GLENDA ROSE HAYES BEIGHLE
Glenda Rose Hayes Beighle, 64, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2021, in Colorado Spring, CO. She was born in Lincoln, Illinois on June 30, 1956 to Ruth and Clyde Hayes. Glenda grew up in Center, KY and was a graduate of Metcalfe County High School. Upon graduation from Western Kentucky University’s School of Nursing…
Read MoreMemories make a Legacy
Paula L. Ratliff, BSC, MS Criminologist and Author Scott Magers perished on the USS Oklahoma during the attack on Pearl Harbor at the age of 18, 1 month, and 4 days. He did not have a long time to build a legacy; having left Merry Oaks at the age of 17; yet, he did.…
Read MoreStaffing issues foreseen
By PJ Martin Jobe Publishing, Inc. The Glasgow City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, May 24th in person in the City Council Chambers of the Glasgow City Hall. Mayor Harold Armstrong began with a correction to numbers for Community Relief which he quoted at the May 10th meeting. The stated that the…
Read MoreEdmund Rogers Chapter, NSDAR Present Tri-County Student Awards
Linda Hitchcock, Publicist, Edmund Rogers Chapter, NSDAR Various Photographers The Edmund Rogers Chapter, NSDAR met on May 5, 2021 at the Lera B. Mitchell Clubhouse to host the annual Student Awards presentation for Scholarship, Good Citizens, and JROTC. It was the first full meeting since the pandemic began and was well attended by members,…
Read MoreWelcome Home, Seaman Magers
JR Jessie Jobe Publishing, Inc. After nearly 80 years, a fallen hero who perished in the attack on Pearl Harbor has finally returned home. Howard “Scott” Magers was born on November 23, 1923 in the Merry Oaks/Railton Community of Barren County. In January of 1941, at the young age of 17, he enlisted in…
Read MoreMetcalfe County Fiscal Court – Budget concerns arise at second reading
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. At the regularly scheduled May 25th meeting of Fiscal Court, the quorum conducted the second reading of the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget. Judge/Executive Stilts was absent, and Magistrate Kenny Scott sat in his place. Since the first reading two weeks ago, the budget has undergone…
Read MoreBuild it and they will come
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News On Friday, May 21, the new much larger pavilion for the Metcalfe County Farmers Market held its ribbon cutting with the Chamber of Commerce. It was a beautiful day and a huge crowd attended the day long events. Referring to the large crowd in attendance Farmers Market President…
Read MoreA bloomin’ good community service project
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. 47 local businesses, including historic Hunley’s Grocery, were the recipients of potted flowers and hand-written notes of gratitude from MCHS Biology and Ag Awareness students. According to Lynn Hawkins, the project was a community service effort. “The students designed and planted the plants, and…
Read MoreScenes from the Reagan Day Dinner 2021
Mental Health Awareness – A story of perseverance, hope
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News Herald “Fight everyday for yourself. Fight for your purpose in life. Find your people and rely on them.” Reanna Poynter According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experience some type of mental health disorder or condition, with…
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