Thirteen File for Glasgow City Council Seats
Staff Report GLASGOW — Interest in local government is running high as 13 individuals have officially filed to run for the Glasgow City Council in the upcoming election. With only nine seats available on the council, the number of candidates signals a competitive race and a strong level of civic engagement within the community. Additional…
Read MoreTony Higdon
CAVE CITY – Tony Higdon, age 61, departed this life on Monday, December 29, 2025, at his residence. The Barren County native was born on June 21, 1964, to Rose Ann Higdon and the late Hershel Thomas Higdon. He was married to his loving wife, Kennetha Hay Higdon, who survives. Tony retired as a mechanic…
Read MoreGlasgow Parks & Recreation Opens Registration for Winter Bitty-Ball
Staff Report Glasgow Parks & Recreation has announced that registration is now open for its Winter Bitty-Ball program, offering local children ages 5 to 9 the opportunity to participate in a co-ed basketball league this winter. The registration fee is $65 per participant, with a $5 discount for each additional child from the…
Read MoreBlood Drive Scheduled at Barren County Family YMCA
STAFF REPORT GLASGOW — The Barren County Family YMCA will host an American Red Cross blood drive on Wednesday, January 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its Glasgow location. The blood drive will take place in the small gym at the YMCA, located at 1 YMCA Way. Community members are encouraged to schedule…
Read MoreJosephine “Josie” Moss
EDMONTON – Josephine “Josie” (Dyer) Moss passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at the T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, Kentucky, having attained the age of 68 years, 1 month, and 2 days. She was born on Tuesday, November 26, 1957, in Burkesville, Kentucky, the daughter of Jeff Franklin and Macie (Shaw) Dyer. She…
Read MoreDennis Mitchell Martin
GLASGOW – Dennis Mitchell Martin, a beloved figure in his community, was born on August 6, 1961, in Glasgow, Kentucky. He passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025, at the Hospice of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Dennis dedicated several years of his life to a fulfilling career as a cable and telephone splicer.…
Read MoreDart Employees Give Back To Local Children
Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News-Herald Dart in Horse Cave is once again spreading holiday cheer to local children by donating bikes and other toys to Toys for Tots. Together, employees have carried on this tradition for more than 1a decade to help ensure that children in the area receive gifts for…
Read MoreHCHS ranks #2 in region, top 20 in state for KSA Scores
Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News-Herald The Hart County School District is celebrating after the recent release of the 2024–2025 Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) results, with Hart County High School ranking second in the region and in the top 20 overall in the state. Superintendent Bo Chenoweth said the achievement reflects the…
Read MoreAnother Trip Around the Sun
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News As with each year, a lot of events have occurred, and we will touch on just a few of those as we look back at another trip around the sun in 2025. After Beth Wilson’s retirement as Director of the 911 Dispatch in Edmonton, Jordan Crump was chosen…
Read MoreBudgets and Claims
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court held its last meeting of 2025 on Tuesday, December 23rd, with the following in attendance: Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, Magistrates Ronnie Miller, Daniel Bragg, Harvey Hawkins, and Kevin Crain, Attorney Holly Coleman filling in for Sharon Howard, and Treasurer/Fiscal Court Clerk Page Edwards. Others…
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