JOSHUA ERIC PARKE
DUBRE – Joshua Eric Parke, age 36, passed away Thursday, March 03, 2022. Born April 23, 1985, in Burkesville, he is the son of Timmie and Sue Franklin Parke, who both survive. He was the loving husband of Maria London Parke, who also survives. They were married 14 years. Josh was a logger and enjoyed…
Read MoreIncreased customer costs expected for transitions to green energy
Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. In his superintendent’s report, David Puskala discussed the fuel cost adjustments for March at the Feb. 22 board meeting for Glasgow Electric Plant Board. The fuel cost adjustment for March will be 2.018 cents per kilowatt-hour, a slight increase from 1.947 cents in February, but still lower than…
Read MoreDeath Penalty sought in Glasgow double homicide
Jennifer Moonsong Publisher/Jobe Publishing Central Division Cody Nathaniel Bacon will face the death penalty for the September double homicide of a young Glasgow couple David and Brittany Pace. According to the citation, the Glasgow Police Department was alerted to the shooting because Bacon called 911 stating he had shot his brother and his sister-in-law.…
Read MoreLady Hornets Dominate 16th District Tournament
By Johnnie Tarter Jobe Publishing Con The Lady Hornets are 16th District Champions, for the 2nd year in a row. Coach Greg Stephen ad the Lady Hornets knocked Russell County out in the first round of tournament play, 49-29 clinching their place in the Championship game. Cumberland County was upset by the Clinton County…
Read MoreMC Fiscal Court – Building bids, road closures
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Metcalfe and Barren Prior to the regularly scheduled February 22 meeting of the Metcalfe County fiscal court, there was a public hearing regarding the closing of Hubbard Cemetery Road. No one was present to contest the closure. During the meeting, they had a second reading of the road closure…
Read MoreElection 2022: Rules for filing & advertising
PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News With county and city elections underway, here is a list of requirements and regulations for candidates, and rules and regulations for political advertising. Advertising When it comes to advertising, the rules are clear-cut and simple. KRS 121.190(1) requires print advertising including posters, circulars, billboards, sample ballots, and paid-for…
Read MoreAmbulance bids opened
By PJ Martin Jobe Publishing, Inc. The Barren-Metcalfe Emergency Medical Services Board of Directors met in its regular session on Wednesday, February 23rd in the Barren County fiscal courtroom. All were present except Vice-Chairperson Neil Thornbury, who was att3ending another meeting, Executive Director Joe Middleton began by introducing Shawn Estes, as Assistant Director Chief…
Read MoreBranding Glasgow
Jennifer Moonsong Managing Editor/Jobe Publishing Central Division Thanks to the efforts of the Strategic Planning Committee for the Glasgow City Council, Chandler Thinks, a “place marketing company” from Franklin, Tennessee, has been employed to create brand appeal for Glasgow and Barren County. The long-term goal is to bring more money, colors, and appeal for…
Read MoreBarren County – Fiscal Court Report
Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. Barren Fiscal Court opened last week’s regular meeting with a moment of silence in honor of the passing of former Property Valuation Administrator Brad Bailey before moving to a lengthy agenda. Barren County Clerk’s Office presented the quarterly report ending Dec. 31, 2021. From 2020 to 2021, the clerk’s…
Read MoreGPD awards, Voter IDs, and Federal Disaster Loans surround council meeting
Allyson Dix Barren County Progress Last week, Glasgow City Council recognized Glasgow Police Department officers who worked in Bowling Green and Mayfield to help assist those cities after the deadly tornado outbreak in December 2021. The Kentucky House of Representatives awarded them with a citation of heroism. Glasgow Police Chief Jennifer Arbogast presented each…
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