Monroe/Metcalfe Counties
Indian artifacts show ‘22
Jennifer Moonsong General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Once again the Green River Archeological Society (G.R.A.S.) will host a Prehistoric Indian Artifacts show, which draws collectors and enthusiasts from across the area. The show has been a tradition since the 1970s. This event will take place at the Barren River Lake State Park on August…
Read More“Opportunity” Positively Good Part 3
Jennifer Moonsong News Coordinator Jobe Publishing, Inc. Glasgow’s Johnny Belcher is well-known as a Glasgow high school coach and counselor. However, in retirement he’s focused on educating youngsters in one of his favorite pastimes; Golf. Tee the Green is an organization founded by Belcher and some anonymous donors in 2009, which teaches children the…
Read MoreMuhlenkamp chosen as Glasgow’s Superintendent
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division Jobe Publishing, Inc. Dr. Chad Muhlenkamp has been named superintendent for Glasgow Independent Schools. This concludes a search that began when former superintendent Keith Hale announced his resignation earlier this year. By last week, the potential superintendents had been narrowed to for individuals. The announcement was made Friday evening at…
Read MoreAn Aloha Christmas comes to Glasgow
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division Jobe Publishing, Inc. The 2022 Glasgow Christmas parade will be festive, with a friendly, tropical twist. The theme, “An Aloha Christmas” announced last week by the Glasgow-Barren County Chamber of Commerce “Aloha, meaning love, peace, and compassion which represents the Christmas spirit, and originates from Hawaii where it’s summer year-round,”…
Read More“Happy” Positively Good Series
Regional Feature When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. At least, that was the idea 8-year-old Tymber Garrett and her friends, Madi Osbon and Hadley Glass had. The result? Tymber is “happy” to have helped and had fun. “I love to make things for people, and I love to give back. And I’ve always…
Read More“Alive” The Positively Good series
Jennifer Moonsong Regional Editor Jobe Publishing, Inc. When asked to give one word to describe how her weight loss journey makes her feel, Kristin Crouch said “alive”. The 37-year-old Glasgow resident and employee of the Metcalfe County school system says her path has not been linear, but she is glad she never stopped. “This…
Read MoreFort Williams repairs underway
Jennifer Moonsong Regional Editor Jobe Publishing, Inc. Glasgow’s historic Fort Williams, a Union Civil War fort situated at the top of the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery, has been in ill-repair for many years. “For some time now it has needed these repairs,” said Glasgow Mayor Harold Armstrong. “Many of the members on the committee are…
Read MoreBarren River Drug Task Force: Expansion, education critical for drug eradication
Jennifer Moonsong Regional Exclusive Jobe Publishing, Inc. The Barren River Drug Task Force (BRDTF) Director, Ron Lafferty, started his career with the regional entity in 2004, a year after its formation. Eighteen years later, several things have evolved in the world of drug trafficking, but one thing has not. Drugs continue to pose a…
Read MoreKSP releases information in Barren County Officer-Involved Shooting
Special to the Progress Post 3 of the Kentucky State Police (KSP) is continuing the investigation into an officer-involved shooting by the Barren County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO). This incident happened on July 9. KSP detectives, with assistance from KSP’s Critical Incident Response Team, have conducted necessary interviews and the preliminary investigation reveals the following: Deputies…
Read MoreHam radio field day ‘22
Jennifer Moonsong Regional Editor Jobe Publishing, Inc. Members of the Mammoth Cave Amateur Radio Club participated in the national amateur radio Field Day exercise on June 25 – 26 at the American Legion Park in Glasgow. Since 1933, ham radio operators across North America have established temporary ham radio stations in public locations during…
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