EVIE PEARL HAYES PARKE
SUMMER SHADE – Evie Pearl Hayes Parke, age 90, passed away May 16, 2020, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. Born May 16, 1930, in Edmonton, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Ova Lee Shaw Hayes and the wife of the late Otha Parke. She was a housewife, caregiver, helped farm, and was…
Read MoreBERLE LEGENE WELSH
SUMMER SHADE – Berle Legene Welsh, age 79, passed away May 14, 2020, at the Metcalfe Health Care Center. Born January 16, 1941, in Kettle, KY, he was the son of the late Stonewall Lee and Dollie Frances Riddle Welsh. He was a retired plumber and an army veteran. Survivors include one brother, Lonnie (Charlotte)…
Read MoreTaylor takes over the GEPB
Fight moves from power lines to political power Jeff Jobe jobe@jobeinc.com Publisher, Barren County Progress In a move that has never been seen in Glasgow, a sole individual has assumed control of the operation of the Glasgow Electric Plant Board (GEPB). John “Tag” Taylor has taken control of the operation on his own and without…
Read MoreDONALD GEARITH PERKINS
EDMONTON – Donald Gearith Perkins, age 87, a former resident of Edmonton, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020. Born October 18, 1932, in Adair County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late James David and Lou Ellen Perkins. Donald served in the Korean War and loved to hunt and fish, He will be remembered…
Read MoreWANETTA LOIS HURT
EDMONTON – Wanetta Lois Hurt, age 74, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Gilford and Lyda Hurt England. Wanetta was a homemaker and member of the House of Prayer Church. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Carlos Hurt of Edmonton, and one…
Read MoreChairman Tag Taylor attempts to stop legally noticed special called meeting
By Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing Reporter On May 4, a special called meeting for the Glasgow Electric Plant Board (GEPB) was announced to be held via Zoom videoconferencing on May 5 at 6 p.m. Or in the event that the board cannot be connected, or maintain connection by video, the meeting will take place,…
Read MoreJUNE COTE
EDMONTON – June Cote, age 72, died April 25, 2020, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Donald and Austene Shelton Culberson. She is survived by her husband, Bill Cote of Edmonton; seven children: Todd (Donna) Mosher of Smiths Grove, Misti (Wendell) Stephens of Edmonton, Kristi (John) Farnham of Michigan, Jeff Mosher…
Read MoreThe Pres. and Gov. can only lift restrictions; our people will decide when growth will resume
By Jeff Jobe Publisher jobe@jobeinc.com It seems from a well balanced review of headlines and news articles that the coronavirus curve has flattened, but sadly our state and national economy continues to tank. Now, with a full month of following guidelines and stay-at-home advisories, Kentuckians will rightfully be looking for the lessening of restrictions and…
Read MoreCAROLYN RUSSELL
KNOB LICK – Carolyn Russell, age 81, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. She was the daughter of the late Leeper and Lizzie Beard Mitchell. Carolyn was a homemaker and farmer. She was of the Baptist faith. Carolyn was preceded in death by husband, Everett Russell. She is…
Read MoreSigns of Encouragement
PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Would you like to show essential workers they are appreciated and thank them for a job well done? Well, Freeda Reece is on a mission to do just that. She is asking individuals or businesses to have a sign made and place it in front of the Metcalfe Health…
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