Edmonton News

By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News   A special called joint meeting was held for the Edmonton City Council and the Metcalfe County Fiscal Court on Thursday, September 17th. The joint meeting was held in conjunction with The Barren River Area Development District (BRADD) to present the recommendation for the Fresh Market/Grocery Store Grant Program.…

By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News   History was made last Monday night when the newly formed Edmonton-Metcalfe Shrine Club met for the first time. Everyone was invited to the new building at the fairgrounds for a meal prepared by the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association, a live auction, and the meeting. Several officers of the 2026…

By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News   The Metcalfe County fiscal court met in regular session on Thursday, September 10th, with magistrates Daniel Bragg, Ronnie Miller, Harvey Hawkins, and Kevin Crain, Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, Clerk/Treasurer Page Edwards, County Attorney Sharon Howard, Road Supervisor Chris Compton, Solid Waste Coordinator Kim Jandt, and Jailer Randall Shive.  …

By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News   The Edmonton City Council met in special session on Thursday, September 3, in what had to be a record for the shortest meeting, of less than 8 minutes. Those in attendance were Mayor Doug Smith, Council members Stacy Beard, Teresa Hamlett, Curt Estes, Cathy Nunn, Faye Word, and…

By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News   The Metcalfe County Board of Health met for its biannual session last Tuesday and received updates on communicable diseases, local health services, environmental inspections, and financial matters. The Barren River District Health Department (BRDHD) presented Metcalfe items and also an overview of its programs in its eight-county service…

By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News   The Ambulance Service Corporation, Inc. Board of Directors met on Wednesday, August 26, at the TJ Health Pavilion Community Center. The meeting opened with the roll call, and the following members were present: Ervin Sorrell, Phillip Geralds, Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, Garland Gilliam, and Dr. Neil Thornbury. It was…

By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News   Kentucky health officials are urging families to check their vaccination records as the state sees its highest number of confirmed measles cases in a single year since 1991. As of Sept. 2, Kentucky has confirmed 38 cases connected to an outbreak in Western and Central Kentucky. Only two…

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,…

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…

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…