JOHN EDBERG
John Edberg, a resident of Green County, Kentucky, died Sunday, October 30, 2022. He was 91 years old. John was born in the aptly named Winter, Wisconsin on January 10, 1931, to his parents George and Eva Edberg. He was the youngest of three, joining his sisters, Marge and Dorothy. He shared a bedroom with…
Read MoreJOHN “KELLY” MEREDITH
John “Kelly” Meredith, age 84 of Wingfield departed this life on Monday, October 31, 202, at his residence. The Edmonson County native was born on December 29, 1937, to the late Rev. John Henry and Annie Meredith. He was married to JoAnn Lee Meredith, who survives. Kelly served in the United States Navy during the…
Read MoreJOYCE WEIR
GLASGOW – Joyce Weir, 74, passed away on October 29, 2022, at her residence. Joyce was born November 16, 1947, in Somerset, Kentucky to Jesse Huff and Kate (Grider) Huff, both of which predeceased her. Joyce married the love of her life, Ernie Clay Weir, on February 27, 1965, and after living in Russell Springs,…
Read More‘Soup’ er delicious
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The tradition lives on in 2022, after pausing for the pandemic in 2021, the homemakers are back with their delicious soup luncheon and they did not disappoint. The back room of the Metcalfe County Extension Office was abuzz with customers ready to try the various soups made by…
Read MoreTree is coming down
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court met on Tuesday, October 25th with all members in attendance. The removal of the large Elm tree in the historic courthouse yard was discussed once again. The tree which is mostly dead has falling branches that have become a danger to anyone passing…
Read MoreStaffing Issues
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The October meeting of the Barren-Metcalfe County Emergency Medical Services Board of Directors was held on the 26th in the Metcalfe County fiscal courtroom. The only member absent was Neil Thornberry who was attending a meeting in Lexington. Executive Director Joe Middleton advised that the Paramedic Internship Program…
Read MorePowerful Video: Interview material from WCLU Radio and video production by Glasgow Voice.
Jeff Jobe Community Publisher Barren County Progress/JPI This past week, a video has surfaced with amazing footage that includes actual audio from an interview by Brennan Crain with Glasgow City Councilman Patrick Gaunce. Crain is the news director for the Henry Royce Radio Station in Glasgow. The content creator for the video is Jeff Greer,…
Read MoreThe Horse Saga: Attorney to Appeal Dismissal
Paula L. Ratliff BSC, MS Criminologist and Author Gary Logsdon, attorney for Greg Turner and his daughter, Brittany Turner, the owner of the seized horses at Barren River State Riding Stables, has filed a Notice of Appeal and Designation of Record on Appeal, giving official notice that he is appealing the order by Barren County…
Read MoreARPA Healthcare Mess – County Administrators Still Remain Silent
Jeff Jobe Community Publisher Barren County Progress/JPI Hundreds of overlooked healthcare workers will receive “premium pay” from Barren County’s allotment of funds associated with the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Amounts and eligibility are being finalized and sure to be a costly adjustment for the county. In December of 2021, the court approved $1M in…
Read MoreEDWARD LOUIS JEWELL
CAVE CITY – Edward Louis Jewell, 79, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at his residence. He was born September 6, 1943, in Wilmington, Illinois to the late Floyd Jackson Jewell and Tilda Pauline Jewell. Edward was a proud Cave City Volunteer Firefighter and of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his loving wife,…
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