Preparations underway for new bypass
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald Anyone who has recently traveled along US 31W (South Dixie Street) in Horse Cave may have noticed excavations taking place adjacent to the old Bale Warehouse. Crews have been hard at work relocating that area’s sewer system in preparation for the city’s new bypass that is to…
Read MorePatricia Faye Wiley Thomas
GLASGOW – Patricia Faye Wiley Thomas, 78, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on November 19, 1944, in Glasgow, Kentucky to the late Acy Dale Wiley and Cordia Nell Jones Wiley. Patricia was a member of South Fork Baptist Church. Patricia is survived by her son, Jeff (Tammy)…
Read MoreZilpha John Vibbert
GLASGOW – Zilpha John Vibbert, age 69, formerly of Summer Shade, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the NHC of Glasgow. He was born on October 30, 1953, in Glasgow, the son of the late Louise Hope Vibbert and Todd Vibbert. He is survived by his sisters, Marcella Rich of Glasgow, Ellen Jacobson…
Read MoreDiamond Recap
By T.J. Morgan, Freelance Sports Writer Metcalfe County traveled to Clinton County (2-1) last Monday for the first round of the Class A tournament. Maddux Garrett received the nod on the mound for the Hornets. Maddux managed the strike zone well in his start but was unable to miss the Bulldog bats. With very little…
Read MoreZola Mae Branstetter Jaggers
GLASGOW – Zola Mae Branstetter Jaggers, age 97, died Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Signature Healthcare. She was born in Kino on November 11, 1925, to the late Charlie Branstetter and the late Ermia (Billingsley) Branstetter. She previously worked as a sales associate for JC Penney and was currently a homemaker. She is survived by…
Read MoreBrittany Dawn Winchester
PARK CITY – Brittany Dawn Winchester, age 30, departed this life on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital. The Edmonson County native was born on November 11, 1992, to Kenneth and Becky Winchester. Brittany was a member of the Park City Volunteer Fire Department. She adored all animals and had such compassion…
Read MoreCode Enforced and Company Compliance
A major issue has been Re-Tired By Jeff Jobe Community Partner Barren County Progress/JPI A longstanding community complaint of excessive mosquitoes because of tires being stored outside for Glasgow residents living in the Pocahontas Trail, Indian Hill Subdivision, and Honeysuckle Lane areas has come to an end. The Barren County Progress (BCP) was…
Read MoreHOMETOWN HERO – Friends of the Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library
Allyson Dix Managing Editor When a group of community members come together to volunteer, they often become friends along the way, too. This holds true for the Friends of the Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library (Friends). Friends is a nonprofit group who actively advocate for the local library in numerous ways including many fundraisers.…
Read MoreVeteran centenarians recognized
By Allyson Dix Managing Editor Barren County Progress Monday morning the Barren County Judge/Executive Jamie Byrd issued a proclamation designating April 12 as Edwin F. Smith Day. The court highlighted Smith’s military service in the proclamation to honor and celebrate his 100th birthday. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force in 1941 and…
Read MoreDenim & Diamonds
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor / Barren County Progress Nona’s Nest, Inc. is inviting the community to a fundraiser benefiting foster, adoptive, displaced, and at-risk children. The event is slated for April 15 and tickets are available now. The non-profit store opened its doors in 2021 and has continued serving foster children across the region ever since,…
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