Edmonton News
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By PJ Martin The Herald-News It’s a subject no one ever wants to talk about – funeral arrangements. Yet, we all know it’s a fact of life that someday we or a loved one will pass and arrangements must be made. The person that can compassionately help with those arrangements is Amy Wilson, Funeral…
Read MoreRoutine business
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton City Council held a special called meeting on Monday, July 18th, with all council members in attendance. The second reading of Ordinance No. 2021-22-09 amending the FY 2021-2022-01 budget in the amount of $213,121 passed unanimously. The funds are the result of the second round of…
Read MoreCounty gets new vehicles
Special to the Herald-News Last week, Metcalfe County received three 2022 Dodge Durangos for the Sheriff’s Office and one 2022 Dodge Durango for the Jailer. This is the first time the county has leased vehicles. The lease agreement with Don Franklin is for 3 years with the option to purchase at the end of…
Read MoreFarewell, Dr. Dunn
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Friday, July 1st marked a change in health care in the Edmonton area as a retirement reception was held for Dr. Paul Dunn. The reception was held at the T.J. Health Clinic where Dr. Dunn has spent the last 20 years caring for his patients. The clinic facility…
Read MoreClemmons remains fire chief
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton City Council held a special called meeting on Wednesday, June 29. The first order of business was the possible purchase of property located on the corner of 401 East Street and Short Street for $95,000. Mayor Doug Smith noted that the property, “joins the city’s property…
Read MoreBusiness Update
Special to the Herald-News There is a lot going on in Edmonton with several businesses in various stages of completion. The lot in front of the Dollar General Market has had a lot of heavy equipment working lately. The rumor in town is that a drive-thru Walgreen’s Pharmacy will be located there; however, the local…
Read MorePreventing Child and Pet deaths
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Every year we hear the heart-breaking news of a child left in a hot car with a tragic outcome. Perhaps you ask yourself how ‘could you forget your child’? There are many reasons for these unnecessary deaths such as stress, a break in routine, the child wandering into…
Read MoreRogers Mill gains new life
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News When Mario and Raven Rodgers first saw the property at 1199 Wilbur Glass Road, Summer Shade, they knew they had found their home. Mario said that he feels, “this is where I am supposed to be.” The spacious property includes a beautiful multi-story log home along with a…
Read MorePennington Stave moves ahead
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority (IDA) met in a regular session on June 20 with South Industrial Park work on the agenda. First discussed was construction progress for the fit-up of the spec building to house Pennington Stave. The construction is on schedule with plumbing, electrical, and…
Read MorePlans for a community building
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton City Council met in a special called meeting on Monday, June 20th to discuss applying for the Community Development Block Grant. After a brief executive session to discuss property acquisition with no actions taken, they moved on to the grant. The first Resolution # 2021-22-07 was…
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