Edmonton News
The museum is open!
By PJ Martin The Herald-News At long last, the Metcalfe County Courthouse Museum is open to the public. The Chamber of Commerce held the ribbon cutting on Thursday, August 25th with a sizable crowd gathered in the courthouse yard. In the opening ceremony Kay Harbison, President of the Metcalfe County Historical Society thanked the…
Read MoreTaxes and more taxes
By PJ Martin The Herald-News The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court met in regular session on Tuesday, August 23rd with all members in attendance. The first order of business was to approve the Voting Precinct lease Agreement with Jerry Taylor for the Savoyard Precinct. This takes effect October 1, 2022, and allows the use of…
Read MoreThe 96th Branstetter Park Homecoming is in the books
96th Year for Branstetter Park Homecoming
Special to the Herald-News The Branstetter Park Homecoming and Music Festival is scheduled for its 96th year on Saturday, August 27th, and Sunday, August 28th. There aren’t many free events, but this one is, so bring the whole family. The lovely historical park has an abundance of shade trees, a pavilion, and a log…
Read MoreWelcome to the market
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County Farmers Market held a special night market from 5 – 9 p.m. on Friday in appreciation of their customers. The special occasion included free hotdogs and a drink, games and prizes, and live music. It gave people who are normally at work during the regular…
Read MoreAnimal control officer resigns
By PJ Martin The Herald-News The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court met in regular session on Tuesday, August 9th with all members in attendance. County Clerk Shannon Fields addressed the court about the 50-year lease for the Savoyard Precinct which will expire on October 1st. The current property owner Jerry Taylor had spoken extensively with…
Read MoreSulphur Well Tradition
By PJ Martin The Herald-News It’s time for the annual Sulphur Well Homecoming. This year’s homecoming will be Saturday, August 20th, and Sunday, August 21st. The homecoming has been a family tradition for many years. Vendors of all types will be open on both days with homemade crafts, food, and other items. The homecoming…
Read MoreCity gets a clean audit
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton City Council met on Monday, August 1st for the regular August meeting. All were in attendance except City Attorney Brian Pack. Taylor Polson & Company, PSC representative CPA `Jeff Carter was in attendance to present the results of the 2021-2021 audit. The audit states on page…
Read MoreBye Bye Bridge
Special to the Herald-News Locals watched as the bridge on Mosby Ridge Road was lifted and removed from the position it has held for many years over the East Fork Little Barren River. According to national bridge inventory data at Bridge Reports.com, the bridge was built in 1911 by the Champion Bridge Company. The bridge…
Read MoreCompromise
By PJ Martin The Herald-News The Edmonton-Metcalfe County Industrial Development Authority Board (IDA) met in a regular session on Monday, July 25th. Those absent were Donna Caffee, Mark Linkous, and Judge/Executive Harold Stilts. Chairman Wes Jolly presented good news to the members in attendance. He had spoken with the Judge and Magistrates about the…
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