SAR honors City of Morgantown
Gen. Richard Butler Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution in Colonial dress presented the City of Morgantown a Certificate of Appreciation on Aug. 21 for correctly flying the American flag at the city park in Morgantown. Morgantown Police Chief Giles Taylor is a founding member of the SAR. The Blue Flag is the Chapter Flag,…
Read MoreWelcome to broadcasting
Cub Scout Pack 208 out of Morgantown was given quite the opportunity this month. They were able to witness how a show is taped, through the eyes of a producer. The group of youngsters was on set to talk on air about the benefits of scouting, they were able to go behind the scenes of…
Read MoreVFW National Commander visits
VFW National Commander B.J. Lawrence paid a special visit to Morgantown on Aug. 15. During his time spent, he was able to meet and speak with many public officials and local VFW members. Lawrence was elected Commander-in-Chief on July 25. As part of his campaign, he visits area VFW’s and hears about their concerns and…
Read MoreSeniors Day Out
Barbara Fitzhugh from the St. John Thrift Store and Food Pantry, along with Vickie Walker from the Edmonson County Senior Pantry hosted a day of food, games, and information for Edmonson County residents that were 55 and older. On Aug. 17, at the Brownsville Community Center, there were over 15 information booths set up which…
Read MoreCornbread Mafia
Author of “The Cornbread Mafia: A Homegrown Syndicate’s Code of Silence and the Biggest Marijuana Bust in American History”, James Higdon, made a special appearance at the library to talk about his book and visit with fans. The author reading took place this month at the Edmonson County Public Library. Jim Higdon is a native of…
Read MoreSUE BLAYDES
EDMONTON – Sue Blaydes, age 75, departed this life on Sunday, August 19, 2018, at the NHC Healthcare in Glasgow. She was the daughter of the late Romey Trulock and Daisy Smith Trulock. She was a former custodian in the Metcalfe County school system and was a member of the Sulphur Well United Methodist Church.…
Read MoreGEORGE “BOBBY” THOMPSON
CENTER – George Robert “Bobby” Thompson, age 88, passed from this life on August 15, 2018, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green after a brief illness. Bobby was born on May 20th, 1930, in Center, Kentucky to the late Caily and Mable Thompson. He was retired from SKF having worked there for 27 years…
Read MoreRUBY INEZ FORD SHIVE
GLASGOW – Ruby Inez Ford Shive, age 73, died Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at her residence. Born December 2, 1944, in Tompkinsville, KY she was a daughter of the late Will and Chloe Ford. She was the widow of the late Don Roger Shive. She retired from SKF and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors…
Read MoreRONALD JOSEPH KRAMER
GLASGOW – Ronald Joseph Kramer, age 82, passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018, at the NHC Healthcare. Born in Chicago, he was a retired machinist and of the Lutheran faith. He is survived by his wife, Carol Simmons Kramer of Glasgow; one daughter, Rita (Thomas) Boss of Glasgow; seven grandchildren: Tommy Boss, Brandy Boss,…
Read MoreMallory Wins Again
Richard Robards, Guest Reporter for the Herald-News Metcalfe County teen Mallory Russell competed at her second big event of the summer recently at the American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA) World Championship and brought home a fifth-place finish in the Stake Race to claim her fourth top-five finish in the last two years. She also…
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