Welcome Alliance Counseling Associates
By Kim Harwood Edmonton-Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce The Edmonton-Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome our newest member, Alliance Counseling Associates. Alliance Counseling Associates, founded in 2011 in Glasgow, Kentucky, began with a small, dedicated team of 13 professionals. Today, they have grown to over 60 staff members, offering services across multiple…
Read More66 Years and Counting
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News On August 31, 1958, a couple named Gene and Geneva Wyatt opened a small drive-in restaurant on the outskirts of Edmonton. That drive-in was Gene’s Freeze which most folks around here simply call ‘The Freeze’. In those days, a carhop took the order and brought it out to…
Read MoreChildhood Cancer Awareness Series
Part One: Facts & Research Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing, Inc. September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor those affected by pediatric cancer, as well as raise awareness and provide support for continued research. According to the American Childhood Cancer Organization, approximately 1 in 285 children in the United States…
Read MoreLand Purchase
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Barren-Metcalfe County Emergency Medical Services Board of Directors met on August 28th at the TJ Samson Community Center. The only person absent was Metcalfe Judge/Executive Larry Wilson. Finance Report Unlike the regular bi-monthly meetings, one meeting was canceled so the last four months of financial reports were…
Read MorePowell Gray
GLASGOW – Powell Gray, age 86, passed away, Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Charter Senior Living in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born in Edmonton, KY on December 19, 1937, to the late Harry Welby Gray and the late Carrie (Forrest) Gray. He was a contract worker specializing in flooring and woodworking. He was a faithful…
Read MoreEllen Bowles Ennis
EDMONTON – Ellen Bowles Ennis, 66, passed away Sunday, September 8. 2024 at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital. Born in Glasgow, April 17, 1958, to the late Raymond and Susie Byrd Ennis. Mrs. Ennis was a homemaker, she enjoyed coloring, playing Yahtzee, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors…
Read MoreGlasgow to consider tax rate tonight; historical tax rates
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor, Barren County Progress When it comes to setting tax rates for local government and school districts, there are three options: Adopting a compensating rate; Adopting a 4% increased tax rate; or Adopting a rate that will produce more than 4% additional revenue. The City of Glasgow currently proposes to levy…
Read MoreEdward Dale Mitchell
Edward Dale Mitchell, a devoted family man, dedicated public servant, and beloved friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, September 6, 2024, at the age of 76. Known for his unwavering love for his family, his commitment to his country, and his generous heart, Dale touched the lives of many with his kindness…
Read MoreTerry Lawrence Herig
GLASGOW – Terry Lawrence Herig, age 80, passed away, Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green. He was born in Lansing, MI, on January 1, 1944, to the late Edward Herig and the late Adonnis (Sattler) Herig. Terry was retired from the U.S. Army where he proudly served his country. Survivors…
Read MoreHoward Dickson Taylor
GLASGOW – Howard Dickson Taylor, 75, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024, at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Charles Lawrence Taylor and Ruby Frances Dickson Taylor. After graduating Glasgow High School, Howard attended Western Kentucky University before being called to duty with the…
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