Community Action Celebrates 60 Years and Honors Toby VanMeter
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Editor February 28, 2025- Toby VanMeter was honored today for her years of service to Edmonson County residents. If you knew Toby, you knew she was a force to be reckoned with. When she wanted to get something done, it always got done. Many residents have passed through the…
Read MoreFiscal Court Hears From Tourism About Legislative Issues
By Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Editor Edmonson County Fiscal Court held its regular meeting on Feb. 24, 2025. Magistrate Mark Meeks was absent. In bills to be paid a correction from the last Fiscal Court meeting was needed. First, the payment to Hart Co Jail read $6,885 but should have been $16,885 also…
Read MoreLady Bears’ season ends to Grayson County
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor Butler County’s defensive game plan was well executed in the finale on the opening night of the 12th District Tournament in Whitesville on Monday night last week. Coach Lexie Belcher’s players provided help defense on Breigh Jones, who was tightly guarded by Ann Marie Skaggs and…
Read MoreBears escape Edmonson concede to Cougars in Championship
By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor The 12th District basketball tournament was staged in Whitesville at the new gymnasium, the Horn Community Center. Although limited in capacity, the atmosphere was spirited with competition for the Butler County fans and others. The Bears played a determined Edmonson County Wildcats on Wednesday after the…
Read MoreCaverna school, community mourns loss of student
Mary Beth Sallee Editor Hart Co. News-Herald The Caverna Independent School District family is mourning the loss of one of its students, Elijah Heacock. The news of Elijah’s death was shared by Superintendent Amanda Abell on Friday, February 28 via a social media post. “We at Caverna Independent Schools have suffered a terrible loss…”…
Read MoreBetty Sue Burchett
LOUISVILLE – Betty Sue Burchett, a devoted homemaker and cherished member of her family, was born on September 6, 1934, in Burkesville, Kentucky. She peacefully departed this life on March 4, 2025, at The Springs at Stony Brook in Louisville, Kentucky, leaving behind a legacy filled with love and warmth. Betty’s life was characterized by…
Read MoreMary McGuire
GLASGOW – Mary McGuire, age 87, passed away, on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born in Glasgow, Kentucky, on September 24, 1937, to the late Jessie McCoy and the late Mona Jewell Perkins McCoy. Mary spent several years working at Greer’s Florist making beautiful floral arrangements for the…
Read MoreAngela Dawn Smith
GLASGOW – Angela Dawn Smith, 57, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, at her residence. She is the daughter of Delores Carroll Galloway (Thomas) and the late Lewis Shubert. Besides her mother, she is survived by two sons, Griffin Smith and Hunter Smith (Adrienne); two grandchildren, Ada Smith and Aubry Smith; one brother, Greg Shubert…
Read MoreSandra Jean Byrd
GLASGOW – Sandra Jean Byrd, 63, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital in Nashville surrounded by family. She was born in Louisville to Doris Jean Emberton and the late Arnold Lewis Emberton. Mrs. Byrd was a member of St. Helen’s Catholic Church in Glasgow. She enjoyed spending time…
Read MoreObituary – William Roger Gaskey, passed away
William Roger Gaskey, known affectionately as Roger by his friends and family, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Born on Monday, December 21, 1942, in Butler County, Kentucky, Roger’s life was a testament to his enduring love for his family, his community, and his passions.…
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