix For the second year, the Edmonton Christmas Parade was held after dark which only made the multi colored twinkling lights more beautiful. The theme was Festive Flicks a Parade of Beloved Christmas Shows & Movies. See if you can guess which Christmas…
Read MoreUnraveling of FEMA
By Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. Knowledge of a federal investigation surrounding the Metcalfe County’s FEMA problems dating back to 2018 has surfaced all while a tenured employee was terminated and two subsequent resignations from the EM assistant deputies, and a road supervisor who resigned and then retracted his resignation in recent weeks. Emory…
Read MoreVascular Surgeon expands to Glasgow
By Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. A Somerset-based vascular surgeon announced this month that Southern Kentucky Vascular is expanding its care services to Glasgow. Dr. Don Brown, an award-winning physician is excited for the opportunity to bring new vascular services to a new regional clinic. “Our practice’s mission is to provide patients in Southern…
Read MoreBear Camp
By Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. allyson@jobeinc.com Growing up, Rick Hammontree’s grandfather in Pennsylvania took him on his first fishing adventures at a young age–a trip that would ultimately lead him to a love for hunting wildlife. “While visiting my grandfather there, I noticed he had Field & Stream and Outdoor Life books back…
Read MoreMCFC – Contracts and Community Assistance
By Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court tackled several items last week in their meeting including FEMA-related matters and a new program to help with medical expenses for residents in the county. Magistrates Kevin Crane, Daniel Bragg, and Harvey Hawkins were present. Absent was Ronnie Miller. FEMA matters The…
Read MoreEating Pie
Allyson Dix The Herald-News While eating pie for breakfast may sound appealing for many, for one man in Summer Shade, “eating pie” was a little less desirable last Wednesday morning. The chilly morning air and a cold pie to the face was what Curt Kimm had shortly after 7:00 a.m. after local second-grader Isaiah…
Read MoreMetcalfe’s Maker Mondays
By Allyson Dix The Herald-News The Metcalfe County Public Library hosts a variety of interesting activities and events, and recently, included a holiday-themed craft for their monthly Maker Monday activity. Verenicce Conrad, Maker Space Coordinator, started her position at the local library around a year ago. She has continuously helped to engage youth and…
Read MoreLegendary Battles
By Allyson Dix Photos by Sally Smith Five legendary battles left five teams (well, six due to a tie) with bragging rights in the Glasgow community after local organizations and businesses put on their best performances last Saturday night in the first ever Hometown Showdown Lip Sync Battle. Held at The Plaza Theatre and hosted…
Read MoreHow Sweet It Is
By Allyson Dix EHN Reporter It’s official. The Edmonton community is now a little sweeter down at 308 West Stockton Street. The Edmonton-Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Pauline’s Pies, Cakes, & Pastries on Friday, October 13, complete with sweets and treats made by the owner herself. Owner Tammy Pauline…
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