Childress continues family tradition of basket making
Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart County News-Herald Earlier this summer, Vincent Childress took home top honors with Best of Show in the Split Oak Basket Competition at the 2024 Hart County Fair. Childress is mostly self-taught, having sought guidance from a few local basket makers. Nevertheless, the old-time tradition of basket making is…
Read MoreLawrence Ellis Bartley
GLASGOW – Lawrence Ellis Bartley, age 83, passed away, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at NHC Healthcare in Glasgow. He was born in Glasgow, on January 17, 1941, to the late Ralph Russell Bartley and the late Clemma Katherine (Baldock) Bartley. Lawrence was a self-employed carpenter and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived…
Read MoreRay 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,…
Read MoreBetty 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…
Read MoreKY 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…
Read MoreTaxes 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…
Read MoreBranstetter 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…
Read MoreBig 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…
Read MoreJames 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…
Read MoreJoseph 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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