Local business owner takes talents to Richard Petty and Moonshiners
By Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News-Herald On any given day, you can walk through the doors of Treasured Creations in downtown Horse Cave and see a shop filled wall-to-wall with unique gift items. From laser engraved clocks to customized wood signs, business owner Lisa Rayburn can create a wide-variety of items.…
Read MoreCharles Payne Simpson, Jr.
SUMMER SHADE – Charles Payne Simpson, Jr. departed this life peacefully at his home July 11, 2023. Charles was born in Metcalfe County, Kentucky on March 15, 1938, the only son of the late Charles Payne and Lou Mae Word Simpson. Anyone who knew Charles was to know that he was a man of few…
Read MoreGarland Eugene Green
SMITHS GROVE – Garland Eugene Green, 86, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Glasgow, Kentucky. He was born June 13, 1937, in Finney, Kentucky to the late James Garland Green and Lillie Mae Green. Garland was an extremely hard worker and farmed his entire life. He loved bird and squirrel hunting and spending time…
Read MoreNew State Laws
LRC Public Information Office State lawmakers passed more than 170 bills during the 2023 legislative session, and the Kentucky Constitution states that new laws take effect 90 days after the legislature adjourns, making June 29 the effective date for most measures. Child Abuse: Senate Bill 229 seeks to ensure that law enforcement, social services, and…
Read MoreMore 911 issues
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The members of the Edmonton City Council met in a special called July meeting on Thursday, June 29th due to the July 4th holiday. City Attorney Brian Pack reported attending a couple of 911 board meetings since the last city council meeting and advised that the Barren County…
Read MorePreventing heat-related deaths
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News It seems that every year we hear the horrible news of a child left in a hot car with deadly consequences. Perhaps you ask yourself, “How could you forget your child?” It’s easier than you think with everyone busy running here and there. Or maybe you are breaking…
Read MoreAmbulance Woes
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Barren-Metcalfe County Emergency Medical Services Board of Directors met on Wednesday, April 28th at the TJ Samson Community Center. Moving down the agenda, the Barren-Metcalfe Emergency Medical Services Board (BMEMS) Executive Director Joe Middleton presented Mr. Fay Neal with an award in appreciation for his many years…
Read MoreSharon Denise Spann
GLASGOW – Sharon Denise Spann, 53, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023, at the University of Louisville Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Roger Dale Spann and Brenda Marlene Chapman. She is survived by three children, Ashaya Vista Houchens (Wesley), Bradley Tyler Likens (Mackenzie), and Makayla Denise Hurt; four grandchildren, Westin Houchens, Wyatt…
Read MoreRonald Lewis “Rondal” Harrison
GLASGOW – Ronald Lewis “Rondal” Harrison, 76, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023, at his residence with his family at his side. He was a retired Ceramic tile setter and a son of the late William Taylor Harrison and Helen Runyon Harrison. Rondal was a member of Bethel Independent Baptist Church. He loved to pass…
Read MoreDonnie Lee Fancher
CENTER – Donnie Lee Fancher, age 80, passed away in his home on July 9, 2023. Donnie was a lifelong resident of Center, Kentucky. He was born and raised on his family farm, where he continued farming for the remainder of his life. Donnie was a lover of John Deere Tractors and Holstein Cattle. Anyone…
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