Statewide News
Barn Lot Theater awarded microgrant
Kyrie-Inn Blue Development Director Barn Lot Theater Barn Lot Theater is pleased to announce that we are a 2022 recipient of the South Arts Accessibility Microgrant, funded in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the Kentucky Arts Council (KAC). This award assists Barn Lot Theater in funding our new Large…
Read MoreThe Metcalfe County Coloring Book Project
By Kim Harwood Chamber Executive Director It was just an idea with a simple beginning that grew into an amazing plan for the Chamber of Commerce and its Sponsors. The project took on a new life when young artist, Elyda Hicks submitted the drafts for the book. The work was so detailed and amazing…
Read More62 nursing home residents evacuated
“County lines do not separate our mission of caring for others” – Brooks Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. On Christmas Eve, a tremendous amount of volunteers, staff, and personnel rallied around the residents of the Metcalfe Health Care Center (MHCC) following multiple water leaks in the facility. The evacuation was due to a water…
Read MoreNeighbors sworn in as Representative
Special to the Edmonton Herald-News The Metcalfe County Courthouse was the venue this evening for the swearing-in ceremony of Representative Amy Neighbors. Amy was surrounded by family, friends, and colleagues. Metcalfe County Circuit Court Clerk, Tommy Garrett welcomed the crowd to the Cass R. Walden Courtroom. The prayer was led by Pastor Randy Johnson,…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting at MCPL
By Kim Harwood Executive Director Chamber of Commerce There was a large group of library supporters in attendance for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony held on December 16th at the Metcalfe County Public Library. Library Director, Kasey Warf welcomed the guests, recognized, and thanked the library staff and the current Library Board Members for their…
Read MoreFire in Northtown: believed to have been intentional
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald On Friday, November 4 at approximately 10:30 p.m., the Horse Cave Volunteer Fire Department responded to a call on Davis Williams Road in the Northtown area of Horse Cave. A fire had engulfed a heavily wooded area of a nature preserve managed and operated by Western Kentucky…
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 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…
Read MoreWelcome to the Winter Market
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Farmers Market kicked off the winter market season on Friday, October 14th in the new enclosed market building which is the original farmer’s market location next door to the newer larger pavilion at 422 East Street in Edmonton. The older market building has been remodeled as Phase…
Read MoreReclaiming a Spot in History
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Reporter Mammoth Cave has many untold stories. Locals to the area know many of the stories through their family histories. One family with a rich history involving Mammoth Cave is the Bransford family. On October 15, 2022, Mammoth Cave National Park held the official dedication for the Bransford monument. The dark…
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