Domestic violence survivor pens book
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart County News-Herald “For years, he underestimated me. But, I was not stupid. I was not needy. I was not unstable. I was not undeserving. I was not asking for too much and I was not his property. And, on February 28th, 2020, he figured that out the hard way.”…
Read MoreBCFC – Barren to receive $8.59M funding
Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. Barren County Fiscal Court has addressed several issues as of late that may affect many employees within the county and city. At last week’s regular meeting, the court voted to approve a “pie chart” presented to the court by County Treasurer Jenny Hoffman and Krista Steenbergen, a newly contracted…
Read MoreGlasgow seeks new 911 arrangement
Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. The 911 Call Center Director alongside ten employees were present Monday night for the Glasgow City Council meeting where council members voted to return the $70,000 received for the Barren-Metcalfe Emergency Communications Center, also referred to as the 911 call center. Both Barren County and the City of Cave…
Read MoreHop for hops – Brewery Hop Challenge 2021
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Barren & Metcalfe It’s October and in true October fashion, the 12th marked the official beginning of the West Kentucky Brewery Hop for bluegrass craft beer enthusiasts! Thirteen breweries across the western portion of the state are participating. Glasgow’s very own Yancey’s is part of the fun. “We offer eight…
Read MoreOur Architectural Heritage
The stories are waiting to be told By Jeff Jobe Jobe Publishing, Inc. Caring about our architectural heritage is a way to show we are proud of our past and want to share these stories with the future. The thought and care we place in our old buildings is indicative of the legacy we…
Read MoreThe Social Effect Part 1: Just the Facts
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Metcalfe and Barren In 2003 the way we communicate and interact with each other was forever changed with the launching of the first social media platform, MySpace. Many thought it wouldn’t catch on. Now, almost 2 decades later social media has become such an infectious part of life that it…
Read MoreNational Honor Society Induction
By Kelly Shaw On October 20th, the Metcalfe County High School National Honor Society held its 10th induction ceremony. This year ten members were selected for membership based on scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Chosen were Lindsey Bandy, Anna Grace Blythe, Whitley Gibson, Travis Harper, Braelyn Johnson, Laura Linkous, Kassady London, Kelleigh Pugh, Camryn Reece,…
Read MoreHornets End Dragons Perfect Season
By Johnnie Tarter Jobe Publishing Contributor Coach LJ Harbison and the Hornets took to the field determined to rectify last week’s loss, against Adair. In true Hornet fashion that’s exactly what they did and on Metcalfe’s Senior recognition night. The Hornets faced off with 8 and 0 Green County, for the regular season district championship.…
Read MoreIntroducing the Social Effect
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Metcalfe and Barren A baby is born. A mother dies. The team triumphs. Tragedy strikes and news travels fast. Aunt Jane posts a picture of her yellow roses. Little Jimmy sports a Burt Reynold’s costume for Halloween. A woman endures her first round of chemotherapy. Another gets a new purple…
Read MoreEDWARD “ED” GIBSON
FAIRMOUNT, IN – Edward “Ed” Gibson, 90, died Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Marion Health after a brief illness. Ed was born June 6, 1931, at Cofer, KY to the late Eulis and Letha (Walbert) Gibson he attended Metcalfe County Schools. He married Betty Jean Word on November 10, 1956, in Columbus, IN, she preceded…
Read More