Area News
Boswell chosen as chairperson
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority (IDEA) held a special called meeting on Monday, November 27. Members Mark Linkous and Donna Caffee were not in attendance. Chairman Wes Jolly in an email to the board members stated that he had turned in his resignation from the Industrial Board…
Read MoreShort agenda, a lot of questions
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County fiscal court met on Tuesday, November 28th for their regular meeting with everyone in attendance except County Attorney Sharon Howard. It was approved to amend the agenda to include Precision account payments and the agenda was then adopted. Next, the minutes from the November 14th…
Read MoreHometown Holiday in the Park
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News A new event this year, Hometown Holiday in the Park was held at the Leftwich House at Bowling Park on November 28th. The local community was eager to attend, with long lines to enter, and parking spaces full to overflowing! The Christmas celebration was crowded with parents and…
Read MoreChristmas Banquet
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce held its annual Christmas Banquet a bit earlier this year on Monday, November 27th at the old high school gymnasium. The Achilles Award which developed from an idea by Cindy Cassady, was awarded by Chamber Executive Director Kim Harwood to Chris and…
Read MoreOperation Christmas Child Shoebox Mission
By Kim Harwood Chamber of Commerce The Shoebox Mission for Metcalfe County was overseen by Mrs. Carol Perkins again this year. Volunteers spent months sewing, shopping, crafting, hosting fundraisers, and boxing up gift items to get ready for the big day. November 16 those boxes were ready to ship out. Thanks to the help…
Read MoreThe Christmas Spirit
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Thanksgiving has come and gone and it’s time to start getting into the Christmas spirit and the Edmonton-Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce, local clubs, and businesses are doing their part. Here is a list of local activities to get you ready for Christmas. Live Nativity Scene The first…
Read MoreLady Hornets Preview
By T.J. Morgan Freelance Sports Writer Coming off a year that saw Metcalfe County dominate the 16th district tournament, reach the 4th region semifinals, and finish with 20 wins, the Lady Hornets return their entire core and find themselves among preseason favorites to contend for the 4th region championship. Also, among Lady Hornet preseason…
Read MoreHornet Preview
By T.J. Morgan Freelance Sports Writer There will be a lot of new Hornet faces on the floor this year for Metcalfe County. After graduating five seniors, including two of the 4th region’s best, minutes and scoring will be coming from a young group of Hornets. While Metcalfe might not be a 16th district…
Read MoreReaching for her star
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News If you are not familiar with her name yet, you will be. Cara Bishop is a junior at Metcalfe County High School following her dream of being a singer/songwriter. And she’s getting noticed! On October 22, Cara became the 2023 winner of the Artist of the Year…
Read MoreOpen Records Complaint
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County fiscal court met on Tuesday, November 14th for their regular meeting with everyone in attendance. MHCC Loan The second reading was held for Ordinance No. 23-1010 approving the lease financing a project for the Metcalfe Health Care Center. The loan is to finance the repair…
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