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Staff Report   Four high school students sponsored by Farmers RECC joined more than 100 Kentucky students on the 2026 Washington Youth Tour, a weeklong leadership program that gave participants the opportunity to explore the nation’s capital, meet elected officials and learn about American history and government. The local delegates were Corinne Keller and Jozie…

By PJ Martin  Editor, The Herald-News    The Metcalfe County Public Library sponsored a wonderful program for children last Wednesday at the Bowling Park gym called Animal Tales.   The program teaches children about animals they might not be familiar with. The presenter is Grant Allen from Owensboro, Kentucky, who has been an animal handler for…

By PJ Martin Editor | The Herald-News   Last Tuesday morning, the chamber held its summer breakfast at the old school gym with around 100 community members attending. Chamber President Gina Gibson thanked breakfast sponsor McMurtrey Chiropractic. This was followed by the Invocation by Josh Hurt. Gibson introduced Kelly McMurtrey (Thompson), who owns McMurtrey Chiropractic,…

By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News   The Metcalfe County Board of Education met last Tuesday evening at 709 West Stockton Street in Edmonton. Superintendent Josh Hurt introduced guest Regina Jackson of English, Lucas, Priest, & Owsley Law Firm in Bowling Green, who is the board’s attorney. She later stated that she was impressed by…

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

By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News   The Metcalfe County fiscal court held its regular meeting on Thursday, July 9, 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 Financial Officer Connie Taylor,…

By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News   The Metcalfe County fiscal court held its regular meeting on Thursday, June 25, 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. Judge Wilson declared a quorum present, and the…

By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News   Some areas of the county received up to 8 inches of heavy rainfall on June 26-27, causing major flooding in low-lying areas. Many were comparing it to the 100-year flood back in May 2010; however, the rain fell so quickly that flooding occurred in places not usually seen…

By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News   The Edmonton – Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority (IDA) meeting just adjourned a few minutes ago, and The Herald-News sat down to speak with Chad Pennington, owner of Pennington Stave Company, to learn more about the buyer he has for the stave business. You just asked the Industrial Board…

By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News   The Edmonton – Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority (IDA) held a special-called meeting on Monday, June 29th. The following people were present: Chairperson Lisa Boswell, Donna Caffee, Luke Wilson, Matt Gallagher, Jerry Garmon, Secretary/Treasurer Alley Bragg, Mayor Doug Smith, J/E Larry Wilson, Chad Pennington of Pennington Stave Company, and…