Circuit Court Ruling: Froedge remains GEPB board member, meeting in question void
By Jeff Jobe On May 28, GEPB board members D.T. Froedge, John M. “Tag” Taylor, and Libby Short joined the Honorable Circuit Court Judge John T. Alexander and others in a video conference to begin the process for the Court to assist in making declaratory judgments. The issues presented and questions for the Court were…
Read MoreDORIS MARIE PEDIGO GRIDER
BOWLING GREEN – Doris Marie Pedigo Grider, age 93, formerly of Summer Shade passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020, at Christian Health Center at Village Manor in Bowling Green. Born January 12, 1927, in Metcalfe County, she was a daughter of the late Oscar and Nora Smith Pedigo. She was the widow of the…
Read MoreRaising taxes in Glasgow now? No, no, no.
It is a disincentive for attracting companies, and we can’t afford more bad leadership. By Jeff Jobe Given the condition of our local economy, combined with our higher than most Kentucky energy costs and the already very high poverty level of the city, it’s hard to imagine the Glasgow City Council even considering a raise…
Read MoreRegional Exclusive: Old-school meth may make comeback
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division, General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. For nearly a decade the massive influx of methamphetamine from Mexican drug cartels has accounted for the majority of meth in America, including south central Kentucky. However, as a result of COVID-19, less meth is making its way across the border. “Because of the border…
Read MoreFrom the desk of Dr. Benny Lile
Special to the Edmonton-Herald News Seven years ago, I penned an article entitled “Back to School…For the First Time.” While I chronicled the many “firsts” the back to school season entailed, I included the following paragraph detailing my own personal “first.” While we are speaking of “firsts,” I can say I know exactly how all…
Read MoreGuthrie discusses current issues
Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing, Inc. This story includes information that was relevant as of June 18 at which time the interview with Congressman Guthrie occurred. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the economy throughout the U.S. and Kentucky, as well as the health of thousands. Recent events have also plagued the nation and commonwealth,…
Read MoreWILMA JEAN FIRKINS
EDMONTON – Wilma Jean Firkins, age 72, passed away suddenly at her home June 28, 2020. Born in Adair County she was the daughter of the late Venus and Geneva Roach Compton. Wilma was retired from Carhartt Industries after 32 years of service and was a member of the Red Lick United Methodist Church. She…
Read MoreCouncilman Patrick Gaunce pushing for GEPB board member dismissal
Staff Report Barren County Progress Glasgow City Councilman Patrick Gaunce has rallied enough support to go into closed session in an attempt to supersede and possibly make the upcoming Judge John Alexander ruling mute. Even though Glasgow Electric Plant Board (GEPB) members DT Froedge, Glen Prichard, and council representative board member Marlin Witcher are…
Read MoreArt for All
By Mary Beth Sallee News-Herald Reporter marybeth@jpinews.com The pandemic has no doubt brought stress and anxiety to everyone, including children. While social distancing guidelines have caused many events and programs to cancel, Sims Studio and Art Shop in Horse Cave has worked to provide a creative outlet for the youth of Hart County. Jesse and…
Read MoreOLLIE PEARL ENGLAND BRANSTETTER
GLASGOW – Ollie Pearl England Branstetter, age 92, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 21, 2020, at her residence following an illness. She was born on December 21st, 1927, on the family farm in Metcalfe County to the late Hastel Millard England and Brentz Helen Jeffries England. Mrs. Branstetter was a long time employee of Farmers…
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