Metcalfe County, KY

EDMONTON, Ky. (WBKO) - On Wednesday, the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s office responded to a single-vehicle collision on Reese Hurt Road. According to authorities, Jason W. Hendrick was driving westbound when he failed to turn a curve, and lost control of a 2003 Chevy Silverado causing it to go off the roadway off the eastbound shoulder.

EDMONTON, Ky. – Metcalfe County Judge-Executive Harold Stilts said with so many historical Metcalfe businesses shutting down lately, new economic development is exactly what the county needs. Last week the Appalachian Regional Commission approved a $616,900 economic development grant for Metcalfe County. The money will be used to renovate a...

EDMONTON, Ky. –The Metcalfe County Public Library is in the early process of building their new updated facility. The project involves a new addition and renovation to the current building. The new addition will build a rear entrance, a 1,196 square foot community space that includes a kitchen, a quiet...

BOWLING GREEN and EDMONTON, Ky. (WBKO) - Both the Bowling Green Independent and Metcalfe County School Districts have posted on their Facebook pages that masks are no longer required due to Gov. Andy Beshear’s Executive Order on June 11. The Kentucky Department of Education rescinded its COVID-19 guidance document, commonly known as “Healthy at School.”

EDMONTON, Ky. – Governor Andy Beshear predicted that masks will not be mandated for schools in the fall. Several school districts are ready to leave masks behind for the summer. As of now, some area school districts have made the announcement that masks are no longer required for summer programs...

Shirleen Nowak was born November 12, 1946 in Memphis Tennessee to the late Rafael Harold Christian and Shirley Irene Lewis Christian. She departed this life Saturday, June 12, 2021 at her home in Metcalfe County, Kentucky, having attained the age of seventy-four years. She was united in marriage to John...

Metcalfe County High School announced June 7 that Mielle DiStefano would be the school’s new head volleyball coach. She takes over for Whitney Estes, who stepped down last season. DiStefano was the assistant coach under Estes and previously served as head coach from 2015 until 2017. DiStefano also coached volleyball...

Mrs. Onie V Keltner, 90, of the Bridgeport community of Metcalfe County passed away peacefully, Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Metcalfe Health Care in Edmonton. Born, June 12, 1931 in Breeding, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Lela Ann Garmon Wilson. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband James Garnett Keltner. A brother Johnny Wilson and two sisters. Lera Wells and Vera Tabor. A young brother also preceded her in death.

WASHINGTON – A $616,900 economic development grant has been awarded to the Metcalfe County Fiscal Court for improvements to a county-owned building that will house an innovative new business. The Pennington Stave and Cooperage will invest $3.5 million and create 60 new jobs in Metcalfe County to manufacture barrels for...

CENTER – Stephen Travis Johnson, 65, passed away suddenly at his home Sunday, June 6, 2021. Born August 23, 1955, he was the son of the late Travis and Euberta Trowbridge Johnson. Steve was a 1973 graduate of Metcalfe County High School. In 1993, he went to work with his...

EDMONTON, Ky.- An area school district is getting one step closer to pre-pandemic life as a summer activity makes a comeback. The Metcalfe County Schools have started the summer camp and summer school programs as of Monday. This includes various hands-on activities for all grade levels. Additionally, the schools are...

EDMONTON, Ky. – Metcalfe County High School announced Monday Mielle DiStefano would be the school’s new head volleyball coach. She takes over for Whitney Estes, who stepped down last season. DiStefano was the assistant coach under Estes and previously served as head coach from 2015 until 2017. DiStefano also coached...

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - On Wednesday, May 26, 2021, the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s department responded to a theft complaint in the Center community of Metcalfe County. The victim reported that someone entered a home unlawfully and removed several items. On Wednesday, June 2, 2021, the sheriff’s department says they...

METCALFE COUNTY, Ky. (WBKO) - Ellie Caffee recently graduated from Campbellsville University as valedictorian, but her academic success didn’t start there. Caffee was also named Metcalfe County High School’s valedictorian in 2018. “I never would have dreamed that would’ve happened,” she said. “I just really enjoyed my time there (at...

Metcalfe County Schools announced today that Jenny Stotts-Lundy will serve as the next principal of Metcalfe County Middle School. She takes over for Allen Trotter, who recently was named the district’s new director of pupil personnel. Stotts-Lundy started her teaching career 21 years ago at Metcalfe County Elementary School, where...

The first item on the agenda at the May 11 meeting was the opening of bids for annual supplies.  Judge/Executive Harold Stilts opened and read each bid before the court.  Awarding of bids will take place at the next Fiscal Court Meeting on May 25, 2021. Next on the agenda...

EDMONTON, Ky. (May 20, 2021) – Metcalfe County Schools announced today that Jenny. Stotts-Lundy will serve as the next principal of Metcalfe County Middle School. She takes over. for Allen Trotter, who recently was named the district’s new director of pupil personnel. Stotts-Lundy started her teaching career 21 years ago...

Lois Virginia Edwards, 83 of Three Springs passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at her home. She was a native of Metcalfe County and a member of Big Meadow Church. She was a homemaker and was an avid reader, she enjoyed raising baby chicks and her dog, Bailey. She is...

EDMONTON, Ky. - On Thursday, Metcalfe County Schools announced a new principal for Metcalfe County Middle School. Jenny Stotts-Lundy will take over for Allen Trotter, who recently was named the district’s new director of pupil personnel. Stotts-Lundy started her teaching career 21 years ago at Metcalfe County Elementary School, where...