Lytle steps down
By PJ Martin Office/News Reporter, Metcalfe Division The Edmonton-Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority held its March board meeting on Monday, March 25th at the chamber office. This will be the last meeting with Chairman Bill Lytle as he is retiring from the position effective April 1st. It was announced at the February meeting that…
Read MoreDAISY SELMA JOBE WELSH
SUMMER SHADE – Daisy Selma Jobe Welsh, age 87, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019, at T J Samson Hospital. Born December 28, 1931, she was a retired hairdresser and a member of Hickory College Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband of almost 50 years, Legene Welsh; daughter, Judith Cherry of Scottsville,…
Read MoreGEPB board member Biggers submits resignation
The Barren County Progress has confirmed that Glasgow Mayor Harold MD Armstrong has received the formal resignation from Glasgow Electric Plant Board member Mark Biggers. The resignation was in the form of a letter printed below. Armstrong said he had just notified council members and will begin immediately to fill the position. He said, “there…
Read MoreMarvis E. Barrick 1925-2019
Marvis E. Barrick 1925-2019 Marvis E. Barrick, Sr., age 94 of Park City, KY , departed this life on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at his residence. The Barren County native was born on February 14, 1925 to the late Wendell Barrick and the late Virgie Houchens Duvall. He was married to Jane H. Barrick, who…
Read MoreGlen Spear 1951 – 2019
Glen Spear 1951 – 2019 Glen Spear, age 67 of the Pine Grove community, departed this life on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Albert B. Chandler UK Health Care Center in Lexington, KY. The Barren County native was born on October 19, 1951 to the late Carl and Leona Brown Spear. He was married to…
Read MoreWILLIAM JAMES PARKER
EDMONTON – William James Parker, age 92, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Metcalfe Health Care in Edmonton. Born in Oregon he was the son of the late Raymond and Charlotte Swift Parker. Mr. Parker was a retired physicist and United States Navy veteran. He is survived by two children, Mark (Stella) Parker of…
Read MoreFamous sculptor to visit South Central Kentucky
By Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Glasgow Middle School art teacher Jennifer Fritsch doesn’t only teach art, she’s lives and breaths it. For students who feel the same, she wants to offer every opportunity available, and that is why she started the annual visiting artist series five years ago. This year’s…
Read MoreMetcalfe’s Salvation Army Chapter plans to dissolve
By Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Back in 2002, a field service representative for the Salvation Army approached Metcalfe County about establishing a local chapter for the charitable organization. Community members were glad to do so, especially considering they were told that the dollars collected would stay local. To get…
Read MoreLies, legal threats and being kept in the dark
By JEFF JOBE jobe@jobeinc.com Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. I am proud to have dedicated…
Read MoreFREDDIE LANE CUMBEE
SUMMER SHADE – Freddie Lane Cumbee, age 63, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019, at T J Samson Hospital. Born December 17, 1955, in Glasgow he was a son of the late Reynold Marvin and Virginia Wheeler Cumbee and the husband of Sue Hurt Cumbee, who survives. They were married for 44 years. He had…
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