Time for a Jamboree
With a beautiful Saturday finally appearing at almost the end of April, the Edmonson County Softball and Baseball league was able to have their Jamboree at the HWY 70 park. Festivities started at 8:30 a.m. with recognition of two former outstanding championship teams. The season has been underway for a week but that didn’t make…
Read MoreHoedown for the Hounds
The Humane Society for Edmonson County held their annual Hoedown for the Hounds fundraiser on April 20 in Brownsville. Many supporters attended to take part in the live auction, enjoy live entertainment, and get a chance to enjoy a nice barbecue meal from Walden’s BBQ. Several area businesses donated items to be auctioned off for…
Read MoreGetting to know the candidates
It’s important to get all the facts first before participating in the voting process. Several different meet and greet events have been scheduled out over the past months to allow people to learn more about candidates campaigning for office seats. The latest of those events was the Second District Volunteer Fire Department meet the candidates,…
Read MoreProtect our children, raising awareness
The safety and well-being of a child are of the utmost importance. That is why volunteers and organizers chose to host a Child Abuse Prevention awareness rally on the courthouse lawn in Morgantown on April 21. Many were in attendance showing their support for such a great cause. This is the first time that…
Read MoreStudents shine in showcase
Rayna Glass rayna.glass@jpinews.com The halls of Caverna High School were buzzing last Tuesday, April 17 as the doors opened to welcome members of the community surrounding the school system to spotlight and celebrate the accomplishments of students and their plans for the future. The Cave Collaborative Showcase of Innovation and Deeper Learning brought in students…
Read MoreBreaking into the future, Green River College and Career Academy
Rayna Glass rayna.glass@jpinews.com The sentiment has long been shared; a great deal more can be done when people choose to work together. The communities within Hart County have brought to life these words as the Green River College and Career Academy is within sight. Thursday, April 19 educators, school board members, school administrators, health care…
Read MoreDENNIS LANE “BUTCH” WRIGHT
BROWNSVILLE, Ky.- , 70, of Brownsville received his angel wings, surrounded by loved ones at 11:25 AM Monday April 23, 2018 at Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green. The Jefferson County native was a construction worker and contractor and a member of the National Trapshooting Association. He was a son of the late Earl Wright…
Read MoreREBECCA JUNE STEWART MEREDITH
REBECCA JUNE STEWART MEREDITH BROWNSVILLE, Ky.- Rebecca June Stewart Meredith, 68, of Grassland passed away at 9:48 PM Sunday April 22, 2018 at her home. The Warren County native was a retired Desa employee, a homemaker and a member of New Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late George Laymon Stewart…
Read MoreGovernor Bevin recognizes student poster contest winners during Public Service Recognition Week
Special to the News-Herald FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 23, 2018) – Governor Matthew Bevin today recognized nine of the Commonwealth’s most talented young artists as he announced the 2018 Public Service Recognition Week poster contest winners. During a ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion, Gov. Bevin and Personnel Cabinet Secretary Thomas Stephens praised the talent and creativity of the winners. More…
Read MoreLARRY WAYNE MARTIN
Glasgow – Larry Wayne Martin, age 46, passed away Friday, April 20, 2018, in Allen County. He was a truck driver by occupation and the son of Lawrence Martin and Wanda Emberton of Glasgow. He is survived by two sons, Nicholas (Kristina) Martin of Smiths Grove and Christian Martin of Glasgow; a daughter, Alexis Martin…
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