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Bonita Gail Bober
WALLBURG, NC – Bonita Gail Bober, 61, of Wallburg, North Carolina, passed away at home on April 12, 2026. She was born on July 20, 1964, in Glasgow, Kentucky, to Betty and Wilson Hurt Jr. Some of her fondest childhood memories were being on the family farm in Kentucky. She worked at Volvo for the…
Read MoreA Father, A Son, One Song, And A Lifetime In The Making
Mary Beth Sallee Managing Editor Hart Co. News-Herald There’s something special about a song when it’s been carried through a lifetime – played on small stages, in living rooms, and passed from one set of hands to another. For Steve Jewell Jr. and his dad, Steve Jewell Sr., “Life On The Road” isn’t just…
Read MoreJason Hugh McMurtrey
SUMMER SHADE – Jason Hugh McMurtrey, 36, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026, at U of L Hospital. He was born on June 15, 1989, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. He was the son of Tom and Freda McPherson McMurtrey. Jason was part owner of Summer Shade Collison, and he spent 9 years as a…
Read MoreGary Lee Hurtt
EDMONTON – Gary “Bo” Lee Hurtt, 68, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2026, at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. Born in Scottsburg, IN, he was the son of the late Tillman Green and Edna Ruth Laykin Hurtt. Mr. Hurtt worked in maintenance at an apartment complex. He loved spending time with his…
Read MoreCity Eyes Budget Priorities
Lynn Bledsoe Jobe Reporter Morgantown City Council held its regular meeting on March 12, 2026. One City council member was not present due to sickness. First, Mayor Phelps wanted to acknowledge Jody Forgy and all the work he had done for the City of Morgantown. In Utilities, it was reported that they…
Read MoreTri-County Electric
Hope Green Communications Winter Storm Fern brought ice and impacted most of Tri-County Electric’s 5,600 miles of power lines. Sunday evening, January 25th, 60% of our approximately 57,000 meters were without power. By Sunday, February 1st, we were down to 60 meters without power. Tri-County Electric’s employees were assisted by contractors, right-of-way contractors, other…
Read MoreCold Weather Poses Risks for Pets and Livestock, Officials Warn
JOBEnews.com As wintry weather and bitter wind chills move into the region, officials are reminding residents that the cold doesn’t just impact people — it affects animals, too. Weather and animal safety officials urge pet owners and livestock handlers to take extra precautions during cold and windy conditions. One of the most important steps is…
Read MoreRichard Harris
EDMONTON – Richard Harris, 86, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Signature Healthcare in Glasgow, KY. He was born in Metcalfe County on November 13, 1939, the son of the late Lemmie and Elsie Davis Harris. Mr. Harris was of the Baptist faith and a retired electrician and farmer. He enjoyed watching TV, playing…
Read MoreIntegrity in Public Service — Call for Strong Local Leadership
By Jeff Jobe, Community Publisher Jobe Publishing Inc. Jobe@jobeinc.com Candidates with integrity—and genuine respect for the office they hold—do something too often forgotten in modern politics: they notify voters of their intentions before filing deadlines close. It is a small act on the surface, but a powerful one for transparency, fairness, and community trust. A…
Read MoreWalter Ray Shipman
GLASGOW – Walter Ray Shipman, 79, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, at the Medical Center of Bowling Green. He was the son of the late Roy Shipman and Berdie Oldfield Shipman. He proudly served his country and retired from the United States Army. He is survived by two sons, Timothy Shipman and Michael Shipman;…
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