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By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority met on July 17th with all in attendance except Mark Linkous. Now that Pennington Stave Company, a project which has taken the last 4-6 years to complete, has begun production, the board is preparing for its next economic project. “I think…
Read MoreNew Alzheimer’s drug approved
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Many families have been touched by the loss of a loved one due to Alzheimer’s. It is a devastating disease that slowly takes the person you know and love and leaves them unable to remember their own family. Then it gradually takes away the body and finally their…
Read MoreCharles Edward “Eddie” Wells
OWENSBORO – Charles Edward “Eddie” Wells, Jr., age 62, departed this life on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at his residence. The Edmonson County native was born on April 7, 1961, to the late Charles Edward Wells, Sr. and Shirley Woosley Wells. He was married to his best friend and soul mate, Lisa Crabtree Wells, who…
Read MoreBarbara Bushway
GLASGOW – Barbara Bushway, age 84, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2023, at home surrounded by family. Barbara was born on September 29, 1938, to the late Florcy T. Powell and the late Blanche (Key) Powell. She retired from SKF, enjoyed working at EB Terry, and working for Glasgow Little League. She loved all the…
Read MoreViolet Virginia (Lane) Hicks
SMITHS GROVE – Violet Virginia (Lane) Hicks, 64, of Barren County, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at the Medical Center of Bowling Green in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Raymond Haskel and Mary Frances (Robertson). She was a housekeeper for many years, and a devoted wife and mother. She…
Read MorePeaceful protesters descend on Glasgow over murder charge; motion to dismiss charges filed
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor / Barren County Progress Relatives and friends gathered on the courthouse lawn to peacefully protest on Monday morning voicing their opposition for the release of a Glasgow man who is currently facing murder charges. Roger L. Noland of Scottsville was shot and killed on the evening of Feb. 10. According…
Read MoreMerthel Whittle
BROWNSVILLE – Merthel Whittle, age 87, peacefully departed this life at her home with her family by her side on Saturday, July 22, 2023. The Edmonson County native was born on April 3, 1936 to the late Lewis Coleman and Pauline Embry Ritter. She was married to her devoted husband and help mate of almost…
Read MoreJanet Lee (Esters) Ross
CAVE CITY – Janet Lee (Esters) Ross, age 85, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. Janet was born in Hart County, Kentucky on March 28, 1938, a daughter of the late Owen Willard and Sylvia (Davis) Esters. Janet was a Beautician, having owned and operated her own…
Read MoreWilliam Minnis Williams
GLASGOW – William Minnis Williams went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2023. He passed away at TJ Samson Community Hospital surrounded by his family. Minnis was born on June 28, 1940, to John C. and Christine Williams, who preceded him in death. Minnis was a 1959 graduate of Hiseville High School and…
Read MoreJennifer Lynn Shaw
GLASGOW – Jennifer Lynn Shaw, 61, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, at the T J Samson Community Hospital. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late William Thomas “Bill” Furlong and Nettie Pearl Bunch Furlong. She was an employee of Ritchie Pharmaceutical for 29 years and had attended both Pleasant…
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