The Laura Nicole Jolly Memorial Scholarship
Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News-Herald Carpe diem. Seize the day. Those were the words that Laura Jolly’s mom, Marsha, said her daughter always spoke each morning as she left for school. “That was her passion for life,” Marsha said of her daughter. “I will forever hear those two words for the…
Read MoreDigging with Daniel
“It is extremely important that we continue to honor and remember the sacrifices of the past and remember where we came from. Our history is a part of our story, and moving forward, by remembering it, we can hopefully make our communities a better place.” Daniel Bowman Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co.…
Read MoreA Blessed Life
Hatcher retires after 51 years Katrina England Hart Co. News-Herald Horse Cave Church of Christ preacher, Wayne Hatcher, is officially retiring. After first beginning his service more than 51 years ago, Hatcher plans to continue serving the church, just in a new capacity. What many might not know about Hatcher is that preaching wasn’t…
Read MoreCinderella’s Closet
Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News-Herald Prom is a special night for high school students, especially for every young girl who has been awaiting her Cinderella moment. But although the night is full of glitz and glam for most, others aren’t so lucky as the excessive cost of prom attire can sometimes…
Read MoreWanda Gayle Cary
GLASGOW – Wanda Gayle Cary, 80, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024, at her residence surrounded by the ones she loved. She was born December 05, 1943, in Glasgow, Kentucky to the late Garlan Reneau and late Wanda Blanche (Crabtree) Reneau. Gayle spent many years as a devoted LPN at TJ Samson Community Hospital where…
Read MoreKathy Louise Vibbert
HORSE CAVE – Kathy Louise Vibbert, 62, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024, at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. She was born in Columbia, KY, on June 7, 1961, to the late Charles and Joyce Burton Dillingham. Mrs. Vibbert loved spending time with her family and friends, her favorite thing was watching…
Read MoreMotion Fails
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County fiscal court met in a regular session on Tuesday, January 23. All were in attendance. First on the agenda was the Resolution to designate the 2023-24 RDAPP funds to be transferred to the Industrial Board which is a Special Purpose Government Entity (SPGE). The amount…
Read MoreMetcalfe County School Police Adds Third SRO
By Torrie Osbon Communications Director Metcalfe County Schools now have three full-time police officers patrolling the hallways. The district hired Delaney Wilson as its third resource officer earlier this month. He joins current SROs Michael Taylor and Adam Avery. Wilson retired from the Edmonton Police Department in 2016. He returned to EPD and served…
Read MoreWhere are you from?
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News In the 1800s, when someone asked you where you were from you might answer “Cofer”. Fast forward to today and chances are not many would know where that is. Not so long ago, there were many small communities all over Metcalfe County. Some consisted of only a couple…
Read MoreInter Local Agreement
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton/Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority (IDEA) held its regular January meeting on Monday, January 22nd. Donna Caffee and Mark Linkous were absent. Mayor Doug Smith was absent due to his recent back surgery. A quorum was present and the minutes from the December 19th meeting were approved with…
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