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Glasgow Firefighter Continues Recovery, Aims for Return to Duty

GLASGOW, Ky. — Glasgow firefighter Chase Dile is recovering from burn injuries sustained while battling a house fire in Barren County on April 10. Dile suffered burns to multiple areas of his body and was airlifted to TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville for specialized treatment. His recovery has included surgery and ongoing rehabilitation. Nearly…

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Honoring Those We Lost

By PJ Martin Editor | The Herald-News   Members of the American Legion Post 65 and VFW Post 6281 gathered along with family members and citizens on Sunday, May 24th, to honor those who lost their lives defending our country. American Legion Post 65 Commander A.K. Taylor opened the ceremony, and the prayer was given…

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Shirts, Flags, and our Declaration

By Carol Perkins Jobe Publishing Contributor   Following up from last week, the high school event was on Thursday, but I mixed up the dates and went to the middle school at 8:00 that morning. At that hour, I am usually sitting quietly, drinking coffee, and enjoying not having to go to work anymore. I…

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Community FFA Chapter Celebrates Landmark 2025–2026 School Year

Staff Report   The Metcalfe FFA chapter looks back on a landmark 2025–2026 school year highlighted by student achievement, community engagement, and agricultural education experiences under the guidance of agriculture educators Josh Jones and Harley McIntyre. Nevertheless, it was followed by a staffing transition within the agriculture department.  Throughout the year, students, families, and community…

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Brown’s Overhead Doors

By PJ Martin Editor | The Herald-News   The Edmonton-Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the new location of Brown’s Overhead Doors on Thursday, May 21st.  Russell and Patty Brown moved their business back to Edmonton several years ago and just last year decided to build a new building to house…

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Farmers’ Market Flourishes

By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News   The Metcalfe County fiscal court held its regular meeting on Thursday, May 28, 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,…

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Edmonson County Students Earn Associate Degrees Through SKYCTC Dual Credit Program

  Staff Report   Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College recently celebrated a record number of high school students earning college degrees through the school’s dual credit program, including two graduates from Edmonson County High School. Brayden Johnson and Ella Madison were among 13 students across southcentral Kentucky who completed at least 60 college credit…

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Spring on Fire in Chalybeate

    By Aleah Briones Intern Reporter   The Chalybeate Volunteer Fire Department held its annual Spring on Fire in Chalybeate event on May 17. Families and community members gathered throughout the day to enjoy activities and support the local fire department. A free concert by Colton Kise was one of the featured events. Food…

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Bears Rally Past Cougars for Title

    By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor   Butler County came into the 12th District Baseball Tournament as the one-seed and opened with the Trinity Raiders, who consistently play fundamental baseball despite limited numbers needed to field a complete squad. The Bears wasted little time jumping out on the Raiders in support of their…

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Cities Helping Cities

    Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing     Horse Cave and Morgantown are two separate cities in two separate counties, with nearly 60 miles between them. But distance knows no boundaries when Kentucky cities work together in partnership and a willingness to help a neighbor in need.   At the Horse Cave City Council…

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