Swimmers Place Fifth at SWSTA Meet
Staff Report The Butler County swim team earned a fifth-place finish at the 2026 South Western Swim Team Association (SWSTA) Championships, held Saturday, July 18, at the Family Wellness Center in Hartford. Leading the team was Talon Hutchenson, who was named the high-point champion in the Boys 8-and-Under division, scoring the most…
Read MoreColton Givens Updates Chamber on New Laws
Story and Pictures by Beverly Bonilla The Morgantown-Butler County Chamber of Commerce held its monthly business meeting on Thursday, July 23, at the Eva Hawes Building at Morgantown City Park. The meeting brought together local business owners and community members for an informative update on legislation that could impact businesses across Kentucky.…
Read MoreStanley Cleveland Greer
GLASGOW – Stanley Cleveland Greer, born March 17, 1941, in Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026, at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, Kentucky. His life was a testament to the values of service, devotion, community, and love for family. Stanley’s roots in Glasgow ran deep, and he devoted much of his…
Read MoreTom Gantz
ELLENTON, FL – Tom Gantz, 63, died unexpectedly Saturday, July 25, 2026. He was born March 30, 1963, in Alliance, Ohio, to Betty and Duane Gantz. He attended Glasgow and Barren County schools before moving to Ellenton, where he lived for 47 years. He spent his career with Siemens as a transformer construction foreman, rebuilding…
Read MoreEdward Lee Wallace
LA GRANGE, KY – Edward Lee Wallace, 75, was born March 13, 1951, in Glasgow, Kentucky, and passed away July 27, 2026. A man known for steady dedication and enduring loyalty, Eddie will be remembered with deep respect and lasting affection by all who had the privilege to know him. Eddie was a 1970 graduate…
Read MoreDakota Brock Vance
Dakota Brock Vance, The Man. The Myth. The Legend. Some people leave behind memories. Dakota left behind stories. GLASGOW – Dakota Brock Vance, 39, entered this world on June 15, 1987, and unexpectedly left it on July 25, 2026. Though his time here was far too short, the impact he made on the lives of those who…
Read MoreBobby Pedigo
CAVE CITY – Bobby Pedigo, age 79, peacefully departed this life on Friday, July 24, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the love and presence of his family. The Barren County native was born on July 2, 1947, to the late Orbin Thomas and Dora Riley Pedigo. He shared a loving marriage with his devoted…
Read MoreDavid Lee Dearing
GLASGOW – David Lee Dearing, 68, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Born July 23, 1958, in Glasgow, he was the son of Eva Jones Dearing Renick and the late Royce Dearing. David was a graduate of Barren County High School and later became a welder and truck driver for a trucking firm until…
Read MoreMa Yoder’s Country Diner
By Kim Harwood JOBEnews Contributor The Edmonton-Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce hosted the fifth ribbon cutting of 2026 for Ma Yoder’s Country Diner on July 22nd. A packed parking lot was the best indicator of a successful ribbon cutting as passersby witnessed last-minute preparations in front of the diner. There were restaurant patrons, family, friends,…
Read MoreAbracadabra
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News The Metcalfe County Public Library hosted a truly magical event for families on Wednesday, drawing a large crowd despite a last-minute venue change caused by the storms. Dinky Gowen, Master of Illusion, a veteran magician and the entertainment producer at Beech Bend Park, kept the audience engaged with…
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