Area News
Tractor Show Rolls On
Story and pictures by Beverly Bonilla Rain may have made an appearance, but it couldn’t keep exhibitors and visitors away from the 17th Annual Butler County Antique Engine and Tractor Show, held July 31st – August 1st at the Butler County Fairgrounds on River Road. Hosted by the Butler County Antique Engine…
Read MoreMass Animal Rescue: Over 200 dogs recovered
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News Over the course of the last few weeks, operations have been underway to rescue over 200 dogs from a property on the Breeding Road at the Metcalfe – Adair County line in what was once a large, unscrupulous breeding operation called Dixie Rebel Kennel. It was reported that…
Read MoreExploring the Option to Sell
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News The Edmonton Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority met in special session on Monday, July 27th at City Hall. Those in attendance were Lisa Boswell, Josh Devore, Matt Gallagher, Jerry Garmon, Luke Wilson, Mayor Doug Smith, J/E Larry Wilson, Alley Bragg, Chad Pennington, and PJ Martin for the Herald-News. Everyone…
Read MoreCram the Cruiser Draws Big Crowds and Lots of Success
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor Family Resource and Youth Centers held their annual Cram the Cruiser event on Friday, July 24, 2026. This year they set up in two places, Brownsville at C &C Firearms and the Dollar General at Chalybeate. Volunteers worked hard to make it a pleasant experience and an…
Read MoreStudent Interns Help to Freshen up Brownsville
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor The City of Brownsville only has so many hands normally to complete all the things that need to be done but this summer they got a few extra hands. Student interns through Three Corners Services helped out Brownsville City to complete some much-needed minor projects. Three Corners…
Read MoreSwimmers Place Fifth at SWSTA Meet
Staff Report The Butler County swim team earned a fifth-place finish at the 2026 South Western Swim Team Association (SWSTA) Championships, held Saturday, July 18, at the Family Wellness Center in Hartford. Leading the team was Talon Hutchenson, who was named the high-point champion in the Boys 8-and-Under division, scoring the most…
Read MoreColton Givens Updates Chamber on New Laws
Story and Pictures by Beverly Bonilla The Morgantown-Butler County Chamber of Commerce held its monthly business meeting on Thursday, July 23, at the Eva Hawes Building at Morgantown City Park. The meeting brought together local business owners and community members for an informative update on legislation that could impact businesses across Kentucky.…
Read MoreMa Yoder’s Country Diner
By Kim Harwood JOBEnews Contributor The Edmonton-Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce hosted the fifth ribbon cutting of 2026 for Ma Yoder’s Country Diner on July 22nd. A packed parking lot was the best indicator of a successful ribbon cutting as passersby witnessed last-minute preparations in front of the diner. There were restaurant patrons, family, friends,…
Read MoreAbracadabra
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News The Metcalfe County Public Library hosted a truly magical event for families on Wednesday, drawing a large crowd despite a last-minute venue change caused by the storms. Dinky Gowen, Master of Illusion, a veteran magician and the entertainment producer at Beech Bend Park, kept the audience engaged with…
Read MoreData Center Moratorium Passed
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News The Metcalfe County fiscal court held its regular meeting on Thursday, July 23rd, 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. Also, present were Lorrie Gilpin, Occupational Tax Administrator;…
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