Gary Wayne George
EDMONTON – Gary Wayne George, 55, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026, at his residence. He was born on January 21, 1971, to the late Phillip and Betty Robertson George. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Tammie Roy. Gary George was a man of many talents. If something was broken,…
Read MoreGenetta Sue Collins
GLASGOW – Genetta Sue (Blakely) Collins, age 64, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, Kentucky. Genetta was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on December 5, 1961, a daughter of the late Kenneth Raymond and Mary Leavene (Davis) Blakely. She loved being around kids, and her granddaughter Lily…
Read MoreBetty Lucille Dragoo
GLASGOW – Betty Lucille Dragoo, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at her home with her daughter, Susan Dragoo. Betty was born May 13, 1937, in Waukegan, IL, the daughter of Frank and Ethel Derreberry. Betty met David Dragoo, who was serving in the U.S. Navy at Great Lakes Naval Base, and…
Read MoreSarah Ann Sexton
EDMONTON – Sarah Ann Sexton, 34, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital in Danville, KY. She was born November 11, 1991, in Marquette, MI, to David Sexton and Darbie Morehead Earley, who survive. A lover of the outdoors, Sarah found joy in going for walks, exploring nature, fishing, and kayaking. These…
Read MoreTommy R Davidson
GLAGSOW – Thomas Ray Davidson, born May 4, 1932, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, at the Shanti Niketan Hospice House in Glasgow. He was preceded in death by his parents, Shirley F. Davidson and Anna Belle Davidson, and the following siblings, Ada Jewell Goad, Shirley Ann Harlow, Robert Davidson, Willie Davidson, Edwin Davidson,…
Read MoreElection Results
By PJ Martin Editor | The Herald-News The May Primary election held a few surprises in Metcalfe County, such as the close results in the sheriff’s race between Republicans Jarrod Steele, who received 48.81% of the votes, and Joshua Neal, who received 51.19%. The end count was a mere 10 votes apart at 851…
Read MoreMetcalfe Alumni Wins Distinguished Award
Staff Report Larmarrous Shirley is the 2026 Kentucky State University Whitney M. Young Distinguished Alumni Award awardee. The award is given to alumni who have made an impact at the state, national, and global levels. Born in Summer Shade, Kentucky, Larmarrous graduated from Metcalfe County High School in 1990. From there, he attended Kentucky State…
Read MoreDo we pay or not?
By PJ Martin Editor | The Herald-News The Edmonton – Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority (IDA) held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 18th. The following members were present: Chairperson Lisa Boswell, Terry Garrett, Matt Gallagher, Jerry Garmon, Secretary/Treasurer Alley Bragg, Mayor Doug Smith, and PJ Martin from The Herald-News. Those absent were Donna…
Read MoreMadonna Sue Biggers
GLASGOW – Madonna Sue Biggers, a devoted case worker for the Commonwealth of Kentucky and a steadfast servant of Christ, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026, at the Shanti Niketan Hospice House. Born on January 1, 1946, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, Madonna lived a life deeply rooted in faith and service, leaving a profound impact…
Read MoreWilliam E Houchens
GLASGOW – William E Houchens, born October 24, 1940, in Barren County, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Hospice House in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church and retired from SKF/Tyson Bearing in 2002. Survivors include his wife, Stephanie (Mikie) Wallace Houchens; daughter, Theresa Houchens of Smiths…
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