Kimberly Frances Tomes
GLASGOW – Kimberly Tomes, 54, passed away on May 30, 2026, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital. Kim was a native of Allen County, KY. She was a homemaker and known as the sewing lady around Glasgow, KY. Kim was a very sweet lady and always had that listening ear to anyone who needed it. First…
Read MoreGreg Lynn Masters
GLASGOW – Greg Lynn Masters, a devoted husband, father, and cherished friend, passed away on May 31, 2026, in Allen County, Kentucky, at the age of 67. Born on May 10, 1959, in California, Greg lived a life marked by dedication, warmth, and a deep love for his family and community. Greg retired from the…
Read MoreGlasgow Firefighter Continues Recovery, Aims for Return to Duty
GLASGOW, Ky. — Glasgow firefighter Chase Dile is recovering from burn injuries sustained while battling a house fire in Barren County on April 10. Dile suffered burns to multiple areas of his body and was airlifted to TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville for specialized treatment. His recovery has included surgery and ongoing rehabilitation. Nearly…
Read MoreHonoring Those We Lost
By PJ Martin Editor | The Herald-News Members of the American Legion Post 65 and VFW Post 6281 gathered along with family members and citizens on Sunday, May 24th, to honor those who lost their lives defending our country. American Legion Post 65 Commander A.K. Taylor opened the ceremony, and the prayer was given…
Read MoreShirts, Flags, and our Declaration
By Carol Perkins Jobe Publishing Contributor Following up from last week, the high school event was on Thursday, but I mixed up the dates and went to the middle school at 8:00 that morning. At that hour, I am usually sitting quietly, drinking coffee, and enjoying not having to go to work anymore. I…
Read MoreCommunity FFA Chapter Celebrates Landmark 2025–2026 School Year
Staff Report The Metcalfe FFA chapter looks back on a landmark 2025–2026 school year highlighted by student achievement, community engagement, and agricultural education experiences under the guidance of agriculture educators Josh Jones and Harley McIntyre. Nevertheless, it was followed by a staffing transition within the agriculture department. Throughout the year, students, families, and community…
Read MoreBrown’s Overhead Doors
By PJ Martin Editor | The Herald-News The Edmonton-Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the new location of Brown’s Overhead Doors on Thursday, May 21st. Russell and Patty Brown moved their business back to Edmonton several years ago and just last year decided to build a new building to house…
Read MoreFarmers’ Market Flourishes
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News The Metcalfe County fiscal court held its regular meeting on Thursday, May 28, 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. Others in attendance were Road Superintendent Chris Compton,…
Read MoreTiffany Wilson
EDMONTON – Tiffany Wilson, 32, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Glasgow, KY, on August 24, 1993, to the late Tim Wilson and Darlene Riddle Cox of Edmonton, who survive. Tiffany attended Crossroad Church and loved spending time with her family and friends. In…
Read MoreChristy Rita Mason
SMITHS GROVE – Christy Rita Mason, 50, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the University of Louisville Hospital. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Linda Combs. Christy was a homemaker who loved being a mother and grandmother. She was a very outgoing person who never met…
Read More