Edmonton News
Where are the by-laws?
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton/Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority (IDEA) held a special called meeting on December 19th. Judge/Executive Larry Wilson arrived late and Matt Gallagher was absent. The meeting minutes from November 27th were approved with no amendments. By-Laws At the last meeting the question of bylaws was asked, do they…
Read MoreTri County Hay and Straw Auction
7th annual By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News It’s a never-ending struggle for every farmer out there – will they have enough hay to last through the winter months? Back in 2018, the local extension offices of Metcalfe, Barren, and Monroe Counties partnered with the Metcalfe County Fair Board to begin the hay and…
Read MoreRetaining Employees
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Barren-Metcalfe County Emergency Medical Services Board of Directors met on December 13th at the TJ Samson Community Center. Absent were Metcalfe Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, and Mrs. Karisa Peterson. New Business Executive Director Joe Middleton asked the board to consider a two-step jump increase across the board…
Read MoreChristmas Parade 2023
Special to the Herald-News Photos by PJ Martin and Allyson Dix For the second year, the Edmonton Christmas Parade was held after dark which only made the multi colored twinkling lights more beautiful. The theme was Festive Flicks a Parade of Beloved Christmas Shows & Movies. See if you can guess which Christmas…
Read MoreA review of 2023
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News 2023 started with a lot of frozen pipe damage. Although the freezing temperatures that burst so many pipes occurred on Christmas Eve 2022, the repairs lasted long into 2023. The Metcalfe Health Care Center was forced to evacuate 62 residents to other facilities after multiple water lines burst…
Read MoreChristmas Wishes
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Christmas is just days away and everyone has something they silently wish for. Most people want a little snow to fall to make it feel like Christmas. Others want all their family to come back home to celebrate. I guess my wish is a bit similar to that.…
Read MoreCommunity Sawdust Issue
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News At the fiscal court meeting held last Thursday, Carol Perkins along with Rita Shaw were in attendance to discuss a sawdust issue in the area near Pennington Stave Company. “I’m not one to take a stand publically as such, but when it involves your 102-year-old mother and your…
Read MoreDoes he get paid or not?
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County fiscal court met on Thursday, December 14th for a special called meeting with everyone in attendance. When a meeting is moved from its normally scheduled time to another it is considered a special called meeting and only items listed on the agenda can be discussed.…
Read MoreTo give or not to give
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Animals are not gifts, they are living breathing souls who require a 10-20-year commitment. Do you know someone who would love to have a dog or cat and you are thinking about surprising them with one for Christmas? We will look at the pros and cons and see…
Read MoreCity receives two grants
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton City Council met on Monday, December 4th.for the regular December session. Council member Faye Word, Fire Chief Jerry Clemmons, and Attorney Brian Pack were absent, but a quorum was present. The City of Edmonton was approved to receive the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Tap Grant in the…
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