Dart Employees Give Back To Local Children
Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News-Herald Dart in Horse Cave is once again spreading holiday cheer to local children by donating bikes and other toys to Toys for Tots. Together, employees have carried on this tradition for more than 1a decade to help ensure that children in the area receive gifts for…
Read MoreHCHS ranks #2 in region, top 20 in state for KSA Scores
Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News-Herald The Hart County School District is celebrating after the recent release of the 2024–2025 Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) results, with Hart County High School ranking second in the region and in the top 20 overall in the state. Superintendent Bo Chenoweth said the achievement reflects the…
Read MoreAnother Trip Around the Sun
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News As with each year, a lot of events have occurred, and we will touch on just a few of those as we look back at another trip around the sun in 2025. After Beth Wilson’s retirement as Director of the 911 Dispatch in Edmonton, Jordan Crump was chosen…
Read MoreBudgets and Claims
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court held its last meeting of 2025 on Tuesday, December 23rd, with the following in attendance: Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, Magistrates Ronnie Miller, Daniel Bragg, Harvey Hawkins, and Kevin Crain, Attorney Holly Coleman filling in for Sharon Howard, and Treasurer/Fiscal Court Clerk Page Edwards. Others…
Read MoreKelly “Wayne” Ballard
CAVE CITY – Kelly “Wayne” Ballard, age 56, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at the Medical Center, Bowling Green, after a brief illness. He was a native of Barren County in Kentucky. He was a 1988 graduate of Caverna High School and a 2013 Graduate of Western Kentucky University. He was a veteran…
Read MorePeggy M. Emberton
CAVE CITY – Peggy M. Emberton, age 75, departed this life on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. The Barren County native was born on September 4, 1950, to the late Glendon and Verda Davis Miller. She was married to her devoted husband, Robert, who survives. Peggy retired from the Barren…
Read MoreJustin Dee Satterly
GLASGOW – Justin Dee Satterly, 32, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025, at the T.J. Samson Community Hospital. He was a native of Barren County and was working as an electrician at Stewart Richey. He enjoyed fishing, playing video games, playing his guitar, and anything dealing with motorcycles. Survivors include three children, Karson, Cooper, and…
Read MoreJames Anthony Harrison
GLASGOW – James Anthony Harrison, a beloved musician and talented guitar player, was born on July 22, 1957, in Glasgow, Kentucky. He departed this life on December 27, 2025, at his residence, leaving behind a legacy of musical artistry and cherished memories. James is survived by his daughter, Melyssa Marlene Harrison; his son, James Wesley…
Read MoreLois Jean Morgan
BEREA – Lois Jean Ferring Morgan passed away on December 25, 2025. Lois was the widow of her beloved Jim, Lieutenant Colonel James R. Morgan, U.S. Army. Lois and Jim were married from June 10, 1950, until May 14, 2007. Lois was born on July 14, 1929, in Okolona, KY, to Mary Jane Garr Ferring…
Read MoreRichard Harris
EDMONTON – Richard Harris, 86, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Signature Healthcare in Glasgow, KY. He was born in Metcalfe County on November 13, 1939, the son of the late Lemmie and Elsie Davis Harris. Mr. Harris was of the Baptist faith and a retired electrician and farmer. He enjoyed watching TV, playing…
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