GENEVA MAE JOHNSON
Geneva Mae Johnson, 68, of Lebanon, Missouri, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Floyd Lee Neal and Mary Frances Harper Erwin. She is survived by two daughters, Shelly Bryant and Angie Dame and her husband Mike; one brother, Jerry Neal and his wife Vicky; 6…
Read MoreLibrary hosts KY Reptile Zoo
By Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. The Metcalfe County Public Library hosts another event for their annual Summer Reading program. Last Wednesday, kids and adults alike gathered to see the reptiles from a Kentucky Reptile Zoo program. Participants learned a variety of facts and characteristics about the reptiles showcased at the Bowling Park Gymnasium. The…
Read MoreCompromise
By PJ Martin The Herald-News The Edmonton-Metcalfe County Industrial Development Authority Board (IDA) met in a regular session on Monday, July 25th. Those absent were Donna Caffee, Mark Linkous, and Judge/Executive Harold Stilts. Chairman Wes Jolly presented good news to the members in attendance. He had spoken with the Judge and Magistrates about the…
Read MoreJEAN PAGE HOSKINS
Jean Page Hoskins, 90, died peacefully at her home on August 1, 2022, with her family by her side. Born on February 4, 1932, Jean grew up in Glasgow, Kentucky, and graduated from Western Kentucky University with a teaching degree in 1952. After graduation, she was recruited with some other teachers to come to St.…
Read MoreMARGIE ANN GENTRY
GLASGOW – Margie Ann Gentry, 81, passed away Monday, August 1, 2022, at the T.J. Samson Community Hospital. She was born in Barren County on August 27, 1940, to the late Thomas E. Austin and the late Ersie Lyon Austin. Margie was a homemaker and worked at Mallory’s for several years and is a member…
Read MoreWorking Together
Publishing companies coordinate efforts to help fellow neighbors in Eastern Kentucky By Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing “The media has a responsibility. Working together, we can use our outreach abilities to get people the information they need and, more importantly, the help they need.” Those words, spoken by Owner and Publisher Jeff Jobe of Jobe…
Read MoreJOSEPH NATHAN “JOE” LONSBERY
Joseph Nathan “Joe” Lonsbery, age 58, of Smiths Grove, departed this life on Monday, August 1, 2022, at his residence. The Seattle, Washington native was born on January 29, 1964, to the late Franklin Neil and Katherine Zurfluh Lonsbery. He was married to Charlene Highsmith Lonsbery, who survives. Joe was a truck driver for 22…
Read MoreELIZA “JOYCE” BROWN
Eliza “Joyce” Brown, 89, of Summerville, South Carolina passed away Friday, July 29, 2022, at her son’s residence. She was born May 4, 1933, at her home in Etoile, Kentucky to the late James Howard Bailey and Lois Ellen Steenbergen Bailey. Joyce was a bank teller for 35 years at Kentucky Banking Center and was…
Read MoreRENEE JOY FARLEY
GLASGOW – Renee Joy Farley, age 48, died Sunday, July 31, 2022, at her residence. She was born in Staten Island, NY, on February 22, 1974, to Paul Zeppinick and Sarah (Kenoff). She was employed at Gondolier and was a member of Southside Baptist Church. She was married to James Farley. In addition to her…
Read MoreFlooding devastates Eastern Kentucky
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald Last week, heavy rains that drenched Eastern Kentucky brought with it one of the most devastating flooding events in the state’s history. As of July 31, the flash floods had taken the lives of at least 26 people, including children. As search and rescue efforts continue, that…
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