Our Architectural Heritage
The stories are waiting to be told By Jeff Jobe Jobe Publishing, Inc. Caring about our architectural heritage is a way to show we are proud of our past and want to share these stories with the future. The thought and care we place in our old buildings is indicative of the legacy we…
Read MoreThe Social Effect Part 1: Just the Facts
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Metcalfe and Barren In 2003 the way we communicate and interact with each other was forever changed with the launching of the first social media platform, MySpace. Many thought it wouldn’t catch on. Now, almost 2 decades later social media has become such an infectious part of life that it…
Read MoreNational Honor Society Induction
By Kelly Shaw On October 20th, the Metcalfe County High School National Honor Society held its 10th induction ceremony. This year ten members were selected for membership based on scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Chosen were Lindsey Bandy, Anna Grace Blythe, Whitley Gibson, Travis Harper, Braelyn Johnson, Laura Linkous, Kassady London, Kelleigh Pugh, Camryn Reece,…
Read MoreHornets End Dragons Perfect Season
By Johnnie Tarter Jobe Publishing Contributor Coach LJ Harbison and the Hornets took to the field determined to rectify last week’s loss, against Adair. In true Hornet fashion that’s exactly what they did and on Metcalfe’s Senior recognition night. The Hornets faced off with 8 and 0 Green County, for the regular season district championship.…
Read MoreIntroducing the Social Effect
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Metcalfe and Barren A baby is born. A mother dies. The team triumphs. Tragedy strikes and news travels fast. Aunt Jane posts a picture of her yellow roses. Little Jimmy sports a Burt Reynold’s costume for Halloween. A woman endures her first round of chemotherapy. Another gets a new purple…
Read MoreEDWARD “ED” GIBSON
FAIRMOUNT, IN – Edward “Ed” Gibson, 90, died Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Marion Health after a brief illness. Ed was born June 6, 1931, at Cofer, KY to the late Eulis and Letha (Walbert) Gibson he attended Metcalfe County Schools. He married Betty Jean Word on November 10, 1956, in Columbus, IN, she preceded…
Read MoreJIMMY WAYNE GARMON
EDMONTON – Jimmy Wayne Garmon, age 72, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Metcalfe Health Care. Born June 11, 1949, in Glasgow, he was the son of the late James and Maxine (Hurt) Garmon. He worked as maintenance in the trucking industry and was of the Baptist faith. Jimmy served two years in the…
Read MoreGlasgow Brand Reveal Party
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Barren & Metcalfe Friday morning the Barren-Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce held a brand reveal party complete with a confetti cannon to reveal its new logo and branding. They chose a new logo that reflects a more modern look a and captures their mission to be “Your Partner for Business Growth”…
Read MoreScenes from Maze of Maize 2021
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Metcalfe & Barren Friday under October skies the 5th annual corn maze was presented by the students of the MCHS Food, Science, and Technology class, and community service group. This year live animals were added to the event, including a donkey, calf, and chickens. All MCES students got to take…
Read MorePediatric Cancer Series Part 2: Ayden’s Story
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart County News-Herald Last week, The Hart County News-Herald shared Aniston’s story. This week, we bring you the journey and story of Ayden Morris. Ayden was 11-years-old when he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). “We took Ayden to the Norton Children’s Hospital on July 15, 2017. This was…
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