William Wheeler
GLASGOW – William Wheeler, 68, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025, at T. J. Samson Community Hospital. He was the son of the late William Joseph Wheeler and Bertha Maxine Wyatt Wheeler. He is survived by his wife, Linda Wheeler; one daughter, Sharon Poynter (Curtis); five grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; one sister, Rebecca Barnett; several nieces…
Read MoreSimply Finances
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Edmonton – Metcalfe Industrial Development Authority (IDA) held its July special-called meeting on Monday, July 28th, as it was a different date than normal. The following members were present: Chairperson Lisa Boswell, Luke Wilson, Jerry Garmon, Terry Garrett, and Matt Gallagher. Others in attendance were Secretary/Treasurer Alley Bragg,…
Read MoreEnd of an Era
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Most people have already heard the latest news that the Edmonton IGA will be closing, but many probably can’t remember Edmonton without an IGA store. The grocery is already selling out the shelf stock to clear the store. The changes were announced to employees on Friday, the 25th,…
Read MoreAnimal Tales
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Last Wednesday, kids and adults were treated to an unusual array of birds, reptiles, and a mammal at Animal Tales: Art of the Wild sponsored by the Metcalfe County Public Library. The large group of folks who gathered at Bowling Park gym were in for an entertaining program.…
Read MoreChristopher Stephen Fancher
EDMONTON – Christopher Stephen Fancher, 62, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. He was born in Glasgow, KY, on October 19, 1962, to the late Maxey Fancher and Shirley Ferguson Fancher. Christopher enjoyed playing checkers and watching UK basketball. He is survived by his five siblings, Kim Frye of…
Read MoreRobert “Perry” Barrett
CAVE CITY – Robert “Perry” Barrett, 76, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, August 2, 2025. He was born on July 14, 1949, in Glasgow, Kentucky, to the late Elgin “Doc” Barrett and the late Nettie Steenbergen Barrett. He was a cherished member of the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church and a devoted family…
Read MoreJames “Arthur” Hatfield
GLASGOW- James “Arthur” Hatfield, 76, a master craftsman and musician, passed away on July 31, 2025, at his residence in Glasgow, Kentucky. Born on June 11, 1949, in Glasgow, Arthur led a life rich in passion, creativity, and dedication to his craft. Arthur’s career was marked by an impressive journey of self-employment that began with…
Read MoreJanice VanZant Harper Alt
MARROWBONE – Janice VanZant Harper Alt, 84, formerly of Glasgow, passed away Saturday, August 2, 202, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. A native of Metcalfe County, she was the daughter of the late Joe Stanley and Francis Monday VanZant. Janice was “Moma”, “Granny”, and “Nanny Bell”. She loved to cook, go to horse shows, beauty…
Read MoreCarolyn Beall Sturgeon
CAVE CITY – Carolyn Beall Sturgeon, age 72, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 2, 2025, surrounded by family. Carolyn was born on December 5, 1952, in Glasgow, Kentucky, to the late Ninion “Dek” and Marie (Strange) Beall. In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her infant son, Jason…
Read MoreThree Morgantown Residents Honored in Civil Air Patrol Ceremony
By Capt. Janet Martin Bowling Green Senior Squadron Assistant PAO Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Three Morgantown residents, Charles Puma, Nicholas Greenman, and Alethea Greenman participated in a recent Civil Air Patrol awards and promotion ceremony July 29 at the Bowling Green/Warren County Regional Airport. Both Charles Puma and Nicholas Greenman received awards…
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