Metcalfe County News

Carol Perkins/Travelogue: Critique of Branson It's picturesque, very similar to, but not quite like the writer's South Central Kentucky world, around Edmonton, Metcalfe County, KY.

Remembering Grover Gilpin: He never forgot lesson he learned When the writer visited Grover at Summit Manor last fall, Grover retold the story he'd told over and over, about the lesson he learned from a young college boy from Metcalfe County who taught how to drive a nail through green oak planks without splitting the boards

Mrs. Rebecca Carolyn Fletcher Hoots, Burkesville, KY, She was a native of Cofer, Metcalfe County, KY, and a resident of Burkesville, Cumberland County, KY, at the time of her death.

Metalfe leaders hononred by Gov. and First Lady Beshear Metcalfe County Judge/Executive and members of the Fiscal Court honored for Contribution to Governor's Mansion 'County Seats Legacy Project' FRANKFORT, Ky.

A project expected to bring a big impact to Metcalfe County was ceremonially started Wednesday afternoon by Governor Steve Beshear.

Says Daffodils in rural Metcalfe County is gorgeous photo Comments re photo 54211 Daffodils in rural Metcalfe County Shirley Noel writes: Thanks Shirley Noel - Our Daffodil Editor, who is from Metcalfe County and took the photo, will really appreciate your comment.

A Metcalfe County couple is the victim of a car break-in at the Glasgow movie theater's parking lot.

Audrey Arlyene Pedigo Perkins, Summer Shade, KY She was a native of the Wisom Community of Metcalfe County, KY, and a resident of Summer Shade, Metcalfe County, KY, at the time of her death.

Mable Ruth Hurt, Metcalfe County, KY She was the daughter of the late Lewis and Zoyie Young Syra.

Maerene Shirley, Adair County, KY She was the matriarch of a highly regarded Adair County, KY family.

Mrs. Delois Murrel Free, Metcalfe County, KY She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Maple Hill United Methodist Church.

The Courier-Journal cited a recent report from the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center showing that the number has gone from 28 in 2000 to 824 in 2012.

Tom Chaney: Joseph Alexander Altsheler of Three Springs Of Writers And Their Books: Joseph Alexander Altsheler of Three Springs.