Charles Erb Mattingly 1939-2019
Charles Erb Mattingly 1939-2019 Charles Erb Mattingly, age 79, of Sunny Point, departed this life on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in Glasgow. The Grayson County native was born on July 5, 1939 to the late Erb Mattingly and Gladys Collins Mattingly. He was married to Margie Mattingly, who survives. Charles retired as co-owner of Highway…
Read MoreRay and his yes-men
By JEFF JOBE Once again the residents of the City of Glasgow will be subjected to another meeting filled with division. Our community’s reputation for political vengeance and outspoken vendettas have all but destroyed our competitiveness. Even with clear voter directives like we saw last fall, it seems all we get is more political posturing…
Read MoreRinging the Bell for Literacy
Last week 105 children from MCES participated in Ringing the Bell for Literacy at the historic courthouse. The annual event, which is a partnership between the elementary school, the Metcalfe County Public Library and fiscal court, is a way for children to celebrate learning to read.
Read MoreThe Little Town with A Big Heart
“The Little Town with A Big Heart” was in fine form on May 11, 2019. Summer Shade celebrated the second annual Founders’ Day. The pride from those who were presenting, performing, or just there soaking it all in was evident as people took picture after picture of the folks and the town they love. What…
Read MoreSomething Stinks
By PJ Martin Office/News Reporter, Metcalfe Division District 4 Magistrate Ronnie Miller among other officials have been fielding complaints about the horrid smell coming from the rendering plant located on the Greensburg Road for months. In an effort to discuss the issues with the new representatives of AgRenew, several residents of the area along…
Read MoreMetcalfe Awarded Road Funds
By PJ Martin Office/News Reporter, Metcalfe Division The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court meeting on Tuesday, May 14th was standing room only as the first guest speaker Mark Welsh of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Department, Rural and Municipal Aid announced that Metcalfe County was being awarded $585,000 in discretionary funds for road improvements. The funds…
Read MoreFarm Safety Day 2019
By Jennifer Moonsong Central Division, General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Last week 350 students from MCMS were transported to picturesque Hawkins Farm near Randolph to learn about the various aspects of farm safety in a real-world environment. Dozens of booths and learning stations were set up across the farm. Topics included everything from chainsaw,…
Read MoreTell them so
Last Sunday I saw a lady in the grocery store who was wearing a beautiful dress and she glowed wearing it. I smiled at her and thought how lovely the dress was. Later in the day, I wondered why I didn’t just tell her so. Maybe because she was a stranger. Maybe because it was…
Read MoreShirley Jean Jaggers 1939-2019
Shirley Jean Jaggers 1939-2019 Shirley Jean Jaggers, 80, of Mammoth Cave passed away at 8:41 PM Sunday May 19, 2019 at Norton Hospital in Louisville. The Edmonson County native was a homemaker and a Baptist. She was a daughter of the late Kelly E. Vincent and Pearl York Vincent and the wife of the…
Read MoreMARGIE BROWN
EDMONTON – Margie Brown, age 83, passed away May 18, 2019, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Horace and Vera Mae Nelson Moss. Margie was retired from Topps Manufacturing and was a member of the Society Hill Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, Garry (Sandra) Brown of Edmonton; three…
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