Flood Filled
Last Tuesday, May 4th, Metcalfe was one of many counties in the region impacted by flood waters that filled roadways and yards. The flooding caused extensive damage to park entities. Photo by Jennifer Moonsong
Read MoreSuccess despite adversity
2020-2021 MC schools year in review Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. In only a few days, the school year will come to a close for Metcalfe County students, and although it is ending on a positive note at the beginning of the year there was a great deal of apprehension…
Read MoreHorse Cave to the Nines returns to downtown
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald If you’re looking for something to do on a Friday night, then it’s time to mark your calendar and plan a trip to downtown Horse Cave. After a year-long hiatus in 2020 due to the pandemic, Horse Cave to the Nines is back. During this event, businesses…
Read MoreStudents bring Young Women LEAD Club to Caverna
Katrina England News-Herald Reporter A nationwide program called Young Women LEAD recently found its way to the students of Caverna High School (CHS), and the results have been astounding. Launched in 2009, Young Women LEAD was created by a team of diverse female executive leaders in the Cincinnati and Louisville regions who were concerned…
Read MoreChanges coming to driver license services
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald Changes are coming to Kentucky’s driver license services. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) website, by June 30 of 2022, circuit clerk’s offices across the state will no longer be the place to receive or renew a driver’s license. All licensing services – including obtaining a…
Read MoreRebranding Glasgow
By PJ Martin Jobe Publishing, Inc. The Glasgow City Council held its regular meeting on April 26 as the first in-person meeting since March 9, 2020. The first order of business was a Proclamation honoring TJ Samson Community Hospital for being named to the list of the top 100 Rural and Community Hospitals by…
Read MoreIncrease in runs
By PJ Martin Jobe Publishing Inc. The April meeting of the Barren Metcalfe Emergency Medical Services Board of Directors was held on April 28th in the Metcalfe County fiscal courtroom. Data for both February and March were presented due to not meeting in March. Executive Treasurer Steve Powell presented the February and March financial…
Read MoreKENNETH (KENNY) EDWIN STRODE
FOUNTAIN RUN – Kenneth (Kenny) Edwin Strode, age 70, passed away May 3, 2021, at his home. He was born September 18, 1950, in Tompkinsville, KY to the late James Edwin and Della Frances Hurt Strode. He was the owner/operator of his own trucking company. Kenny is survived by his wife, Sylvia Fuller Strode: one…
Read MoreFirst Chamber Breakfast of 2021
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News A crowd of over 100 attended the first Chamber Breakfast of 2021. Most commented how nice it was to be able to attend the breakfast and how much they had missed them last year. The business of the quarter award was presented to Parks Panel Processing & Manufacturing,…
Read MoreMetcalfe Fiscal Court – COVID update
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. At the April 27 regularly scheduled open meeting of the Metcalfe County fiscal court, Macy Welch gave a COVID update on behalf of Metcalfe County Emergency Management. Welch stated that the county has had a total of 1,030 cases, with 904 recoveries, and 26…
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