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Metcalfe County Fair Baby Pageant
Photos provided by Ginny Acree 0-6 month Queen (L-R): Averi Mashay Ingram, 1st Runner up: Sadie Kate Dickson, and 2nd Runner up: Alivia Renee Willis. 0 – 12 month King (L-R): Cole Houston Merideth, 1st Runner up: Knox Wade Devore, and 2nd Runner up: Levi Bunch. 7 – 12 month Queen (L-R): Stella Dean Sneed,…
Read More4th of July Parade Grand Marshall’s
Dorothy was born on February 1, 1925, in Detroit, Michigan, to immigrant parents from Greece and Czechoslovakia. Her father was a chef, and her mother was a homemaker. Dorothy had eight brothers and sisters who have all passed. In 1951, she married George Lee Kindred, and they were married until his death in 1989. Together, they…
Read MoreA Time to Celebrate and Reflect
Dr. Robert Bunch Metcalfe County High School History Teacher Happy 250th Birthday to the United States of America! The Fourth of July every year is a moment of celebration and a time to reflect on the freedom and liberty our nation was built upon. However, this year is notably different, because it is the…
Read MoreYoung Gymnast Caroline Langlois Qualifies for Junior Olympics at AAU National Championships
Staff Report Caroline Langlois, a talented 9 year old gymnast from Chalybeate, made a remarkable achievement at the AAU National Gymnastics Championships held in Knoxville, Tennessee, on June 19th. Competing at Level 3 on Floor, Caroline scored an impressive 9.725, earning her a well-deserved spot at the upcoming Junior Olympics this August.…
Read MoreNolin Lake Campground Opening in Phases
Staff Report Kentucky officials have announced that Nolin Lake State Park Campground is on track to reopen next month following extensive repairs caused by the historic flooding of 2025. Gov. Andy Beshear said the state has prioritized reopening both Nolin Lake State Park and Fort Boonesborough campgrounds after major flood damage affected…
Read MoreRescue Squad Brings Safety Lessons to Library
Story and Pictures by Beverly Bonilla On June 18, children and families gathered at the Butler County Public Library for a fun and educational Safety Day event. The highlight of the afternoon was a visit from the Butler County Rescue Squad, who shared important safety information while giving children a close-up look…
Read MoreWhy We Love Butler County
Staff Report As part of America’s 250th Birthday celebration, the Butler County Banner invited readers to answer a simple question: “Why do you love Butler County?” The response was overwhelming. Current residents and those who have moved away shared heartfelt memories of family, friendships, hometown traditions and the special sense of community that…
Read MoreMetcalfe County Fair Pageant Winners
Photo provided by Ginny Acree
Read MoreMetcalfe Health Service funds: What to do with them
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News The Metcalfe County fiscal court held its regular meeting on Thursday, June 11, with the following in attendance: Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, Magistrates Ronnie Miller, Daniel Bragg, Harvey Hawkins, and Kevin Crain, County Attorney Sharon Howard, and Treasurer/Court Clerk Page Edwards. Others in attendance were Road Superintendent Chris Compton,…
Read MoreSomeone Needs to Make the First Step
The city offers a grant to attract a grocery store. By PJ Martin Editor, the Herald-News The City of Edmonton has officially begun the process of establishing a $750,000 Fresh Market Grocery Development Grant aimed at attracting a grocery store to Edmonton. The grant is included in the new fiscal year budget going into…
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