Edward Harold Smith
BEAUMONT – Edward “Eddie” Harold Smith, age 67, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. He was born on October 3, 1957, in Glasgow, KY, to the late Sammy and Carol Smith. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by several aunts and uncles. Eddie was a member of the…
Read MoreHealth Department Discusses New Tax
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News On June 6th, the Barren River District Health Department’s Metcalfe Board met in the Metcalfe Government Center’s fiscal courtroom. Those in attendance were Judge/Executive Larry Wilson, Jackie Parker, Terri Cassady, Shelia Scott, Sheila Stilts, Jody Curry, Kaytlyn Sharp, Ronnie Miller, and Leeann Hennion, RN, Nurse Team Lead. Speaker…
Read MoreThe Opioid Epidemic in Kentucky
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News We hear it daily—on the news, radio, and social media: someone has overdosed. That someone could be your neighbor, a friend, or even a family member. Kentucky has been at the forefront of the opioid crisis since the early 2000s. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH.gov),…
Read MoreBids, Budget, and Policy
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County fiscal court held its regular meeting on Thursday, June 12th, with all magistrates in attendance. Prior to the meeting, a Public Hearing for public comments on the use of County Road Aid and Local Government Economic Assistance (LGEA) Funds was called to order. No comments…
Read MoreGeorge L. Campbell
GLASGOW – George L. Campbell, 95, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home in Glasgow. He was born on September 27, 1929, in Clinton County, KY, to James Ira and Lola Rebecca Campbell. George served in the USMC and retired from the USAF after 21 years of total military service.…
Read MoreNational Dairy Month Proclamation
June is National Dairy Month and Judge/Executive Jamie Byrd signed a proclamation on Monday at the Barren County Extension Office signifying the importance of dairy farming in Barren County, which stands as Kentucky’s leading dairy producer with over 6,500 dairy cows. The proclamation offers the opportunity to recognize the vital role and contributions of…
Read MoreLarry L. York
GLASGOW – Larry L. York, 71, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025, at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital. He was the son of the late Cleo and Alma Broaddus York. He is survived by his wife, Dianne Smith York; the sons, Tyler Chapman (Charity), Bernis Rupe (Trudy), and Mark Runyon; six grandchildren, Hunter Chapman,…
Read MoreCrystal Onyx Cave Celebrates 60 Years, 60% discount with this special phrase!
By Allyson Dix, Jobe Publishing, Inc. Crystal Onyx Cave is celebrating its 60th anniversary on Thursday and visitors can take advantage of a 60% discount on the entry fee by just wishing them happy anniversary! In commemoration of 60 years, the family owned and operated business looks forward to seeing you on Thursday. Just say, “Happy…
Read MoreShirley Butler Riley
CENTER – Shirley Butler Riley, 82, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and proudly known as Grandmommy, a title she cherished deeply, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, Kentucky. She was born on June 19, 1942, in Green County, Kentucky, to the late Shirley Butler Lawson and…
Read MoreLeroy Marvin Gassaway
CAVE CITY – Leroy Gassaway, age 75, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025, at NHC Healthcare in Glasgow, Kentucky. He was a native of Metcalfe County and a Veteran of the United States Army. He loved reading his Bible and attended Coral Hill Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his wife, Louise Gassaway;…
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