Walter Jewell Graham, 84, of Glasgow
Walter Jewell Graham, 84, of Glasgow, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at his home surrounded by family. Born in Barren County, he was the son of the late Willis and Mattie Spillman Graham. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Forrest Graham. Brother Graham began preaching in 1967 and spent…
Read MoreLinda Gail (Adams) Richardson, 72, of Hardyville
Linda Gail Richardson, 72 of Hardyville, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at the Medical Center of Bowling Green. She was a native of Hart County and a long time member of Hardyville Union Church. She was a retired hairdresser, having operated Linda’s Beauty Salon in Hardyville for over three decades. Afterwards she worked…
Read MoreDENISE BUTTERWORTH
BURKESVILLE – Denise Butterworth, age 59, died peacefully on December 4, 2018, at Cumberland Valley Manor in Burkesville, Kentucky. Born in Providence, Rhode Island on January 30, 1959, she was the daughter of the late John J. Butterworth and Rita Weaver of Cincinnati, Ohio. She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Rita and Jack…
Read MoreJAMES E. POTEET 1924-2018
JAMES E. POTEET 1924-2018 James E. Poteet, 94, of Lindseyville passed away at 4:40 PM Monday Dec. 3, 2018 at Hospice of Southern Kentucky House in Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was a supply supervisor for Ireland Army Hospital in Fort Knox and an army veteran of World War II. He was a son…
Read MoreBush and his good relationship with Kentucky
Friendship kept Bush coming to Kentucky. He attended Derby, drove a tank, got a dog.
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Sharp passes on ruling Newspaper of Record GDT falls to 3,910 bona fide paid circulation while BCP reaches new high of 4,443 Staff Report Barren County Progress Barren County Judge/Executive Micheal Hale made a motion in last week’s Fiscal Court meeting to seek declaratory judgment from the Barren Circuit Court on which local newspaper should be…
Read MoreJames H. Lathery, 67, of Morgantown
James H. Lathery, 67, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Lexington, Ky. on August 10, 1951 to the late Hershel and Juanita Goforth Cook. He loved to fish, appreciated good food, enjoyed riding trains and collected several model trains over the years. He had a love…
Read MoreWill a new barrel-making facility take root in Metcalfe?
By Jennifer Moonsong Central Division, General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc The Industrial Development Board called a special meeting to discuss the possibility of a new business coming to town, which could provide 60 or more jobs for residents of Metcalfe County. Under the direction of the board’s chairperson, Bill Lytle, the majority of the…
Read MoreChamber Christmas Banquet
By PJ Martin, Office/News Reporter, Metcalfe Division The 2018 Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce Christmas Banquet is one for the history books. One hundred and eighty people, reportedly the largest crowd to ever attend, enjoyed a very nice dinner catered by Diane’s Cakes and Catering. Chamber President Jamie Parke introduced local attorney Herbert Sparks as…
Read MoreLisa Boswell wins 24th Annual Jim C. Coleman Community Service Award
At the recent Edmonton Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Banquet, Lisa Olson Boswell was introduced as the 24th Annual Jim C. Coleman Community Service Award recipient. Lisa Olson was born in Sioux Fall, South Dakota and was the youngest of a large family. After her father passed away when Lisa was in her early…
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