2022 Educator Idol Award
By Kim Harwood Executive Director The Edmonton Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Ms. Kay Harbison as the 2022 recipient of the 15th annual Metcalfe County Educator Idol Award. Ms. Kay Harbison resides in the Summer Shade Community on the family farm. She enjoys travel, history, antiques, genealogy, local history research,…
Read MoreMetcalfe Fiscal Court – A doggone problem
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Barren and Metcalfe Perhaps the most pressing matter at the regularly scheduled meeting of Metcalfe County Fiscal Court on April 12th arose in “other business”. Animal control officer Billy Coomer addressed the court. “The animal shelter has refused to take dogs for several weeks. The last dog they…
Read MoreDawgy Dash to feature world renowned runner
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald Animal Rescue Kare (ARK) of Hart County will host its annual Dawgy Dash on April 30, 2022. This year’s 5K Run-Walk will feature a special guest: world-renowned runner Stan Cottrell. A native of Munfordville, Cottrell has clocked in over 270,000 running miles over the course of his…
Read MoreJAMES FRANKLIN “FRANK” LILE
CENTER – James Franklin “Frank” Lile, 89, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Born March 27, 1933, in Metcalfe County to the late Samuel Spurgeon and Mary Lou Asbury Lile. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty Lou Lile in 2008.…
Read MoreBaird sworn in as new Hart County Attorney
Katrina England Reporter, Hart County News Herald Hart County native Justin Baird was sworn in as the new Hart County Attorney when Mike Nichols stepped down. Baird, a 1995 graduate of Hart County High School, received a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in finance at the University of Kentucky and then went to Law School…
Read MoreHart County Solid Waste provides update
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart County News Herald It is without a doubt that everyone has recently experienced a shortage of an item needed or a delay in receiving an item. Perhaps it was a favorite snack at the grocery store, a part for a vehicle, or a pair of shoes from Amazon. No…
Read MoreHere She Is… Hardyville Teen Competes in National Beauty Pageants
By Katrina England Reporter, Hart County News Herald Hardyville resident and Legrande 8th grader Shelby Haynes already has a solid schedule of extra-curriculars with basketball, volleyball, cheerleading, softball, cross country, GATS (Gifted & Talented Services), 4-H, Art Club, Academic Team, and Jr. Beta. Aside from those, she has also been competing in pageants since…
Read MoreDalton’s Law
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Barren and Metcalfe In December 2020, Glasgow’s beloved 22-year-old Dalton Bishop met with an untimely fate, when he ingested fentanyl. Dalton is warmly remembered for his kind, giving nature. “Dalton had a heart of gold, and he was always, always thinking about what he could do for others,” said Dalton’s…
Read MoreMC Fiscal Court: Special called meeting
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Barren and Metcalfe Last Friday, April 1, a special called meeting of the Metcalfe County fiscal court was held to approve payment to Scotty’s Contracting for paving Iron Mountain Road. It was agreed unanimously by the court that a request for payment would be sent to the Kentucky Department…
Read More“You want this?” Prostitution arrest made in Glasgow
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Barren and Metcalfe The Summer Spa Massage Parlor of Glasgow has been shut down following an investigation by the Glasgow Police Department (GPD). The GPD received complaints and tips related to illegal human trafficking, promoting prostitution, providing sexual services for compensation, and operating without a license. The investigation was conducted…
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