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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…

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Short 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…

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Hometown 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…

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Christmas 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…

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The 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…

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Reaching 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…

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Thankful, Grateful, Blessed

By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News   Thankful, grateful, blessed. You see that phrase on shirts and plaques everywhere, but how many of us really are thankful, grateful, or feel we are blessed? You don’t have to be rich to be happy and you don’t have to live in a big mansion either. Some of…

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Open 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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Quilts for Heroes

By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News   This is the 4th year that the Piecemaker’s Quilt Guild in partnership with the American Legion and the VFW has made and presented quilts to veterans. This year there were 15 veterans nominated to receive a special quilt on Friday, November 10th.  The guild began the program in…

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Community Medical Care

By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News   The Edmonton City Council met in regular session on Monday, November 6th with all in attendance except Councilmember Teresa Hamlett and Attorney Brian Pack. Program Manager Tina Combs presented information concerning Community Medical Care (CMC) and requested support from the city council. The programs offered in Barren County…

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