ARTELLIA JEAN ALLEN 1954-2019
ARTELLIA JEAN ALLEN 1954-2019 Artellia Jean Allen, 65, of Louisville passed away Tuesday Feb. 19, 2019 at Clifton Oaks Care Center in Louisville. The Jefferson County native was a tow motor operator for Package Unlimited. She was a daughter of the late Arthur Holloway and Elene Vincent Wood of Louisville, who survives. Funeral services will…
Read MoreRegina Oakes Byrnes 1950 – 2019
Regina Oakes Byrnes 1950 – 2019 Regina Oakes Byrnes, age 68 of Bowling Green, KY, departed this life on Monday, February 18, 2019 at her residence. The Edmonson County native was born on February 28, 1950 to the late Leo and Irene Oakes York. She was married to Charles Byrnes, who preceded her in death.…
Read MoreAlbert Lewis 1924 – 2019
Albert Lewis 1924 – 2019 Albert Lewis, age 94, of Cave City, KY, departed this life on Monday, February 18, 2019 in Bowling Green. The Barren County native was born on April 11, 1924 to the late Joe and Lucy Morris Lewis. He was married to Rosetta Hampton Lewis, who survives. Albert was a farmer…
Read MoreANNIE MAE TRAVIS SHIRLEY
SUMMER SHADE – Annie Mae Travis Shirley, age 80, Glasgow, formerly of Summer Shade, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at Signature Health Care Glasgow. Born September 3, 1938, in Summer Shade, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Christine Buckner Travis. She was the wife of Leanis Shirley, who survives, for 59…
Read MoreGov. Bevin Appoints Gail Russell as PPC Secretary, David Dickerson as Labor Secretary
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 19, 2019) – Gov. Matt Bevin today announced the appointment of two top Administration officials to permanent leadership posts — Gail Russell as Secretary of the Public Protection Cabinet (PPC), and David Dickerson as Secretary of the Labor Cabinet. Both Russell and Dickerson have served their respective cabinets as Acting Secretaries over the past…
Read MoreEnjoy community chronicles
Each February we do a special section in each paper called Community Chronicles, and it is my favorite special section of the year because it chronicles the lives of people and places of each community and showcases what makes each county in the Jobe Publishing coverage area special. Each year we can only do a…
Read MoreA possible solution to vehicle issues
By PJ Martin Office/News Reporter, Metcalfe Division The Metcalfe County fiscal court met on February 12th with several guests in attendance. A representative of Enterprise Fleet Management Eric Brady presented information relating to a meeting held weeks ago for vehicle management for the Sheriff’s Dept., Road Dept., and EMS vehicles. According to Brady, Enterprise Fleet…
Read MoreSmall town, big heart – Why the Edmonton-Metcalfe Chamber thrives
By Jennifer Moonsong Central Division, General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. The Edmonton-Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce has been around for a quarter of a century now, and it has gained the respected reputation of being the biggest little chamber in the Commonwealth. Executive Secretary to the chamber Gaye Shaw has been with the chamber since…
Read MoreStill Missing
Staff Report Last year the community had quite a scare when then 14-year-old Amber Shirley went missing. Since that time, Shirley was located, but she is now missing again. Shirley was last seen January 18 at approximately 11 p.m. on the Robert Wilson Rd. in Metcalfe County. Police describe 15-year-old Amber as a white female…
Read MoreLayers of Love – Gives fans cookie jars
By Thomas Wampler Jobe Regional Sports Metcalfe County and Barren County basketball fans got a surprise at last week’s basketball game. Over 20 participants in the “Layers of Love” program gave fans from both schools special cookie jars they made. “They had a lot of fun making them and probably even more fun and joy…
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