Grocery Store Incentive
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News The Metcalfe County fiscal court held its regular meeting on Thursday, June 25, with the following in attendance: Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, Magistrates Ronnie Miller, Daniel Bragg, Harvey Hawkins, and Kevin Crain, County Attorney Sharon Howard, and Treasurer/Court Clerk Page Edwards. Judge Wilson declared a quorum present, and the…
Read MoreHistoric Flooding
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News Some areas of the county received up to 8 inches of heavy rainfall on June 26-27, causing major flooding in low-lying areas. Many were comparing it to the 100-year flood back in May 2010; however, the rain fell so quickly that flooding occurred in places not usually seen…
Read MorePennington Stave Company: Owner Shares Details
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News The Edmonton – Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority (IDA) meeting just adjourned a few minutes ago, and The Herald-News sat down to speak with Chad Pennington, owner of Pennington Stave Company, to learn more about the buyer he has for the stave business. You just asked the Industrial Board…
Read MoreA Buyer for Pennington Stave?
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News The Edmonton – Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority (IDA) held a special-called meeting on Monday, June 29th. The following people were present: Chairperson Lisa Boswell, Donna Caffee, Luke Wilson, Matt Gallagher, Jerry Garmon, Secretary/Treasurer Alley Bragg, Mayor Doug Smith, J/E Larry Wilson, Chad Pennington of Pennington Stave Company, and…
Read MoreWilliam Earl Bowles
GLASGOW – William Earl Bowles, 95, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. He was born in Barren County on February 14, 1931, to the late William Henry Bowles and the late Mary Lavada Young Bowles. He was a Korean War veteran and a member of the 623rd Field Artillery Battalion,…
Read MoreVirginia Faye Walker
GLASGOW – Virginia “Faye” Walker, 83, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026, at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, in the presence of her son. Faye embraced life with an unwavering faith in God and profound commitment to caring for others, touching the heart of all she met. She is survived by her son,…
Read MoreDemetria K Gosnell
GLASGOW – Demetria K. Gosnell, 60, passed away Friday, July 3, 2026, at Glenview Health & Rehab Center. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Maxwell and Phyllis Brandon Gosnell. She was formerly a server at Bolton’s Landing Restaurant and one who loved having fun with her family and friends.…
Read MoreBrittney Nichole McCoy
RANDOLPH – Brittney Nichole McCoy, age 39, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at her home. Brittney was born at TJ Samson Hospital in Glasgow on July 31, 1986, the daughter of Jeff and Amanda (Bartley) Cornelius. She was a 2004 graduate of Monroe County High School and attended Western Kentucky University for nursing. Brittney…
Read MoreElton Ewing Fancher
SAVOYARD – Elton Ewing Fancher passed away July 3, 2026, peacefully at home. Born on July 15, 1955, he was the son of the late Edward “Billy” Fancher and Maulene Kelly Fancher. Elton retired from RR Donnelley & Sons after 24 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed farming, tinkering with all kinds of farm equipment,…
Read MoreJames “Buddy” Howard Gibson
EDMONTON – James “Buddy” Howard Gibson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at his residence in Edmonton, Kentucky, on July 2, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on October 22, 1951, in Glasgow, Kentucky, Buddy spent his life surrounded by family and friends, dedicating himself to his loved ones,…
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