Edmonton News
Historical business get a facelift
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The McMurtrey Funeral Home is a landmark in Summer Shade. After all, it has been in business since 1928. Herman McMurtrey started the business in 1928, and along with his wife Hazel lived in the residence attached to the funeral home. After Herman passed away and Hazel became…
Read MoreEdmonton Christmas Parade 2022
Special to the Edmonton Herald-News Photos by Allyson Dix and PJ Martin For the first time, Edmonton decided to hold the Christmas parade at night. The floats and vehicles that took part did not disappoint. Every entry was decorated with abundant lights and created with great care. The crowd that gathered in anticipation of…
Read MoreThe time has come
PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News After a long 46 years the time has come for Larry Wilson to say goodbye to Butler Funeral Home. Over the many years, he has met with generations of bereaved family members and helped them to arrange the final services. On December 11,…
Read MoreLocal authors book fair
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News You might not realize it, but Metcalfe County has an abundance of published authors. The ladies at the Metcalfe County Public Library knew this and held a special book fair on November 4th to showcase those authors and their works. Author Richard Hines along with the…
Read MoreFood pantry plans move forward
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court met on a special date of Monday, November 7th due to Election Day being on Tuesday. All members were in attendance. At the last meeting, the fiscal court saw the Resolution for Bowling Park die due to no motion being made; however, the…
Read MoreBusiness as usual
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton City Council met in a special session on Thursday, November 3rd.with everyone in attendance except City Attorney Brian Pack. The meeting was moved to the 3rd from the normal Monday date due to Election Day. Mayor Doug Smith began the meeting by saying, “I would like…
Read MoreMetcalfe County Election Results
Unofficial Election Results Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Metcalfe County U S SENATOR 1st Congressional District D – Charles BOOKER 952 R – Rand PAUL 3047 Write In: Charles Lee THOMASON 0 U S REPRESENTATIVE in Congress 1st Congressional District D – Jimmy C. AUSBROOKS 681 R – James R. COMER 3305 STATE SENATOR 16th…
Read MoreA Vietnam veteran’s story
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News It takes all types of soldiers in war from front-line combat, radio operators, medics, supply sergeants, helicopter pilots, and doctors. One of those medics was Henry Sullivan, who was born in Metcalfe County, the son of the late Henry Sullivan and Marguerite Reece Sullivan. Henry attended Edmonton Elementary…
Read MoreA soldier’s memory
PJ Martin The Herald-News Veterans Day is upon us and I can’t help but think of my late father-in-law, Ray Martin. I realize Veteran’s Day is a time to remember those who are now or have served and are still with us, but Ray taught me more about WWII and the military than any…
Read MoreRibbon cutting at the Auction Barn
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton-Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for The Auction Barn on Wednesday, November 2nd. Although the Auction Barn has been open and operating a thriving business with online live auctions for quite some time, the business has just recently opened its doors to more than…
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