MCMS Conservation writing contest winners
By Lasasha Grissom Metcalfe Conservation District The Metcalfe County Middle School Writing Contest winners for the county are pictured as followed: 3rd place winner (*not pictured*) – Caleb Farlee
Read MoreRod and Gun revival
Jennifer Moonsong Publisher/Jobe Publishing Central Division Hunting and fishing are more than a hobby, for many, it’s a way of life coupled with age-old family traditions. In the 1980s, the Metcalfe County rod and gun club was a thriving organization with numerous members, that shared in the joys of the great outdoors as well…
Read MoreMCHS conservation writing contest winners
By Lasasha Grissom Metcalfe Conservation District Metcalfe County High School Writing Contest winners for the county are pictured as followed:
Read MoreMC Fiscal Court
Jennifer Moonsong Publisher/Jobe Publishing Central Division The regularly scheduled meeting of the Metcalfe Fiscal Court Tuesday, December 28 was brief. This was the court’s last meeting for the calendar year. Lynn Lunz of the sheriff’s office presented the proposed annual budget for the coming year. Upon review, it was approved unanimously. The court also…
Read MoreMC Soil Conservation District relocates
Jennifer Moonsong Publisher/Jobe Publishing Central Division The Metcalfe County Soil Conservation District Office has relocated from the County barn to the Government Center on Main Street. In June, the position of district administrative assistant became vacant when Peggy Bridges retired from her post. On October 18, Sasha Grissom officially took on the role…
Read MoreMARY SUSAN STEPHENS
CENTER – Mary Susan Stephens, 85, passed away December 25, 2021, at NHC Healthcare in Glasgow. She was born March 12, 1936, to the late Samuel Benton and Annie Lee Geralds Gittings. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Cornell Stephens. She was a sweet, loving, and caring Christian example.…
Read More15th Annual Spirit of Giving celebration
“Whatever it takes to build a better future.” Jennifer Moonsong Publisher/Jobe Publishing Central Division Smiles were a’plenty and so was goodwill as the Boys and Girls Club of Glasgow-Barren County helped provide for local families this Christmas season! “This was our 15th Annual Spirit of Giving Event. The purpose of the event is to…
Read More2021 Year in Review
Jennifer Moonsong Publisher/Jobe Publishing Central Division 2021 brought to Barren County losses, trials, triumphs, and growth. January In January, the community mourned the passing of businessman and leader O. Wayne Gaunce, welcomed the new Shanti Niketan Hospice Home, and fought the tide of changing times when the homemakers were asked to rename their annual…
Read MoreCourt appropriates $1M to healthcare sector, $500K to education
Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. In a 7-1 vote last week, Barren County Fiscal Court voted to earmark $1,000,000.00 to the healthcare sector in Barren County for the purpose of retaining employees with an additional $500,000.00 to healthcare education. As with many areas across the nation, staffing shortages are taking a toll on businesses…
Read More