Kyle Ollig
GLASGOW – Kyle Ollig, age 18, passed away, Sunday, February 25, 2024. He was born in Maryville, TN on October 17, 2005, to Vincent Ollig and Kathi (Wyatt) Ollig. Kyle was a senior at Barren County High School. Kyle was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. He enjoyed spending time with family on trips,…
Read MoreMargaret Joyce Huffman
HORSE CAVE – Margaret Joyce (Scott) Huffman 68, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Norton Hospital in Louisville. She was born July 31, 1955, in Glasgow, Kentucky to the late Thomas Wood Scott and the late Iva May (Sherfey) Scott. Margaret loved to listen to George Jones and Elvis, watching True Crime, and enjoyed…
Read MoreLady Hornets Finish Regular Season with Pair of Wins
By T.J. Morgan Freelance Sports Writer The Lady Hornets played the final three games of their regular season this past week, hosting Glasgow (6-23) on Monday, traveling to Greenwood (14-16) on Tuesday, and finishing the season Thursday at home against Caverna (3-25). Metcalfe played a back-and-forth game against the Lady Scotties to start off…
Read MoreCaffee new Chairman
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County Board of Education met in a special called meeting last Monday night to select a new chairman. Former Chairman Joey Shive had filled the District 2 position for 13 years when he decided to tender his resignation in early February. Vice Chair Robin McMurtrey oversaw…
Read MoreStage Update
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News A reception was held at the Edmonton-Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce office on Monday, February 19th. The many donors and board members were on hand to listen as committee chairman Ron Underwood presented an update on the stage project. For anyone who isn’t aware, the Metcalfe County Community Stage…
Read MoreHornets Wrap Up Regular Season
By T.J. Morgan Freelance Sports Writer The Hornets began last week hosting the Glasgow Scotties (8-16). Behind big performances from Cade Button (25 points) and Hudson Jessie (25 points and 11 rebounds), the Hornets picked up their 10th win of the season. Kruz Tucker also scored in double digits for the Hornets with 11…
Read MoreNo Bars
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County fiscal court met in regular session last Thursday with everyone in attendance. After the minutes from the February 8th meeting were approved, Metcalfe County Clerk Shannon Fields addressed the court and presented her 2023 office settlement check of $74,143.03 back to fiscal court. Fields noted…
Read MoreMiddle School Volleyball Faces Road Week
By T.J. Morgan Freelance Sports Writer Metcalfe County Middle School Volleyball competed in two road matches this past week, traveling to Cumberland County Tuesday night and Barren County Thursday night. The sixth-grade squad swept the Lady Panthers Tuesday, 21-14 and 21-16. The seventh grade and eighth grade would not be able to follow suit.…
Read MoreBrenda Joan Garmon
GLASGOW – Brenda Joan Garmon, 74, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024, at NHC Healthcare Center. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Myrtle Likens Marshall. She was a retired factory worker and a member of the East Main Church of Christ. Survivors include two sons, Kevin Garmon…
Read MoreHazel Bewley Wilson
SHEPHERDSVILLE – Hazel Bewley Wilson, age 79, departed this life on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at University of Louisville Hospital. The Edmonson County native was born on June 25, 1944, to the late Wilbert “Bill” and Millie Gipson Bewley. She was married to her devoted, loving husband of fifty-five years, Tommy Wilson, who survives. Hazel…
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