Edmonton News

By PJ Martin Editor | The Herald-News   Last Friday, the Metcalfe County Farmers Market was brimming with booths and people. The BRIGHT Coalition was there with all kinds of enjoyable games and information. Not only were there fun carnival activities for the kids and food demos for adults, but there were several healthcare resources…

By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News   The Edmonton City Council met in regular session on Monday, June 1st, at Edmonton City Hall. Those in attendance were Mayor Doug Smith, Councilmembers Teresa Hamlett, Curt Estes, Cathy Nunn, Faye Word, and Tommy England. 911 Director Jordan Crump and City Attorney Brian Pack were not in attendance.…

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…

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…

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,…

By PJ Martin Editor | The Herald-News   The Edmonton – Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority (IDA) held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 18th. The following members were present: Chairperson Lisa Boswell, Terry Garrett, Matt Gallagher, Jerry Garmon, Secretary/Treasurer Alley Bragg, Mayor Doug Smith, and PJ Martin from The Herald-News. Those absent were Donna…

By PJ Martin Editor | The Herald-News   On May 5th, the Barren River District Health Department’s Metcalfe Board met at the Metcalfe County Government Center. Those in attendance were Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, Jackie Parker, Terri Cassady, Shelia Scott, Sheila Stilts (phone), Kaytlyn Sharp, Mark Froedge, David Lafever, Matt Gallagher, Daniel Bragg, and Sandy Lile.…

By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News   The Metcalfe County fiscal court held its regular meeting on Thursday, May 14, in a crowded room. The usuals, along with many supporters of the animal shelter, and David and Donna Lafever. The controversy concerned the previous request for a budget increase to run the shelter. Judge Wilson…

By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News   The Edmonton City Council met in regular session on Monday, May 4th, at Edmonton City Hall. Those in attendance were Mayor Doug Smith, Councilmembers Teresa Hamlett, Curt Estes, Cathy Nunn, Tommy England, and City Attorney Brian Pack. Councilmember Faye Word was absent. Others in attendance were City Clerk/Administrator…

By PJ Martin Editor | The Herald-News   The Edmonton Senior Center was busy last Tuesday morning as everyone gathered for the open house and Proclamation Signing. The Barren River Area Development District (BRADD) is celebrating Older Americans Month at each senior center in the 10-county BRADD area by holding an open house and proclamation…