Statewide News
Solar Energy coming to Hart County brings both concerns and support
Katrina England Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald Solar energy is coming to Hart County, and it might look a little different than what most people expect. A Solar Farm, containing solar panel grids, will be placed on over 500 acres along L & N Turnpike Road (KY 335) from I-65 to Rowletts. A solar farm…
Read MoreStaffing Issues
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The October meeting of the Barren-Metcalfe County Emergency Medical Services Board of Directors was held on the 26th in the Metcalfe County fiscal courtroom. The only member absent was Neil Thornberry who was attending a meeting in Lexington. Executive Director Joe Middleton advised that the Paramedic Internship Program…
Read MoreBreast Cancer Awareness: Natasha’s Story
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald As a self-proclaimed military brat, Natasha Martin knows the strength it takes to not only grow up in a military family but also to endure the countless moves and ins and outs of military life. But over the past year, Natasha found herself needing more strength than…
Read MoreThe journey of Nicole Randall
By Nicole Randall Guest Contributor No woman likes to schedule her mammogram, but being an adult requires us to do things we know we should. So, in June, I went for my annual mammogram and yearly physical, just like I’ve done for the last six years since I turned 40. I always book them…
Read MorePart Two: Alcohol Sales on the Ballot: Just Say No
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald On November 8, residents in Munfordville will go to the polls to vote on whether or not they want alcohol to be sold within the city limits. This is Part Two of a three-part series. This particular part shares the point of view of someone who is…
Read MoreMetcalfe mourns a great man
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News In the early hours of Thursday morning, an Edmonton deputy was on his usual patrol when he caught sight of a smoke cloud and fire from Industrial Drive. He reported it at 4:57 a.m. and at 5:13 a.m. the Edmonton-Metcalfe Volunteer Fire Department was on site, but according…
Read MoreA- Maze-ing tradition
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The students at Metcalfe County Elementary seemed to be having an amazing time at the corn maze located below the high school at 208 Randolph Street on Friday. This is the 6th year that the Hawkins family has teamed up with the Ag class to grow the corn…
Read MoreAuthor and ghost hunter visits Edmonton
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Award-winning writer and certified ghost hunter John B. Kachuba presented a program entitled “A Ghostly World” at the Metcalfe County Public Library on October 13th to an audience of all ages. First, he discussed exactly what a ghost is stating, “We have this image of a floating sheet…
Read MoreLocal student participates in Buddy Walk
Katrina England Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald On Saturday, September 24 at Elizabethtown High School, eight-year-old Olivia Priddy, a second-grade student at Bonnieville School, walked in the 5th Annual DSA of the Heartland Buddy Walk, alongside family, friends, and school staff. The fundraising efforts of the Buddy Walk will support the Down Syndrome Association of…
Read MoreAlcohol Sales Part 1: Supporting the Sale
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald On November 8, residents in Munfordville will go to the polls to vote on whether or not they want the sale of alcohol to be allowed within the city limits. This is Part One of a three-part series. This particular part shares the point of view of…
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