Troop 208 Cleans Up Rochester Park After Historic Flood
Story Submitted Troop 208 worked for 2.5 hours cleaning Rochester Park after the historic flood. Scouts, siblings, and parents removed debris, brush, and other trash from the playground, walking trail, pavement, fence roll, and surrounding area. Troop 208 was glad they could help out Rochester, a wonderful river…
Read MoreWilliam Cleo “W. C.” Shirley
William Cleo “W. C.” Shirley passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Hart County Healthcare. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Bertha Lee Shirley; parents, James Cleo Shirley and Louise Marie Hayes Shirley; and siblings, Gladys Smith, Dorothy Bunton, and Ann Grider. Mr. Shirley formerly attended the Randolph Baptist…
Read MoreOren Douglas Walker
GLASGOW – Oren Douglas Walker, 83, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025, at Signature Healthcare of Glasgow. He was born on February 18, 1942, in Barren County to the late Samuel J. and Iola Bernice Wilborn Walker. He was also preceded in death by his former wife and mother of his children, Mary Walker, and…
Read MoreGet Ready for Founders Day No. 8
By P J Martin Editor The Herald-News Mark your calendars for next Saturday, May 3rd, for the 8th annual Summer Shade Founders Day. Each year, the little town of Summer Shade comes alive with the ever-growing event featuring new vendors and, of course, returning vendors as well. The open mic returns this year to…
Read MoreInsurance Options
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County fiscal court was called to order on Tuesday, April 15th, with all magistrates in attendance. It was a special called meeting, and nothing could be discussed that was not listed on the agenda, which was approved after motions by Magistrate Kevin Crain and Daniel Bragg.…
Read MoreCity Hall to be Renovated
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton City Council in a special called meeting on Thursday, April 17th at the Edmonton City Hall The meeting had been moved to a different date due to spring break. Mayor Doug Smith was unable to attend due to family illness. Edmonton Fire Chief Jerry Clemmons was…
Read MoreMetcalfe County Girl Needs Help Fighting Leukemia
Submitted by Eric Lindsey Kentucky Blood Centers Brooklynne Mathis is a helper. Whether it’s lending a hand around the house, offering her teachers at school her time in the classroom, or running concessions for the local little league football team, she likes to assist others. “She’s always been a happy, peppy person,” said her mom,…
Read MoreJohn Raymond Owens
GLASGOW – John Raymond Owens, 79, passed away on April 20, 2025, at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, Kentucky. John was born on August 05, 1945, in Buckner, Illinois, to the late Cecil Owens and the late Permelia Bennett Owens. He dedicated 30 years of his life to working as a pipefitter at the…
Read MoreDelores Jean White Decker
GLASGOW – Delores Jean White Decker, “Jean,” affectionately known as “Aunt Binky” or simply “Binky,” was born on January 1, 1951, in Glasgow, Kentucky. She passed away peacefully at her home early on Easter Sunday morning, April 20, 2025, at the age of 74. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Dorothy White…
Read MoreGrady Dobson claims third consecutive win in State 4-H Trail Riding Project
Special to the News-Herald Grady Dobson, a 7th-grade student at Memorial Elementary, has once again ridden his way to victory, earning first place in the State 4-H Trail Riding Project for the third consecutive year. Alongside his trusted five-year-old horse, Roana, Grady continues to inspire with his passion, determination, and love for the trail.…
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