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Metcalfe Co. Public Library Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. Kids and adults alike are in for a treat this month at the Metcalfe County Public Library (MCPL) with numerous events and new books coming soon! The library hosts a fun and exciting program for subscription book boxes where books are selected for readers of…
Read MoreBurst water line shut down Dollar General
Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. The Edmonton Dollar General Store was closed for four days following a ceiling collapse in the men’s bathroom as a result of a frozen water line that had burst on Christmas Eve. The frigid temps led to the damaged pipe, which caused water to flood the area. Many shoppers…
Read More62 nursing home residents evacuated
“County lines do not separate our mission of caring for others” – Brooks Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. On Christmas Eve, a tremendous amount of volunteers, staff, and personnel rallied around the residents of the Metcalfe Health Care Center (MHCC) following multiple water leaks in the facility. The evacuation was due to a water…
Read MoreLocal family starting over after Christmas Eve fire
Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. A local family of five lost everything in a house fire on Christmas Eve. Jay Thompson and his family rented the home located at 368 Mell-Cork Road. The Edmonton-Metcalfe Volunteer Fire Department responded to the fire and Fire Chief Troy Clemmons confirmed the house was a total loss. Jay,…
Read MoreNeighbors sworn in as Representative
Special to the Edmonton Herald-News The Metcalfe County Courthouse was the venue this evening for the swearing-in ceremony of Representative Amy Neighbors. Amy was surrounded by family, friends, and colleagues. Metcalfe County Circuit Court Clerk, Tommy Garrett welcomed the crowd to the Cass R. Walden Courtroom. The prayer was led by Pastor Randy Johnson,…
Read MoreCounty bids farewell to several officials
“Thirty to thirty-five years in public service will take a toll on you at some point in time, but I’ve enjoyed every minute of it.” ~ Judge/Executive Harold Stilts By Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. There was standing room only last Monday during the reception held honoring four outgoing elected officials of Metcalfe County…
Read MoreEdmonton Christmas Parade 2022
Special to the Edmonton Herald-News Photos by Allyson Dix and PJ Martin For the first time, Edmonton decided to hold the Christmas parade at night. The floats and vehicles that took part did not disappoint. Every entry was decorated with abundant lights and created with great care. The crowd that gathered in anticipation of…
Read MoreWingin’ it
Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. From deck the halls to cat puke (literally), sometimes moms find themselves just winging it through the holidays. Maybe not just moms, but those who are juggling all the things, all the planning, with all the kids, during all the festivities and events, well into the wee morning hours—day…
Read MoreKY Author tells the story of a Colonial Christmas
Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. Eddie Price gave a “Christmas in the American Colonies” presentation at the Metcalfe County Public Library where he detailed the early colonial days and the history of Christmas as it began in America. His speech was captivating with screen projector slides for photographs giving a visual glimpse of those…
Read MoreHot apple cider with a side of Christmas cheer
Community gathers for the 4th annual Tree Lighting ceremony Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. Families, friends, and residents gathered at the Edmonton City Hall parking lot for the fourth annual tree lighting ceremony of the Christmas Tree that sits in front of the building last Sunday evening. Once the sun went down, Edmonton Mayor…
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