Edmonton News

By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News   The Edmonton/Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority (IDEA) met for its regular February meeting on Monday, February 26th. Members Donna Caffee and Mark Linkous were absent. Those present were Chairperson Lisa Boswell, Jerry Garmon, Terry Garrett, Matt Gallagher, Mayor Doug Smith, and Judge/Executive Larry Wilson. A quorum was present and…

By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News   The Metcalfe County Board of Education met in a special called meeting last Monday night to select a new chairman. Former Chairman Joey Shive had filled the District 2 position for 13 years when he decided to tender his resignation in early February. Vice Chair Robin McMurtrey oversaw…

By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News   A reception was held at the Edmonton-Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce office on Monday, February 19th. The many donors and board members were on hand to listen as committee chairman Ron Underwood presented an update on the stage project. For anyone who isn’t aware, the Metcalfe County Community Stage…

By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News   The Metcalfe County fiscal court met in regular session last Thursday with everyone in attendance. After the minutes from the February 8th meeting were approved, Metcalfe County Clerk Shannon Fields addressed the court and presented her 2023 office settlement check of $74,143.03 back to fiscal court. Fields noted…

By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News   Today’s weather may be sunshine and warmer temperatures, but you can bet that old man winter isn’t quite finished with us yet. February is known for a stretch of cold weather and with everyone trying to heat their homes and workshops comes the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO)…

By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News   The Metcalfe County fiscal court met in regular session last Thursday. All were present except for Magistrate Ronnie Miller, who arrived late. The Metcalfe Sheriff’s office manager, Lynn Lunz presented the 2022 local oil tax settlements to the court and it was approved. Metcalfe County Clerk Shannon Fields…

By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News   The Edmonton City Council met in a special called meetings on Tuesday, February 6th with the following absent City Attorney Brian Pack. Mayor Doug Smith began by reminding everyone the meeting was special called and they could not discuss anything that was not on the agenda. The council…

By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News   The Metcalfe County School Board met on February 5th for their regular February meeting. Among the items on the agenda were the approval to keep the same student insurance for the 2024-2025 school year and the SFCC offer of assistance in the amount of $9,541.42. The state awards…

Metcalfe County Clerk Shannon Fields and her staff at the clerk’s office would like to extend a big thank you to everyone who has recently visited their office to transfer or renew motor vehicle tags. The staff greatly appreciates the patience and understanding of the customers who have waited calmly as they have navigated Kentucky’s…