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BEA announces IMS’s expansion in Glasgow

Special to the Barren County Progress   Barren County Economic Authority (BCEA) has proudly announced that Innovative Manufacturing Services, Inc. (IMS) has partnered once again with Carryline, to increase local inventories and assist IMS with its North American expansion efforts. Carryline is a Swedish-based manufacturer of conveyor equipment. Since 2003, IMS has been providing high-quality…

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Horse Cave native Ned Hill puts finishing touches on hometown songs

Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart County News-Herald   Recording artist Ned Hill is putting the finishing touches on a new collection of 5 hometown songs to the delight of his fans!  A Horse Cave native, Ned is well known locally for writing and recording music that brings back memories of growing up in the Hart…

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Tremendous outpouring of toys

Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc.   This year, Barren-Metcalfe Family Court Judge Mica Pence called on the help of the community, to provide stuffed animals for children who must appear in family court. Pence partnered with Yancey’s in Glasgow as a drop point for donations.   Now, only a couple of…

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Metcalfe County Fiscal Court

Special to the Edmonton Herald-News   The first item on the agenda at the May 11 meeting was the opening of bids for annual supplies.  Judge/Executive Harold Stilts opened and read each bid before the court.  Awarding of bids will take place at the next Fiscal Court Meeting on May 25, 2021. Next on the…

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Local church plans to Walk4Water

Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc.   For the past five years The Church of Christ at Center has partnered with Healing Hands International, an organization affiliated with the churches of Christ. “Healing Hands tries to better peoples’ lives in impoverished countries by conducting sustainable gardening and agriculture workshops, helping women to…

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Transition of Driver Licensing Services from Circuit Court Clerks to Transportation Cabinet in Eight Counties

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC).   A new era of driver licensing services, offering an array of options and conveniences for obtaining or renewing driver’s licenses and state identification cards, will soon begin in eight more Kentucky counties this month. The traditional trip to the local Office of Circuit Court Clerk is being replaced in those…

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Metcalfe County Schools Names New Middle School Principal

Torrie Osbon Public Relations Director     Metcalfe County Schools announced today that Jenny Stotts-Lundy will serve as the next principal of Metcalfe County Middle School. She takes over for Allen Trotter, who recently was named the district’s new director of pupil personnel.   Stotts-Lundy started her teaching career 21 years ago at Metcalfe County Elementary School,…

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It all starts with a healthy heart

By Jeff Jobe Over the years, I have devoted many inches of space and a considerable amount of ink to my thoughts on growing our communities. I like to think I have had some consistency, but as I grow older I find myself less interested in writing about what we need to do and more…

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T. Marzetti breaks ground on $133 million, 220-job expansion

Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart County News-Herald   In what is the largest expansion in the company’s history, T. Marzetti in Horse Cave recently broke ground on a $133 million project that will add 220 jobs at the local facility. The ground breaking ceremony, which took place on May 13, was not only attended by…

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A Little Relief

PJ Martin Jobe Publishing, Inc.   The Glasgow City Council held its regular meeting on May 10th in person in the City Council Chambers of Glasgow City Hall. City Attorney Danny Basil read the letter from Glasgow EPB Interim Superintendent Melanie Reed. The letter explains the new electric rates which will take effect on June…

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