2022: Glasgow’s Year?
By JEFF JOBE Publisher Working together is a far better strategy for success than fighting one another. Or at least it’s worth a shot. I have owned the Barren County Progress for the better part of two decades, and because of my work I have been pulled into so many disagreements it would be impossible…
Read MoreCAROLYN LOIS GARDNER
MAGNOLIA – Carolyn Lois Gardner, 75, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022, peacefully at her home surrounded by family. She was born in LaRue County on January 29, 1947, made a profession of faith in Christ, and was a member of Mt. Zion Separate Baptist Church in Magnolia. She was retired from working for Dolly…
Read MoreJOE LEE MARTIN
EDMONTON – Joe Lee Martin, age 79, passed away Monday, April 04, 2022, at T.J Samson Community Hospital. He was born April 05, 1942, in Barren County, KY to the late Buford and Minnie Forrest Martin. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Smith Martin of Edmonton; one daughter, Robin Garmon (Steve) of Summer Shade; one son,…
Read MoreWaggoner makes history at SKYCTC
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College (SKYCTC) prides itself not only in its successes but also in its rich history. First established in 1939 as Western Trade School, SKYCTC was once used to train industrial workers and Armed Service personnel for the duration of World War II. Since…
Read MoreGiving Straight from the Hart
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald For the past decade, the local organization Hart of Autism has provided support for parents, educators, and children with special needs. As the month of April is recognized as Autism Awareness month, what better way to celebrate diversity and inclusion than to give back to an organization…
Read MoreLocal Republican Thoughts
Economy, drugs, transparency, and standing together By Chelene Nightingale Barren County Republican Woman Coverage Thursday evening, March 31st, the Barren County Women’s Republican Club hosted an election forum featuring GOP Candidates for the offices of County Judge/Executive, County Attorney, Sheriff, Jailer, County Clerk, and Property Valuation Administrator (PVA). The theme of the evening focused…
Read MoreWhat is a constable?
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News In the continuing series, we will explain what a Constable does per the Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS). Constables are elected to the district of the county in which they live. Constable is defined as a peace officer and is responsible for carrying out law enforcement. They are also…
Read MoreSpecial Meeting of the Edmonton City Council
By Dawn Devore City Clerk The April Regular Council Meeting was changed to a Special Called meeting of the City Council of Edmonton, Kentucky and was held on the 24th day of March, 2022 at 4:00 PM CST at City Hall in Edmonton, Kentucky. The Honorable Doug Smith presided and the following duly qualified…
Read MoreFire Chief Rock sworn in; City adopts BRADD plans
Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. The Glasgow Fire Department has a new chief for the department. William Rock was sworn in and took his oath as chief with Glasgow Mayor Harold M.D. Armstrong in the March 28th city council meeting before any business items were addressed. Fire Chief Rock was the Assistant Fire Chief…
Read More911 in state of emergency
Barren-Metcalfe 911 Part I Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Barren and Metcalfe In 1994, under the guidance and tutelage of Mike Swift, who formed and directed the Barren County Emergency Medical Services for 42 years, a committee was created to form Barren-Metcalfe 911. “At the time, neither county could do it on their own,”…
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