150 Year Anniversary of Summer Shade
Exerts of an article written by the Metcalfe Co. Homemakers, ca 1940-41. The little town of Summer Shade is situated in the southwestern part of Metcalfe County formed from Barren County in 1860. Summer Shade is on State Highway 90 which is called the John Muir Trail. The town was first called Glovers Creek.…
Read MoreMetcalfe man sentenced to 50 years in sodomy case
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Barren and Metcalfe A child sex crime went to trial last week and Metcalfe County, and it resulted in the jury recommending that Robert Chasteen spend 50 years in jail. The trial was held at the end of April. Kentucky State Police Trooper Ricky Cross investigated the incident. Chasteen was…
Read MoreImprovements for Summer Shade still coming?
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Barren and Metcalfe In 2019, Ron Underwood of Summer Shade participated in the Edmonton-Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce leadership project. What he learned inspired him to spearhead a project designed to improve lighting, visibility, growth, and traffic control in the heart of Summer Shade. “We visited the state capital on…
Read MoreThe Queen of Summer Shade
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News How many of us can look back on our memories from 100 years ago? Can you just imagine how many changes have taken place during that time? Well, one special lady who lives in the Summer Shade community can tell you all about 100 years ago. This wonderful…
Read MoreHOWARD BRUCE KEEL
EDMONTON – Howard Bruce Keel, 93, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Carson and Lucy Keel, and two sons-in-law Roger Jessie and Bill Snedegar. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Peggy Keel, and one sister, Margaret Disney of Rockwood, TN. He is…
Read MoreA mismanaged mess from every stall
Paula L. Ratliff BSC, MS Criminologist and Author Jobe Publishing Contributor In September 2019, 9 horses were seized from the Barren River State Park Riding Stables. These were trail horses, expertly trained and gentle enough to accommodate the most frightened rider on Kentucky’s trails. These were expensive horses, providing revenue for the owner and the…
Read MoreGWC customers expected to see rate increases
Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. Glasgow Water Company customers may see an increase in their bills after the Glasgow City Council unanimously passed the first reading of an ordinance in the regular April 27th meeting. This follows a presentation from GWC Manager Scott Young at the last council meeting where he detailed extensively the…
Read MoreSharing the roads
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald Last week, the Amish community in Hart County suffered a tremendous loss when a truck hit the back of a horse-drawn buggy in Hardyville, fatally wounding a passenger in the buggy. According to reports, the accident is believed to have occurred when the driver of the truck…
Read MoreAbell selected as first female superintendent of Caverna Independent Schools
Katrina England Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald Assistant Superintendent Amanda Abell was unanimously approved as the next superintendent of Caverna Independent Schools, effective July 1, 2022. Her appointment will follow the resignation of current superintendent Cornelius Faulkner. Abell has worked as part of Mr. Faulkner’s team for seven years, so she is no stranger to…
Read MoreBaby formula shortage
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald Stores across the nation have experienced shortages of varying kinds. But perhaps the shortage that has become most concerning, especially for parents, is that of infant formula. Someone who has first-hand experience of this shortage is Haley Snell. Snell explained that she and her husband were using…
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