The Prairie Ramblers: Summer Shade’s forgotten, famous musical treasure
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Metcalfe County has been long known for its rich musical history, but amongst many well-known groups and solo artists, one such musical act that rose to stardom has been nearly forgotten: The Prairie Ramblers. Founding members “Chick” (Charles Gilbert) Hurt, and “Happy” Jack Taylor came…
Read MoreCity awarded grant
By PJ Martin Editor Edmonton Herald-News The Edmonton City Council met for their regular in-person session on Monday, April 5. It was a short agenda and meeting. Mayor Doug Smith announced that the city had been approved to receive the Land and Water Conservation Grant. The city will receive $66,852 of a 50/50 match…
Read MoreThe cicadas are coming
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Kentucky is one of 15 states in the lower 48 which will witness one of nature’s phenomena: Cicadas. Experts believe in approximately a month (maybe as much as 6 weeks here in the Bluegrass) cicadas will begin to emerge in parts of Delaware, Illinois,…
Read MoreFormer jail employee charged with animal cruelty
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart County News-Herald Former Hart County Jail employee, James Kersey, has been charged with cruelty to animals in the second degree. According to Kentucky State Police (KSP) Trooper Daniel Priddy, the charge was filed on February 26 in connection with the alleged mistreatment of Ragnar, the jail’s German Shepherd K9.…
Read MoreCindy Lea Spicer
BOWLING GREEN – Cindy Lea Spicer, 61, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021, in Bowling Green after a brief illness. Born in Vermilion, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Spicer, Sr. and Carol Spicer of Edmonton who survives. Besides her mother she is survived by one a brother, Edward Alan Spicer…
Read MoreGlasgow mourns City Clerk
Glasgow native and beloved resident Tommie Birge passed away last Wednesday, March 31, 2021, following a battle with COVID. She was 71. Birge, who was the daughter of the late Tommy and Sarah Hunt St. Charles, was well known in the community and recognized by her broad smile and jovial disposition. Tommie was…
Read MoreGlasgow Water Company helps local charities
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. On April 1, the Glasgow Water Company (GWC) presented $6,137.01 to three local organizations: Next Step, the Boys and Girls Club of Barren County, and Bridge Kentucky, Inc. Presenting the checks for $2,045.67 each on behalf of the company were GWC Board Member Representative…
Read MoreLocal business owner works to spotlight others
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart County News-Herald Katie Kenny and her husband, Marty, are owners of Kenny’s Sign Graphics & Screen Printing in Horse Cave. Like any other business, they’ve had to face the uncertainties of the pandemic. Thus far, they’ve been blessed to be weathering the storm well. However, when Katie learned of…
Read MoreGary Gardner Elected to Board of Directors of the Kentucky Magistrates & Commissioners Association
The Kentucky Magistrates & Commissioners Association, headquartered in Frankfort, held its annual election of officers and directors recently at the association’s annual meeting. Hart County Magistrate Gary Gardner was elected to the Board of Directors of the Kentucky Magistrates & Commissioners Association as past President, on Thursday, March 25, 2021 and sworn in by State…
Read MoreBarn Lot Theater back in the spotlight in 2021
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Tender, touching, witty, thrilling, or thoughtful, there is something for everyone in BLT’s recently announced schedule of plays for the remainder of the year. “We are very excited to announce our plays for the remainder of 2021,” said a press release. The theater will have…
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