Statewide News
Kingsford losing 67 jobs
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News As rumors were circulating in the county that Kingsford was closing, The Herald-News reached out to the parent company of Kingsford Manufacturing Company for verification. A representative of The Clorox Company located in Oakland, CA confirmed the partial closure of the Kingsford facility located at Summer Shade. Last…
Read MoreRun for the Light Motorcycle Poker Run celebrates 10 years
Mary Beth Sallee Hart Co. News-Herald For the past 10 years, motorcycle riders have descended upon Munfordville every second Saturday in June for the annual Run for the Light Motorcycle Poker Run. The event, which was established in 2014 by James and Sherry Lawrence, is held in memory of James’ dad, Kenneth Lawrence. It…
Read MoreFighting food insecurity locally
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News If you have been keeping up with the county news, you have heard that the Bowling Park Food Pantry is in the process of expanding yet again. This need comes just 4 years after the last pantry expansion. That shows the dire need of families in this county…
Read MoreFirst event of Summer Nights Concert Series is a success
Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News-Herald The City of Munfordville has upped its summer game. June 3 marked the first Summer Nights Concert Series event in downtown Munfordville and proved to be a fun event for all. Handcrafting vendors, food trucks, inflatables, and more overtook the Courthouse lawn beginning at 3 p.m.…
Read MoreWestern Auto building deemed hazardous
Demolished to make way for parking space Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News-Herald Constructed in 1923, the old Western Auto building in downtown Horse Cave had once been utilized by the community in a variety of ways. Located on the corner of Main Street and Cave Street, the two-story concrete block building…
Read MoreSummerfest Success
By PJ Martin The Herald-News The sunshine and the heat kicked into high gear for Summerfest on June 3rd, but the crowd didn’t disappoint. This year’s new event Metcalfe Idol brought out many talented people in Metcalfe County along with live performances by Bryant Stockton, The Showstoppers, and Little David and Bad Country. Vendor…
Read MoreGiving dogs a fur-ever home
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Important changes are coming soon to the Metcalfe County Animal Shelter. The current shelter has been taken care of by Dr. David Lafever and his wife Donna since it opened in December 2016. Their hard work has helped over 830 dogs get adopted. The shelter is only equipped…
Read MoreFunding 911
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The members of the Edmonton City Council met on Monday, June 5th with all members present. The main topic of the meeting was the status of the Barren/Metcalfe 911 agreement. As in years past, some members of the Barren/Metcalfe 911 Board have insisted that Metcalfe pay a large…
Read MoreRemembering those lost
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Metcalfe County Memorial Day ceremonies were held on Sunday, May 28th at 1:30 p.m. in the historic courthouse yard. Bill Lagermann Commander of American Legion Post 65 welcomed everyone to the ceremony followed by the Metcalfe County High School band playing our country’s beautiful National Anthem. Everyone followed…
Read MoreTicks: The Parasites that are Back and Biting
By Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing, Inc. It’s that time of year again. Beautiful sunshine, warmer weather, and flowers blooming. But just as spring is underway, so is tick season. What are ticks? Ticks are the disease-spreading parasites that not only are an irritating nuisance but also the cause of several illnesses and diseases.…
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