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Ray Lewis Hiser

GLASGOW – Ray Lewis Hiser, 75, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at his residence. He was born January 8, 1949, in Glasgow, Kentucky to the late Otis Hiser and the late Lucille (Morgan) Hiser. Ray worked at RR Donnelley for many years as an assistant press operator. Ray enjoyed spending his time hunting, fishing,…

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Betty Jo Smith

GLASGOW – Betty Jo Smith, 88, passed away August 18, 2024. She was born August 9, 1936, to parents Jodie and Alice Florene (Smith) Norman. Betty Jo grew up in Glasgow Kentucky. There, she met the love of her life George “Smitty” Smith, also know locally as “Barjack”. On June 14, 1958, they married. Betty…

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KY Medical Cannabis Program

By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News   Several people have asked for a summary article that explains the state’s medical cannabis program and the regulations that have been established. The sources of information contained in this article came from the Team Kentucky website, kymedcan.ky.gov, and The Kentucky League of Cities videos. The Kentucky Medical Cannabis…

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Taxes Rates Unchanged

By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News   The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court met in a special session on Tuesday, August 13th with all magistrates present. The agenda was approved and after a slight change was requested by County Attorney Sharon Howard, the minutes from the July 25 meeting were approved with the amendment.   Taxe…

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Branstetter Park Homecoming turns 98

By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News   The Branstetter Park Music Festival and Homecoming is scheduled for its 98th year on Saturday, August 24th, and Sunday, August 25th. The event is family-friendly and you can enjoy a day of free entertainment and socialization. The park is located near the intersection of Highway 90 and Highway…

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Big Spring contamination in Upton

Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News Herald   An investigation is currently underway at Big Spring in Upton due to an unknown source of contamination. According to locals in the Upton area of Hardin County where Big Spring is located, the contamination of the spring was discovered on Friday, August 16. It was…

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James Harold McCoy

GLASGOW – James Harold McCoy, age 77, formally of Summer Shade, KY, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024, at the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home surrounded by his family. He was born April 12, 1947, to the late Harold and Velma (Brown) McCoy. He was a member the Summer Shade Christian Church, but attended at the…

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Joseph Benton Gray II

SMITHS GROVE – Joseph Benton Gray II (Joe B.), age 44, passed away August 16, 2024, after a short illness at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. Joe B. was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky on August 09, 1980, to the late Joe Gray and Rita Young Gray, who still survives. The farm is what you knew…

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Michelle Elizabeth Rhule

Michelle Elizabeth Rhule, age 31, of the Monroe Community, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. She was a 2012 graduate of Hart County High School, and was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church. Michelle worked at Green Hill Nursing Home in Greensburg. She is preceded in death by her…

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Lovell Harvey Bryant

EDMONTON – Lovell Harvey Bryant, 78, formerly of Monroe County, KY, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Metcalfe Health Care Center. Lovell was born in Tompkinsville, KY on February 16, 1946, the son of the late Robbie Ellen (Muse) and Desota Bryant. Lovell is survived by a daughter, Jeannie Jones, of Glasgow, KY; a…

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