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Pumpkin Patch Parade around the Square

By Kim Harwood, Executive Director
Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce

The Edmonton Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce sponsored the 1st Metcalfe County Pumpkin Patch Parade around the Square in 2020 with fourteen amazing entries who created displays for all to enjoy.

The parade has continued and it's time to decorate the square for fall and Halloween to make it a spooktacular setting for the Library Story Hour and Halloween night trick or treaters on the square.


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Sunset over New Columbia before weather change



2025-10-18 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Weather predictions were for a stormy Saturday night, October 18, 2025 with cooler temperatures on Sunday. The first part of Sunday will be windy and rainy but will give way to sunny and cool conditions. This picture is of clouds gathering late Saturday over New Columbia.

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Danny Joe Rodgers, 76, Adair County, KY

Danny Joe Rodgers of Adair County, Kentucky, son of the late Joseph Simpson Rodgers and Lennie Merle Keltner Rodgers, was born on June 15, 1949 in Adair County, Kentucky. He departed this life on Thursday, October 16, 2025 in Columbia, Kentucky having attained the age of 76 years, four months and one day.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Pickett's Chapel Church.

He was affectionately known as "Poppy" by his grandchildren, and he enjoyed fishing, hunting and farming.


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Barbara Sue Neathery, 69, Jamestown, KY

Barbara Sue Neathery, 69, of Jamestown, KY passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025. She was born in Jamestown, Ky on December 22, 1955, a daughter of the late Gerti (Hammonds) and Arvis Elmore.

She worked as a Production Supervisor at Bandanda Yardbirds Inc.

Barbara is survived by two sons Trenni Chaney, of Monticello, KY; Derrick Neathery, of Jamestown, KY.


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Jeff Womack, 77, Russell County, KY

Jeff Womack, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at his home. He was 77 years of age.

Born on October 24, 1947, in Somerset, Jeff was the only child born to the union of the late Walter S. and Rachel Webb Womack. After high school, he enrolled at Eastern Kentucky University, later graduating with a bachelor's degree. Jeff retired from the State Transportation District Office. He was a faithful long-time member of the Church at the Springs, where he taught the men's Sunday School class for over 20 years. He greatly enjoyed studying God's word with his class and spending time with his family.


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Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 18
Happy Birthday, Bailey Ann Taylor Stone | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Boomer Lewis | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Caitlin Helm | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carol Gruner-Mann Weddle | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cheri Olson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dan Brockman (1952) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Emily Fletcher | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jordan Grant | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Keaton Alexis Burton (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Madison Foster (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Melessia "Missy" Cook (1970) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Missy L. Bryant | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mitchell Bingham, (1939) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Steven Corbin (1978) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Timber Louise Cobb (2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tommy Steele | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lillie Rose Simpson Watson, Jamestown, KY native (1951-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Randell (Bouncer) Polston, Russell County, KY (1952-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley Dean Stephens Scott, Cumberland County, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley Dean Scott, Marrowbone, KY (1951-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bert Ronald Johnson, Russell Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carl Linden Tarter, Russell Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Montra Helen Hayes, Adair Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Douglas C. Young, Green Co., KY (1944-) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Faye Sallee, Taylor Co., KY, (1940) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ken Allison, Green County, KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Demaris Holt, Adair County, KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vicky Lynn McFarland, Russell County, KY (1967-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul Everett Rogers, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Smothers, Lebanon, KY (1955-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wynema Fudge , 96, Adair County, KY (1917-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mattie B. Schrock, infant, Casey Co., KY (2014-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cecil Boyce Lowery, Auburn, KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Haskell (Hack) Spears, Cumberland Co., KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Henry Thomas Hall, 68, Casey County, KY (1946-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory birthday, Scottie Lee Pierce, Columbia, KY (1971-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robby Fisher McColley, Taylor Co., KY (1982-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Cook, 63, Edmonton, KY (1951-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Billy Frank Blevins, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Myles Stanley Coomer, Metcalfe Co., KY (18 Oct-18 Oct 2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Christine Watts Harper, Green County, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Clyde Kean, Sr., 62, Russell Co., KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mildred Lowe, 86, Edmonton, KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenny Lee (Tigger) Tomblin, 38, Edmonton, KY (1978-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Brown Judd, 63, Green Co., KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nell Melton, 80, Cumberland Co., KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jessie Riley Shoopman, Greensburg, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brent L. Goodin, Bowling Green, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Lee Turner, Columbia, KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Reba Hindman Vaughn-Wright, Adair Co., KY native (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Marie Furkin, Adair Co., KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Peggy Jean Coffey, Metcalfe County, KY (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Erica Benson, 41, Liberty, KY (1976-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Viola Smith Hurd, 75, Cumberland County, KY (1942-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eula Loy, 82, Adair County, KY (1935-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Creed Eston Hume, Cumberland County, KY (1926-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gladys Murrell Blaydes (1927-2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Imogene Byrd, 89, Liberty, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joseph Thaddeus (Thad) Smith, 88, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mildred Lucille Bardin, 92, Louisville, KY (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Montra Hayes | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tamara (Tami) Jean Smith, 58, Edmonton, KY (1963-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Teddy (Ted) Wayne Shive, 77, Summer Shade, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wilma Jean Coomer, 90, Adair Co., KY (1932-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Zola M. Hettinger, 90, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2025
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
7:00amCTCross Country: ACHS Indians at KTCCCA Meet of Champions (time TBA) | (ID:69314, Comment)
8:00amCTColor Outside the Lines 5K | (ID:69432, Comment)
Pumpkin Carving Contest at Jim Blair Center
Sponsored by The Columbia-Adair County Tourism Commission | (ID:69465, Comment)
Farmers Market on the Square
8amCT to 1pmCT at the corner of Campbellsville and Merchant Street | (ID:69570, Comment)
Russell County Bicentennial celebration activities at Veterans Fairgrounds | (ID:69677, Comment)
Bring pumpkins to Blair Park contest to compete for prizes | (ID:69694, Comment)
Hay would be appreciated for Pumpkin Trail at Blair Park | (ID:69711, Comment)
10:00amCTAdair Co. Fairy Fair
New Adair County Fairgrounds, 156 Industrial Park Drive, Columbia, KY | (ID:69557, Comment)
NoonCTMcClister Family Reunion | (ID:69543, Comment)
Services for Steven A. Curry, 62, Adair Co., KY native (1962-2025) | (ID:69675, Comment)
1:00pmCTServices for Clifton (Dewayne) Curry, II, 50, Columbia, KY (1974-2025) | (ID:69692, Comment)
5:00pmCTAnnual Harvest Festival at Egypt Christian Church | (ID:69664, Comment)
6:00pmCTRevival at Cane Valley Christian Church
Bro Ivan Tucker will be preaching | (ID:69653, Comment)
Fall Revival at Mt. Zion Community Church | (ID:69683, Comment)

 































 
 
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