Let it snow!
Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing, Inc. After unusually warm temperatures for the season, winter weather hit Kentucky on January 6 and all of Barren County was covered in snow. Some individuals reported up to eight inches in the Glasgow area. The Barren County Progress asked readers to share their snow day photos on the…
Read MoreFiling deadline extended – Candidate update
Jennifer Moonsong Publisher/Jobe Publishing Central Division Last Thursday the House Committee voted to advance House Bill 172, making the filing deadline for all political candidates in Kentucky January 25, rather than January 7. House Republicans moved to waive the required second and third readings of the bill and passed it out of the…
Read MoreCity splits on EPB Chairman Froedge
Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. Tracy Shirley, Director of Glasgow/Barren County Emergency Management, gave the Glasgow City Council a report following concerns some councilmembers had in December following the tornado outbreak last month. The emergency management department is responsible for testing the outdoor tornado sirens and Shirley discussed several issues recently found regarding them.…
Read MoreKelly Green Day honors Cathy Murray
Katrina England Reporter, Hart County News-Herald On Tuesday, January 4th, Hart County High School FFA members hosted a Kelly Green Day to honor Cathy Murray in her battle against cancer. Cathy is the wife of Hart County High School Agriculture teacher Shaun Murray, who has been with the school district for over 25 years.…
Read MoreArson arrests made
Jennifer Moonsong Publisher/Jobe Publishing Central Division Two recent fires at the Metcalfe County Lake and Park brought much speculation, and now thanks to the diligent work of the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office three individuals have been taken into custody. On Saturday, December 18, 2021, person(s) unknown attempted to commit arson on a county…
Read MoreFelony Arrest
Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office On October 8, 2021, Roth was arrested by the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office for being a convicted felon in possession of several firearms and ammunition following an investigation by Sheriff Lonnie Hodges. On Monday, January 03, 2022, at approximately 0830 hours, Nathan Roth came to the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office…
Read MoreHighway 68 Revival
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News As noted by a statement by from Secretary of State Michael Adams, “Kentuckians are an industrious and resilient people.” That statement is very true of Edmonton with several new businesses in various stages of completion. After the last couple of years, it’s refreshing and exciting to see growth…
Read MoreDUI Related Collision
Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office On Friday, December 31, 2021, at approximately 2045 hours, the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a single-vehicle collision on KY 80, approximately six miles east of Edmonton, KY. Deputy Logan Richardson was dispatched to investigate. Upon arrival, it was determined that Daniel Reyes was operating a 2007 Nissan…
Read MoreHometown Heroes: Dr. Virag and Jackie Pandeya
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart County News-Herald Food. Personal hygiene items. Clothing and shoes. These are the everyday basic necessities of life. But unfortunately in Hart County, there are individuals and families who are in need of these items on a daily basis. That’s where Dr. Virag Pandeya, M.D., and his wife Jackie Pandeya,…
Read MoreA calm start to the year
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton City Council met for the first time in 2022 on Monday, January 3, with all members present. The second reading was held for Ordinance No. 2021-22-05 Increasing the arrest fee from $10 to $30 in the City of Edmonton. The ordinance passed unanimously. City Attorney Brian…
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