James “Jim” Arvin Cronister
HORSE CAVE – James (Jim) Arvin Cronister, 72, formally of Bremerton, WA, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024. He was born on April 5, 1952, in Bremerton, WA to the late William Frank Jr. Cronister Jr. and Lena May Cronister. He was a veteran in the United States Army and loved watching football and…
Read MoreLucille Blanche Hawk
EDMONTON – Lucille Blanche Hawk, 86, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024, at her home. Lucille was born February 16, 1938, in Phillipsburg, New Jersey to the late Ezra Hazen and Bertha Reigle Peters. She was also preceded in death by her husband, David Hawk; daughter, Tracey Alluis; grandchildren, Crystal Hazen, Trenton Hazen, Charles Jessie;…
Read MoreLeases and Lights
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court met in a special called meeting on Tuesday, November 26th with all magistrates present. The agenda was adopted and the minutes from the November 12th meeting were approved after motions were made by Magistrates Daniel Bragg and Harvey Hawkins. “Our next item will…
Read MoreJim C. Coleman Award 2024
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton-Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce held its annual Christmas Banquet on November 25th at the old school gym with the biggest crowd on record. As in previous years, local attorney Herbert Sparks presented the Jim C. Coleman award. 2024 marks the 30th year for the award. He began…
Read MoreMetcalfe Selected for Post-Election Audit
By Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. Metcalfe County was randomly selected for a post-election audit by Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman on November 20. In a press conference, which streamed live for viewers, Coleman selected 12 counties per Kentucky state law that will undergo a series of inquiries by the Department of Criminal Investigation…
Read MoreTwo fire hydrants now display the Glasgow Tartan
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress The old expression of painting the town red has a new meaning for Glasgow except now it includes blue and green. Two high school seniors have taken the lead on a project to paint the Glasgow Tartan on two fire hydrants on the west side of Glasgow. Madeline Prichard,…
Read MoreTonight: Cleveland Ave property renderings to be shown at city hall
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress Residents of Glasgow are encouraged to attend an open house on December 3 to view the plans for the city’s recent purchase of property along Cleveland Avenue. Many are questioning and speculating about what the City plans to do with the $6.1-million purchase after seven of nine councilmembers…
Read MoreOneita Jan Wooten
GLASGOW – Oneita Jan Wooten, age 90, passed away, Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born September 16, 1934, to the late Barlow Key and the late Ruby (Rabon) Key. Oneita was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Oneita is survived by one son, Barlow Wooten; two daughters-in-law, Shirley…
Read MoreJuanita E. Strange
BOWLING GREEN – Juanita E. Strange, 91, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024, at Magnolia Village in Bowling Green. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence D. Coffey and Julia Elizabeth Cary Coffey. Juanita was a retired employee of Sumitomo whose favorite pastimes were sewing and reading. She was…
Read MoreRaymond Denzil Pedigo
GLASGOW – Raymond Denzil Pedig, age 88, peacefully entered his heavenly home November 29, 2024, surrounded by family and loved ones. Raymond was born October 19, 1936, to Roxie A and Clarence Pedigo of Metcalfe County, KY. Raymond served his country 4 years in the United States Army and was a member of Coral Hill…
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