Quilts for Heroes
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News This is the 6th year that the wonderfully talented ladies of the Piecemakers Quilt Guild have created beautiful patriotic quilts to be distributed to veterans. This year, 18 veterans were selected. Members of the community nominate veterans each year, and those are presented with a beautiful quilt in…
Read MoreJo Ann Glass
GLASGOW – Jo Ann Glass, 82, passed away on November 15, 2025, at TJ Samson Hospital. She was born in Metcalfe County on September 27, 1943, to the late Willis and Elnora Dial Howell. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Margarite Howell Curtis, Jay Howell, and Loretta Edwards. Jo Ann’s…
Read MoreA New Kyrock Elementary with the Same Hometown Values
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor November 1, 2025. Kyrock Elementary held its official groundbreaking ceremony for the new Kyrock school. Edmonson County School Superintendent Brian Alexander welcomed everyone to the groundbreaking. He thanked past superintendents and Board members for being good stewards of the school system’s money over the years. This allowed…
Read MoreBrownsville City Council Face Issues Over More Garbage Truck Woes
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor Attorney Marc Lovell gave an update on where the Papa Court issue is coming along. Lovell stated that all paperwork has been filed with the Secretary of State’s office, and the city is just waiting for them to finalize everything. This issue is about districting for voting.…
Read MoreArchitect Tyler F. LeMarinel Leads Restoration Effort at Woodbury School
By Anna Greinetz Guest Contributor Butler County, KY — The Woodbury School Foundation is benefiting from the expertise and generosity of noted preservation architect Tyler F. LeMarinel, who has volunteered his professional services to assist with the ongoing restoration of the historic Woodbury School in Butler County. Nashville-based LeMarinel, recognized for his…
Read MoreA Morning of Gratitude: DAR Honors Local Veterans at Annual Breakfast
Story and pictures by Beverly Bonilla On, November 8th, at 9:00am, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) hosted a heartfelt Veterans breakfast at the Butler County High School Library to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Before the delicious meal was served for the veterans and…
Read MoreVirginia Nunn Strohecker
LOUISVILLE – It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Virginia Bell Nunn Strohecker on Nov. 11, 2025, at the age of 99. She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Edwin Strohecker, and their son, Edwin Jr., as well as her four brothers, Lee R. Nunn, J. Gordon Nunn, Carl…
Read MoreFive Candidates from Same Household File for Glasgow Mayor, City Council
By Jeff Jobe, Community Publisher/JPI GLASGOW — In what may be a first for the City of Glasgow, a mayoral candidate and four city council candidates — all sharing the same home address — have officially filed to run in the upcoming 2026 election. Mayoral candidate Bob Miller, along with his daughter Emberlyn Miller, son…
Read MoreRaising Pay Invests in Leadership
By Jeff Jobe, Community Publisher/JPI Raising the salary of an elected official is always a sensitive subject—especially when filing deadlines are approaching. But recent findings from a Taylor & Polson Company city audit suggest that our current officials’ belief that they deserve more may be less about fairness and more about flawed process. This marks…
Read MorePoor Soil Conditions Add Work and Cost to Glasgow Farmers Market
Project costs increased by $103,424 so far; still under next lowest bid by $391,576 By Jeff Jobe, Community Publisher/JPI GLASGOW — Construction on the new Glasgow Farmers Market continues to advance, though crews recently encountered unexpected soil conditions that required additional excavation and prompted cost adjustments. During initial site work, contractors discovered unsuitable soil containing…
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