Hart County Sheriff’s Department: Working together for the people of Hart County
“No matter what the adversity was, we worked through it. It might not have been the most pleasurable thing for us to do, or it may not have been the easiest path for us to take, but everybody worked as one.” Sheriff Jeff Wilson Mary Beth Sallee Reporter Jobe Publishing, Inc. Last year…
Read MoreCoffee, Community & Collaboration
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Walking through the doors of Cave City’s new coffee shop, Black Magic, you will be warmly welcomed by the aroma of coffee beans, local art, and a quirky and unusual wall of plants. If it feels like an eclectic collaboration of ideas growing every day,…
Read MoreHonoring Kerry McDaniel
“May you rest in peace. We have the watch from here, sir.” Mary Beth Sallee Reporter Jobe Publishing, Inc. On February 4, the Hart County community mourned the loss of one of its own. Kerry McDaniel, Emergency Management Director and Solid Waste Coordinator, passed away from complications due to COVID-19. Kerry was a loving…
Read MoreBC Jail Committee Meeting – Budget and employee concerns
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. In a February meeting of the Jail Committee the price of the copier contract, the potential changing of a food service provider, new hires, and expenditures were discussed. The first item discussed was the matter of obtaining a new copier contract. Stipulations for Xerox and…
Read MoreFollow the Procedures or Nothing
By PJ Martin Editor The Edmonton Herald-News In a special called meeting of the Edmonton City Council held in-person on February 3, the council was asked if they would like to announce a bid for half interest of the new pumper truck purchased by the Metcalfe County Volunteer Fire Department. Horace Robinson Chairman of…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office Annual Report for 2020
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” – Theodore Roosevelt As with all entities, law enforcement saw its share of struggles due to the pandemic, and unprecedented anti-police sentiment across the nation. COVID restrictions, quarantine regulations, slow moving judicial processes, limited…
Read MoreLike father, like son
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. We’ve all heard it said that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. In the case of Chief Delaney Wilson and his son Cameron, it is certainly true. “He’s been alive the entire time that I’ve been doing this,” said Delaney. “He was born in…
Read MoreOLLIE OPAL McKENZIE
EDMONTON – Ollie Opal McKenzie, 93, received her angel wings on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at her home. Born June 15, 1927, the daughter of the late James E. (Jimmy) and Dona Harris Shoultz. Opal was a homemaker and retired from Mallory’s Inc. after over twenty years of service. She was a member of the…
Read MoreJail, former deputy under scrutiny for condition of K9
Mary Beth Sallee, Reporter Jobe Publishing, Inc. The Hart County Jail and its former employee, James Kersey, have recently come under scrutiny due to the questionable treatment and condition of Ragnar, the jail’s K9. On January 27, a post was made on Facebook by a “concerned K9 professional” regarding the poor health and condition…
Read MoreJobe Publishing welcomes new sales representative
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Jobe Publishing is proud to welcome Metcalfe County native and Barren County resident, Casey Basil. Basil is a 2006 graduate of MCHS. She is the mother of a ten year old boy and a four year old girl. Following high school, Basil worked…
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