ERNEST AUSTIN MILLER
GLASGOW – Earnest Austin Miller, 79, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Glasgow on July 22, 1943, to the late George Miller and Dissie Walden Miller. Early in his life, he worked as a Security Guard at several businesses in Louisville. Earnest was a true handyman, and he…
Read MoreCHARLES DOUGLAS SMITH
SMITHS GROVE – Charles Douglas Smith, age 72, passed away Sunday, August 21st, at 2:45 pm at his home after a 41-day sudden illness of pancreatic cancer. Charles was born February 6, 1950, to the late Frank Thomas Smith and Alma Reed Hunt Smith. He was also preceded in death by his brother, William “Bubber”…
Read MoreAuditor of Public Accounts Mike Harmon
Harmon Releases Audit of Barren County Fiscal Court Auditing standards require the auditor’s letter to communicate whether the financial statement presents fairly the receipts, disbursements, and changes in fund balances of the Barren County Fiscal Court in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The fiscal court’s financial statement did…
Read MoreMissing man investigation continues
Community Service Announcement The investigation into the whereabouts of missing Metcalfe man Cory Hart, 35, is still underway, with the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 leading the investigation. Hart is 5’9” white male, approximately 180 lbs, with a medium build, dark blonde hair, and blue eyes. Hart, a retired member of the armed services…
Read MoreMES – Back to School Bash
Jennifer Moonsong General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Last week the Metcalfe Elementary School welcomed students back for a new school year by welcoming kids into the classrooms, providing informational booths, prizes and snacks.
Read MoreFestivities at the “Well”
Photos/Facebook Sulphur Well 3rd Sunday In August Celebration This year the ducks in the sold out 21st Annual Liz Jeffries Duck Race raced down a rain filled gully towards the river, as the South Fork of the Little Barren was swelled from a downpour. The first ducks to hit the river were caught in the…
Read More96th Year for Branstetter Park Homecoming
Special to the Herald-News The Branstetter Park Homecoming and Music Festival is scheduled for its 96th year on Saturday, August 27th, and Sunday, August 28th. There aren’t many free events, but this one is, so bring the whole family. The lovely historical park has an abundance of shade trees, a pavilion, and a log…
Read MoreIndian artifacts show ‘22
Jennifer Moonsong General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Once again the Green River Archeological Society (G.R.A.S.) will host a Prehistoric Indian Artifacts show, which draws collectors and enthusiasts from across the area. The show has been a tradition since the 1970s. This event will take place at the Barren River Lake State Park on August…
Read MoreDANNY LAROYCE MUTTER
GLASGOW – Danny Laroyce Mutter, 76, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green. Danny was born in the Rocky Hill community of Barren County, to the late Roy Delton Mutter and Annie Mae Smith Mutter. He was a longtime farmer; he had worked as a driver for Coca-Cola Company…
Read MoreALLEN TAYLOR
MAMMOTH CAVE – Allen Taylor, age 64, departed this life on August 15, 2022 at his residence. The Edmonson County native was born on February 20, 1958, to the late Bro. Dave and Nelsie Brooks Taylor. He was married to Veronica Taylor, who survives. Allen was a U.S. Navy veteran. He worked for many years…
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