Greg Overfelt, age 63 Passed Away
Greg Overfelt, age 63, of Indiana, formerly of Horse Cave, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at the Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, Indiana. He was the son of the late Billy Overfelt, and Mary Jean Nall. Greg worked as a diesel mechanic and was of the Baptist Faith. Along with his parents,…
Read MoreTerry Jacobs, age 79 Passed Away
Terry Jacobs, age 79 of Brownsville, KY peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the Edmonson Center. The Henderson, KY native was born on April 16, 1945 to the late Volney Ray and Mae Violet Jacobs. He was married to his devoted wife of fifty-seven years, Sharon Denton Jacobs, who survives. Terry…
Read MoreAldean Buckingham Heath
CAVE CITY – Aldean Buckingham Heath, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the Medical Center at Bowling Green with her loving family by her side. She was born in Northtown and was the daughter of the late A.L. Buckingham and Savanna Lewis Buckingham. Aldean was of the baptist faith and will…
Read MoreFrances M. Whitley
SMITHS GROVE – Frances M. Whitley, 85, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the Barren County Health & Rehabilitation Center. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late James and Aline Payne Lowe. She was a retired employee of R R Donnelley & Sons and a member of the Shiloh…
Read MoreLatasha Nicole Bejarano Baeza
FOUNTAIN RUN – Latasha Nicole Bejarano Baeza, 34, passed away Tuesday April 23, 2024, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of Lela Flannery Penwell and the late Billy Walter Peters. Survivors include her husband, Isreal Bejarano Baeza; daughter, Lexi Guadalupe Bejarono Baeza; her mother, Lela Flannery Penwell; her…
Read MoreLynda Jo Hughes Pedigo
CAVE CITY – Lynda Jo (Hughes) Pedigo, age 70, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, at her home. Lynda was born in Fort Knox, Kentucky on June 30, 1953, to the late Carl Lee and Allie Hughes. She loved to spend her time cooking, gardening, and anything with flowers. Lynda was of the Southern…
Read MoreMetcalfe County set to receive $11.05 million for local improvements
Laura Leigh Goins Deputy Chief of Staff for Media Frankfort, Kentucky (April 15, 2024) – Representative Amy Neighbors announced more than $11 million in state funding returning to Metcalfe County to invest in transportation infrastructure. “It is known that healthy roads lead to an even healthier economy,” said Neighbors. “It is exciting to see…
Read More2024 Educator Idol of the Year
By Kim Harwood Chamber of Commerce The Edmonton Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Linda Branstetter as the recipient of the 17th Annual Metcalfe County Educator Idol of the Year Award. Linda Branstetter graduated from Glasgow High School and from Kentucky Wesleyan College. Linda started her teaching career at Austin Tracy…
Read MoreForever etched in stone
Korean War Veteran’s image is preserved in history By Paula L. Ratliff JOBE Contributing author His image is etched in stone among the nameless faces of over 2,400 service members who served in the Korean War. Just an image of a young man with no identifiers of name or rank. The picture depicts…
Read MoreOne member short
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton/Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority (IDEA) held its regular April meeting on Monday, April 15th. Absent from the meeting were Jerry Garmon, Matt Gallagher, and Judge/Executive Larry Wilson. A quorum was present and the minutes from the March 18th meeting were approved with no changes. The monthly financial…
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