Patton Funeral Home coming to Cave City
Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing, Inc. For decades, Patton Funeral Home has proudly served the citizens of Edmonson and Barren Counties. Its Brownsville facility opened in 1969, followed by its Park City facility in 1988. Now, the family-owned and operated business will be adding a new location in Cave City. Patton Funeral Home recently…
Read MoreTornado sweeps through Hart County
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart County News-Herald In the early morning hours of December 11, Hart County was struck by tornadic activity as areas in Hardyville, Canmer, Munfordville, and Horse Cave received damage. According to the National Weather Service, an EF-1 tornado (90 mph winds) swept through Horse Cave and intensified into an EF-2…
Read MoreChristmas spirit abounds in Edmonton
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The annual Shop Around the Square returned to Edmonton on Sunday, December 5th and you could feel the Christmas spirit in the air. The event is sponsored by the Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce each year to encourage shopping local. Relay for Life held their Tree of Hope…
Read MoreHistoric Kentucky Tornado leaves death, destruction
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division Barren & Metcalfe A deadly late-season chain of tornados left parts of Kentucky and several other states with catastrophic destruction and a death toll that’s still being calculated. The deadly twisters began on the evening of Saturday, December 10th, and in the darkness swept states into the wee hours…
Read MoreEmergency Services to finally get a home
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Barren-Metcalfe Emergency Medical Services Board of Directors met in regular session on Wednesday, December 8th in the Barren County fiscal courtroom. After a short closed session, it was unanimously approved to enter into an agreement to purchase the 5-acre (±) property located beside and behind Hardees on…
Read MoreMetcalfe County: Candidate filing update
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division Barren & Metcalfe With less than a month to go, several candidates have filed for offices in Metcalfe County. Shannon Fields (D) is completing the term of former clerk Carol Chaney. Chaney retired last year. Fields was appointed and has filed for the office of Metcalfe County Clerk. Larry N.…
Read MoreIndustrial Board Appointments
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton City Council met Monday, December 6th with all members present except Cathy Nunn who was feeling ill. The board voted unanimously to appoint Terry Garrett to the Chairman position on the Metcalfe County Industrial Board. The position was left vacant by Matt South who turned in…
Read MoreChristian inspired works showcased by local author
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division Barren & Metcalfe On Friday, December 10th, Metcalfe retiree and new author Garry Pifer held a book signing at the chamber of commerce for his two Christian genre publications. My books are Christian books. The first one, which was published early September of 2020, God’s Bestseller: Make It Real I…
Read MoreJUDY FAYE BLYTHE SPEARS
SUMMER SHADE – Judy Faye Blythe Spears, age 66, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021, at T J Samson Hospital. Born January 29, 1955, in Burkesville, KY, she was the daughter of the late Johnnie Milton and Pansy Arms Blythe and the wife of Jerry Spears who survives. They were married 51 years. She owned…
Read MoreRowland Announces He Will Not Seek Re-election
Frankfort, Kentucky (December 10, 2021) – State Representative Bart Rowland of Tompkinsville announced Friday that he will not seek re-election to represent the state’s 21st District in the Kentucky House of Representatives. Rowland currently serves all of Hart, Metcalfe, and Monroe counties and a portion of Hardin County. “I’m extremely honored that…
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