Local four-year-old to help others
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart County News-Herald When Andrew and Leia Tucker’s second child, Levi, was born, it was anything but a walk in the park. Levi was born with underdeveloped lungs, and he spent the first week of his life at Norton’s Children Hospital. During this difficult time, his parents were blessed to…
Read MoreSouth Central Kentucky History – Stephen Bishop: renowned guide of Mammoth Cave
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter Jobe Publishing, Inc. It is estimated that over 500,000 visitors are lead through the underground passageways of Mammoth Cave each year. Deemed the longest known cave system in the world with more than 400 total miles explored, no one knows exactly how far or deep the cave may go, but…
Read MoreMetcalfe County Fiscal Court: CDBG Concerns
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. At the regularly scheduled February 23 meeting of the Metcalfe County fiscal court, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) was the main topic of discussion. The grant pertains to the future of Pennington Stave and Cooperage. A resolution for the Procurement Standards for the project…
Read MoreFarewell, Carol! Celebrating 22 years as County Clerk
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Last Friday a cold drizzle didn’t keep a warm crowd from showing up at the Metcalfe County Government Center to bid Carol England Chaney ado. Chaney announced her retirement in December. Since that time, she has been enjoying time in the comfort of home and…
Read MoreHelp for Aniston
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Sweet and sassy three-year-old Aniston Roten of Hart County is what her mother Amber calls a “girly-girl”. “Her favorite color is pink, she loves to play dress-up, she loves learning and going to preschool two days a week, and her number one favorite thing…
Read MoreHart County Historical Society presents “Making One’s Dream a Reality”
Tick Rogers talks sports, hometown memories Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart County News-Herald Small town sports run deep in south central Kentucky, but perhaps none run as deep as those right here at home. The early 90s found Hart Countians crowding the high school gym and overflowing with Raider pride as local basketball stars…
Read MoreNeighbors Helping Neighbors
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart County News-Herald Deidre Day said she often misses the convenience of living in a town or city. But in the middle of a winter storm last week, she was reminded of just why country living is the best. Deidre’s mother-in-law suffers from ongoing health issues that can cause even…
Read MoreSnow Daze: Ice, snow impact region
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. For a week, ice and snow unlike any seen by South Central Kentucky for years came through in waves, shutting down schools, businesses, and roadways. An ice storm was the first to hit, followed by snowfall ranging from 4-8 inches of accumulation. “This…
Read MoreCar crash creates power outage amidst winter storm
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manger Jobe Publishing, Inc. Late Wednesday afternoon, a vehicle traveling down Happy Valley spun out of control near the intersection of Happy Valley Road and Veterans Outerloop, demolishing a fence and striking a power pole, which broke. The collision caused a power outage for several hours while clean…
Read MoreGlasgow business burns, cause unknown
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Late Monday afternoon at 4:26 p.m. the Glasgow Fire Department responded to the scene at Hughes HVAC located at 826 West Main Street in Glasgow. “Thick, black smoke was coming from all areas of the building, we had to fight the fire from the…
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