Happy Birthday, Cassidy!
I want to wish my niece, Cassidy (Johnson) Dennis a very happy birthday! You’re more than just my niece, you’re my friend, and soon to be the momma to my great-nephew. I couldn’t be happier having you in my life, I love you, I’m proud of you, and in always here for you. Happy Birthday,…
Read MoreJudy Ann Wood Houchens, 74, of Glasgow
Judy Ann Wood Houchens, 74, of Glasgow, died Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Norton Hospital in Louisville, KY. Born in Glasgow, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Gladys Gentry Wood. Her husband was the late James H. “Jimmy” Houchens. Judy was a homemaker, former employee at Sorensen Mfg. and was…
Read MoreAlice Gorby, 96, of Glasgow
Alice Gorby, 96, of Glasgow, died Monday, October 29, 2018 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Orrin Lee and Blanche Jalageas Gorby. Alice was an employee of J. J. Newberry Co. in Glasgow for over 40 years and was a member of the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Glasgow.…
Read MoreHalloween’s Origins
PJ Martin, Office/News Reporter, Metcalfe Division Every year children begin dreaming of candy and struggle to decide upon who/what to dress up as for Halloween. The holiday has several traditions, but did you ever wonder where some of them came from? I did a little research and found some interesting history. Halloween’s origins date…
Read MoreMade in Kentucky: Earth’s Glory
By Jennifer Moonsong, General Manager Metcalfe/Monroe Division While strolling through his field of traditionally grown Kentucky hemp, Gary Bell’s confidence and conviction are evident. One might think he has always been a believer, but it isn’t so. Earth’s Glory takes root When his former business partner L. Rogers Wells first expressed interest in growing…
Read MoreExpanding to feed the need
By Jennifer Moonsong, General Manager Metcalfe/Monroe Division For many years Bowling Park has hosted a food pantry that has helped countless people in…
Read MoreUSDA Emergency Disaster
Gov. Bevin Requests USDA Emergency Disaster Declaration for Kentucky Farmers Designation will provide low-interest loans to Kentucky farmers impacted by severe weather FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 29, 2018) – Gov. Matt Bevin today submitted an emergency disaster designation and declaration request in support of Kentucky’s farmers to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Secretary of…
Read MoreDelmas Ray Proffitt, 85
Delmas Ray Proffitt, 85, died Monday, October 29, 2018 at NHC Healthcare. He was a native of Emberton, KY (Monroe County), born June 7, 1933 to the late Radford B. and Ola Belle Bledsoe Proffitt. Delmas was a graduate of Allen County High School, served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and…
Read MoreMary Jane Page Runyon, 53, of Glasgow
Mary Jane Page Runyon, 53, of Glasgow died Sunday, October 28, 2018 at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital. Born in Urbana, IL. She was the daughter of Jimmie M. Page of Summer Shade, KY and the late Patricia A. Brewer Page. Mrs. Runyon worked in childcare for 25 yrs. and most recently as…
Read MoreVirginia L. Hiser, 79, of Glasgow
Virginia L. Hiser, 79, of Glasgow, KY died Sunday, October 28, 2018 at The Medical Center of Bowling Green. She was born in Allen County, the daughter of the late Dallas Jackson Cherry and Mary Evelyn Uhles Cherry. She was a waitress and retired from Blue Boar Café in Louisville, KY after 17 years, and…
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