Edmonton Herald-News

09/23/2024

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet • District 3
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact: Wes Watt
502-764-2102 (office)
[email protected]

Major Improvement Project to KY 185 in Northern Warren County to Begin.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (Sept. 23, 2024) – Multiple projects to improve safety and mobility on KY 185 in Warren County have started the early construction phases. Motorists will notice some signage, but most of the work right now is being done away from the current roadway. The projects include a realignment section as well as a Highway Safety Improvement Project (HSIP). Both projects have a scheduled completion of summer 2026. The projects represent a $15.97 million investment into improving safety on KY 185 in northern Warren County.

“The primary goals of these projects are to enhance safety and provide greater reliability for motorists," said Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Chief District 3 Chief Engineer Joe Plunk. “KY 185 is a major route that serves not only citizens of northern Warren County but also commuters from Butler, Edmonson, and Grayson counties.”

The realignment section of KY 185 will create a new road to the east of the current KY 185 starting near Runner Road and tying back into the current KY 185 just south of KY 1320 (Penns Chapel Road). The realignment project is 1.86 miles in length. The realignment features wider travel lanes and shoulders. The southbound direction features a passing lane as well.

The HSIP section of the project is from KY 1320 to near Jack Simmons Road, 1.26 miles in length. Drainage improvements and ditching will be a part of this project. A one-foot paved shoulder will be added to both sides of the road as well as new signage. Once that is complete, the road will be resurfaced.

Scotty’s Contracting & Stone, LLC, was awarded the contract on July 30, 2024.

09/23/2024

SCAM LETTER ALERT!

The City of Edmonton and the Edmonton Police Department are warning citizens about a questionable fundraising letter circulating in our community. The letter claims to be from the National Police Association asking for donations supposedly for local police. This is NOT associated with the City of Edmonton or the Edmonton Police Department!

The National Police Association is a 501©3 non-profit organization as the letter states; however, it received a 'Zero-Star Rating" (very poor) from the Charity Navigator which ranks more than 225,000 charities nationwide. This scam has been reported in various regions, including Manhattan, Kansas, and, Michigan, as far back as 2019.

Please, do not become a victim of this scam.

09/23/2024

Happening this week at the library!

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09/23/2024

Attention Senior Parents!

09/23/2024

Join us on Wednesday, September 25th at 11:30 AM for an Alpha-Gal Syndrome Informational Lunch & Learn with guest speaker Heather Shaw! Participants will get healthy recipe ideas and a light lunch from Rhonda Harris-Page with the Metcalfe County Extension Office!

If you or someone you know has Alpha-Gal Syndrome or if you would like to learn more about Alpha-Gal, we encourage you to attend!

Registration required! To register, call the library at 270-432-4981.

09/20/2024

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet • District 3

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact: Wes Watt
502-764-2102 (office)
[email protected]

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 Traffic Impact Report for Sept. 20 through Sept. 27

The District 3 area serves Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, Todd, and Warren Counties.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (Sept. 20, 2024) – The expected traffic impacts in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 area for Sept. 20 through Sept. 27 are listed below. All work is subject to change.

Interstate 165

A project to resurface and rehabilitate Interstate 165 in Butler County continues. Crews are milling and resurfacing the roadway in both directions from mile point 26.4 to mile point 32.8. Motorists should expect lane closures in this area. The speed limit will be lowered to 55 mph. Motorists should use caution as crews will be working close to the roadway. The project is expected to be completed by November 1.

Barren County

U.S. 68 (mile point 0.0 to 10.0) – Crews will continue drainage work in the area.

Butler County

KY-70 (mile point 8-11). Mobile operations and one-lane traffic at times to complete edge line rumbles and striping.

Logan County

KY 3240 (mile point 0.0 to 2.1) – A resurfacing project is expected to continue in this section of KY 3220. The project is between Russellville High School and U.S. 68. The work is being done at night from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists should expect lane closures and delays.

Warren County

Commonwealth Boulevard - A repair project for the bridge on KY 3145 over Commonwealth Boulevard in the Kentucky Trans-Park in Warren County continues. Commonwealth Boulevard is closed near KY 3145 and is scheduled to reopen on Nov. 15. The schedule is subject to change. A signed detour using Prosperity Road, Production Avenue, Fred Madison Road, Jody Richards Drive and U.S. 68 is in place.

09/20/2024

Today is POW/MIA Recognition Day. VVA seeks the fullest possible accounting of the 1575 still listed as missing or unaccounted for from the Vietnam War. You will never be forgotten.

Learn More: https://vva.org/what-we-do/outreach-programs/powmia/

09/20/2024

This has been postponed due to illness and will be rescheduled.

Thank you.

09/20/2024

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We are thrilled to announce that Red Elephant Studio will be taking our school pictures this year, and we can't wait to see the wonderful photos they will capture! In addition to the high-quality prints available for purchase, Red Elephant Studio will be providing digital photo galleries directly to parents' email addresses to view picture proofs. Please note that we will not be sending home printed proof photos. To ensure you receive the online gallery, please fill out this Google form with your updated email address. This will help us send the digital gallery to the correct address so you can easily access and enjoy your child’s school pictures. Thank you for your cooperation!

09/20/2024

09/19/2024

The Metcalfe County High School Marching Band will compete this Saturday at the Barren County High School Invitational. Performance time is 12:00pm! We hope to see you there!

📸 Senior: Isaac Grindle

09/19/2024

Taxes, Speed Bumps, and Cannabis By Editor | September 17, 2024 | 0 City Attorney Brian Pack advised that he had not received anything new concerning the 911 Interlocal Agreement. Shown next to Pack at the table is Public Works Superintendent Moe Hensley and in the back are Councilmembers Teresa Ham...

09/19/2024

‼️ATTENTION: MCES 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade families‼️

Please join us next Tuesday, September 24th for a Family Information Night! See details below!

09/19/2024

We can't wait to see out Hornets this weekend at Fall Formal!

09/19/2024

Visit MCPL during the pumpkin festival on Saturday, October 5th from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM for kids crafts, a meet & greet, and giveaways! The library will be open from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

09/19/2024

The September Homeschool Gathering is going to be GREAT fun! Hope to see you there!

09/19/2024

Kentucky State Police
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet
Contact: Trooper Scottie Pennington
606.878.6623
606.344.8110
[email protected]

NEWS RELEASE

Kentucky State Police Provide Update on Search for Suspect in I-75 Shooting

Unidentified body found believed to be suspect Joseph Couch

LONDON, Ky. (Sept. 18, 2024) — Tonight, the Kentucky State Police (KSP), along with local, state and federal partners, provided an update on the search for Joseph Couch, the suspect accused of shooting five people Sept. 7 on Interstate Highway 75 in Laurel County.

KSP Commissioner Phillip Burnett, Jr announced that at approximately 3:30 p.m. today, troopers and two civilian individuals located a body in the deep brush behind exit 49 in Laurel County.

“We are very confident that tonight brings closure to the search for Joseph Couch. I want to thank all partners for their collaborative effort to bring this to a successful conclusion,” said Commissioner Burnett. “The people of Laurel County can rest much easier now that this manhunt has been concluded.”

Burnett advised that troopers had been searching in the area all day as they had noticed vultures in the air. They continued to try and locate the exact area where the vultures were circling and detected a heavy odor consistent with a decomposing body.

While moving through the thick terrain and trying to locate the smell, the troopers heard voices and immediately identified themselves as state police troopers and asked that the individuals identify themselves. The couple, Fred and Sheila McCoy, advised the troopers that they were also looking for Joseph Couch.

Almost immediately after that interaction, the troopers and the McCoys stumbled upon the unidentified body.

The body will be transported Thursday to the Kentucky State Medical Examiner’s Office in Frankfort. Personal artifacts and a weapon found with the body are consistent with the suspect.

The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office will continue to lead the 1-75 shooting investigation.

“I am very proud of the efforts and manpower used. All partners have gone above and beyond,” said Sheriff John Root. “Day one, my concern has been the residents of Laurel County and their safety. I hope our county can get back to what is normal.”