Compassion for kids today shouldn’t come at the expense of kids tomorrow
By JEFF JOBE jobe@jobeinc.com In Monday night’s Glasgow City Council Meeting I was impressed with the degree of input from several individuals, touched by the fight or “gumption” of some and not surprised by others. There is however an important issue brought up that remains unanswered. Can we afford this $6M water park and city…
Read MoreKPA celebrates 150 years; today’s strength is printing answers not asking questions
By JEFF JOBE jobe@jobeinc.com It was January 13, 1869 that a small group of newspaper publishers from across Kentucky came together on St. Clair Street in downtown Frankfort. They created a “society” that today is known as the Kentucky Press Association. I have been associated with KPA since 1998 and have served as an elected…
Read MoreFire at Kingsford
Special to the Edmonton Herald-News At 12:36 p.m. on January 7th all units of the Metcalfe County Fire Departments were called to the Kingsford Charcoal plant near crossroads at 5126 Summer Shade Rd where a fire had broken out and eventually spread to all five of the plant’s silos and the bagging house. In all,…
Read MoreNew ABC Administrator Position
By PJ Martin Office/News Reporter, Metcalfe Division The first meeting of the Edmonton City Council began with a moment of silence in honor of all veterans on Monday, January 7th with all members present. The first reading of Ordinance # 2018-19-08 to amend Ordinance 2016-17-02 Article III. City Alcoholic Beverage Control Administrator 1. (b)…
Read MoreA Secure Evidence Room is Necessary
By PJ Martin Office/News Reporter, Metcalfe Division The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court held its first meeting of 2019 on January 8th, with the new Judge/Executive and three new Magistrates. On behalf of Sheriff Ricky Brooks, who is undergoing treatment for cancer, Chief Deputy Lonnie Hodges addressed the court. He noted that despite the new administration…
Read MoreMargaret Helen Eddings, 85, of Glasgow
Margaret Helen Eddings, 85, of Glasgow, died Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Signature Healthcare in Glasgow after a lengthy illness. The Barren County native was the daughter of the late Lee and Jewell Garrett Waller. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, William Richard Eddings, and a sister, Jean (Robert)…
Read MoreJoyce Ann Adcock, age 80, of Munfordville
Joyce Ann Adcock, age 80, of Munfordville, KY, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019, at her residence. She was a member of the Landmark United Pentecostal Church and a homemaker. She was the wife of the late Richard S. Adcock, Sr. She is survived by three daughters, Patricia Arnold (John) of Linwood, KY, Hazel Davis…
Read MoreKimberley Jane Pruitt, age 43, of Hardyville
Kimberley Jane Pruitt, age 43, of Hardyville, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019, at The Medical Center of Bowling Green. She was a native of Hart County and was an operator in the friction department at Akebono in Glasgow. She worked in the health field, loved to scrapbook and enjoyed caring for others. She was preceded…
Read MorePatricia Ann Chenoweth, 80, of Glasgow
Patricia Ann Chenoweth, 80, of Glasgow, KY died Monday evening, January 7, 2019 at Barren County Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Glasgow, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Laura Belle Davis Inman. Mrs. Chenoweth was also preceded in death by her husband, Selby Thomas “Pete” Chenoweth and her son, Eric Thomas…
Read MoreCassie R. Blankenship, 32, of Glasgow
Cassie R. Blankenship, 32, of Glasgow, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019 after an auto accident in Glasgow. Cassie was born in Glasgow April 18, 1986, the daughter of Jimmy and Jackie Hammer Whitlow of Glasgow who survive. She was a Phlebotomist for Lab Corp. In addition to her parents, she is survived by grandparents,…
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