WCLU Crain accepts job with WBKO
by Allyson Dix, Managing Editor, Barren County Progress A familiar voice across the community recently announced his plans to advance in his career path. WCLU Radio News Director Brennan Crain shared that he is leaving to pursue a new career as Assistant News Director at WBKO News in Bowling Green. Brennan accepted the position with WCLU…
Read MoreJaynette Fancher Taylor Owens
HORSE CAVE – Jaynette Fancher Taylor Owens, 82, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, March 22, 2023, at Glenview Nursing and Rehab. She was born as a twin on February 13, 1941, to the late James Edward Damon Fancher and Birdie Mae Smith Fancher. She farmed right beside her husband of 41 years, the late Henry…
Read MoreBradley Dewayne Likens
GLASGOW – Bradley Dewayne Likens, 58, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2023, surrounded by family at his residence. He was the son of Freda Houchens Likens and the late Carlie Faye Likens. Brad was very adventurous and loved traveling to new places. An avid UK fan, he was a jack of all trades and…
Read MoreJosephine Marie Froehlich
EDMONTON – Josephine Marie Froehlich 90, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Metcalfe County Health Care. She was born August 1, 1932, to the late John Marino and Francis Caruso Marino. She is preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Froehlich; and grandson, Chad Froehlich. She is survived by four children, John (Helen) Froehlich…
Read MoreGOVERNOR SERIES – Mike Harmon
By Chelene Nightingale Jobe Publishing, Inc. If you ask anyone who has met Mike Harmon their opinion of him, the reply is always, “He is a very nice man.” The gubernatorial candidate is one of 12 republicans vying for the state’s highest office. Currently, Harmon is finishing his second term as the Kentucky State…
Read MoreThomas Michael Candela
GLASGOW – Thomas Michael Candela, 76, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at his residence. He was born January 27, 1947, in Manhattan, New York to the late Michael Thomas Candela and Santa Morici Candela. Thomas served in the United States Army and was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War during the TET OFFENSIVE…
Read MoreBaseball Begins
T.J. Morgan, Freelance Sports Reporter Baseball season began this past week for Metcalfe County. There is a lot of buzz around first-year Coach Daniel Garrett’s young Hornet lineup. Coach Garrett starts four freshmen, Maddux Garrett, Kruz Tucker, Brackston Pennington, and Ayden Harrison, alongside 8th grader Chance Garrett. The Hornets also return the big bats of seniors…
Read MoreWilliam “Billy” Wayne Crabtree
GLASGOW – William “Billy” Wayne Crabtree, 82, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023, at T. J. Samson Community Hospital. He was born in Glasgow, Kentucky on December 18, 1940, to the late Samuel and Mary Margaret Pursley Crabtree. Billy retired from Hiseville Elementary School as a custodian, was the owner and operator of B&C Heating…
Read MoreIs there a stranger in your home?
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald For years, parents have told their children not to talk to strangers, but what if that stranger was already inside your home? Omegle is a website that was developed in 2009 for adults, but quickly gained momentum among all ages during the pandemic. It was specifically designed…
Read MoreCaverna student finishes top 20 in the nation
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald Competing at a national level in any sport is quite the accomplishment. Just ask Weston Paul. Earlier this month, Weston competed at the AAU Indoor Track & Field National Championship in Virginia Beach, Va. He competed in the long jump and finished in the top 20 in…
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