Glass retires, Warf appointed director
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. After nearly four decades of service to the MCPL, Director Rhonda Glass is retiring. It was not an easy decision, but Glass is confident it is time. “My decision to retire came after careful consideration and much prayer,” she said. “The library has been such…
Read MorePost 65 invites vets to join thanks to new law
In a significant legislative victory for The American Legion, President Trump signed a bill this summer that declares the United States has been in a state of war since Dec. 7, 1941. The American Legion sought the declaration as a way to honor approximately 1,600 U.S. service members who were killed or wounded during previously…
Read MoreHelp first responders help you
Jennifer Moonsong Central division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. In a life or death situation, mere minutes can make all the difference. Imagine that you or someone in your household finds themselves in an emergency situation. You dial 911, an ambulance is dispatched to your home, but because your address is not clearly marked…
Read MoreHuman Trafficking in Kentucky Part III: The solution is education
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. ‘I am not for sale’ When it comes to human trafficking in Kentucky, statistics show that the state has a fight ahead. Out of all 50 states, Kentucky was ranked ninth for new criminal human trafficking cases. Kentucky also ranked 25th in the United States…
Read MoreMetcalfe County School Board Meeting
Torrie Osbon Public Relations Director The Metcalfe County Board of Education met in regular session on Thursday, September 10, 2020. On the agenda, board members approved the 2020-21 property and motor vehicle tax rates. The property tax rate was set at the compensating rate of 53.0 with .2 for exonerations, which brings the rate…
Read MoreLocal voting for upcoming election
Hart County Clerks Office We would like to do our best to keep all of Hart County residents informed on what to expect for the upcoming election. There have been several changes this year with the election due to COVID-19, and we know it can be a struggle to keep up with what is…
Read MorePaddling For Suicide Awareness
By: Cody Early Hart County News-Herald The annual Paddling for Suicide Prevention Awareness event in Munfordville was anticipated to be one of the biggest fundraising events of the year with an estimated 100 to 150 people expected to attend. As the days grew shorter leading up to the event, things didn’t turn out as planned.…
Read MoreLONNIE NELSON FIRKINS
EDMONTON – Lonnie Nelson Firkins, age 80, passed away Saturday, September 05, 2020. Lonnie was born September 17, 1939, the son of the late Andy Lucian and Maggie Lee Gibson Firkins. Lonnie was retired from the Edmonton City Street Department. He is survived by a son, Christopher Firkins of Bedford Park, Illinois; three sisters, Elizabeth…
Read MoreCASSIE RAE HORTON
EDMONTON – Cassie Rae Horton, age 24, died Thursday in Glasgow as the result of an automobile accident. Born in Glasgow, she was the daughter of Chasity and Lee Young of Edmonton. Cassie was an employee of Luttrell Staffing and of the protestant faith. Cassie felt her greatest accomplishment in life was being a mom…
Read MoreDARWYL IVAN “TOBY” ATWELL
CENTER – Darwyl Ivan Atwell “aka” Toby was born April 4, 1939, near Center, Kentucky, the son of the late Ivan and Pauline Oakes Atwell. He departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, September 02, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. After college Darwyl served in the United States Army from 1962 until 1964.…
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