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Welcome, Con Con’s Diner
Story and Pictures by Beverly Bonilla The Butler County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Con Con’s Diner to its new permanent home with a ribbon cutting ceremony held at noon on Thursday, August 6th. Community members, local officials, family and friends gathered to celebrate the restaurant’s official opening at its new location, 9515…
Read MoreCommunity Support Fills Backpacks
Story and Pictures by Beverly Bonilla As the start of a new school year approaches, the Butler County community has once again demonstrated its generosity by coming together to ensure local students have the supplies they need for a successful year. The annual Cram the Cruiser, sponsored by the Butler County School…
Read MoreEdmonson County Back to School Bash Kicks off the New School Year
Aleah Briones Intern Reporter On August 6th, the Edmonson County Back to School Bash was held at the Edmonson County High School Gym. It was a great way to start off the new school year, with many businesses and organizations coming together to help supply school necessities and goodies to help students…
Read MoreBrownsville City Council Approves Purchase of Tasers for City Police
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor The Brownsville City Council held its regular meeting on Aug. 3, 2026. All members were in attendance. The next meeting was moved to Sept. 14, 2026, due to the holiday. The Brownsville Fire Department is included in a regional grant through BRADD. Kyrock VFD is applying for…
Read MoreSulphur Well Homecoming Keeps More Than a Century of Tradition Alive
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News For well over a century, families have gathered in Sulphur Well each August to celebrate a tradition that has become one of Metcalfe County’s most enduring community events. What started in the late 1800s as a simple reunion has grown into the annual Sulphur Well Homecoming, bringing together…
Read MoreElmore Realty Opens New Office in Edmonton
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News EDMONTON — Elmore Realty & Auction officially opened its new Edmonton office Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local officials, Chamber members and community supporters. The new office is located next to the Metcalfe County 911 Dispatch Center. Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce President Gina Gibson welcomed…
Read MoreTax Rates and 911 Equipment
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News The Edmonton City Council met in regular session on Monday, August 3, at the Edmonton City Hall. Those in attendance were Mayor Doug Smith, Council members Curt Estes, Cathy Nunn, and Faye Word, Public Works Superintendent Moe Hensley, Police Chief David Robertson, 911 Director Jordan Crump, Parks &…
Read MoreE-911 Charge to be Moved from Windstream Bill to Water Bill
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor The Edmonson County Fiscal Court held its regular meeting on July 27, 2026. All magistrates were present except for Gary Bagshaw and Mark Meeks. Ordinance EC26-23, E911 Surcharge Funding first reading was held. Checks from Windstream have gone from $8,000 per mo to $3,162 now. As more…
Read MoreAug 2-8 is Farmers Market Week
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor Every Saturday the square in Brownsville hosts a farmers’ market. Farmers markets provide not only fresh produce and baked goods but also a sense of community. They are gathering spots for conversation or a quick stop for a treat. The main Farmers Market in Brownsville is always…
Read MoreButler Fiscal Court Gets Hit With Another Bill From AT&T
Lynn Bledsoe Jobe Reporter Butler County Fiscal Court held its regular meeting on July 27, 2026, all magistrates were present. First on the agenda was another bill from AT&T. The new bill is $2,000. The issues stem from a Fiscal Court meeting in December of 2025, when the Fiscal Court was presented…
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