Nancy Ann Chase
EDMONTON – Nancy Ann Chase, 86, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, at her home. She was born September 24, 1936, to the late William McCoy and Gertrude Merunda McCoy. She is also preceded in death by her son, Michael Kent Chase; granddaughter, Nancy Ann Chase Wegner; grandson, Ricky Monroe Brooks; brother, Alan McCoy; and…
Read MoreThe dreams that were nearly flooded
By T.J. Morgan Freelance Sports Writer Everyone now knows the Hornets and Lady Hornets claimed history this season, becoming the first group in program history to win both the boys’ and girls’ district championships as the district tournament host. What is less known is how close factors completely outside of the Hornets and Lady…
Read MoreWhat is Arbor Day?
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News We hear about Arbor Day each year, but how many of us actually know that much about it? Most people think of Arbor Day as a day to plant trees and that is correct, however, Arbor Day has a long history and has spread throughout the world. The…
Read MoreLive Streamed meetings
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The main topic of discussion at the March 14th fiscal court meeting concerned creating a county government Facebook page to allow the live streaming of meetings. Magistrate Daniel Bragg inquired if there had been any progress on setting up to live stream the court meetings. Judge/Executive Larry Wilson replied,…
Read MoreMetcalfe County School Board Meeting
By Torrie Osbon Director of Communications The Metcalfe County Board of Education held its March meeting on March 13th at the offices located at 709 West Stockton Street in Edmonton. The following awards were presented.
Read MoreOutreach with learning
By Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. Each month, the Metcalfe County Public Library hosts special meets for the county’s homeschool families. Packed with a variety of learning activities and fun for the students, the Homeschool OWL Group is dedicated to serving families with students who are homeschooling their children with opportunities. Last Wednesday, Amy…
Read MoreCoaches’ Court – Part 1
By T.J. Morgan Freelance Sports Reporter Hornet Nation is our ultimate 6th man and we can’t wait to show out together in the 2023-24 season. – Coach Heidi Coleman Her career began under Coach Mary Lou Feese at Edmonton Elementary, then a K-8 school. Unlike now, middle school athletes weren’t permitted to play…
Read MoreLennie Carol Ray Health, Sr.
Lennie Carol Ray Heath Sr., age 70, of Glasgow, died March 17, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Louisville on October 24th, 1952, to the late Lennie George Heath and the late Ethel Marie (Mason) Heath. Lennie retired from maintenance at Chesapeake Packaging and spent his time hunting and fishing any chance he…
Read MoreJuanita Marie “Peg” Nichols
Juanita Marie “Peg” Nichols, 97, formerly of Glasgow, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Colonial Health & Rehab Center in Bardstown. Born January 15, 1926, in Hamilton, Illinois, she was the second child born to John Thurston and Gladys Virginia Nichols Mayes. In April 1945 during WWII, Juanita married Bennie Carl Nichols who…
Read MoreRebecca H. Williams
Rebecca H. Williams, 87, Glasgow, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at her residence. A native of Metcalfe County, she was the daughter of the late Malcolm Harbison and Bessie Aline Smith Harbison. She was a retired secretary at Homewood, now NHC Healthcare, with many years of service. She was an avid reader and a…
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