Ticks: The Parasites that are Back and Biting
By Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing, Inc. It’s that time of year again. Beautiful sunshine, warmer weather, and flowers blooming. But just as spring is underway, so is tick season. What are ticks? Ticks are the disease-spreading parasites that not only are an irritating nuisance but also the cause of several illnesses and diseases.…
Read MoreMay is Beef Month
By Lynn Hawkins Photos by Lynn Hawkins and students Did you know that Kentucky is the largest beef state east of the Mississippi River? With over 32,000 beef farms across our state, the beef industry has a huge impact on our economy and food sources. While we celebrate National Beef Month, it is important…
Read MoreKentucky volunteer inducted into National 4-H Hall of Fame
By Jordan Strickler University of Kentucky The National 4-H Council announced that long-time volunteer and Kentucky native, Linda Branstetter, will be inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame. The prestigious award recognizes Branstetter for five decades of 4-H service and her significant contributions to the community. “I was surprised and overwhelmed,” Branstetter said.…
Read MorePhoto gallery: Memorial Day Service held in Glasgow
Dottie Linda Lake
BOWLING GREEN – Dottie Linda Lake, 72, Kentucky formerly of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green. She was the daughter of the late James Dennis and Dorothy Haynes Green. She was a retired accountant at WKU and a member of the First Baptist Church in Bowling…
Read MorePhillip C. Scott
HARDYVILLE – Phillip C. Scott, 62, Hardyville, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023, at his residence. A native of Allen County, he was the son of the late Henry and Evelyn Norris Scott. He was an OTR truck driver and farmer. Survivors include his wife, Connie; one daughter, Carla Peterson (Mikey) of Glasgow; two grandchildren,…
Read MoreJames Alfred Huff
GLASGOW – James Alfred Huff, 59, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023, at T. J. Samson Community Hospital. He was the son of the late Rufus Taylor Huff and Nellie Mae Pedigo Huff. He is survived by two daughters, April Huff (Randall Condon) and Jennifer Huff (John Jewell); one son, John Barbour;…
Read MoreDickie Gene Saltsman
BEE SPRINGS – Dickie Gene Saltsman, age 76, departed this life on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at his home. The Edmonson County native was born on June 22, 1946, to the late Bro. Willard and Ivil Meredith Saltsman. He was preceded in death by his companion, Virginia Jewell. Dickie Gene was a former lineman for…
Read MoreLuther Ray
CHALYBEATE – Luther Ray, age 90, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at his residence. The Edmonson County native was born on December 30, 1932, to the late Clyde Noah and Beulah Ellen Renfro Ray. He was married to Charlotte Ray, who survives. Luther was a U.S. Army veteran and served during the Korean…
Read MoreJohn Stanley Clark
BOWLING GREEN – John Stanley Clark, age 82, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023, at Greenwood Nursing and Rehab in Bowling Green. John was born on December 10, 1940, to the late John Clark Sr. and the late Opal Clark. He was of the Baptist Faith and was a proud Army veteran. He had a…
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