Glasgow double murder – Arrest Made
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Metcalfe and Barren Thursday evening following a road closure and GPD investigation that’s still underway, a twenty-one year old Glasgow man, Cody Nathaniel Bacon was arrested for a double homicide. Bacon has been charged with Wanton Endangerment and Murder. The victims are David and Brittany Pace, who both resided at…
Read More2021 Summer Reading Tails and Tales
Special to the Herald-News The Metcalfe County Public Library has had a busy summer. Here a few statistics from our folks at the library. There were 554 craft to go bags picked-up by patrons. Cooking with the Cat included 150 participants. Checkers Library TV had 680 participants. The ABC Circus had 20 participating. 123…
Read MoreCandyland! Christmas Parade ‘21
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Metcalfe and Barren In a special gathering last Tuesday at the Glasgow-Barren County Chamber office the theme and Grand Marshall of the 2021 Christmas Parade were revealed, and it promises to be a sweet Christmas celebration! The parade will be held on December 4th. This year’s theme is Candyland and…
Read MoreStill Rolling
92-year-old enjoys the open road Katrina England Reporter, Hart County News-Herald Without even realizing it, Dale Kessler has earned a reputation as somewhat of a local legend, especially among motorcycle enthusiasts. Ask anyone in Hart County, and they’ve likely heard of the 92-year-old rider who can still be found in the crowds of motorcycle…
Read MoreThe Stan Cottrell Story
Part 1: The “fast boy” of Hart County Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart County News-Herald Over the course of his lifetime, 78-year-old Stan Cottrell has made a name for himself across the nation and beyond. But before he was a world record breaker or a renowned humanitarian, Stan was just the “fast boy” running…
Read MoreJudicial Center/Park Project halted by Fiscal Court
By Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Metcalfe and Barren In last week’s August 24th Barren County Fiscal Court meeting it was both lengthy and chaotic when it came to the new judicial center. The new courthouse, a $32 million project being proposed to be paid for by the Administrative Office of the Court (AOC), has…
Read MoreBranstetter Park Festival and Homecoming
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The 95th Branstetter Park Festival and Homecoming was well attended. Although, a few people may have stayed home due to the dark storm clouds looming overhead. Those attending were entertained by the scheduled music and the impromptu shade tree pickers as well as the craft booths, great food,…
Read MoreFall Army worm in Pasture and Hayfields 2021
Shared by the Metcalfe County Extension Office We have had numerous reports of fall armyworm egg masses in pastures and hayfields in KY in mid-August and now significant damage is occurring from the caterpillars across the state. Therefore, keep a close watch on your pastures/hayfields for these armyworms over the next few weeks. If…
Read MoreJailer asks questions
Jennifer Moonsong Division Publisher Metcalfe and Barren At the regularly scheduled open meeting of the Metcalfe County Fiscal Court, August 24, when it came to other business, jailer Randal Shive spoke up. “Did you check into my deputies pay raise?” Asked Shive. Judge/Executive Harold Stilts said that he had not but he would. “When…
Read More2A Hornets thump 6A Trojans 27-13 in season opener
By T. Wampler Jobe News and Sports Barren County High School traveled to Metcalfe County to open the season. The two teams play almost every season. They could not play in the crazy COVID year of 2020 when every school was scrambling to find and keep games. Barren crushed Metcalfe in 2019 the last…
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