City and County in Need of Candidates
Staff Report With the general election filing deadline just a few weeks out there seems to be several open spots. Conversations with exiting Barren County Magistrates indicate six of the seven districts will be open and in need of new candidates. This is an office that may have a primary if two Democrats and/or two…
Read More“Hindsight’s 20/20”
Court unites on premium pay up to $9,900 per employee to be disbursed in three payments. Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. In an expected special called meeting, the Barren County Fiscal Court voted unanimously to approve premium pay for three payments of up to $3,300 per payment in the next year—a big reduction from…
Read MoreAttorney General Daniel Cameron Visits Hart County
By Jane Marsh Joe Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, November 22, Attorney General Daniel Cameron visited Hart County and spoke with members of the Hart County Chamber of Commerce, Fiscal Court, and others interested in civic health. Cameron’s visit began with an introduction from Hope Hawkins, Executive Director of the Hart County Chamber of Commerce.…
Read MoreClydesdales come to Cave City
Katrina England Jobe Publishing, Inc. Cave City chose to honor our First Responders, Veterans, Active Military, Teachers, Nurses and Doctors, Frontline Workers, and Local Businesses with a downtown celebration of food and music, and a parade down Main Street. Among the participants of the parade were the Budweiser Clydesdales. The Budweiser Clydesdales are…
Read MoreCouncil pauses to remember former councilmember
Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. The Glasgow City Council opened their meeting with a moment of silence for the passing of former council member Eldon Smith. Smith passed away on Nov 13 at the age of 89 in Iowa City, Iowa, where he resided. Glasgow Mayor Harold Armstrong announced that Smith was a member…
Read MoreMCES Junior Beta Winners
By Torrie Osbon Director of Communications Congratulations to our MCES Jr. Beta Club Showcase participants and winners. We are proud of all of you. #MetcalfeHornetsEver #BetaShowcase Photos submitted by MCES …
Read MoreAG Daniel Cameron visits Edmonton
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Last Tuesday, Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron made a trip to Edmonton stopping at the Metcalfe County Justice Center. Several Edmonton and Metcalfe officials and a few citizens were in attendance to hear his latest updates on the legal issues involving Kentucky. Cameron explained the purpose of his…
Read MoreToys for Tots 2021
Special to the Herald-News It’s that time of year again: Toy time! Once again the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office and the Metcalfe County School’s Family Resource Center have joined forces with the US Marine Corps Toys for Tots to be sure the kids of Metcalfe County have toys this Christmas season. Since…
Read MorePatriots Pen winners
By Torrie Osbon Director of Communications The Metcalfe County VFW post sponsored a Patriot’s Pen Youth Essay Competition for Metcalfe County Middle School students.
Read MoreMARY LOU JESSIE
EDMONTON – Mary Lou Jessie, 72, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at home in Edmonton Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Mary was born May 17, 1949, to the late Neal Smith and Leola Gardner Smith of Edmonton who survives. Besides her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tony, and two brothers, Tommy…
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