Metcalfe’s Maker Mondays
By Allyson Dix The Herald-News The Metcalfe County Public Library hosts a variety of interesting activities and events, and recently, included a holiday-themed craft for their monthly Maker Monday activity. Verenicce Conrad, Maker Space Coordinator, started her position at the local library around a year ago. She has continuously helped to engage youth and…
Read MoreCommunity welcomes new funeral home
Courtesy of Kim Harwood, Edmonton-Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce On Friday, October 20, the Edmonton-Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce hosted its tenth ribbon cutting of the year with the ceremony for Jessie-Wilson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, which was one of the largest crowds on record for such a ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Jeff L. Jessie…
Read MorePhyllis Sue Frazier Key
GLASGOW – Phyllis Sue Frazier Key daughter of the late Hezekiah Henry Frazier and Margarete Marie Kerns Frazier, was born on June 20, 1955, in Kokomo, Indiana. She departed this life on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at the TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow having attained the age of 68 years, three months and one…
Read MoreJames C. “Jim” Phillips
HISEVILLE – James C. “Jim” Phillips, 77 of Hiseville, died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on October 21st, 2023. A native of Hiseville in Barren County. He was born on December 2, 1945, the second son of the late Clyde Preston and Helen Craig Phillips of Hiseville. Jim was a 1963 graduate of Hiseville High School. He was saved as a young…
Read MoreLucille Norris Travis
GLASGOW – Lucille Norris Travis, 96, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023, at Glenview Health and Rehab Center. Lucille was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother “Gigi”, and friend to many. Private services will be held. Arrangements entrusted to Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home.
Read MoreConnie Diane Hiser
LEITCHFIELD – Connie Diane Hiser, 53, Leitchfield, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of Dorothy Moossun and the late Ray Denzil London. She was an LPN having worked in various healthcare positions. In addition to her mother, survivors include…
Read MoreAngela Bryant
HORSE CAVE – Angela Bryant, age 47, of Horse Cave, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Signature Heath Care of Horse Cave. She was born November 1, 1975, in Fort Thomas, Kentucky to the late James Bryant and the late Nancy Bryant. She worked as a CNA and was a member of the Christian…
Read MoreEugene Phillip Avery
EDMONTON – Eugene Phillip Avery, 94, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Concord, New Hampshire on March 27, 1929, to the late Holland and Alta Tholander Avery. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Constance Faye Avery; three brothers, and one sister.…
Read MoreWilma Lois Ellis Boles
GLASGOW – Wilma Lois Ellis Boles, age 87, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023, at the Hospice House in Bowling Green surrounded by her family. She was born November 8, 1935, in Glasgow, Kentucky to the late Clarence Ellis and the late Ermin (Powell) Ellis. Wilma worked as a machine operator at KY Apparels, was…
Read MoreLegendary Battles
By Allyson Dix Photos by Sally Smith Five legendary battles left five teams (well, six due to a tie) with bragging rights in the Glasgow community after local organizations and businesses put on their best performances last Saturday night in the first ever Hometown Showdown Lip Sync Battle. Held at The Plaza Theatre and hosted…
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