Kevin Wayne Shoopman
GLASGOW – Kevin Wayne Shoopman, age 59, passed away at his home on September 1, 2023. Kevin was born on February 10, 1964, in Barren County, Kentucky, to the late Carl Shoopman and Nadine (Keys) Nichols. Kevin was a member of the Lick Branch Church in Edmonton, Kentucky. Kevin was an employee of Bluegrass Dairy…
Read MoreMary Omer Gibson
GLASGOW – Mary Omer Gibson, 77, died Sunday, September 3, 2023, at her residence. The Union County native was the daughter of the late Walter and Nola Dayberry Omer. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Dale Gibson. She was a retired owner of Gibson Tire Service. Mary enjoyed meeting and working with…
Read MoreKarma Anthony Hendrikson
COLUMBIA – Karma Anthony Hendriksen, age 3, passed away on August 30, 2023, at the University of Kentucky Children’s Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Little Karma was a very energetic child, with a smile that could brighten any room he walked into. He was a typical child who loved dinosaurs, camouflage, and paw patrol. He was…
Read MoreScotties shutout Falcons 28-0
The Glasgow High School Scotties and Coach Jeff Garmon recorded their second shutout of the young season last Friday night at home. The Scotties shutout the Monroe County Falcons 28-0 to improve to 3-0. The Scotties only allowed a touchdown against Russellville (42-6) or they would have three shutouts. The Scotties took the opening kickoff…
Read MoreTrojans edge Raiders 7-6, 3-0 for 1st time since 1995
Spillman’s QB sneak and Adam’s PAT kick give the Trojans the win. The Barren County Trojans needed a break last week to run their record to 3-0 for the first time in 30 years. They got it when a wide open Warren East receiver dropped a probable 4th down touchdown pass to preserve the Trojans…
Read MoreStacy Lee Brown
CENTER – Stacy Lee Brown, age 55, of Metcalfe, Kentucky passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, at the Medical Center of Bowling Green. Mr. Brown was a former employee of B.R. Retread. He was born on Monday, June 17, 1968, the son of Stanley “Sam” and Linda Louise (Woosley) Brown. He was preceded in…
Read MoreMetcalfe Golf Reaches Home Stretch
By T.J. Morgan Freelance Sports Writer Metcalfe Golf returned home Monday to Summer Shade for a match with Allen County. Teeing off against the Patriots with home course advantage, the Hornets looked to reestablish their victorious ways. Being led by Ben Shirley, a young Hornet golf team showed incredible potential early in the season.…
Read MoreA Hidden Gem – Harvest of History slated for Sept. 8-9
Photos Characters – Reenactors Special to Jobe Publishing, Inc. The South Central Kentucky Cultural Center is often called “a hidden gem” by local visitors and tourists from across the country and even around the world. Located just off the downtown square at 200 W. Water Street in Glasgow, the museum has three levels packed…
Read MoreFirst day of school photos
Special to the Edmonton Herald-News Everyone (almost) looks excited for the first day of school in Metcalfe County on August 28th. We hope you look at these photos and think back and remember how excited and nervous you were on your first day of a new school year. Maybe you moved up to middle school…
Read MorePast, Present, and Future
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News A meeting of past and present occurred at Butler Funeral Home last Monday. Former owners Donnie and Judy Butler stopped by to chat with new owner John Horan about the history of the funeral home. A member of the JPI staff was invited to meet Mr. Horan and…
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