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Two Metcalfe Residents Charged with Animal Cruelty
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News In the ongoing case of the 262 animals rescued from a property on Breeding Road in Metcalfe County, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) has charged two residents with animal cruelty. The investigation led by KSP Trooper Trent Tooley found that Natasha N. York, 36, and Michael W. York,…
Read MoreTax, Tax, Everywhere A Tax
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News The Metcalfe County fiscal court met in regular session on Thursday, August 27th, with all magistrates present. Others in attendance were Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, Clerk/Treasurer Page Edwards, County Attorney Sharon Howard, Road Supervisor Chris Compton, Solid Waste Coordinator Kim Jandt, Jailer Randall Shive, and Adam Bennett, Emergency Management…
Read MoreThe RDAPP Money Comes With Questions
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News The Edmonton Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority met in regular session on Monday, August 17th at City Hall. Those in attendance were Lisa Boswell, Josh Devore, Matt Gallagher, Jerry Garmon, Donna Caffee (by phone), Mayor Doug Smith, J/E Larry Wilson, Alley Bragg, and PJ Martin for the Herald-News. Chairperson…
Read MoreBranstetter Park Homecoming celebrates 100 years of tradition
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News For 100 years, families, friends, and visitors have gathered beneath the trees at Branstetter Park near Summer Shade to celebrate faith, fellowship, music, and community. The Branstetter Park Music Festival and Homecoming will mark its centennial celebration this year with a special gathering honoring a century of tradition.…
Read MoreMass Animal Rescue: Last Ones Removed
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News In an update to the mass animal rescue story that began the last week of July, the Guardians of Rescue returned to the Metcalfe County property located on Breeding Road to look for the remaining animals. Guardians of Rescue (guardiansofrescue.org), who were originally brought in by Kentucky Animal Control…
Read MoreMetcalfe County Schools Prepare for New School Year
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News Staff reported that preparations are underway for the 2026-27 school year at the Metcalfe County Board of Education meeting last Tuesday evening. Teachers are returning to the buildings for professional development and preparation, with a faculty focus scheduled for Aug. 17 and a back-to-school bash planned for August…
Read MoreRoad, Chamber, and FEMA Funds
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News The Metcalfe County fiscal court met in regular session on Thursday, August 13, with all magistrates present. Prior to the meeting, a public hearing was called to receive comments from citizens on the closure of 0.21 of John Hurt Road. No comments were received, and the hearing closed.…
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 &…
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