Hometown Hero Brian Key
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald We often judge restaurants on a five-star scale. While there is no doubt that many in Hart County would give Poor Keys (PK) BBQ a high rating, there is also no doubt that business owner Brian Key would receive five-stars as well for his service to the…
Read More“Egg”cellent Easter Deliveries
Katina England Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald If you happened to see teenagers sneaking around lawns across Hart County the night before Easter, don’t worry. It was just the Hart County Varsity Cheerleaders, “egging” dozens of yards of the generous families who had helped with their most recent fundraiser. The “Egg My Yard” Fundraiser helped…
Read MoreHale won’t disclose condition and whereabouts of nine horses
More than $41K in Tax Dollars Expensed and some May Have Died By Jeff Jobe BCP/publisher The Barren County Fiscal Court is under fire from the community because they have once again found themselves in the dark when it comes to how county tax dollars are spent. The issue at hand involves 9-beautiful animals that…
Read MorePrimary Election: What you need to know
Metcalfe County Clerk Shannon Fields would like to update everyone on the processes for the upcoming Primary Election on May 17, 2022. To qualify for a mail-in ballot: The voter must meet one of the following criteria to request a mail-in ballot. Be in the military or an overseas voter; Be unable to go vote…
Read More2022 Educator of the Year Award
Kim Harwood Executive Director The Edmonton Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Scott Roach as the recipient of the 21st Annual Metcalfe County Educator of the Year Award. Scott is married to Charlotte Nunn Roach, and they reside in Edmonton. Charlotte is the Teacher of Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and…
Read More2022 Educator Idol Award
By Kim Harwood Executive Director The Edmonton Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Ms. Kay Harbison as the 2022 recipient of the 15th annual Metcalfe County Educator Idol Award. Ms. Kay Harbison resides in the Summer Shade Community on the family farm. She enjoys travel, history, antiques, genealogy, local history research,…
Read MoreMetcalfe Fiscal Court – A doggone problem
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Barren and Metcalfe Perhaps the most pressing matter at the regularly scheduled meeting of Metcalfe County Fiscal Court on April 12th arose in “other business”. Animal control officer Billy Coomer addressed the court. “The animal shelter has refused to take dogs for several weeks. The last dog they…
Read MoreDawgy Dash to feature world renowned runner
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald Animal Rescue Kare (ARK) of Hart County will host its annual Dawgy Dash on April 30, 2022. This year’s 5K Run-Walk will feature a special guest: world-renowned runner Stan Cottrell. A native of Munfordville, Cottrell has clocked in over 270,000 running miles over the course of his…
Read MoreJAMES FRANKLIN “FRANK” LILE
CENTER – James Franklin “Frank” Lile, 89, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Born March 27, 1933, in Metcalfe County to the late Samuel Spurgeon and Mary Lou Asbury Lile. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty Lou Lile in 2008.…
Read MoreBaird sworn in as new Hart County Attorney
Katrina England Reporter, Hart County News Herald Hart County native Justin Baird was sworn in as the new Hart County Attorney when Mike Nichols stepped down. Baird, a 1995 graduate of Hart County High School, received a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in finance at the University of Kentucky and then went to Law School…
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