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By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor, Barren County Progress Monday, April 17, is the deadline to register to vote in the May primaries. Registration must be completed by 4:00 P.M. on Monday. To view your registration status, to register, and other information, visit https://vrsws.sos.ky.gov/ovrweb/govoteky   You can also visit the Barren County Clerk’s Office at 117…

By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor, Barren County Progress Local Glasgow Kiwanis held a small recognition ceremony for Dr. Bill Whittaker in March and presented him with an award for his 50 years of service with the Kiwanis organization. Members and guest pastors associated with Whittaker were present and shared accounts of how he impacted their…

By Allyson Dix Managing Editor  Two Barren County Deputies will not face prosecution following the deadly force used in the shooting death of Dillon E. Walker. The conclusion made by Commonwealth Attorney John Gardener, according to documents obtained from Kentucky State Police (KSP), is that Deputies Jason Morgan and (former) Trey Wyatt are statutorily justified…

Allyson Dix Managing Editor   When a group of community members come together to volunteer, they often become friends along the way, too. This holds true for the Friends of the Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library (Friends). Friends is a nonprofit group who actively advocate for the local library in numerous ways including many fundraisers.…

By Allyson Dix Managing Editor Barren County Progress   Monday morning the Barren County Judge/Executive Jamie Byrd issued a proclamation designating April 12 as Edwin F. Smith Day. The court highlighted Smith’s military service in the proclamation to honor and celebrate his 100th birthday. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force in 1941 and…

by Allyson Dix, Managing Editor, Barren County Progress A familiar voice across the community recently announced his plans to advance in his career path. WCLU Radio News Director Brennan Crain shared that he is leaving to pursue a new career as Assistant News Director at WBKO News in Bowling Green. Brennan accepted the position with WCLU…

After man with knife tries to enter elementary school By Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc.   Updates to this story are provided at the end of the original story. Parents are livid and asking why one local school district failed to notify them after a man attempted to enter the backdoor of an elementary school…

By Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc.   Each month, the Metcalfe County Public Library hosts special meets for the county’s homeschool families. Packed with a variety of learning activities and fun for the students, the Homeschool OWL Group is dedicated to serving families with students who are homeschooling their children with opportunities. Last Wednesday, Amy…