Candidate Filings Begin Taking Shape in Barren County for 2026 Elections
By Jeff Jobe, Community Publisher Barren County’s 2026 election cycle is already taking shape as candidates continue to file for county and city offices ahead of the January 9, 2026, deadline. Several key races have drawn early interest, including sheriff, magistrate positions, and the nonpartisan race for Glasgow mayor. According to the latest publicly reported…
Read MoreGerald Patrick Lakin
GLASGOW – Pat Lakin (Gerald Patrick Lakin) died 9/27/2025. His ashes will be buried in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery on 1/10/2026 at 1:00 PM. His brother, Larry Lakin, survives him. Reverend Wayne Hensley will officiate the service. All friends are invited. Pat was born and raised in Glasgow, KY. Joined the Marines, then the Army…
Read MoreWalter Ray Shipman
GLASGOW – Walter Ray Shipman, 79, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, at the Medical Center of Bowling Green. He was the son of the late Roy Shipman and Berdie Oldfield Shipman. He proudly served his country and retired from the United States Army. He is survived by two sons, Timothy Shipman and Michael Shipman;…
Read MoreWilliam Fred Shirley
GLASGOW – William Fred Shirley, 80, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025, at NHC Health Care. He was the son of the late Curt and Laura Janes Shirley. He was a retired jailer of Barren County and a member of East Fork Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years,…
Read MoreLena Joyce Shaw
GLASGOW – Lena Joyce Shaw, 89, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Magnolia Village Assisted Living in Bowling Green, KY. She was born in the Kino community of Barren County on December 20, 1935, to the late Corbin and Lillie Peers Ritter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip Keith Shaw. Mrs.…
Read MoreDebra Elizabeth Gerald
SUMMER SHADE – Debra Elizabeth (Burgess) Gerald, age 71, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 5, 2025, surrounded by family. Debra was born on September 12, 1954, at the War Memorial Hospital, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Elease (England) Burgess. She was a 1972 graduate of Gamaliel High School. She…
Read MoreLight the Square
Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Editor The Edmonson County Arts Guild kicked off the holiday season with Light the Square on November 22. Along with the Art Guild this year Parks and Rec, the Homemakers, the Extension Office, the Judge Executives Office, Senior Food Pantry, South Edmonson and Kyrock choirs, the…
Read MoreChristmas in Chalybeate
By Aleah Briones The Chalybeate Fire Department brought the spirit of the season to life as it hosted its annual Christmas in Chalybeate fundraiser event on November 15th. This much-anticipated community gathering drew crowds of all ages, eager to kick off the holiday season with family and friends. The festive atmosphere buzzed with…
Read MoreHoliday Hoopla Draws Largest Crowd Yet in Morgantown
Story and pictures by Beverly Bonilla On Saturday, November 22, 2025, the 5th annual Holiday Hoopla kicked off at 3 p.m., bringing thousands of residents together for an evening of celebration, community spirit, and festive fun. The event opened with free rides for children and adults, including pony rides and attractions suitable…
Read MoreHoliday Events Fill the First Weekend of December
Staff Report Butler County residents will have plenty of festive opportunities to kick off the Christmas season as several community celebrations take place this weekend. The holiday fun begins on Friday, December 5, with the Community Christmas Party hosted by the Rochester Ladies League at the Rochester Community Center. Dinner will be served…
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