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 L: Patrick Blanton, (52) R: Brandon Harrison, (41), both of Chalybeate. Darren Doyle, story: Two local men were arrested on multiple charges after a warrant service led to the discovery of illegal drugs, according to the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office stated that deputies attempted to serve a felony drug warrant for a resident of 1341 Denham Road in Chalybeate on Friday, February 7th. The individual with the active warrant was not present but deputies made contact with two individuals who were in a small room attached to the porch of the residence, the Sheriff's Office said. The two were identified as Patrick Blanton (52) and Brandon Harrison (41). According to the Sheriff's Office, deputies could smell the odor of marijuana emitting from the room and consent to search the room was granted. The Sheriff's Office said suspected methamphetamine, suspected Xanax, and various drug paraphernalia were located in plain view. Both subjects were arrested and charged with the following: Patrick Blanton:
Both were transported to the Hart County Jail were they currently remain with no bond. 
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Domestic Suspect Flees Parking Lot After Being Held at Gunpoint, Arrested After High Speed Chase2/5/2025  Jerry Matt Napier, (36), Segal. Darren Doyle, story: A man from the Segal community is in custody after ramming a police car and leading law enforcement on a high speed chase in the Brownsville area today, according to the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office. Law enforcement stated that they were called to a residence on Beaver Dam Church Road around 8AM on Wednesday, February 5th to a report of a male who was demanding a family member's bank cards and threatening family with a gun. According to the Sheriff's Office, the suspect, identified as Jerry Matt Napier, (36) had fled the scene when law enforcement arrived but officers immediately headed to his known address on E. Hack Road in Segal. According to the Sheriff's Office, a vehicle matching the suspect's car was located at the Dollar General Store in Brownsville. It was discovered that the vehicle was Napier's, who was inside. A deputy reportedly attempted to open his door at gunpoint with another deputy boxing him in from behind in a police cruiser. Napier then rammed into the cruiser in reverse and moved it enough where he could drive over the curb and into a neighbor's yard, eluding police, the Sheriff's Office said. The suspect then traveled onto Morgantown Road where a high speed pursuit began, law enforcement said, and a deputy was able to pass Napier and began trying to slow him down. The deputy stated Napier rammed his cruiser more than once and that he was finally able to allow Napier around him as the deputy executed a pit maneuver, forcing Napier off road. In the midst of the pit maneuver, the deputy stated that his cruiser's front wheel broke off, rendering it disabled, but Napier was able to drive down the ditch and back onto the highway. The pursuit continued down KY HWY 187 with multiple units and then left onto Sunny Point Road, all the way to the end, according to the Sheriff's Office, but instead of turning onto KY 185, Napier went straight and jumped over the road, crashing into a natural gas well. Napier then reportedly ran on foot across Big Reedy Creek and into a large field where a farmer loaned law enforcement a UTV and they drove out and took Napier into custody without further incident. Napier, who was uninjured in the incident, was arrested and charged with:
The Sheriff's Office said that Napier had recently been released from prison on various drug and fleeing charges. He was transported to the Hart County Jail with currently no bond. Also assisting was the Edmonson County Jailer, Kentucky State Police, and the Grayson County Sheriff's Office.   Darren Doyle, story: Due to the high level or absenteeism with both students and staff, Edmonson County Schools will be closed on February 5th, 6th and 7th, 2025, and will utilize NTI Days on these dates, according to Superintendent of Schools Brian Alexander. "We have attempted to continue to have school, and have tracked attendance rates and staff absenteeism daily," he said in a statement. "However, based on today's data, it is not feasible to continue to have in-person school this week." He said that staff will be performing a deep cleaning of all schools while schools are closed. This will leave the Edmonson County School District with one remaining NTI day for the rest of the school year.   WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) announced the start of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Kentucky’s Second District. “I’m encouraging all high school students, who enjoy creating art, to participate in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Each year I enjoy hosting this competition, and I’m always impressed with the artistic talent of students across Kentucky’s Second District. Thank you to all of our local educators and judges for helping make this year’s Congressional Art Competition possible,” said Congressman Guthrie. Each spring, participating members of Congress host the Congressional Art Competition in their respective districts. The artwork of students from Kentucky’s Second District are judged by an independent and local panel of art professors from colleges and universities. The overall winner’s artwork from Kentucky’s Second District and other districts and territories will be featured in the U.S. Capitol Building. The second and third place overall winners’ artwork will be displayed in Congressman Guthrie’s Bowling Green District office. The Congressional Art Competition for Kentucky’s Second District also includes a “Facebook Favorite” competition. All students’ submitted artwork who abide by the rules and regulations (linked here) will be posted to Congressman Guthrie’s official Facebook page for the public to vote on between April 14-18, 2025, for their favorite artwork. The “Facebook Favorite” winner’s artwork will be displayed in Congressman Guthrie’s Bowling Green District office as well. The winners of the Congressional Art Competition will be announced at the reception hosted by the Congressman in April. Reception details will be provided at a later date. Students have three options to submit artwork to Congressman Guthrie’s Bowling Green District office by the deadline of April 9, 2025. Artwork can be shipped to or dropped off at Congressman Guthrie’s District office at: Congressman Brett Guthrie Attention: 2025 Art Competition 996 Wilkinson Trace, Suite B2 Bowling Green, KY 42103 Students can also call Congressman Guthrie’s District office at 270-842-9896 to make arrangements for a member of Congressman Guthrie’s staff to pick up artwork at the students’ schools. Please contact Congressman Guthrie’s Bowling Green District Office at 270-842-9896 with any questions.   A Brownsville duplex was heavily damaged but saved in a fire on February 2, 2025. Darren Doyle, story: Firefighters yet again were called to the scene of another fire today in Edmonson County. Emergency personnel responded to the scene of a duplex fire right at the Brownsville City Limits across from Park Place strip mall on KY HWY 259 around 12:30PM on Sunday, February 2nd. According to John Chidester, a member of the Brownsville Fire Department who was on scene, the structure was saved as the fire was contained to one unit, with the other unit suffering smoke and water damage. It is now the eighth fire in Edmonson County to which local firefighters have responded in eight days. The state fire marshal was requested by the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office, according to Sheriff James Vincent, and the fire is under investigation. Responding to the scene were the Brownsville, Chalybeate, Wingfield, Kyrock, and Lincoln Fire Departments in addition to the Sheriff's Office. No injuries were reported.   Cedar Grove General Baptist Church was lost due to a fire on February 1, 2025. Darren Doyle, story and photos: Cedar Grove General Baptist Church, one of the oldest churches in Edmonson County, was lost in a fire tonight after a bizarre car crash on the church property. According to the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office, Tony Jaggers, (65), of Bee Spring was headed east on Cedar Grove Church Road, when the car veered off the left side of the roadway. Jaggers then over-corrected and the car exited the right side of the roadway where the vehicle came to a stop in between the church and the church's propane tank, the Sheriff's Office said. The vehicle was either on fire at the time of Jagger's exit, or soon after, but details are unclear at this time, according to the Sheriff's Office.  Firefighters try to control a fire at Cedar Grove General Baptist Church in Bee Spring on February 1, 2025.  Firefighters work at the vehicle that crashed near Cedar Grove Church on February 1, 2025.  The church bell is still standing in a fire at Cedar Grove Church on February 1, 2025.  Fire is visible under the foundation of Cedar Grove Church. Several church members gathered nearby as they mourned the loss of their church. They shared multiple memories of the church, which was said to be over 140 years old. "It's just awful," one woman said through tears. "But the Lord knows all about it." Bear Creek Fire Chief J.T. Carroll said he was one of the first to arrive and that the car and one side of the church was engulfed in flames at that time. The church's propane tank was in danger for a brief time but firefighters were able to cool it down, Carroll said, in addition to outside temps just above freezing.   Firefighters on scene at Cedar Grove Church.  Firefighters on scene at a fire at Cedar Grove Church Road. Some of the walls were still standing at the church, but firefighters said it would most likely be a total loss. All county fire departments responded to the scene that included Bear Creek, Kyrock, Lincoln, Brownsville, Chalybeate, Rocky Hill, and Wingfield. Warren Rural Electric also responded to the scene. Law enforcement said details of the crash were limited and under investigation. No injuries were reported. In addition to the fire departments and law enforcement, Warren Rural Electric also responded. Tonight's blaze marked the seventh fire in the county in as many days. Multiple structures and vehicles have been lost over the course of the week, despite firefighters best efforts. All county fire departments, all volunteer, have responded all over the county and in all hours of the days and nights.   Scene of a single vehicle accident on KY HWY 259. Darren Doyle, story: A Brownsville man was transported to the hospital earlier today after a single vehicle accident just outside the Brownsville City limits. According to the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office, Kristopher Cochran, (27) of Brownsville was headed north on KY HWY 259 near the junction of Indian Creek Road in a Toyota RAV 4 SUV. Another unidentified driver who was headed south told law enforcement that the SUV veered left across traffic and exited the roadway. The vehicle then traveled down the bank and collided with a tree, the Sheriff's Office stated.  Scene of a single vehicle accident on KY HWY 259.  Scene of a single vehicle accident on KY HWY 259. The Sheriff's Office said Cochran was transported to T.J. Samson Hospital with non life-threatening injuries and added that his sugar levels were very low, a contributing factor in the accident. Others responding to the scene were the Brownsville Fire Department and Edmonson EMS.   A food truck and van were lost at a residence after a fire on January 29, 2025. Darren Doyle, story: Four different fires had nearly all local fire departments running around the county at the same time on Wednesday, January 29th. The first call went out around 2PM to a report of a vehicle and food trailer fire at a residence at 4049 KY HWY 259 N. According to local law enforcement, a resident was burning boxes at home when the fire got out and caused a nearby van to catch fire. The fire then moved to a food truck parked next to it. Both were fully involved when multiple north side fire departments arrived. While at that call, the Bear Creek and Kyrock fire departments were called away to a woods fire near Bear Creek. Firefighters battled that blaze for over an hour. In the midst of those two calls, Rocky Hill and Chalybeate Fire Departments were then called out to a residence on Brownsville Road where a tractor’s engine had blown and was fully engulfed. Firefighters worked to keep the blaze from spreading to the nearby house, where siding was melted. The tractor was completely lost. Soon after, a grass fire was reported on Denham Road in Chalybeate where a resident was burning trash on his property. The blaze was contained by the Chalybeate Fire Department. No injuries were reported at any of the fires.   Scene from Potomac River after an American Airlines flight collided with a U.S. military helicopter. (Andrew Harnik, Getty Images) Darren Doyle, story: American Airlines flight 5432, a PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet, collided in midair with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter, a U.S. military helicopter, while on approach to Runway 33 at Reagan Washington National Airport around 9 p.m. local time, on Wednesday, January 30th, according to a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA said that the jet departed from Wichita, Kansas. Multiple reports have indicated there were 64 souls aboard the jet and three aboard the helicopter. No survivors have been found at this time. The initial rescue operation has now moved to a recovery mission, according to multiple news outlets. There is currently a major emergency response underway with multiple local fire departments and emergency personnel on scene. Over two dozen bodies have been recovered. The FAA and NTSB will investigate. The NTSB will lead the investigation.   Legal Notice:
Edmonson County Property Value Administrator (PVA) Kyle White has released the following legal notice to all Edmonson County property owners. White said all owners greatly benefit from staying informed about his office's services and the different options available to them. "The most common question we have is about the Homestead and Disability Exemptions," said White. "The amount has increased from last year, which is $49,100. This can give taxpayers who qualify an estimated savings of $440.00 from a few years ago. For homestead, you have to be age 65 anytime in 2025, own, and occupy the home. For disability, you have to be 100% disabled and currently receive benefits for the entire year of 2025, while owning and occupying the home."
Brought to you by: Edmonson County PVA Office of Kyle White, Edmonson County Courthouse, PO BOX 37, Brownsville, KY, 42210. 270-597-2381.  Scene of a fatal structure fire on Brier Creek Road, January 25, 2025. Darren Doyle, story and photos: A woman has died as a result of a house fire in the Mammoth Cave community. Emergency personnel were called out to 1505 Brier Creek Road around 1AM on Saturday, January 25, 2025 to the report of a structure fire at the home of Charles and Martha Smith. When firefighters arrived, they were informed that one of the four residents was still inside.  Scene of a fatal structure fire on Brier Creek Road, January 25, 2025.  Emergency personnel work at the scene of a fire on January 25, 2025. The missing individual inside was later found deceased and identified as Vanessa Thompson, age 72, according to the Edmonson County Coroner's Office. The state fire marshal's office will be in charge of the investigation as part of a standard process.   A Lincoln firefighter works at the scene of a house fire on January 25, 2025.  Scene of a fatal structure fire on Brier Creek Road, January 25, 2025.  Onlookers can only watch at the scene of a house fire on January 25, 2025. Firefighters were on scene in just a few minutes but the home was already engulfed. "The house was fully engulfed when we got here," said Lincoln VFD Fire Chief Steve Sanders. "It was already falling in." He said that a recovery effort was then the focus. Nathan Smith, a son of the residents, expressed the family's gratitude to the emergency workers that were on scene. He is a former Edmonson County teacher and head football coach for ECHS.  Firefighters on scene of a structure fire on January 25, 2025. Responding to the scene were the Lincoln, Kyrock, Brownsville, and Bear Creek Fire Departments, the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office, Edmonson EMS, Warren RECC, District 5 Constable, and the Edmonson County Coroner's Office. The other three residents were not injured in the fire, according to emergency personnel on scene.   The expanse of gypsum spreads across the area known as "the Grand Canyon" in the Great Crystal Cave discovered over 100 years ago by Floyd Collins Thursday January 23 in Mammoth Cave National Park. Story and photos by Joseph Barkoff: It looks good from the dark for the future of the “greatest cave explorer ever known,” looking out from the Floyd Collins Crystal Cave located in Mammoth Cave National Park, Mammoth Park, Kentucky. “Greatest cave explorer ever known,” is what it says on Collins’ tombstone, after finally being buried for the fifth time March 24, 1989, in the cemetery located at the Mammoth Cave Baptist Church in Mammoth Cave. Greatest ever known? “I would like to think so,” Mammoth Cave National Park guide Jackie Wheet said standing in front of the Collins’ family plots. “Especially that you’ve got museums and displays dedicated to him, and books written about him. Hopefully they won’t go away.” There is a Broadway musical coming out soon too. A preview is set for March with opening day in April. As the world prepares to mark the 100th anniversary of the death of Floyd Collins, the keepers of his history and meaning prepare to share some of their enthusiasm and a view on a tour not seen by the public for almost 65 years. “The publicizing of his plight helped lead to the Mammoth Cave National Park,” Mammoth Cave National Park cave specialist Rick Toomey said. “And having Mammoth Cave National Park include Floyd Collins as one of the central stories that we tell here at the park helped keep his story alive.” He helped create the National Park and the National Park helps preserve his legacy, Toomey said. His legacy is about to get an infusion of enthusiasts, but only around 300 to start. There was a lottery for tickets to be able to join the tour beginning December 5 last year closing 13 days later on the 18th and all of the spots are filled for the tour to take place. The lottery was to ensure that anyone and everyone had a fair chance at winning a ticket, Mammoth Cave National Park Public Information Officer Molly Schroer explained to the small group of media about to take the tour that the public will experience next month in February.  Mammoth Cave National Park PIO Molly Schroer enters into the Great Crystal Cave Thursday January 23 in Mammoth Cave National Park.  Gypsum is seen all over the Great Crystal Cave discovered by Floyd Collins 100 years ago Thursday January 23 in Mammoth Cave National Park.  A tour group of media descends into the the Great Crystal Cave discovered by Floyd Collins 100 years ago Thursday January 23 in Mammoth Cave National Park. The tour was pleasant despite the weather being below freezing outside. The staff who accompanied and led the tour could have packed lunches and the group of media may have been content to listen for longer. At one point we had to be reminded there was such a thing as time. It is hard to judge time deep inside a cave system. First on the tour was a quick bus ride to the trail leading to the cave called the Sand Cave where Collins was trapped and a debacle erupted in trying to extricate him, where he ultimately perished. Then a quick hike down the trail to an overlook of the direct entrance and a place to imagine the situation, guides Wheets and Toomey elaborated beyond the signpost along the trail. Facing the entrance, the cave has an “L” shape, maybe it’s a half-moon. It is hard to judge exactly because it is covered across the top in icicles like a gaping maw of teeth all pointing down in a toothy frown. In the distance loud cracks and bangs are heard sounding like snow or ice melting and having its way with the environment. The Sand Cave is closed. It is too dangerous to go down unaccompanied without proper safety equipment and this tour is rated as “beginner.” In the future there will be a new walkway leading down the trail to the overlook as well as a trail built to accommodate the more adventurous who want to peer into the mouth of the cave. Standing high above the entrance, looking down, where the trail leads from is high ground, everywhere forward from the cave entrance is high ground, imagining standing in the same snow is over 1,000 people without access to Gore-Tex. That equals a lot of fires, which melts snow, and water usually loses the gravity war, so down it went atop a stuck Collins, kind of debacle, called “Carnival Sunday” on day 10 of the attempted rescue in 1925. The trail down will follow the trail formed by the public walking down over time even though it is technically closed to the public and not supposed to happen. It’s one of the goals the Park has for long term, Toomey said painting a picture of a new paved path from the street instead of the more difficult to maintain plank style walkway. Next on the tour was another short bus ride to the front of Collins’ house. From there, the trail down to his other cave, his money-making cave, the Great Crystal Cave, where Collins body was displayed for most of the first half of the past century. It was even stolen once and the grave robbers attempted to throw it over a bridge into a river, but Collins’ body was hung up on a tree and he was eventually put back in the cave. The steps down into the doorway Collin’s might have had to have ducked a bit is treacherous without ice, snow and the threat of melt from both warm air escaping the now open cave and the sun continuing its daily almost futile assault on the cold. The cave is warm. In through a second door, even warmer. With headlamps attached to provided spelunking helmets, the cave tunnel ahead is illuminated and winds towards an opening named “Grand Canyon,” as it seems to expand beyond the reach of headlamp light and covered in a glittering crust of gypsum.  Mammoth Cave National Park guide Jackie Wheet describes the conditions of the area surrounding the Sand Cave where Floyd Collins died 100 years ago Thursday January 23 in Mammoth Cave National Park.  Icicles hang across the entrance to the Sand Cave where Floyd Collins died 100 years ago Thursday January 23 in Mammoth Cave National Park.  Mammoth Cave National Park cave specialist describes what were some of the conditions in the Sand Cave where Floyd Collins died 100 years ago Thursday January 23 in Mammoth Cave National Park.  Along the path, scattered in some cases, placed in others, lay what looks like trash. The oddly shaped cave detritus, like a crumpled pack of Lucky Strikes laying on a rock just off the trail or small pile of ticket stubs and cards, all from a time past, now all could be artifacts. It is better to leave them untouched, all of the Park guides said at different points on the tour. There are light bulbs, some with and some without glass attached. Lying about and poking out of piles of rocks. Did they fall once broken in a time past? Did someone leave it there on purpose? Was someone making a joke? The questions are as endless as the imagination has possible answers in some cases. The railings are polished smooth from thousands of hands from across decades sliding across them during the precarious decent are now for show. They once worked but have since been left in place to preserve the Great Cave for how it was. The cave is beautiful. It is warm on this cool day in January nearly 100 years after Collins was trapped. It will be cool on warm days, if February has a warm one in store for the future tours. It would take an exuberant amount of funding to be able to create a completely safe, probably still arduous, but safe way to ascend and descend the cave using the techniques and styles of Collins’ time to keep it authentic to the history and period. It is important to keep everything intact, the way it was, Schroer, Wheets and Toomey all said. Seeing it is believing. Seeing it intact, there is no other way to imagine it. There is one thing the guides did not mention until the cemetery. There is a custom of asking Floyd to come along when the cave is visited. They all asked him to come along at different places and points along the way before the adventure and at the beginning, they all said. Understandable why they might not say something, it is awful dark in those caves, but regardless at no time was it creepy. Even after the tradition was explained. It seems the tradition is to ask Floyd Collins to come along for the people who are going in their first trip, so they can ask the next time by themselves, if that day comes. In the meantime, the maw of an icicle frown will melt and the longest known cave system in the world, at 426 miles of passage could grow longer with the continued professional and amateur exploration throughout the Mammoth Cave National Park Cave’s tunnels. Time will tell. Time may not have been exactly on Floyd Collins’ side, but everything he touched seems to have held up pretty well.  January 21, 2025 (Bowling Green, Ky): At the request of their power supplier, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Warren RECC is asking members to voluntarily reduce the use of all non-essential electricity tonight through tomorrow afternoon. This will help power providers across the Tennessee Valley to continue delivering reliable service during this period of exceptionally cold temperatures across the region. “This is a precautionary measure,” said Butch Massey, Vice President of Engineering and Operations at Warren RECC. “Anytime we experience a period of extreme cold, it significantly increases the demand for electricity. Together with TVA, we are proactively taking steps to reduce energy consumption by asking our members to take small practical steps that can have a big impact on our ability to meet the demand for electricity.” Here are some quick and easy ways to make an impact and save you money:
During temperature extremes, don’t forget to check on relatives, friends and neighbors to ensure their safety. Pets and livestock will also need a helping hand to remain safe. To report power outages In Warren County, call 270-843-9710; outside Warren County, call 1-888-604-4321. Outages may also be reported through the SmartHub app or by texting #out to 85700 if you are signed up for WRECC texting. To see current outages, visit www.wrecc.com and click the “View Current Outages” icon.  Darren Doyle, story: The Rocky Hill Volunteer Fire Department is in danger of actually shutting down unless more community members join the organization, according to Chairman of the Board Joe Carl Daugherty. "We're in a real need here," he said. "We've got spots on our board that have to be filled, but on top of that, we need firefighters." Daugherty said the department has had trouble retaining board members and firefighters over the last several years. He said because of the nonprofit status, the board is required to maintain a board in order to stay operational. "We have to keep our board going, otherwise we'll shut down. And that's something that will hurt this community. Not only will it take longer for a different fire department to get here if we need somebody, but insurance rates are going to double," he said. He is asking the local community to help by attending their next board meeting, which will be Monday, January 27th at the fire house located at 1485 Rocky Hill Road at 7PM. Board elections will be held that night.  A Wingfield family helplessly watches their home burn in a structure fire on January 21, 2025. Darren Doyle, story and photos: A devastating fire claimed the home of a Wingfield family early this morning. Local fire departments received the first call of a fire on Pin Oak Lane, a private drive near 1633 Wingfield Church Road, just before 5AM on Tuesday, January 21st. According to emergency radio traffic, the caller lost connection to dispatch due to poor cell service in the area. The call was first described as a structure fire in the home's chimney. The home was fully engulfed by the time fire units arrived shortly after.  Firefighters on scene of a structure fire on Pin Oak Lane in Wingfield, Jan 21, 2025.  Scene of a structure fire on Pin Oak Lane in Wingfield, Jan 21, 2025. The structure, which was built in the late 1920s or 30s according to family members on scene, was a total lost. The home belonged to Eddie and Amy Hackworth with their teen daughter, who lost everything in the fire. They escaped with the clothes they were wearing. Pin Oak Lane is a narrow, private gravel drive approximately a mile off Wingfield Church Road. Its size and proximity prevented multiple firetrucks from being on scene at the same time. Firetrucks from multiple departments had to remain stationed at Wingfield Fire Department, just a short distance down the road, while two trucks at a time squeezed their way back to the house.  Firefighter on scene of a structure fire on Pin Oak Lane in Wingfield, Jan 21, 2025.  Scene of a structure fire on Pin Oak Lane in Wingfield, Jan 21, 2025.  Scene of a structure fire on Pin Oak Lane in Wingfield, Jan 21, 2025. The Wingfield, Chalybeate, Brownsville, Richardsville, Kyrock, Bear Creek, and Lincoln Fire Departments all responded, in addition to Warren RECC. The first call page from Edmonson County Dispatch went out to Wingfield and all the south side fire units, which eventually led to all county fire departments being paged. Everything was lost in the fire and relief efforts are underway. To find out how you can help with the family's needs, call or text Haley Ashley at 270-392-8550. No injuries were reported.  Edmonson Voice Report: Edmonson County schools will be on time and in session on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 according to Superintendent of Schools Brian Alexander. He released the following statement to the Edmonson Voice: "Edmonson County Schools will be in session at regular time on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Roads are safe to drive. We have made sure all buses are operational today. In addition, we will have spare buses throughout the county in case a bus would be needed that can be there in a matter of minutes. We will use this practice as long as temperatures are low. Heat in all schools has been running 24/7 and will continue to do so to ensure our schools are safe. We have a limited number of NTI days remaining and not a lot of flexibility beyond that in hopes of ending the school year at a time that we hope to and the school community expects. Please note the extra steps we are taking to ensure safety and still have school. Thank you for your trust and understanding." Brian Alexander, Superintendent   Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Jan. 20, 2025. Darren Doyle, story: Donald J. Trump took the oath of office as 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025 at the United States Capitol. The ceremony was moved indoors as a result of the bitter cold and wind chill temperatures in Washington D.C. It is the first Presidential Inauguration held indoors since Ronald Reagan's second term ceremony in 1985.  J.D. Vance was sworn in as the 50th Vice President of the United States on Jan. 20, 2025. Darren Doyle, story: James David Vance was sworn in today as the 50th Vice President of the United States in the 60th Presidential Inauguration Ceremony held at the U.S. Capitol Building. Vance represented Ohio in the U.S. Senate from 2023 until he was nominated as the United States Vice President under the 47th President Donald Trump.  Edmonson County Fiscal Court members from L-R: Judge/Exec Scott Lindsey, Mag. James Vincent, Mag. Anthony Hennion, Mag. T.J. Massey, Mag. Mark Meeks, Mag. Gary Bagshaw, Mag. Mickey Johnson with special cake to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Edmonson County on January 13, 2025. Darren Doyle, story: The Edmonson County Fiscal Court recognized the county's 200th anniversary at the Monday, January 13th fiscal court meeting. A special cake was served and a proclamation was read by Judge/Executive Scott Lindsey celebrating the bicentennial of Edmonson County for January 12, 2025. The county was founded on January 12, 1825 with land from parts of Hart, Grayson, and Warren Counties. It was named for Captain John "Jack" Edmonson (1764–1813), who was killed at the Battle of Frenchtown during the War of 1812. Edmonson County Judge/Executive Scott Lindsey said multiple activities are scheduled throughout the year with various organizations to celebrate the 200 year milestone. Judge Lindsey said activities will occur each month with a full list available soon. School is In! Edmonson County Schools Will Be On Time and In Session Tuesday, January 14, 20251/13/2025  Edmonson County Schools will be in session and on time on Tuesday, January 14th, according to Supt. of Schools Brian Alexander. Students have been out of school for more than one school week due to wintry weather and hazardous road conditions throughout the county. The school system has only four more NTI days remaining for this year's school calendar, which do not have to be made up. One day of last week's cancellation was deemed a "snow day," which will be made up on President's Day, Monday, February 17th. The last day of school for students as of today is May 23, 2025.  Mr. Lindsey Continues Recovery  Mr. Oval Lindsey of Mohawk. Darren Doyle, story: A benefit raffle has been organized by C&C Firearms & Outdoors for Mr. Oval Lindsey, who lost his home in a structure fire on Sunday, January 5th on Arthur Lindsey Road in the Mohawk community. Lindsey was injured in the fire, suffering smoke inhalation along with several cuts. He was rescued by friends nearby that were able to break out a back window and pull him through. According to his daughter Tina Williams, Mr. Lindsey was placed in intensive care. He was placed on oxygen, received breathing treatments and antibiotics, and was sedated so he could rest. Mrs. Williams said her father was discharged from the hospital this past Friday where he was staying with his other daughter. "He is still coughing but is still taking antibiotics," she told the Edmonson Voice in a private message. "His dementia is about the same. Worse at night. He will do better by being in surroundings he is familiar with. He was so happy to get to go home yesterday (Friday). We are so thankful for all the prayers."  All proceeds of the raffle will go to benefit Mr. Lindsey in a recovery effort. First prize is a Henry Golden Boy Large Loop .22LR rifle ($700 value) and second place is a Benchmade Bugout pocket knife ($200 value). The prizes are provided from both C&C and an anonymous donor. Chances are $10 each and can be purchased in-person at C&C Firearms and Outdoors on South Main Street in Brownsville.   Mohawk Road on Sunday afternoon January 12th. Darren Doyle, story: Edmonson County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 13th due to several icy roads that remain in the county. "We still have several roads that are completely covered, despite warming temperatures today," said Supt. of Schools Brian Alexander. "We can't have our school buses on these roads yet." It will be NTI Day number 6 for students.  Darren Doyle, story: The forecast looks pretty good for snow lovers all across the state, including Edmonson County for Friday, January 9th. According to Edmonson Voice meteorologist Landon Hampton of WeatherOrNotBG, snowfall should begin anywhere from around 6AM to 9AM Friday. "Still anticipating 4-6” of snowfall, with the opportunity to climb up to 6-8”+ in some locations. Snow rates are expected to be highest on Friday during the late morning, lasting thru late afternoon," Hampton published to his social media on his latest forecast update.  He also noted that the National Weather Service in Louisville is predicting one inch per hour at times. Edmonson County is included among dozens of counties in a Winter Weather Warning. Local schools have already been dismissed for Friday. The Edmonson County Courthouse is also closed on Friday, including county offices, and Mammoth Cave National Park has announced their closing for Friday as well. Check out Landon on the Edmonson Voice Weather Page for his full forecast and a live view from our Brownsville weather sky cam.  The Edmonson County Courthouse will be closed on Friday, January 9, 2025 due to the forecast of winter weather, according to Judge/Executive Scott Lindsey. This will include the offices of the Judge/Executive, County Clerk, Circuit Clerk, and the PVA. The Sheriff's Office will also be closed to the public with officers on duty. County Officially Formed January 12, 1825  Darren Doyle, story and photo: The official bicentennial of Edmonson County, Kentucky will be this Sunday, January 12th. It was formed in 1825 and named for Captain John "Jack" Edmonson (1764–1813), who was killed at the Battle of Frenchtown during the War of 1812. Edmonson County Judge/Executive Scott Lindsey said multiple activities are scheduled throughout the year with various organizations to celebrate the 200 year milestone. Judge Lindsey said activities will occur each month with a full list available soon.  Edmonson County flag available at the link below: "The Historical Society is having a Bicentennial Birthday party at the Courthouse on Saturday, January 18th, which will be the official kickoff," he said. "One of the things that we are planning for this summer is to bring back the Edmonson County Homecoming on the Square." The Edmonson County Arts Guild has merchandise available for this ongoing 2025 event, which can be purchased here. |
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