Area News
SKYCTC, Barren County, and South Central Workforce Announce CDL Lessons and Training
By Steven Reneau A new partnership was announced on Tuesday, September 15 at Jackie Browning Park that would help generate opportunities for people to obtain their CDL license. Barren County is the third County that Workforce Solutions has partnered with. This venture was made possible by conversations with Judge Executive Michael Hale over the course…
Read MoreFall Vendor opportunities at the NEW Farmers Market Pavilion
The Metcalfe Co. Farmers Market is offering the opportunity for local artists, crafters, quilters, and gardeners who have items for sale this fall, to set up on Farmers Market Friday’s from 8 – 1 — for only $5.00 per day, which is 50% off the regular daily set – up/table fee for non-members. The farmers…
Read MoreMetcalfe County Receives $461,505 School Safety Grant
Torrie Osbon, Public Relations Director The Metcalfe County Schools Police Department has been awarded a $461,505 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. The school safety grant will expand the district’s partnership with the Edmonton Police Department and Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office in a comprehensive School Violence Prevention…
Read MoreTaking to the skies
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing,Inc. Many people throughout the region know Metcalfe County native Adam Avery. He has worked in various capacities with Kentucky Fish & Wildlife since 2010, and serves now as their statewide Training Coordinator. However, it’s a far cry from the career he first thought he would pursue.…
Read MoreSpook-tacular Fun – Chamber offers two new Halloween events
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Even though many of the seasonal traditions the community embraces have fallen to the wayside this year, the Edmonton-Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce has devices new ways to have fun. Drive Thru Trick or Treat “When we realized the Pumpkin Festival wouldn’t be possible this year…
Read MoreEPB to consider elimination of variable rates
By Jeff Jobe Publisher, Barren County Progress The Glasgow Electric Plant Board (GEPB) Superintendent Billy Ray has posted an agenda that contains items that, if approved, could be the end of variable rate and peak demand billing otherwise known as Infotricity. The agenda items and proposed discussion are being initiated by board member DT Froedge. …
Read MoreAdministrative/Budget Committee Meet to Discuss Budget and Possible Raises
By Steven Reneau The Administrative/Budget Committee held a teleconference meeting last Thursday morning at 11 a.m. via Zoom and Facebook Live to discuss their budget for the 20-21’ fiscal year. Part of the discussion was centered on payroll for the county’s various facilities, including the Sheriff’s Department and its deputies and the deputy jailers’ salaries.…
Read MoreCave City City Council Cautions Citizens
‘Keep Golf Carts Off Roadways’ By Steven Reneau The City of Cave City held its regular Council meeting Monday evening in the City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting opened with City Clerk and Treasurer Jennifer Freeman discussing their typical finances, including restaurant tax, transient room tax, and investments. They also had the second reading and…
Read MoreJustice for Kar Kar
By Mary Beth Sallee The following story centers around the tragic loss of a child, the information as provided from his mother, and her search for answers. Tara Shaw described her son, Raylen Ja’Kari Malik-EL Green, as a funny and vibrant little boy full of love. “He was real sweet,” Tara said.…
Read MoreVehicle Tax Rate Set
By PJ Martin Editor The Edmonton Herald-News The September meeting of the Edmonton City Council was held in person on Tuesday, September 8th with those attending socially distanced to adhere to the Governors restrictions. The second reading of the Motor Vehicle and Watercraft Property Tax Rate Ordinance 2020-21-02 was approved. As of the first…
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