Hornet qualifies for state
The Metcalfe golf team competed in the region tournament at Indian Hills Golf Course in Bowling Green last Tuesday. The Hornets finished sixth out of 16 teams in the region. Metcalfe’s number one, Ben Shirley, shot a state tournament qualifying 78. Ben is the first Hornet to qualify for the state tournament in twenty years. Ben…
Read MoreMrs. Maxine Thornton of Louisville passed away
Mrs. Maxine Thornton of Louisville Kentucky departed this life on September 21, 2023, at Baptist Health Louisville Hospital. She was born February 28, 1950, to the late Richard and Emorgene Sanderson. Maxine was known for her big heart. She cared for so many and always had a kind word for everyone she met. Maxine would…
Read MoreMr. Genie B. Hogan, age 99, of Cave City passed away
Mr. Genie B. Hogan, age 99, of Cave City, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at The Medical Center in Bowling Green. Genie was born September 14, 1924, a son of the late William Luther and Ethel (Gerald) Hogan. He attended and graduated from Cave City High School, Class of 1944. He…
Read MoreLinda Ann Turben passed away
It is with great sadness that the family of Linda Ann Turben announces her sudden passing on Friday, September 22, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born to the late Plazi and Blanca Curshellas in Santa Rosa, California. She married the late Laverne Turben in 1972 in California, later moved to Pennsylvanian where…
Read MoreLou Ella Pitcock, age 82, of Glasgow, passed away
Lou Ella Pitcock, age 82, of Glasgow, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Glasgow on September 16, 1941, to the late Charlie Elvin Chaplin and late Vera Agness (Britt) Chaplin. Lou is survived by her loving husband, Darrell Pitcock; daughters, Tresia Thomerson (John) and Lora Pritchard (Glenn); grandchildren,…
Read MoreSoftball Season Recap
The Metcalfe County Middle School softball team wrapped up their season by finishing third in the district tournament. The girls concluded the season with a 2-9 record, playing their best softball as the season finished. Sixth grader Rory Bragg pitched every inning (45.2) for the Lady Hornets. Rory gave up 30 earned runs on 55…
Read MoreMetcalfe Falls in Double Overtime
Metcalfe County Football traveled to Casey County Friday night to take on the Casey County Rebels. Trailing 14-6 late in the fourth quarter, Byron Kirkland-Lundy ran a Rebel kickoff back for a touchdown. C.T. Branstetter followed up the touchdown with a successful two-point conversion to tie the game 14-14. Metcalfe’s defense stood strong, keeping the…
Read MoreGlasgow man arrested after bank robbery
By Allyson Dix A Glasgow man was arrested on Friday, September 22, after robbing US Bank in Glasgow. The Glasgow Police Department said in a news release that they responded to the bank at 100 Wall Street for a robbery in progress. Adam J. Wood, 42, was identified by police and he “confirmed that he…
Read MoreBarren County-Glasgow Spirit Fest
Glasgow High and Barren County Schools join forces By T. Wampler, Jobe Sports Barren County Judge/Executive Jamie Byrd likes it when a plan comes together. Byrd was beaming last week during the first-ever Barren County-Glasgow Spirit Fest. The support and turnout she received last Wednesday night for the community pep rally was tremendous. Byrd says…
Read MoreRenewed Gridiron Rivalry: Scotties edge Trojans 36-35 in double overtime
By T. Wampler, Jobe Sports Barren County High School and Glasgow High School renewed their gridiron rivalry, the Crosstown Classic, last Friday night after an absence of six years. The Scotties hosted their crosstown rival the Trojans in front of a packed house with fans from both schools covering just about every square inch of…
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