District Health Department Update
By PJ Martin Editor | The Herald-News On May 5th, the Barren River District Health Department’s Metcalfe Board met at the Metcalfe County Government Center. Those in attendance were Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, Jackie Parker, Terri Cassady, Shelia Scott, Sheila Stilts (phone), Kaytlyn Sharp, Mark Froedge, David Lafever, Matt Gallagher, Daniel Bragg, and Sandy Lile.…
Read MoreStory Hour Graduation
Staff Report On Wednesday, May 6, the Metcalfe County Public Library celebrated the children who will attend school this fall with a special Graduation Ceremony. The program began with all Toddler Time and Story Hour participants in attendance performing “The Good Morning Song,” “The Alphabet Song,” “Days of the Week,” and “Months of the…
Read MoreJoseph Michael McGuire
GLASGOW – Joseph Michael McGuire passed from this life on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Glenview Health & Rehab Center after an extended illness. Michael was born in Glasgow, Kentucky, to Joseph McGuire and Euleta Sharp McGuire on August 24, 1949. Michael was their only child. He is preceded in death by both parents. Survivors…
Read MoreJudy C. Page
HISEVILLE – Judy C. Page, 76, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the T J Samson Community Hospital. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Willie F. Peden and Valeria N. Crenshaw Peden. Judy was a 1968 graduate of Hiseville High School. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cross-stitching…
Read MoreHenry David Estes
EDMONTON – Henry David Estes, 57, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Glasgow, KY on February 20, 1969, to the late Harvey and Clara Mae Jessee Estes. David was a member of the Red Lick Church and a 1988 graduate of Metcalfe County High School. He enjoyed attending…
Read MorePrayers Rise Over Butler County
Story and Pictures by Beverly Bonilla Under beautiful sunny skies and perfect 63-degree weather, the 75th Annual National Day of Prayer was held on Thursday, May 7, on the lawn of the Butler County Courthouse. This year’s theme for the National Day of Prayer was “Glorify God among the nations seeking Him…
Read MoreGivens Brothers Recognized for Century of Service
Story and Pictures by Beverly Bonilla On May 7, two Butler County brothers were recognized for a lifetime of dedication and sacrifice as they received the Community Service Award from the Butler County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). The ceremony was held at the Eva Hawes building at…
Read MoreWhere Does Your Family Fit Into History
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor History can show pride in hard work, for overcoming obstacles and perseverance , to build on the positive, to know where you come from and know who developed what. Members of the Edmonson County Historical Society have been working on a book about Edmonson County history. Though…
Read MoreBrownsville City Council Comes to Agreement with Leitchfield Gas
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor Brownsville City Council held its regular meeting on May 5, 2026, all members were in attendance. The City Council brought forward the motion of the agreement between Brownsville City and Leitchfield Gas. The Council and city attorney Marc Lovell carefully went over the contract before a vote…
Read MoreKathy Coomer Pollak
HISEVILLE – Kathy Coomer Pollak, 72, of Vacaville, California, and formerly of Hiseville, Kentucky, passed away April 3, 2026, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Kathy was born the seventh of ten children to Lawrence and Bernice Atwell Coomer on December 20, 1953. Kathy was a 1971 graduate of Hiseville High School and was…
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