MCPL renovation update
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Metcalfe and Barren You may have noticed the hustle and bustle at the currently closed Main Street location of the Metcalfe County Public Library. According to Director Kasey Warf, construction is underway and on time. “The project is on track, we are sticking close to the projected timeline of early…
Read MoreWhat does the County Clerk’s office do?
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News In the past weeks, we have published the filing requirements for the county/city offices and a basic summary of the job duties for each. This week we will give a more comprehensive look at the county clerk’s office since there have been more questions about that specifically. The…
Read MoreAnd The Survey Says! Promote Downtown Glasgow, and Embrace Scottish Heritage
By JEFF JOBE The $30,000 question! Will leadership listen to the actual survey results, cherry pick them, or ignore all together? We have seen them spend $60,000 on a City Master Plan to only cherry pick it to find a single suggestion way down on the list to promote while ignoring numerous others before it.…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: “I Can’t Do Anything…” Judge-Executive Micheal Hale
Editor, Election time is upon us. Now is when we need to ask Barren County Executives and Magistrates, “What are you going to do for the citizens of Barren County? I as a voter have many concerns: Safe drinking water, county road repairs, and a noise ordinance for Barren County. A sawmill has been…
Read MoreAmphitheater removed
Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. Glasgow City Council members spent about an hour in a closed session Monday night to discuss the current proposal for the development of a downtown park in Glasgow. Wes Simpson, Chairman of the Downtown Park Steering Committee and leading the park project, told the council that the committee’s legal…
Read MoreAttorney jailed for being under the influence
Jennifer Moonsong Publisher/Jobe Publishing Central Division Attorney Bethany Stanziano was placed in jail after showing up for court under the influence of illegal substances. The Adair County attorney made an appearance in court last Wednesday, and the judge says that although she initially agreed to be tested for drugs, she changed her mind when…
Read MoreWho will be Fire Chief?
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The regular monthly meeting of the Edmonton City council was held on Monday, March 7th with all members present. As discussed at the previous meetings, the Mayor is responsible for the appointment of the City Fire Chief per Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS). In previous years, the chief and…
Read MoreMCFC – Excess fees given to the county
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Metcalfe and Barren On March 8 the Metcalfe County fiscal court met for a regularly scheduled meeting. Sheriff Lonnie Hodges and Office Manager Lynn Lunz were present to present the MCSO settlement. Lunz stated that the only small budget amendments made were due to rising fuel prices. Sheriff Hodges presented…
Read More20 Years: Mother recalls adopting sons from Ukraine
Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing, Inc. The distance between Indiana and Ukraine is approximately 5,212 miles. When traveling in an airplane, it would take approximately 10 hours and 46 minutes for someone from the Hoosier State to land in the European country. Deborah Sue Buckwalter, a native of Barren County, made such a flight…
Read MoreGood Luck Gaye!
PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News On Sunday, March 6th, the community came out to wish Gaye Shaw a happy retirement. The celebration was held at the Leftwich House at Bowling Park. A steady stream of well-wishers attended to bid her well on her retirement. The crowd spent time taking photos, sharing memories, and enjoying…
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