Edmonton News
Board officers remain unchanged
By PJ Martin Jobe Publishing, Inc. The Barren-Metcalfe Emergency Medical Services Board of Directors met in regular session on Wednesday, January 26th in the Barren County fiscal courtroom. The election of officers was the first order of business. After a few nominations, discussions, and votes, all previous officers remained in their positions. A vote…
Read MoreAll about Metcalfe County
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News In an effort to capture that little slice of history known as Metcalfe County authors Dean Rowe and Richard Hines have just released their first book entitled Images of America Metcalfe County. The two authors held a book signing on Friday, January 21st at Leftwich Hall to a…
Read MoreNew laws in 2022
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Several new Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) amendments went into effect on January 1, 2022, of those many were concerning healthcare benefits, but perhaps the biggest win comes for people suffering from diabetes. House Bill 95 amends KRS 304-17A.148 to cap the cost-sharing requirements for prescription insulin to not…
Read MoreHighway 68 Revival
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News As noted by a statement by from Secretary of State Michael Adams, “Kentuckians are an industrious and resilient people.” That statement is very true of Edmonton with several new businesses in various stages of completion. After the last couple of years, it’s refreshing and exciting to see growth…
Read MoreA calm start to the year
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton City Council met for the first time in 2022 on Monday, January 3, with all members present. The second reading was held for Ordinance No. 2021-22-05 Increasing the arrest fee from $10 to $30 in the City of Edmonton. The ordinance passed unanimously. City Attorney Brian…
Read More2021: A look back
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News After surviving a disastrous 2020 most all had hopes of a more ‘normal’ 2021, however, the pandemic did not disappear as expected and wreaked havoc on events yet another year. Despite causing the cancelation of the Pumpkin Festival for the second straight year, 2021 held many other changes.…
Read More‘Tis the season
PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News As 2021 comes to a close, I must admit it has been a slight bit better than 2020, but still a hard year. The December tornados and the long-range destruction they caused have definitely put sadness in many hearts. I feel such sorrow for the many families who lost…
Read MoreSUMMER SHADE TREE LIGHTING
Santa Claus stopped by Country Tyme Diner for a drink before adding his own special ornament to the Christmas tree during Friday nights first Summer Shade Tree Lighting. Santa was on hand at Cash’s General Store for photos and to hear the picking and singing. Several other folks dropped by to do a little last…
Read MoreChristmas spirit abounds in Edmonton
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The annual Shop Around the Square returned to Edmonton on Sunday, December 5th and you could feel the Christmas spirit in the air. The event is sponsored by the Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce each year to encourage shopping local. Relay for Life held their Tree of Hope…
Read MoreEmergency Services to finally get a home
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Barren-Metcalfe Emergency Medical Services Board of Directors met in regular session on Wednesday, December 8th in the Barren County fiscal courtroom. After a short closed session, it was unanimously approved to enter into an agreement to purchase the 5-acre (±) property located beside and behind Hardees on…
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