Mary Beth Sallee

Mary Beth Sallee Editor Hart Co. News-Herald   Tucson, Arizona is over 1,700 miles away from Hart County, but tucked away in the desert heat of the southwest is a heart that beats for the underground wonders of her old Kentucky home. A native of Horse Cave, Chelsea Ballard has a deep-rooted history in the…

Mary Beth Sallee Editor Hart Co. News-Herald   Once the endless days of warm weather and sunshine return, you’ll likely find Maria Grimsley exactly where she loves to be: among the wildflowers. Maria is the founder of The Glimmer Patch, a plot of land on a farm in Hart County where she grows an abundant…

By Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News-Herald   Wesley Waddle began his journey with running in his late 30s, utilizing it as an efficient way to hit his daily cardio and steps goal while also achieving physical benefits and a mental boost. However, it wasn’t long before a deeper meaning developed for Wesley…

New Nonprofit Will Build Facility and Manage Operations Special to the News-Herald Animal Haven of Hart County, a new nonprofit, is thrilled to announce its formation and current plans to build a new state-of-the-art facility to house the stray and surrendered dogs of Hart County. The decision to establish a nonprofit animal shelter stems from…

By Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News-Herald   A new event space will soon be opening in Hart County. Located at 111 Water Street, The Venue at Horse Cave will offer an available space for a variety events, from showers and weddings to birthdays and reunions, holiday events, milestone celebrations, business meetings, and…

Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News-Herald A teacher at Hart County High School has resigned following an investigation into allegations of misconduct. According to a December 9 email received from Hart County Assistant Superintendent Bo Chenoweth, Makayla Qualls (Kaeleigh Blair Qualls) is no longer employed by Hart County Schools. “She submitted her resignation…

Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News-Herald   Not only does the Hardyville Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD) strive to help others during times of emergency, but also to provide joy and hope to the community during the holidays. On Christmas Eve, December 24, HVFD will be hosting a meet and greet with Santa Claus…

Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News Herald   In perhaps what may be a first in Hart County history, students may attend school in one school district, but their parents may cast their votes for a school board member who resides in another district. This change from years past came after it was…

Katrina England Reporter Hart Co. News Herald   On October 15, a meeting was held at the Hart County Sheriff’s Office regarding the future of a VFW in Hart County. “We’re all veterans, (and) we’re here to help each other,” said Post Commander Edwin Vincent. “We’re not in competition…I know there’s been some hard feelings,…