Edmonton News
A Fiasco
PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News I am not entirely sure who the ‘genius’ was that came up with the idea to move all driver’s license facilities to regional offices, but it’s a total fiasco. Recently, I needed to renew my driver’s license, so I went to the website www.driveky.gov to see where the closest…
Read MoreI Remember
PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News I think it’s pretty safe to say that everyone remembers exactly where they were on 9/11/2001. Most can describe exactly what happened when they heard the tragic news of the attack. I know I certainly remember. My husband and I, along with his brother and his wife, and our…
Read MoreBranstetter Park Festival and Homecoming
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The 95th Branstetter Park Festival and Homecoming was well attended. Although, a few people may have stayed home due to the dark storm clouds looming overhead. Those attending were entertained by the scheduled music and the impromptu shade tree pickers as well as the craft booths, great food,…
Read MorePack sworn in as City Attorney
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News The Edmonton City Council met in its regularly scheduled August session on Monday, August 2nd. The council found it necessary to appoint a City Attorney after the previous Attorney Sharon B. Howard presented her resigned to Mayor Doug Smith on July 20. Mayor Doug Smith recommended Attorney Brian…
Read MoreMammoth Cave Aquarium Expo
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News The first-ever Mammoth Cave Aquarium Expo is in the books and plans are already underway for the next one. The two-day event held on July 31st and August 1st at the Cave City Convention Center brought in a large diverse crowd. Vendors came from all over Kentucky such…
Read MoreDemolition Fun
PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The long-awaited demolition derby, originally scheduled for the first night of the Metcalfe County fair, was held on July 24th. A good size crowd came out despite the sweltering heat to see the 15 entrants beat and bang their way to the last car still moving. Brandon Bell, on…
Read MoreGaye announces retirement
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News The Edmonton-Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce pulled in another record crowd at their summer quarterly breakfast on Tuesday morning last week. The announcement at the end caught almost everyone off guard as Chamber Board President Torrie Osbon formally announced the retirement of Executive Director Gaye Shaw. After 27…
Read MoreHaylin Adams Day
PJ Martin Jobe Publishing, Inc. Friday afternoon, a very special young lady was recognized by The Peoples Bank, the City of Glasgow, and Barren County. A Proclamation was signed designating July 23rd as Haylin Adams Day. The amazingly talented 12-year-old Haylin Adams is well known locally after competing on Season 9 of the Food…
Read MoreDepartment reports
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News The Edmonton City Council met in a specially scheduled July session on Monday, July 19, with all present except City Attorney Sharon Howard. It was an exceptionally short meeting. Although the agenda included the item Memorandum of Agreement – Metcalfe County Fire Department – Fire House, the document…
Read MoreJustice Center moving forward
By PJ Martin Jobe Publishing, Inc. The Glasgow City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, July 12th in the City Council Chambers of Glasgow City Hall. Councilmember Marna Kirkpatrick attended by video and Councilmember Freddie Norris was absent. The Resolution pertaining to the evaluation of proposals for the design-build RFP developed by the…
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