Barren County Hometown Hero: Tyler Duke
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress Local business owner Tyler Duke moved to the area over a decade ago and opportunities began to open for him that ultimately landed him in a position to be able to give back to his community, which is right here in Barren County. Growing up in the southern…
Read MoreHometown Hero: Brittany Wright
Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart C o. News-Herald To love, to guide, to encourage, and to know that everyone deserves to have a voice – that is the calling of a speech language pathologist. Brittany Wright is the speech language pathologist (SLP) and owner of All Smiles Therapy, a speech therapy clinic located…
Read MoreFormer superintendent dies in car crash
Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News-Herald A former Hart County Superintendent has died. Wandel Strange, age 82 of Munfordville, passed away on July 20 as the result of cardiac arrest following injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Gatlinburg, Tenn. According to reports, 19-year-old Jeffrey Williams was traveling north on the parkway…
Read MoreDovie Lee Stewart
BROWNSVILLE – Dovie Lee Stewart, age 83, peacefully departed this life at NHC HealthCare, in Glasgow, Kentucky on Sunday, July 23, 2023. The Edmonson County native was born on February 19, 1940, to the late Elijah Dehart and Lucy Sexton Dehart. She was married to Junith Stewart, who also preceded her in death. Dovie worked…
Read MoreMickey Johnson
HORSE CAVE – Mickey Johnson, age 60, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023, at his home with family by his side. He was a native of Hart County and a construction worker. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a friend to all. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence…
Read MoreMomma T’s
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Last Wednesday, the Edmonton – Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Momma T’s restaurant in Summer Shade. The owners Chris and Tonya Turner, and the crew at Momma T’s welcomed a good crowd despite the rainy weather. There was standing room only inside and…
Read MoreWhat’s next?
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…
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