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Forever etched in stone
Korean War Veteran’s image is preserved in history By Paula L. Ratliff JOBE Contributing author His image is etched in stone among the nameless faces of over 2,400 service members who served in the Korean War. Just an image of a young man with no identifiers of name or rank. The picture depicts…
Read MoreMetcalfe Judicial Center to be named in honor of Judge Emberton
‘He would indeed be humbled by such an honor’ Tessa R. Howard, Communications Specialist Administrative Office of the Courts “The naming of the Metcalfe County Judicial Center for Judge Tom Emberton is especially meaningful to me since I served with him on the Kentucky Court of Appeals,” Chief Justice of the Commonwealth Laurance B. VanMeter…
Read MoreMCHS Students Selected for Washington, DC Tour
By Torrie Osbon Communications Director Metcalfe County High School is proud to announce two students have been invited on an all-expense paid trip to Washington, DC this summer. Western Kentucky University’s Educational Talent Search (ETS) sponsors the four-day, three-night tour of the nation’s capital. Twenty students were selected for the program, including MCHS sophomore…
Read MoreKentucky 4-H Volunteer Forum
By Amy Branstetter Metcalfe County 4-H Agent Photos by Amy Branstetter The Kentucky 4-H Volunteer Forum was held February 21, 2024, in Lexington at the Central Bank Convention Center and the Hyatt Regency. Metcalfe County 4-H had thirty five attendees and award winners. The KVF gives the opportunity for volunteers to take educational classes,…
Read MoreGambling: The Silent Addiction
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News There is a nationwide campaign held every year, in March, to educate the public on the problems of gambling addiction and to help promote prevention, treatment, and recovery. It’s called Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Most adults who gamble don’t have a gambling disorder and don’t even take gambling…
Read MoreMunfordville City Council
Water, Chamber, and Tourism Discussions By Katrina England Reporter, Hart Co. News Herald Green River Valley Water District Andrew Tucker, General Manager of Green River Valley Water District, addressed the Council regarding upgrading for future projects, as well as concerns about water line size and capacity in Munfordville during future growth. Green River Valley…
Read MoreBeware of Poison Hemlock
Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News Herald Poison hemlock is one of the most deadly plants in North America, and it’s spreading across Kentucky at an alarming rate. Known as an invasive species, poison hemlock is native to Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa. In the 1800s, it was introduced to North…
Read MoreSouth Central Kentucky lights up like Broadway
Upcoming theater shows By Chelene Nightingale Jobe Publishing, Inc. South Central Kentucky shines with local talent. Barren and the surrounding counties are blessed with accomplished musicians, artists, dancers, filmmakers, stage crews, and actors. In fact, Barren and Metcalfe Counties are home to three local theater groups producing professional quality live shows. The Barn Lot…
Read MoreLocal DTF director on drugs, trends, and open borders
By Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. The Barren River Drug Task Force, established in 2003, just surpassed its 20th anniversary in 2023 and the Director of the task force, Ron Lafferty, shared details and trends as it relates to the task force and drug issues our community faces in the Feb. 26 Glasgow City…
Read MoreBethel accepted into WKU Talent Search program
Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News Herald A local student will participate in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at the nation’s capital. Jordyn Bethel, a freshman at Caverna High School, will spend time this summer in Washington D.C. as part of the Western Kentucky University Educational Talent Search (WKU ETS) program. The WKU ETS…
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