MARLENE JEWELL HARRISON
GLASGOW – Marlene Jewell Harrison passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 18, 2022, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green. She was born on March 29, 1937, in Barren County, Kentucky, the daughter of Marie Goode Fish and Omer Jewell Whitley and the granddaughter of Eula and Charles Henry Goode, who she said was always…
Read More“Thank you, Charles Ross” Honoring a POW
Photos and Story by Jennifer Moonsong Regional Exclusive Last week was POW Recognition Day, and DAV Chapter 20 and their Honor Guard took the time to recognize a very distinguished, local POW, Charles Ross. Ross is a retired Army Command Sergeant Major. Ross, now 93, was in a prison camp in Korea for three…
Read MoreHometown Hero – Pastor Kendell Terrell Ford
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald A lot can often be said about second chances, kindness, and friendship. Just ask Pastor Kendell Terrell “KT” Ford or anyone who knows him. The son of Mr. Edward Lee “Cookie” Ford and the late Mrs. Patsy Jean Thornton Ford, it has been twice within Pastor Ford’s…
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Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald In the fall of 2019, local artist Jesse Sims was approached by a private group to commission a mural to be completed on the corner of the old Pierce building in Horse Cave, which is currently owned by Earlene Branstetter. In an effort to preserve history, the…
Read MoreFAYE SKAGGS
Faye Skaggs, age 75 of Chalybeate, departed this life on Monday, September 19, 2022, in Nashville, TN. The Hart County native was born on August 23, 1947, to the late Joe and Pearline Sanders Dennis. She was married for fifty-four years to her devoted husband and help mate, Barry Skaggs, who survives. Faye worked for…
Read MoreLINDA L. BROOKS
Linda L. Brooks, age 70 of Bowling Green, formerly of Bee Spring, departed this life on Monday, September 19, 2022, at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. The Grayson County native was born on November 13, 1951, to the late Hayward and Martha Pawley Douthitt. She was married to her best friend, Steve Brooks, until…
Read MoreKentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Barren County
Cave City, Ky. (September 21, 2022) – On Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 just after 8:00 p.m., Kentucky State Police Post 3 Bowling Green was requested by the Barren County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a fatal collision in Barren County. Troopers responded to the scene of the collision located near the 8100 block of Happy Valley Road (KY 90) in the Cave…
Read MoreCanopies for the park
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton City Council met on Monday, September 12 for the special called September meeting. All were in attendance. Before the meeting, a public hearing was held for comments on the use of Municipal Road Aid Funds and Local Government Economic Assistance (LGEA) Funds. No comments were received…
Read MoreSecurity cameras discussed
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court met in a special session on Friday, September 16th with all members in attendance except magistrate Donnie Smith. Metcalfe County Clerk Shannon Fields presented the fiscal court with details and estimates for security cameras to cover the voting machine storage area. New legislation…
Read MoreROBERT PHILLIP “PHIL” WARD
GLASGOW – Robert Phillip “Phil” Ward, Jr. 53, died Sunday, September 18, 2022, at Hospice House in Bowling Green. A native of Barren County, he was a welder for C & M who enjoyed fishing, college basketball, NASCAR, and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Survivors include his wife, Mary Sue Larabee Ward; two children, Cora…
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