County approves $43K road equipment
Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. Barren County Fiscal Court held a special-called meeting last Friday and unanimously approved various road department equipment expenses in the absence of Magistrates Trent Riddle and Carl Dickerson. A paver, a vehicle used to lay asphalt, owned by the county is in need of repairs and the court approved…
Read MoreBarren County candidate update
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Metcalfe and Barren The January 25 filing deadline has passed, and many Barren Countians are stepping up to the plate to run for various county and city offices. In the race for Judge/Executive, incumbent Micheal Hale (D) is being challenged by Jamie Bewley Byrd (R). County Clerk Helena Chase Birdwell…
Read MoreGEPB elects new officers
Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. The Glasgow Electric Plant Board approved two new board officers to the Board of Directors last week following the expiring term for Chairman D.T. Froedge and the resignation of Libby Short. Board members unanimously elected Mark Haines as the new Chairman and Glenn Pritchard as the new Secretary/Treasurer. In…
Read MoreRemembering Brad Bailey
Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing, Inc. The ongoing pandemic has devastated many families, taking away loved ones far too soon. Unfortunately, the Bailey family understands this all too well. Brad Bailey, a Barren County native and former property valuation administrator (PVA), passed away on January 18 from complications due to COVID-19. Although his family…
Read MoreChairman Froedge’s vision for GEPB’s future
D.T. Froedge 1/25/2022 “I’m not upset about leaving. This was something I didn’t like doing, but I needed to do from the start. Glasgow is not a wealthy town filled with wealthy people. The average household income is said to be about 28-thousand a year. We have a lot of citizens that are retired,…
Read MoreBoard officers remain unchanged
By PJ Martin Jobe Publishing, Inc. The Barren-Metcalfe Emergency Medical Services Board of Directors met in regular session on Wednesday, January 26th in the Barren County fiscal courtroom. The election of officers was the first order of business. After a few nominations, discussions, and votes, all previous officers remained in their positions. A vote…
Read MoreMCHS Graduates Nine
Special to the Herald-News Photos courtesy of MCS Metcalfe County High School held graduation for nine January graduates. Superintendent Josh Hurt handed each senior their diploma and Principal Clint Graham told the graduates, “It is one of many milestones you will mark on your journey through life.” We wish you all of the best of…
Read MoreCandidate commentary
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Metcalfe and Barren At the Republican Candidate Meet & Greet hosted by the Metcalfe County Young Republicans, the resounding theme for most candidates present seeking county offices, was their deep roots in Metcalfe County. Incumbent District 4 Magistrate and Metcalfe native Ronnie Miller mentioned his 43 years of living…
Read MoreMetcalfe County Election 2022 Update
Jennifer Moonsong Publisher/Jobe Publishing, Inc. Central Division The extended filing deadline for the 2022 election has officially passed, and the following candidates have filed to run for various local offices. County attorney Barry Gilley is retiring at the end of his term after many dedicated years to Metcalfe County. Sharon Howard (R) and Holly…
Read MoreChili for a chilly evening
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Metcalfe and Barren On the evening of Saturday, February 29, the Metcalfe County Young Republican Club hosted a Chili Supper Meet and Greet at the old school gymnasium. Fourteen Republican candidates turned out for the event. “We are glad to be able to reestablish a Republican tradition in the county,”…
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