Garnett Leonard Lee
EDMONTON – Garnett Leonard Lee, 87, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the Metcalfe Health Care Center. He was born in Danville, KY, on September 14, 1938, to the late Marion and Elizabeth Baugh Lee. He enjoyed working on lawn mowers, doing yardwork, cooking, and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include…
Read MoreBetty Carol Neal
EDMONTON – Betty Carol Polson Neal, 86, departed this life on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the T.J. Samson Community Hospital. A native of Metcalfe County, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Blanche Ball Polson. Betty was the widow of the late William Clayton Neal and a person who loved her family.…
Read MorePhilip Dean Koss
EDMONTON – Philip Dean Koss, 82, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Hammond, IN, on February 18, 1943, to the late Merle and Ann Bukowski Koss. He is survived by his wife, Helen Shock Koss; two sons, Martin Nichols and Kenneth Whitener III; his sister, Debra Henderson; and…
Read MoreSusan Darlene Mann
GLASGOW – Susan Darlene Mann, age 77, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, at the Shanti Niketan Hospice House. Born on August 26, 1948, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Susan touched the lives of many with her warmth and compassion. Susan was the cherished daughter of William Joseph “Joe” Mann and Edith (Preston) Mann, who have…
Read MoreElla Dean Owens
EDMONTON – Ella Dean “Deanie” Owens, 74, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. She was born on March 25, 1951, in Greensburg, KY, to the late Cecil and Mary T. Patterson Simpson. Deanie enjoyed playing card games, cornhole, and spending time with her family and friends,…
Read MoreTwo Hearts, One Journey
Twins Braving NICU Separation By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Metcalfe County residents, Payton and Jessie Jones, learned they were expecting twins during their first 8-week visit to the doctor. That is also when they first learned about the increased risks for twin babies, but no expectant parent ever wants to think about something…
Read MoreProperty, Roads, and Budgets
The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court held its meeting on Thursday, December 11th, with the following in attendance: Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, Magistrates Ronnie Miller, Daniel Bragg, Harvey Hawkins, and Kevin Crain, County Attorney Sharon Howard, and Treasurer/Fiscal Court Clerk Page Edwards. Judge Wilson declared a quorum present, and the agenda was adopted. In the last meeting,…
Read MoreBooked, Blessed, and Busy
By Allyson Dix Managing Editor Barren County Progress Kassidy White is no stranger to being in the spotlight, but last month she stepped on stage beside some of the top country music artists on national television at the 59th annual CMA Awards. Kassidy presented awards to celebrities before handing over to big stars like…
Read MoreHoliday Depression
Staff Report Holiday depression is real, and it affects millions of people during the holiday season. To some, it may be just a simple “feeling blue,” but, to others it may be completely debilitating. The source of the anxiety or depression can come from a variety of different things. Social Anxiety – Some people…
Read MoreCandy Walton Cole
RANDOLPH – Candy Walton Cole passed away early morning, December 13, 2025. Her beautiful soul, whose gift for bringing people together shaped her loving community in profound ways. A native of Mount Vernon, OH, she came to Metcalfe County, KY, with her young family in 1978 and made a loving home. She was a real…
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