LILLIE MAE RAMSEY
LILLIE MAE RAMSEY 1917 – 2019 Lillie Mae Ramsey, age 101, of Cub Run, KY departed this life with her family by her side on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at her residence. The Edmonson County native was born on January 29, 1917 to the late Joseph and Mary Cox Dugger. She was married to her…
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LINDA LOU HERSHE MERIDETH BROWNSVILLE, Ky.- Linda Lou Hershe Merideth, 72, of Roundhill passed away at 6:30 PM January 14, 2019 at her home. The Gridley, IL native was a homemaker. She was a daughter of the late Joseph Hershe and Vera Mae Bell Hershe and the wife of the late Charles Ray Merideth. She…
Read MoreGuthrie Named Top Republican on Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
Guthrie Named Top Republican on Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) was today named the ranking member, or the top Republican, on the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. “It’s an honor to be selected as the top Republican for the Subcommittee on Oversight and…
Read MoreBetty Ann Johnson Lindsey age 79 of Horse Cave
Betty Ann Johnson Lindsey age 79 of Horse Cave passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 at the Medical Center at Bowling Green. She was a native of Barren County and a member of the Baptist faith. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mary E. Wilcoxson…
Read MoreCompassion for kids today shouldn’t come at the expense of kids tomorrow
By JEFF JOBE jobe@jobeinc.com In Monday night’s Glasgow City Council Meeting I was impressed with the degree of input from several individuals, touched by the fight or “gumption” of some and not surprised by others. There is however an important issue brought up that remains unanswered. Can we afford this $6M water park and city…
Read MoreKPA celebrates 150 years; today’s strength is printing answers not asking questions
By JEFF JOBE jobe@jobeinc.com It was January 13, 1869 that a small group of newspaper publishers from across Kentucky came together on St. Clair Street in downtown Frankfort. They created a “society” that today is known as the Kentucky Press Association. I have been associated with KPA since 1998 and have served as an elected…
Read MoreFire at Kingsford
Special to the Edmonton Herald-News At 12:36 p.m. on January 7th all units of the Metcalfe County Fire Departments were called to the Kingsford Charcoal plant near crossroads at 5126 Summer Shade Rd where a fire had broken out and eventually spread to all five of the plant’s silos and the bagging house. In all,…
Read MoreNew ABC Administrator Position
By PJ Martin Office/News Reporter, Metcalfe Division The first meeting of the Edmonton City Council began with a moment of silence in honor of all veterans on Monday, January 7th with all members present. The first reading of Ordinance # 2018-19-08 to amend Ordinance 2016-17-02 Article III. City Alcoholic Beverage Control Administrator 1. (b)…
Read MoreA Secure Evidence Room is Necessary
By PJ Martin Office/News Reporter, Metcalfe Division The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court held its first meeting of 2019 on January 8th, with the new Judge/Executive and three new Magistrates. On behalf of Sheriff Ricky Brooks, who is undergoing treatment for cancer, Chief Deputy Lonnie Hodges addressed the court. He noted that despite the new administration…
Read MoreMargaret Helen Eddings, 85, of Glasgow
Margaret Helen Eddings, 85, of Glasgow, died Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Signature Healthcare in Glasgow after a lengthy illness. The Barren County native was the daughter of the late Lee and Jewell Garrett Waller. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, William Richard Eddings, and a sister, Jean (Robert)…
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