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Read Across America

Photo courtesy of Metcalfe County Schools   MCES teachers invited special guests to read to the students in their classrooms. On Wednesday morning, Superintendent Josh Hurt learned all about Pete the Cat in “Go, Pete, Go!” with Mrs. Shannon Compton’s kindergarten students. Mrs. Shannon Compton’s kindergarten class and Superintendent Josh Hurt Troopers Houk and Lunz…

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ABC Ordinance Amended

By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News   The Edmonton City Council met on Monday, March 3rd at the Edmonton City Hall for their monthly meeting. A quorum was present and the minutes from the February 13th meeting were approved. The second reading of Ordinance # 2024-25-20 amending Alcohol Beverage Control Ordinance #16-17-02 concerning signs and…

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Jerry Wayne Young

GLASGOW – Jerry Wayne Young, 69, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital. He was born on April 22, 1955, in Kennett, Missouri to the late Cova J, Young and the late Imogene Pierce Young. He was a cherished figure in the lives of many, leaving behind a legacy filled…

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Colonels defeat Tigers in first round of the 5th Region Tournament

Story by Mary Beth Sallee and photos courtesy of GNG Productions and Our Best Shot Photography See more photos in print in this week’s publication!   The Caverna Colonels traveled to Marion County High School on March 9 to face-off against the Bardstown Tigers in the first round of the Boys’ 5th Region Tournament. Despite Bardstown…

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Egene Forrest

CORYDON, IN – Egene Forrest 81, formerly of Edmonton passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, at Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born July 12, 1943, to the late Walter and Ruby Pedigo Garrett. She was also preceded in death by her husband Lowell Forrest. Egene was an honorary member of Park Methodist Church. She loved…

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Debra J. Groves

GLASGOW – Debra J. Groves, 73, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late William Thomas Davis and Amy Roberta Hawk Davis. She is survived by one daughter Roberta Groves; two grandchildren, Brianna Pitcock (Logan) and Melissa Kerney; one sister, Kay Marr; and twelve great-grandchildren, Paul, Amber,…

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George Wayne Cherry

GLASGOW – George Wayne Cherry, 78, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025, at home surrounded by family. He was the son of the late William Mack Cherry and Edna Mae Levy Cherry. He is survived by his wife, Judy Cherry; two sons, Anthony Cherry (Misti) and Eric Cherry (Dawn); one sister, Phyllis Nunn (Steve); sister-in-law,…

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Agnes Hatfield

GLASGOW – Agnes Hatfields, a beloved homemaker who took great joy in caring for her family, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025, at NHC Healthcare in Glasgow, Kentucky. Born on March 12, 1938, in Glasgow, Kentucky, she spent her life dedicated to nurturing her loved ones and creating a warm, welcoming home. Agnes is…

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Randy Alvin Byrn

GLASGOW – Randy Alvin Byrn, 65, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Greenview Hospital in Bowling Green. A native of Allen County, he was the son of the late Francis Alvin Byrn and Marie Lovell Mabrey Byrn. Randy was a mechanic most of his adult life. He had many interests along with his vocation.…

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Betsy Lee Waddell

CAVE CITY – Betsy Lee Waddell, 76, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Albro Blair and Veda Barnes Blair. She was retired from Mammoth Cave Garment. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, Timmy Waddell and Larry Shannon…

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