A year in review – Hart County High School Band
By RAYNA GLASS rayna.glass@jpinews.com From Disney World to Worlds, the Hart County High School Band has been on the road to success this school year. “This has been a great year for us. We’ve done very well. We have a great bunch of kids,” said band director Ed Johnson. As far as highlights…
Read MoreTeachers: fire-starters of the future
By SAM TERRY Managing Editor Jobe Publishing Inc. We’re well into the tradition-filled “merry month of May” – the Derby is in the past, Mother’s Day is hours away, graduation is fast-approaching, and Memorial Day is on the horizon. Add one more tradition to the list – Teacher Appreciation Week – a time to recall the…
Read MoreObamacare vote is back – It’s easier to herd elephants than cats
By JEFF JOBE I am amazed at how easy my job is when it comes to writing commentaries. It is easy for the most part because most of the time I share the same opinion on certain issues as most my readers. My critics will say that I am pandering to my market and seem…
Read MoreGov. Matt Bevin, Valvoline Celebrate Opening of New HQ in Lexington
Four-story, $35 million office building serves as global base for lubricant and chemical company FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 11, 2017) – Gov. Matt Bevin and Lexington Mayor Jim Gray today joined Valvoline Inc. executives and local officials to celebrate the grand opening of the company’s new headquarters, a $35 million office on Valvoline Way off Palumbo Drive.…
Read More$33 Million Expansion at LINAK in Louisville
Gov. Bevin, company leaders break ground on project to double manufacturer’s size FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 9, 2017) – With ground turned today during a ceremony at LINAK U.S. Inc.’s plant, which manufactures linear actuators for hospital beds, office desks, farm equipment and other uses, Gov. Matt Bevin congratulated the company on its $33 million expansion that…
Read MoreBullying is the quickest way to lose respect…
By JEFF JOBE jobe@jobeinc.com It is frowned upon, considered disrespectful and something you just don’t do. Newspaper reporters do not challenge one another. This is the way it has been for all my 30 years inside the industry I love. I have written before, I feel it is my calling to be a community newspaper publisher.…
Read MoreA Cyclist’s Eye View
Photos by Eddie Bruner The landscape of Hart County as captured by Eddie Bruner as he cycles across the area each week.
Read MorePassing of Annette St. Charles recalls family’s American Dream
By Sam Terry Managing Editor progress@jpinews.com The passing of Annette St. Charles on April 8 completed another chapter in the story of Anthony and Augusta Navarra St. Charles’ American dream. The 98-year old retired grocer and businesswoman was the last of her generation of a family that left an enduring mark on the history of…
Read MoreUnlocking the “Keys” to history
By RAYNA GLASS rayna.glass@jpinews.com People have long been drawn to history for the answers and lessons it provides, but there is something even more interesting and special when those history lessons become part of one’s own story. The desire to learn more about family and genealogy has grown in popularity the last several years with…
Read MoreA Cyclist’s Eye View
Photos by Eddie Bruner The landscapes of Barren County as captured by Eddie Bruner as he cycles across the area each week.
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