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LOWE & LYLES: Heroes save schoolmate’s life
By Sam Terry Managing Editor Jobe Publishing, Inc. Two Barren County High School students were recognized Tuesday morning for their heroic acts that saved the life of a classmate. Junior Alex Lowe and Sophomore Wyatt Lyles were lauded by the school officials, government officials, and more than 1,300 cheering classmates. The students were returning to…
Read MoreA “Doyle Brothers” Cover-up?
Entire news story with conflicting statements removed, and headlines changed By JEFF JOBE jobe@jobeinc.com In the May 24, 2017 issue of the Edmonson News it was reported that not until the former Edmonson County Sheriff’s Deputy Amanda Coniglio brought it to his attention Judge Executive Wil Cannon had no knowledge that the current Edmonson County Animal Control Officer…
Read MoreT.J. REGIONAL HEALTH: Thornbury named Interim CEO; Wethington contract not renewed
Mike Bryant, Chairman of the Board of T.J. Regional Health, announced Monday afternoon that the Board of Directors has chosen not to renew the contract for Bud Wethington, CEO of T J Regional Health. Mr. Bryant stated that “the Board appreciates the contributions of Bud Wethington during his tenure as CEO of T.J. Regional Health.…
Read MoreSingle vehicle rollover results in fatality
Rocky Hill, KY (May 7, 2018)- The Kentucky State Police Post 3 Bowling Green responded to a single vehicle injury collision today at 2:42 PM that had occurred northbound on US-31W (Louisville Road) near the intersection of KY 259, in Edmonson County. The preliminary investigation indicated that Kiami C. Mills (25) of Park City, who…
Read MoreCAVE WARS OF 2018: Ninety years of family rights ignored
By Jeff Jobe Jobe Publishing, Inc. On October 3, 2013, Robert Guy Dyer bought a piece of property he thought would be the finishing touches on an agreed plan between two families that began for Dyer specifically in 1991. Records confirm the bond between the two families and the resulting agreement reaches back to 1927.…
Read MoreHOW NOW, COW? Dairy farmers struggle to survive
By Anne Pyburn Craig Jobe Publishing, Inc. It’s been a month since David Sammons got the letter, and he’s still not quite sure what to do. He’s no stranger to a bad year; he’s been farming in Horse Cave since 1982 and has seen good times and troubled ones. “We lost $90,000 in 2009,” he…
Read More22 YEARS LATER: Disappearance remains a mystery
By Sam Terry Managing Editor Jobe Publishing, Inc. Thursday, April 12 marks the twenty-second anniversary of the day Alyne J. Lawrence Barrick disappeared from her home on Laurel Ridge Road in Edmonson County. The mystery continues to haunt her family – including descendants born after her disappearance and know her only by name, a handful…
Read MoreTax bill heads to Governor Bevin
The Kentucky General Assembly passed a revenue measure today that would generate nearly a half of billion dollars in additional money for the state over the next two fiscal years. It would do that by creating a flat rate for personal and corporate income taxes in Kentucky while expanding the sales tax, said Senate Appropriations…
Read MoreLegislature passes $22 billion state spending plan
A $22 billion state spending plan that would restore some funding cuts proposed by the governor while ensuring that Kentucky fully funds its public pension systems has received final passage in the House after being approved by the Senate earlier today. House Bill 200 was given final approval on a House vote of 59-36. The…
Read MoreHiseville’s Banking Renaissance
By Sam Terry Managing Editor Jobe Publishing, Inc. The Hiseville community in northern Barren County is experiencing something of a banking renaissance with the opening of Citizens Bank on April 2. Eight years ago, residents of the area were shocked and saddened to see their historic bank close its doors after 107 years of service.…
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