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A Little Christmas Cheer

  By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News   If you are like most, it takes a bit to get into the Christmas spirit. The season is hectic and there are just too many things to get done and places you need to be. It’s overwhelming! What you need is a little bit of laughter and…

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Leases and Lights

By PJ Martin  Editor  The Herald-News    The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court met in a special called meeting on Tuesday, November 26th with all magistrates present.   The agenda was adopted and the minutes from the November 12th meeting were approved after motions were made by Magistrates Daniel Bragg and Harvey Hawkins.   “Our next item will…

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Jim C. Coleman Award 2024

By PJ Martin  Editor   The Herald-News    The Edmonton-Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce held its annual Christmas Banquet on November 25th at the old school gym with the biggest crowd on record.   As in previous years, local attorney Herbert Sparks presented the Jim C. Coleman award. 2024 marks the 30th year for the award.   He began…

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The Roving Reporter

The news these days is all about the upcoming holiday season. With Thanksgiving upon us, we ventured out into the community and asked, “What are you most thankful for this Thanksgiving holiday?”        Kyle Hadley – “Barn Lot Theater is thankful for all our patrons who come to our shows and our many …

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Quick Meeting

By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News   The Edmonton/Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, November 18th with only Donna Caffee and Judge/Executive Larry Wilson absent. Chairperson Lisa Boswell declared a quorum present and asked if there were any changes, errors, or omissions in the minutes of the October 21 meeting.…

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Quilts for Heroes

By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Last Monday for Veteran’s Day, the Piecemaker’s Quilting Guild presented Veterans in Metcalfe County with quilts made by their guild members. The main ceremony was held at the Edmonton-Metcalfe Fire Department building. Bill Lytle held the opening prayer and then turned the podium over to Donald Lloyd Commander of…

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Sprinkler System Repairs

By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News   The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court met on Tuesday, November 12th in a special called meeting. Everyone was in attendance except Magistrate Harvey Hawkins. Three magistrates present equaled a quorum and the minutes from the October 24th meeting were approved after the motion and second by Magistrates Daniel Bragg…

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Pancakes for Paws

Special to the Herald-News The Second Annual Pancakes for Paws was held on Saturday, November 2nd at the City Grill. Diane Blythe who owns and operates the City Grill had the idea last year to raise money for the animal shelter. her granddaughters, and volunteers. They served up delicious breakfast combos to a large crowd.…

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Paramedic Shortage

By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News   The Barren-Metcalfe County Emergency Medical Services Board of Directors met on October 23rd at the TJ Samson Community Hospital board room. A quorum was present with five of six members in attendance.   Finance Report The August and September financial reports were presented by Executive Treasurer/Secretary Shawn Estes.…

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