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Council pauses to remember former councilmember
Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. The Glasgow City Council opened their meeting with a moment of silence for the passing of former council member Eldon Smith. Smith passed away on Nov 13 at the age of 89 in Iowa City, Iowa, where he resided. Glasgow Mayor Harold Armstrong announced that Smith was a member…
Read MoreConfusion abounds in Cave City form of government
City approves to accept cemetery ownership with stipulations Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. Councilwoman Beverly Ford made a motion in the Nov. 8 Cave City Council meeting to change the city’s form of government from a Mayor-Council to a Commission. Ford’s unexpected item was not listed on the evening’s agenda. The motion passed 3-2,…
Read MoreCity employees to receive ‘premium pay’
Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. In a special-called meeting on Nov. 1, the Glasgow City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to transfer funds for the purpose of dispersing premium pay to city employees. The funds are from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021. On March 11, U.S. President Joe Biden signed the…
Read MoreBCFC – Barren to receive $8.59M funding
Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. Barren County Fiscal Court has addressed several issues as of late that may affect many employees within the county and city. At last week’s regular meeting, the court voted to approve a “pie chart” presented to the court by County Treasurer Jenny Hoffman and Krista Steenbergen, a newly contracted…
Read MoreGlasgow seeks new 911 arrangement
Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. The 911 Call Center Director alongside ten employees were present Monday night for the Glasgow City Council meeting where council members voted to return the $70,000 received for the Barren-Metcalfe Emergency Communications Center, also referred to as the 911 call center. Both Barren County and the City of Cave…
Read MoreAccepting $70K tabled
Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. On Monday night, the Glasgow City Council discussed an ordinance that would allow funds from Barren County and Cave City to assist in the payments for pay raises for the 911 Communications Department. The first reading of the ordinance was met with many questions from council members. The ordinance…
Read MoreA Path to Principalship
“It’s about loving, caring, and kindness.” By Allyson Dix Government Community News In the first of a three-part series of “A Path to Principalship,” three local principals in Metcalfe County discuss the avenues they have taken to get to where they are today. The role of a principal consists of many responsibilities including being…
Read MoreCarson Beyer slated for Yancey’s Friday night
(Eclectic gig you won’t want to miss!) By Allyson Dix Government Community News He calls Paducah his home, but he’s been catching the eyes of Nashville, the home of country music as well many others across the country with his unique sound. Carson Beyer will be bringing his vast vocal range with an eclectic…
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