HCHS students earn both high school and Associate’s degrees
Katrina England Reporter, Hart Co. News Herald In 7th grade, Luke Carter told his parents he had a goal. He wanted to earn his Associate’s Degree simultaneously with his high school degree. Luke’s two older brothers, Noah and Jonah, had each graduated high school with 30 and 46 dual (college) credit hours, so he…
Read MoreBowman joins Chamber as new Executive Director
“The Chamber and I are dedicated to making Hart County a place where families can go and prosper…We want this to be the County of Opportunity.” Sherman Bowman, Chamber Executive Director Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart County News-Herald Sherman Bowman has worn many leadership hats over the span of his 40-year career in public…
Read MoreImplementation of Bill 128 unanimously approved
Content Submitted by Torrie Osbon The Metcalfe County Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. There were several items on the agenda, including Senate Bill 128, which allows school districts to create a Supplemental School Year Program. The board approved the motion in a unanimous vote. Approximately…
Read MoreMCYR to host second annual Reagan Day Dinner
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. On May the 22 at 7 p.m., the Metcalfe County Young Republicans (MCYR) will host the second annual Reagan Day Dinner. This year, the gathering will be at the Country Charm Event Barn on Hawkins Farm. “Most counties in Kentucky have an annual Republican…
Read MoreCelebrating Summer Shade – 4th Annual Founders Day
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. A cool breeze and overcast sky didn’t keep Metcalfe County residents from coming out and enjoying the festivities at the 4th Annual Founders’ Day held May 8th. “I think this year did better than I was expecting. We had a good turnout that stayed around…
Read MoreBlessing Boxes – Providing food and love to those in need
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart County News-Herald Take what you need. Leave what you can. That’s the idea behind the Blessing Boxes found in Hart County. Blessing Boxes are outdoor cabinets that are located in a 24-hour accessible location for community members to receive or donate goods anonymously. They are often stocked with non-perishable food items…
Read MoreGlasgow stand-off ends without incident
Story by Jennifer Moonsong Photos provided by JR Jessie Wednesday afternoon Glasgow Police officers responded to a call on Humble Avenue because a man had a gun pointed at a child. According to a press release from the Glasgow Police Department, Sgt. Houchens arrived on the scene and located the subject identified as Cannon…
Read MoreFlooding BRAWA with love
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Entities across South Central Kentucky were impacted last week by flash floating. Roadways were closed, yards damaged, and businesses damaged, but perhaps none were quite so displaced as the fur family at the Barren River Animal Welfare Association (BRAWA). “We had a good foot…
Read MoreOld Country Store Gets New Business
Tabitha Elmore-Young Gimlet Reporter Stanley Basham, a resident of Bee Springs, and his Father Billy Joe, have decided to keep an old business going. “Stanley owns a detailing business that has really taken off,” Billy said in an interview Thursday Morning. The pair has decided to reopen the long-time running grocery after it had…
Read MoreRoad Repairs
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News The Edmonton City Council held their monthly meeting on Monday, May 3 with social distancing and masks in use. The first order of business was to approve the Discretionary Fund Agreement between the Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the City of Edmonton. The Transportation Cabinet agrees to…
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