Hart County Solid Waste provides update
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart County News Herald It is without a doubt that everyone has recently experienced a shortage of an item needed or a delay in receiving an item. Perhaps it was a favorite snack at the grocery store, a part for a vehicle, or a pair of shoes from Amazon. No…
Read MoreHere She Is… Hardyville Teen Competes in National Beauty Pageants
By Katrina England Reporter, Hart County News Herald Hardyville resident and Legrande 8th grader Shelby Haynes already has a solid schedule of extra-curriculars with basketball, volleyball, cheerleading, softball, cross country, GATS (Gifted & Talented Services), 4-H, Art Club, Academic Team, and Jr. Beta. Aside from those, she has also been competing in pageants since…
Read MoreDalton’s Law
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Barren and Metcalfe In December 2020, Glasgow’s beloved 22-year-old Dalton Bishop met with an untimely fate, when he ingested fentanyl. Dalton is warmly remembered for his kind, giving nature. “Dalton had a heart of gold, and he was always, always thinking about what he could do for others,” said Dalton’s…
Read MoreMC Fiscal Court: Special called meeting
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Barren and Metcalfe Last Friday, April 1, a special called meeting of the Metcalfe County fiscal court was held to approve payment to Scotty’s Contracting for paving Iron Mountain Road. It was agreed unanimously by the court that a request for payment would be sent to the Kentucky Department…
Read More“You want this?” Prostitution arrest made in Glasgow
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Barren and Metcalfe The Summer Spa Massage Parlor of Glasgow has been shut down following an investigation by the Glasgow Police Department (GPD). The GPD received complaints and tips related to illegal human trafficking, promoting prostitution, providing sexual services for compensation, and operating without a license. The investigation was conducted…
Read More2022: Glasgow’s Year?
By JEFF JOBE Publisher Working together is a far better strategy for success than fighting one another. Or at least it’s worth a shot. I have owned the Barren County Progress for the better part of two decades, and because of my work I have been pulled into so many disagreements it would be impossible…
Read MoreCAROLYN LOIS GARDNER
MAGNOLIA – Carolyn Lois Gardner, 75, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022, peacefully at her home surrounded by family. She was born in LaRue County on January 29, 1947, made a profession of faith in Christ, and was a member of Mt. Zion Separate Baptist Church in Magnolia. She was retired from working for Dolly…
Read MoreJOE LEE MARTIN
EDMONTON – Joe Lee Martin, age 79, passed away Monday, April 04, 2022, at T.J Samson Community Hospital. He was born April 05, 1942, in Barren County, KY to the late Buford and Minnie Forrest Martin. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Smith Martin of Edmonton; one daughter, Robin Garmon (Steve) of Summer Shade; one son,…
Read MoreWaggoner makes history at SKYCTC
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College (SKYCTC) prides itself not only in its successes but also in its rich history. First established in 1939 as Western Trade School, SKYCTC was once used to train industrial workers and Armed Service personnel for the duration of World War II. Since…
Read MoreGiving Straight from the Hart
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald For the past decade, the local organization Hart of Autism has provided support for parents, educators, and children with special needs. As the month of April is recognized as Autism Awareness month, what better way to celebrate diversity and inclusion than to give back to an organization…
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