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There’s a new Chief in town

By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News   The Edmonton City Council met in a regular session on March 4th with everyone in attendance except Edmonton Fire Chief Jerry Clemmons. The council room was standing room only as family gathered for the swearing-in of two new police officers. Mayor Doug Smith announced the motion to promote…

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Read Across America Week

Submitted Read Across America Week was held March 4th – 8th and to celebrate, each day had a special theme and MCES invited guests to read to students. Monday – I’m dreaming of a good book. Wear your pajamas day. Tuesday – Team up for reading. Wear your favorite team day. Wednesday – MCES is…

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A trashy situation

By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News   We’ve all seen it. We pull to a stop exiting the Parkway and while we wait we see garbage everywhere! Are people really that trashy? (Pardon the pun.) Apparently, they are and do you know who pays to have all that mess cleaned up? Our tax dollars of…

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Bylaws and Offerings

By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News   The Edmonton/Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority (IDEA) met for its regular February meeting on Monday, February 26th. Members Donna Caffee and Mark Linkous were absent. Those present were Chairperson Lisa Boswell, Jerry Garmon, Terry Garrett, Matt Gallagher, Mayor Doug Smith, and Judge/Executive Larry Wilson. A quorum was present and…

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Caffee new Chairman

By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News   The Metcalfe County Board of Education met in a special called meeting last Monday night to select a new chairman. Former Chairman Joey Shive had filled the District 2 position for 13 years when he decided to tender his resignation in early February. Vice Chair Robin McMurtrey oversaw…

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Stage Update

By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News   A reception was held at the Edmonton-Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce office on Monday, February 19th. The many donors and board members were on hand to listen as committee chairman Ron Underwood presented an update on the stage project. For anyone who isn’t aware, the Metcalfe County Community Stage…

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No Bars

By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News   The Metcalfe County fiscal court met in regular session last Thursday with everyone in attendance. After the minutes from the February 8th meeting were approved, Metcalfe County Clerk Shannon Fields addressed the court and presented her 2023 office settlement check of $74,143.03 back to fiscal court. Fields noted…

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Carbon Monoxide Dangers

By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News   Today’s weather may be sunshine and warmer temperatures, but you can bet that old man winter isn’t quite finished with us yet. February is known for a stretch of cold weather and with everyone trying to heat their homes and workshops comes the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO)…

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Advocating for the children

By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News   The Metcalfe County fiscal court met in regular session last Thursday. All were present except for Magistrate Ronnie Miller, who arrived late. The Metcalfe Sheriff’s office manager, Lynn Lunz presented the 2022 local oil tax settlements to the court and it was approved. Metcalfe County Clerk Shannon Fields…

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New Payment Software

By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News   The Edmonton City Council met in a special called meetings on Tuesday, February 6th with the following absent City Attorney Brian Pack. Mayor Doug Smith began by reminding everyone the meeting was special called and they could not discuss anything that was not on the agenda. The council…

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