Robert Stephen Smith
CAVE CITY – Robert Stephen Smith, age 58, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at the U of L Jewish Hospital in Louisville. Robert was born on July 14, 1965, to the late Jimmy Smith and Anna Duncan Smith. Robert was a 1983 graduate of Glasgow High School. He worked for the City of…
Read MoreEddie Belle Denison
CAVE CITY – Eddie Belle Denison, age 89, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Monday, May 13, 2024, at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Eddie Belle was born on February 16, 1935, in Metcalfe County. She spent a majority of her life as a resident of Cave City, KY. Eddie Belle was…
Read MoreMCES Beta Wins National Service Award
By Torrie Osbon Communications Director The National Beta Club at Metcalfe County Elementary School has proudly been named a 2024 National Beta Grand Slam Service award winner. The club earned this award by spending an average of 100+ hours per member serving their school, community, and state this year. As one of the four…
Read MoreVrocher interns in Australia
Submitted MCHS 2019 graduate Jackie Vrocher broadened her horizons in Sydney Australia. She gave a short overview of her experience in the land down under. Taking on an overseas internship in Sydney, Australia, was an amazing opportunity made possible through the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. This experience not only helped me grow professionally, but…
Read More911 Governing Board Changes
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News On Monday, May 6th the Edmonton City Council met for their regular May meeting and all were in attendance. Perhaps the most discussed item on the agenda was the updates to the 911 Interlocal Agreement between Barren County, the City of Glasgow, the City of Edmonton, and Metcalfe…
Read MoreRural Road Funds
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court met in regular session last Thursday with everyone in attendance. The magistrates approved the agenda and the minutes of the last three meetings as they were. Blake Williams, Justin Young, Branch Manager, and Joe Plunk, District Engineer of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC)…
Read MoreWhere is the money?
Teachers, community upset after board passes 1% pay raise Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News Herald The Hart County School District has long used the term “One Hart” to show unity across the county. But during last month’s Board of Education meeting, certified staff were given a mere 1% raise, leaving many…
Read MoreElizabeth Cary
GLASGOW – Elizabeth Cary, age 102, passed away, Saturday, May 11, 2024, at NHC Healthcare in Glasgow. The daughter of the late Warner Milburn Mayfield and the late Grace A. (Smith) Mayfield, she was born in Glasgow on June 2, 1921. She retired from Citizens Bank after 33 years and was a member of Browders…
Read MoreLee Ann Gillentine
GLASGOW – Lee Ann Gillentine, 76, passed away Sunday May, 12, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Wash and Maude Anderson Conatser. Survivors include her loving husband, James Gillentine; daughter, Lisa Laureigh (Tim); two sons, Jim Gillentine and David Gillentine (Teresa); three grandchildren, Ashley Barvo…
Read MoreEdwin F. Smith
GLASGOW – Edwin F. Smith, 101, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024, at his residence. A native of Monroe County, he was the son of the late Benjamin Cleveland Smith and Mayme Zane Fultz Smith. Ed was a realtor and auctioneer until his retirement. He had worked with his brother at Smith Realty and his…
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