Statewide News
WKU – Higher education in a post-pandemic world
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. At the first in-person Glasgow-Barren County Chamber of Commerce breakfast in over a year, President of WKU, Dr. Tim Caboni, spoke about how the pandemic has changed higher education in south central Kentucky. He opened by saying, “It is so good not to be…
Read MoreEdmund Rogers Chapter, NSDAR Spring Awards Luncheon
Linda Hitchcock, Chapter Publicist Various Photographers Daughters of the American Revolution members, award recipients, and guests gathered at the Lera B. Mitchell Clubhouse on Saturday, June 12, for the final meeting of the 2020-2021 season. The meeting began with a warm welcome by Chapter Regent June Jackson and then was joined by Chaplain Maude…
Read MoreHonoring the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Submitted by Paula L. Ratliff Greenville, KY – hosted the replica of the Tomb of the Unknown Solider over Independence Day weekend to honor the American service members who have died without their remains being identified. Local residents, Veterans groups, and travelers participated in the informational tour and video depicting the qualifications and training required…
Read MoreChild Tax Credit monthly payments to begin July 15
Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing, Inc. Over 36 million families across the nation will have extra money in the bank as the advance Child Tax Credit (CTC) payments begin July 15. The advance CTC payments come as part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act which has enhanced the amount of CTC up to…
Read MoreBird deaths caused by unknown disease
Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald Across the eastern United States, hundreds of birds have been dying from a mysterious illness. Wildlife experts are unsure of the cause. The illness among birds within the state began in late May as the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) began receiving reports of…
Read MoreSave the Bees, Please!
Katrina England Reporter, Hart County News-Herald When many people think of warmer months, blooming dogwood trees and March lilies are the visions which come to mind. However, spring is also the most important time of year for honey bees, as well as the busiest time. This is the time of the year when they…
Read MoreMIAs and Government Bureaucracy
Paula L. Ratliff, BSC, MS Criminologist and Author As funeral arrangements are being finalized for Howard “Scott” Magers of the Merry Oaks and Railton Communities, people are asking “How did it take almost 80 years to bring him home?” “How was he missing in action?” “Did they just find his remains?” The answers to…
Read MoreMemories make a Legacy
Paula L. Ratliff, BSC, MS Criminologist and Author Scott Magers perished on the USS Oklahoma during the attack on Pearl Harbor at the age of 18, 1 month, and 4 days. He did not have a long time to build a legacy; having left Merry Oaks at the age of 17; yet, he did.…
Read MoreEdmund Rogers Chapter, NSDAR Present Tri-County Student Awards
Linda Hitchcock, Publicist, Edmund Rogers Chapter, NSDAR Various Photographers The Edmund Rogers Chapter, NSDAR met on May 5, 2021 at the Lera B. Mitchell Clubhouse to host the annual Student Awards presentation for Scholarship, Good Citizens, and JROTC. It was the first full meeting since the pandemic began and was well attended by members,…
Read MoreWelcome Home, Seaman Magers
JR Jessie Jobe Publishing, Inc. After nearly 80 years, a fallen hero who perished in the attack on Pearl Harbor has finally returned home. Howard “Scott” Magers was born on November 23, 1923 in the Merry Oaks/Railton Community of Barren County. In January of 1941, at the young age of 17, he enlisted in…
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