Scotties beat Panthers 49-35, Scott scores fours 4 TD’s
By T. Wampler Jobe News and Sports The Glasgow High School Scotties were shutout in their home opener against the Wofford Yellow Jackets. Something that does not happen often with Coach Jeff Garmon and the 3A Glasgow Scotties. They had a problem with penalties in that game and, that issue with flags didn’t disappear…
Read MoreCARL PENNINGTON
CENTER – Carl Reed Pennington, 89, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at his home. He was born April 25, 1932, to the late Clifton Jill Pennington and Lovie Katherine Matney Pennington. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Wayne Pennington; and two brothers, Jimmie and Ray Morris Pennington. He attended…
Read MoreMARY KATHRYN CASSADY
KNOB LICK – Kathryn Cassady, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. She was at the home of her daughter and surrounded by family. Mrs. Cassady was born in Crail Hope on September 2, 1926, to the late Charlie and Mary Johnson Butler. Besides her, she was preceded in death by her husband,…
Read MoreBARBARA GAIL SMITH HAGAN
SUMMER SHADE – Barbara Gail Smith Hagan, age 56, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2021, at Monroe County Medical Center. Born November 1, 1964, in Tompkinsville, KY, she was the daughter of the late Clifton Smith and Ellen Ethridge Smith, who survives. She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Monroe County Medical Center for…
Read MoreMcDonald’s Grant awarded to ARK’s TNR Program
Katrina England Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald Animal Rescue Kare’s TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) program received a $300 grant from the employees and owner of the Munfordville McDonald’s. The store’s owner, Tom Burrell, encourages employees to give back to the community, and doubles grant amounts from $150 to $300 for charitable organizations if the employees…
Read MoreGlasgow EPB, TVA Awards Bridge KY/Boys & Girls Club
Special to the Progress The Glasgow EPB voted unanimously on July 27th, 2021 to approve a $10,000 donation, matched by the Tennessee Valley Authority for economic development. Leaders with Bridge KY/Boys & Girls Club of Glasgow/Barren County met with Glasgow Electric Plant Board (GEPB) board member Libby Short and Interim Superintendent Melanie Reed on Thursday…
Read MorePatton receives Chief Justice’s Special Service Award
Special to the Barren County Progress Circuit Judge Phillip R. Patton (ret.), has received the 2021 Chief Justice’s Special Service Award for his work as a circuit judge for Barren and Metcalfe counties and for overseeing cases in the Green River Region as a retired judge. “Judge Patton, I am confident I speak…
Read MoreRemembering Magers
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. The Barren County Historical Society will present a lecture on the life of Howard Scott Magers, a Barren County man who perished at Pearl Harbor. The event will be held on August 28 at 11 a.m., at the South Central Kentucky Cultural Center in Glasgow.…
Read MoreOnyx Cave celebrates 50 years
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald With only four months left in 2021, Onyx Cave is continuing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its discovery. Every cave tour ticket purchase will include a 5″ x 7″ anniversary postcard. Anniversary t-shirts are also being sold. “It is exciting to celebrate this milestone,” Missy Shields…
Read More“A special bond” The winning ball of ‘58
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Last Wednesday, in a flurry of warmth, camaraderie, and shared memories most of the surviving team members of the unlikely undefeated football team of 1958 gathered in Edmonton for a momentous occasion. The winning ball from the last game was presented to Susan Chambers, widow…
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