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The Parrish Brothers

Submitted by Chris Lagermann   Three Cumberland County Kentucky brothers were honored in Burkesville on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at the Cumberland County High School. The Parrish brothers (Barney, Taylor, and Watson) enlisted in the U. S. Army to serve during World War II. American Legion Post 119 in Burkesville was chosen to be the…

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Library Expansion soon to begin

Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc.   After careful planning, the Metcalfe County Public Library Board of Trustees and staff have announced that the aforementioned expansion will soon be underway.   “The project involves a new addition and renovation to the current facility, which will expand library services for all of Metcalfe…

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Flood Filled

Last Tuesday, May 4th, Metcalfe was one of many counties in the region impacted by flood waters that filled roadways and yards. The flooding caused extensive damage to park entities. Photo by Jennifer Moonsong

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Success despite adversity

2020-2021 MC schools year in review Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc.   In only a few days, the school year will come to a close for Metcalfe County students, and although it is ending on a positive note at the beginning of the year there was a great deal of apprehension…

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Horse Cave to the Nines returns to downtown

Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald   If you’re looking for something to do on a Friday night, then it’s time to mark your calendar and plan a trip to downtown Horse Cave. After a year-long hiatus in 2020 due to the pandemic, Horse Cave to the Nines is back. During this event, businesses…

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Students bring Young Women LEAD Club to Caverna

Katrina England News-Herald Reporter   A nationwide program called Young Women LEAD recently found its way to the students of Caverna High School (CHS), and the results have been astounding. Launched in 2009, Young Women LEAD was created by a team of diverse female executive leaders in the Cincinnati and Louisville regions who were concerned…

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Changes coming to driver license services

Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald   Changes are coming to Kentucky’s driver license services. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) website, by June 30 of 2022, circuit clerk’s offices across the state will no longer be the place to receive or renew a driver’s license. All licensing services – including obtaining a…

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Rebranding Glasgow

By PJ Martin  Jobe Publishing, Inc.    The Glasgow City Council held its regular meeting on April 26 as the first in-person meeting since March 9, 2020.  The first order of business was a Proclamation honoring TJ Samson Community Hospital for being named to the list of the top 100 Rural and Community Hospitals by…

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Increase in runs

By PJ Martin  Jobe Publishing Inc.    The April meeting of the Barren Metcalfe Emergency Medical Services Board of Directors was held on April 28th in the Metcalfe County fiscal courtroom. Data for both February and March were presented due to not meeting in March.   Executive Treasurer Steve Powell presented the February and March financial…

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KENNETH (KENNY) EDWIN STRODE

FOUNTAIN RUN – Kenneth (Kenny) Edwin Strode, age 70, passed away May 3, 2021, at his home. He was born September 18, 1950, in Tompkinsville, KY to the late James Edwin and Della Frances Hurt Strode. He was the owner/operator of his own trucking company. Kenny is survived by his wife, Sylvia Fuller Strode: one…

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