Monroe/Metcalfe Counties
14th Annual Singing for Scholarships
Jennifer Moonsong General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. For 14 years, the Bobby Driver Memorial scholarship fund has been presenting scholarships to local kids, in conjunction with the annual “Singing for Scholarships” This year’s singing will be Saturday, November 5, 2022, at the historic Plaza Theatre at 7 p.m. Each year there is a different…
Read More“The Kentucky Tragedy” Author releases new work
Jennifer Moonsong General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. South Central Kentucky author Jim Tsukagoshi will release a new book containing six stories on the 10th of October, and he credits the newspaper as a source of inspiration for one of the stories included. “The first one is about the Kentucky tragedy that took place early…
Read More“Thank you, Charles Ross” Honoring a POW
Photos and Story by Jennifer Moonsong Regional Exclusive Last week was POW Recognition Day, and DAV Chapter 20 and their Honor Guard took the time to recognize a very distinguished, local POW, Charles Ross. Ross is a retired Army Command Sergeant Major. Ross, now 93, was in a prison camp in Korea for three…
Read MoreMore “Mammoth” 50 year anniversary of discovery
Jennifer Moonsong General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Mammoth Cave, already lauded as the world’s longest cave, is officially six miles longer, making it more Mammoth than ever before. The new additions bring the total length of the cave to an astonishing 426 miles. “The additional 6 miles of cave is spread out in various…
Read MoreGolf Scramble to benefit Trooper Island
Jennifer Moonsong General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Since 196Trooper Island Kid’s Camp by the Kentucky State Police (KSP) has helped underprivileged kids from across the Commonwealth to have enriched experiences through the camp. The Kentucky State Police continuously find new and creative ways to raise money for Trooper Island, and this month golfers will…
Read MoreMichael Timothy Swift Memorial Highway dedication
Jennifer Moonsong Regional Publisher Jobe Publishing, Inc. Last Thursday under sunny skies a crowd gathered at the IGA parking lot on Highway 90 in Glasgow, to honor the memory of Mike Swift, with the announcement of the Michael Timothy Swift Memorial Highway. This honor has been long in the making, in a community…
Read More“Rehabilitated” Positively Good Series Part 5
Jennifer Moonsong General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc, When Glasgow’s Zachary Smith was only five years old he had his first surgery for scoliosis. Throughout his childhood, there were seven surgeries which led to a tremendous amount of physical therapy and inspiration. “It was a big part of my childhood. And not one of the…
Read More“Good Vibes” Glasgow Shakes in Glasgow
Jennifer Moonsong General Manager Jobe Publishing, inc. When you step into the tropically inspired, funky, and friendly atmosphere of Glasgow Shakes the “Good Vibes” advertised on the wall in pink fluorescent letters are evident! The unique drink stop opened its doors in August of ‘22. They’ve had a successful year. Since that time,…
Read MoreMissing man investigation continues
Community Service Announcement The investigation into the whereabouts of missing Metcalfe man Cory Hart, 35, is still underway, with the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 leading the investigation. Hart is 5’9” white male, approximately 180 lbs, with a medium build, dark blonde hair, and blue eyes. Hart, a retired member of the armed services…
Read MoreMES – Back to School Bash
Jennifer Moonsong General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Last week the Metcalfe Elementary School welcomed students back for a new school year by welcoming kids into the classrooms, providing informational booths, prizes and snacks.
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