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Edmonton landmark burns to the ground

2019-06-25 - Metcalfe County, KY - Photo by Jane Todd
The "Hughes House" will live on in the memories of many of us but its stately presence within sight of the Public Square in Edmonton is gone. The two-story historic home played a big part in my family all my life - Mama and Daddy, Uncle Russell and Aunt Gin, Aunt Lois and Uncle Brent - all in and out enjoying their lifetimes on the corner by the Edmonton High School. And most famously, the Hughes Cafe by the house, with its sign that read, "Eat with us if it kills you, we need the money." The little restaurant is long gone. The old High School is long gone, and now this last landmark is gone from the hill. Had to drive by on my way to work and see if what I'd heard could be true. It really did burn to the ground and is still smoking. - Jane Todd

Paired photo: Hughes House, ca 2006
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Bird of Kentucky: Great Blue Heron

2019-06-25 - Shelby Co., KY - Photo by Pen
A great blue heron, soaking up some warm summer sun to dry his wings.
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Business on the square a family affair

2019-06-25 - Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Tiffany Kessler
Four-year-old Hudson Conover chose his favorite decoration hanging among the colorful window display at Nanwood Market on the square. In the blue shirt is big brother Jaxson, next to him is their uncle Caleb Irvin. Hudson and Jaxson are the children of John Aaron and Jess Conover of Columbia, part of the family that renovated the historic building on the square.
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