Edmonton News
Past, Present, and Future
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News A meeting of past and present occurred at Butler Funeral Home last Monday. Former owners Donnie and Judy Butler stopped by to chat with new owner John Horan about the history of the funeral home. A member of the JPI staff was invited to meet Mr. Horan and…
Read More97th Branstetter Park Homecoming
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The 97th Branstetter Park Homecoming and Music Festival did not disappoint. The crowd was larger than last year on Saturday, August 26th. There was good food, good music, and a lot of fellowship. The services on Sunday, August 27th were wonderful and well attended. …
Read MoreA contentious meeting
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County fiscal court met on Tuesday, August 22nd with all in attendance except Magistrate Kevin Crain. Summer Shade businessman Ron Underwood, “I appeal to the court to kinda do something about the speeding through Summer Shade. There’s 5,000 vehicles a day…about six weeks ago remember we…
Read MoreMore Ambulances
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Vice chairman Neil Thornbury presided over the Barren-Metcalfe County Emergency Medical Services Board of Directors on August 23rd at the TJ Samson Community Center. Metcalfe Judge/Executive Larry Wilson was unable to attend. Executive Director Joe Middleton presented an ambulance update starting with Unit 509 which will replace the…
Read MoreMy Two Cents Worth
PJ Martin The Herald-News I am sure most of you have read about the situation with our 911 Call Center. It seems like every meeting from the Edmonton City Council to Metcalfe Fiscal Court discusses it. The only possible conclusion is that Glasgow/Barren County want rid of Metcalfe’s 911 Center and they are trying…
Read MoreDaniel Cameron visits Edmonton
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News On Friday, people filed into the Metcalfe County Justice Center courtroom waiting for Daniel Cameron to arrive. The usual campaign assistants greeted folks as they arrived, signed in, and were seated. The 51st Attorney General of Kentucky began his speech by saying how welcomed he had been by…
Read MoreNew Owners of Butlers Funeral Home
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News As of Thursday, August 3rd, Butler Funeral Home officially changed ownership. The historic funeral home is now under the sole ownership of John Horan whose great-grandparents began a funeral business in 1890. The new Managing Funeral Director, Dennis McWhorter would like to introduce himself to the community. “Like…
Read MorePros and Cons
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County fiscal court met in special session having moved the meeting to Wednesday evening. Judge/Executive Larry Wilson referring to the 911 Dispatch problem, “What I would like to do in the next few meetings is bring in different options for the magistrates and anyone who wants…
Read MoreThird Sunday Tradition
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News It all started back around 1845 when a local landowner named Ezekiel Neal discovered a gushing mineral-laden water (Sulphur, magnesium, and iron) well while drilling for saltwater at about 180 feet. In 1903, Catlett W. Thompson built the Beulla Villa Hotel across from the park where the well…
Read MoreIs Glasgow bullying Edmonton into consolidating?
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The August meeting of the Edmonton City Council was held on Monday, August 7th with several members unable to attend. Those absent were council members Stacy Beard and Tommy England, Police Chief Delaney Wilson, ABC Administrator Fred Ray, and Attorney Brian Pack. Council member and 911 board member…
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