Lillian Alice Harper
CAVE CITY – Lillian Alice Harper, age 82, departed this life on April 9, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. She was born on October 15, 1941, to Jesse and Lillie Ramsey, of Mammoth Cave. Alice was saved by Grace and of the Baptist Faith. Alice came from a family of six brothers and eight sisters. She…
Read MoreRobbie Lynn (Deckard) Dyer
GLASGOW – Robbie Lynn (Deckard) Dyer, 60, formerly of Monroe County, KY, passed away Sunday, April 7th, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. Robbie was born in Tompkinsville, KY on March 17, 1964, a daughter of the late Ruth Allen (Deckard) Norris. She worked at KY Apparel for several years. Robbie is survived by two daughters,…
Read MoreLinda Kay Kinnaird Barlow
Linda Fay Kinnaird Barlow, 73, went home to live with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at TJ Samson Hospital where she was surrounded by many family members. Linda was born on January 3, 1951, in Glasgow, KY to Richard Timothy (R.T.) and Lovie Clark Kinnaird. Preceding her in death were her parents;…
Read More911 board makes progress with interlocal agreement
By Damon Stone Freelance Reporter The 911 Governing Board met on March 26 in the Barren-Metcalfe Emergency Communications Center in Glasgow appearing to be moving forward in finding some kind of potential resolve on the years long funding disagreements between the two counties. As a part of the board’s interlocal committee report, it was…
Read MoreHelping Hornets Spring Trash Pick Up
By Kelly Shaw Metcalfe Co. High School Over forty MCHS Helping Hornet students picked up trash in Metcalfe County on March 14. Students cleaned over eighteen miles of roads and collected over 250 bags of trash. The students enjoyed a break for lunch at Hunley’s Grocery. Pictured are students cleaning roadways and collecting a…
Read MoreMCHS Students Selected for Washington, DC Tour
By Torrie Osbon Communications Director Metcalfe County High School is proud to announce two students have been invited on an all-expense paid trip to Washington, DC this summer. Western Kentucky University’s Educational Talent Search (ETS) sponsors the four-day, three-night tour of the nation’s capital. Twenty students were selected for the program, including MCHS sophomore…
Read MoreKentucky 4-H Volunteer Forum
By Amy Branstetter Metcalfe County 4-H Agent Photos by Amy Branstetter The Kentucky 4-H Volunteer Forum was held February 21, 2024, in Lexington at the Central Bank Convention Center and the Hyatt Regency. Metcalfe County 4-H had thirty five attendees and award winners. The KVF gives the opportunity for volunteers to take educational classes,…
Read MoreGov. Beshear: Gracious Living KY To Expand Butler County Operations With Nearly $9.8 Million Investment Creating 50 Jobs
Headquarters expansion will allow company to manufacture patio furniture and more FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 9, 2024) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted further growth in Kentucky’s manufacturing industry as Gracious Living KY, a manufacturer and distributor of consumer products, announced plans to expand its Butler County operations with a nearly $9.8 million investment creating 50 new…
Read MoreFormer BC school employee jury trial expected Friday
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress A former school employee is set to have a jury trial on Friday, April 12, on child abuse assault charges. Kendra (Morrison) Tudor was an employee with the after-school program at Hiseville Elementary when she allegedly spanked or struck two children on different occasions. According to her criminal…
Read MoreDonald Eugene “Don” Marcil, age 66 Passed Away
Donald Eugene “Don” Marcil, age 66 of Horse Cave, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024 at the Medical Center of Bowling Green. He was a retired Army Staff Sergeant of 20 years. He enjoyed “tinkering” with many different things. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is the son of the late…
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