Richard and Pam Hines sign new book at MCPL 2023-07-25 - Edmonton, KY - Photo From Kim Harwood, Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce. The Metcalfe County Public Library hosted a book signing for local authors Richard and Pam Hines on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, for their new book, "Images of America Kentucky's Green River." Richard & Pam Hines co-authored the book, which is loaded with pictures and information. Several people were in attendance for the book signing this morning. If you would like a copy of the new book, it can be purchased on Amazon or at the local Chamber of Commerce Office in Edmonton. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Ray Lutgring is new VP for Academic Affairs 2023-07-25 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson College. Veteran educator Ray Lutgring has been named vice president for academic affairs of Lindsey Wilson College. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

North Side of the Courthouse 2023-07-25 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Vicky Pike of Miss Vicky\'s Pampered Angus Ranch. Miss Vicky writes, "Last night the north side of the courthouse came down. All cleaned up. Sure looks different." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Splash Pad now open 2023-07-25 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Mayor Pam Hoots. Mayor Hoots writes, "The City of Columbia Splash Pad is open from 11amCT until 7pmCT at City Park on Fairgrounds Street. We had the fence installed and pad painted. A grand opening will be held on August 25, 2023." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Ribbon cutting for Riley Dental Group 2023-07-25 - Columbia, KY . Pictured at the ribbon cutting in the front row, from left, are: Mayor Pam Hoots, Riley Dental Regional Manager Heather Hammer, Dr. Matthew Riley, his wife Jen, Bryant, and their kids; Ellen Zornes, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce; and Dr. Janella Brown, her daughter Rachel and husband Randy. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Kentucky Color: Numerical Box Turtle 2023-07-25 - Great Wooded South - Photo by Billy Joe Fudge. Billy Joe writes, "There are literally hundreds and hundreds of pictures of Box turtles on the internet and this one, for me anyway, takes the cake. I see several different numbers in the markings on his shell, and what appears to be some form of ancient hieroglyphs. Could it actually be an ancient code, or a one of a kind, Numerical Box Turtle? How many numbers do you see?" Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Travel: Shenandoah Valley 2023-07-25 - Harrisonburg, Virginia - Photo by Linda Waggener. Rolling into the Shenandoah Valley along Interstate 81 outside Harrisonburg, Virginia. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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