Statewide News
“I was there.” Local man shares 9/11 story
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart County News-Herald When Mark Lemieux was just 37-years-old, he found himself as an employee of Unistall International Inc., out of Plainfield, Connecticut. The company installed furniture in college dormitories, military bases, jails, and medical facilities all across the country. On September 11 of 2001, Mark and his coworkers were…
Read MoreThe Stan Cottrell Story
Part 1: The “fast boy” of Hart County Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart County News-Herald Over the course of his lifetime, 78-year-old Stan Cottrell has made a name for himself across the nation and beyond. But before he was a world record breaker or a renowned humanitarian, Stan was just the “fast boy” running…
Read MorePatton receives Chief Justice’s Special Service Award
Special to the Barren County Progress Circuit Judge Phillip R. Patton (ret.), has received the 2021 Chief Justice’s Special Service Award for his work as a circuit judge for Barren and Metcalfe counties and for overseeing cases in the Green River Region as a retired judge. “Judge Patton, I am confident I speak…
Read MoreRemembering Magers
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. The Barren County Historical Society will present a lecture on the life of Howard Scott Magers, a Barren County man who perished at Pearl Harbor. The event will be held on August 28 at 11 a.m., at the South Central Kentucky Cultural Center in Glasgow.…
Read MoreOnyx Cave celebrates 50 years
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald With only four months left in 2021, Onyx Cave is continuing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its discovery. Every cave tour ticket purchase will include a 5″ x 7″ anniversary postcard. Anniversary t-shirts are also being sold. “It is exciting to celebrate this milestone,” Missy Shields…
Read MoreA Wedding in Glas-Vegas
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald They say what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. But on July 30, a little bit of Vegas made its way to Glasgow. Drink N Game is a classic arcade bar that specializes in classic cocktails and craft beer, along with a unique food menu. As a…
Read MoreSenator Paul visits Edmonton
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Last Friday at an informal roundtable discussion, local leaders had a chance to discuss hot topics with Kentucky Senator (R), Dr. Rand Paul. The gathering was held at the Metcalfe County Justice Center. Some of the most popular topics involved COVID’s long-term impact on economic…
Read MoreHaylin Adams Day
PJ Martin Jobe Publishing, Inc. Friday afternoon, a very special young lady was recognized by The Peoples Bank, the City of Glasgow, and Barren County. A Proclamation was signed designating July 23rd as Haylin Adams Day. The amazingly talented 12-year-old Haylin Adams is well known locally after competing on Season 9 of the Food…
Read MoreAlpha-gal Syndrome: The tick-borne meat allergy
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald Kentucky is known as a great place to enjoy many outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, and hiking just to name a few. While beautiful scenery may draw you outdoors, it also may put you in contact with ticks. Most tick bites just become an itchy nuisance, but…
Read MoreLocal artist to compete at national level
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald Earlier this year, Mammoth Cave National Park announced its International Year of Caves and Karst (IYCK) Art Contest. The theme for this year’s contest was “Discover what’s under your National Park”. The regional contest included not only the state of Kentucky but also Indiana, Tennessee, Virginia, Ohio,…
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