Edmonton News
50 Years of Service
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News It’s a subject that most people don’t want to talk about, a septic system problem. But don’t worry, Bob’s Septic Tank Cleaning service has been taking care of the septic system problems for the people of Metcalfe and surrounding counties for 50 years. Bobby Vibbert Sr. beganVibbert’s Septic…
Read MoreStatue Update
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court met in a special session on Friday, August 23rd with everyone present except County Attorney Sharon Howard. A quorum was present with all four magistrates. The magistrates adopted the agenda followed by the approval of the August 13th special called meeting minutes with…
Read MoreKY Medical Cannabis Program
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Several people have asked for a summary article that explains the state’s medical cannabis program and the regulations that have been established. The sources of information contained in this article came from the Team Kentucky website, kymedcan.ky.gov, and The Kentucky League of Cities videos. The Kentucky Medical Cannabis…
Read MoreTaxes Rates Unchanged
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court met in a special session on Tuesday, August 13th with all magistrates present. The agenda was approved and after a slight change was requested by County Attorney Sharon Howard, the minutes from the July 25 meeting were approved with the amendment. Taxe…
Read MoreBranstetter Park Homecoming turns 98
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Branstetter Park Music Festival and Homecoming is scheduled for its 98th year on Saturday, August 24th, and Sunday, August 25th. The event is family-friendly and you can enjoy a day of free entertainment and socialization. The park is located near the intersection of Highway 90 and Highway…
Read MoreVote Yes
By PJ Martin The Herald-News As most of the residents in this county, I have sat back and watched as our towns have gotten smaller and smaller. I’ve seen new businesses close almost as soon as they opened, and our family members must drive to another county to find steady work. Anyone who knows…
Read MoreThe 3rd Sunday Tradition
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News This year’s Sulphur Well Homecoming is fast approaching on Saturday, August 17th. The homecoming has been a part of local family tradition for many, many years. The opening ceremony occurs at 2 p.m. with the invocation, local speakers, and My Old Kentucky Home. New this year is the…
Read MoreDown Home Country
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Last Tuesday morning, this reporter had the privilege of talking to Alex Miller, an up-and-coming traditional country music singer and songwriter who will be performing at this year’s Sulphur Well Homecoming. Miller has a charming country accent that blends right in to our local way of speaking in…
Read MoreRoads, Taxes, and Cannabis
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton City Council met on Monday, August 5th with all council members present except Stacey Beard. The minutes from the special called meeting of June 27th were reviewed and approved. Bids were opened for the blacktopping of various streets in Edmonton. The only bid received was from…
Read MoreFiscal Year 25 Begins
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton/Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority (IDA) held a special called meeting on Monday, July 29th with board members Lisa Boswell, Terry Garrett, Matt Gallagher, and Jerry Garmon present. Also in attendance were Mayor Doug Smith, Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, and reporter PJ Martin. Absent from the meeting were member…
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