Ambulance bids opened
By PJ Martin Jobe Publishing, Inc. The Barren-Metcalfe Emergency Medical Services Board of Directors met in its regular session on Wednesday, February 23rd in the Barren County fiscal courtroom. All were present except Vice-Chairperson Neil Thornbury, who was att3ending another meeting, Executive Director Joe Middleton began by introducing Shawn Estes, as Assistant Director Chief…
Read MoreBranding Glasgow
Jennifer Moonsong Managing Editor/Jobe Publishing Central Division Thanks to the efforts of the Strategic Planning Committee for the Glasgow City Council, Chandler Thinks, a “place marketing company” from Franklin, Tennessee, has been employed to create brand appeal for Glasgow and Barren County. The long-term goal is to bring more money, colors, and appeal for…
Read MoreBarren County – Fiscal Court Report
Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. Barren Fiscal Court opened last week’s regular meeting with a moment of silence in honor of the passing of former Property Valuation Administrator Brad Bailey before moving to a lengthy agenda. Barren County Clerk’s Office presented the quarterly report ending Dec. 31, 2021. From 2020 to 2021, the clerk’s…
Read MoreGPD awards, Voter IDs, and Federal Disaster Loans surround council meeting
Allyson Dix Barren County Progress Last week, Glasgow City Council recognized Glasgow Police Department officers who worked in Bowling Green and Mayfield to help assist those cities after the deadly tornado outbreak in December 2021. The Kentucky House of Representatives awarded them with a citation of heroism. Glasgow Police Chief Jennifer Arbogast presented each…
Read MoreSmall but mighty: Heart warrior continues along journey
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart County News-Herald Lydia Shirley is a vibrant six-year-old. She enjoys school, art, music, and swinging on her playset. She even has big plans for a garden this upcoming spring and summer. The only difference between Lydia and most other children is that Lydia was born with half a heart.…
Read MoreStill waiting for answers
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart County News-Herald It’s been over two months since tornadoes swept through south-central Kentucky, including Hart County. Both Horse Cave and Munfordville received damage, but the most severe tornadic activity occurred in Hardyville where some families lost everything. Although those storms have since passed, one thing hasn’t: concern about the…
Read MoreBipartisan efforts lead to clean water, road improvements in South Central Kentucky
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Metcalfe and Barren In a momentous event on February 18 at Barren County’s UK extension office, Governor Andy Beshear and local officials from Barren, Metcalfe, and Hart counties gathered to announce grant money for clean water, and better rural roads in the three-county region. “It’s a great day to be…
Read MoreKentucky ranks #1 in childhood obesity
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Metcalfe and Barren When it comes to childhood obesity, Kentucky now ranks number 1 nationwide. This embarrassing statistic for the Bluegrass state was a culmination of 2021 reports. Mississippi, Louisiana, and West Virginia come in at two, three, and four. Montana ranks best. Based on the BMI and a report…
Read MoreBlack History Month – For the love of baseball
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News It’s called America’s pastime, and baseball has been around a long time. Children still dream of making it to the big leagues, but very few do, even back in the 1900s, when players were publicized widely, few made it to the big leagues. However, one local-born player that…
Read MoreBusinesses sold vape products to underage juveniles
Submitted by Hart County Sheriff’s Department Drug paraphernalia found at both locations On February 17, 2022, search warrants were executed at the Sunoco Station and the Marathon Station in Munfordville. The Search Warrants were obtained following an investigation that was conducted on February 16, 2022. An underage juvenile purchased the product known as “Delta 10”…
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