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Melvin Eugene Wilson

GLASGOW – Melvin Eugene Wilson, age 89, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Born in Barren County on December 11, 1934, he was the son of his late parents, Robert and Pauline Wilson. He was a farmer growing up and an avid hunter. He was a veteran of the…

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Christine Jane Love

EDMONTON – Christine Jane Love, 87, went to be with the Lord on October 28, 2024. Christine was born on April 18, 1937, to the late Hymon and Alma Davis Smith in Dubre, KY. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Guy Smith, and an infant brother. She is survived by four children,…

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Candidate Endorsements

  By Jeff Jobe, Community Publisher/Barren County Progress, JPI Newspaper endorsements are of little surprise to people paying attention but they sometimes awaken TRUST from those not so in tune with the happenings around them. It is those people I hope to reach today. If you have witnessed this newspaper print truth to power in…

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Orville “Jr.” Vibbert

GLASGOW – Orville “Jr.” Vibbert, 91, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at his residence. He was born May 18, 1933, in Monroe County, Kentucky to the late Orville Vibbert and Laura Sprawls Vibbert. Jr. was a lifelong farmer and loved driving his tractor. He was also a mechanic, tree trimmer, and a jack of…

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Juanita Williams Smith

GLASGOW – Juanita Williams Smith, age 85, passed away, Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Glenview Health and Rehab. She was born in Austin, Kentucky, on September 3, 1939, to the late Joe Williams and the late Nora Thomas Williams. Juanita worked as a seamstress at KY Pants until she retired and enjoyed retirement spending time…

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Myrtie Jewell Shaw

GLASGOW – Myrtie Jewell Shaw, age 79, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Barren County Healthcare Facility. She was born in Cumberland County, Kentucky on September 21, 1945, to the late Terry Humble Scott and the late Cinda Rella Crawford. Myrtie retired from Sumitomo after several years of employment. She is survived by three…

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Mary Etta Riley Rigsby

GLASGOW – Mary Etta Riley Rigsby, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on October 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 1, 1937, in Burkesville, Ky, Mrs. Rigsby was a devoted Christian woman and dedicated homemaker. Her faith was a central part of her life, and she was a cherished member…

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School Board Election Boundaries

Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News Herald   In perhaps what may be a first in Hart County history, students may attend school in one school district, but their parents may cast their votes for a school board member who resides in another district. This change from years past came after it was…

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Meeting held regarding potential VFW Chapter

Katrina England Reporter Hart Co. News Herald   On October 15, a meeting was held at the Hart County Sheriff’s Office regarding the future of a VFW in Hart County. “We’re all veterans, (and) we’re here to help each other,” said Post Commander Edwin Vincent. “We’re not in competition…I know there’s been some hard feelings,…

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The future of Bonnieville will be determined at the ballot box

Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News Herald   Nearly 150 years after its original incorporation, the fate of the City of Bonnieville now lies in the hands of its citizens. According to the Hart County Tourism website, Bonnieville was established in 1849 as Bacon Creek Station, with its official name change to Bonnieville…

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