An ECHO of help
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. When one hears an echo, it’s something they’ve sent out into the world returning to them. It is the same with the ECHO Award, which honors good deeds by those not seeking recognition. At the Glasgow-Barren County Chamber quarterly breakfast Judge/Executive Hale presented an…
Read MoreBILLY WAYNE DAVIS, SR.
GLASGOW – Billy Wayne Davis, Sr., age 79, died on July 26, 2021, at NHC in Glasgow. He was born on October 3, 1941, in Pulaski, Virginia to Dennis and Lou Davis. Billy proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from July 10, 1961, until July 9, 1965. He was a Radio…
Read MoreGaye announces retirement
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News The Edmonton-Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce pulled in another record crowd at their summer quarterly breakfast on Tuesday morning last week. The announcement at the end caught almost everyone off guard as Chamber Board President Torrie Osbon formally announced the retirement of Executive Director Gaye Shaw. After 27…
Read MoreFestival time! Two traditions return
Jennifer Moonsong Central Division General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Last summer there was a palpable change when the long held tradition of Metcalfe small town festivals went on hold because of COVID-19. This year, the hamlets from which they hail are proud to announce their return. In August, festival goers can attend Summer…
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 MoreMetcalfe County Schools Hires Assistant Athletic Director
Torrie Osbon Communications Director Metcalfe County Schools is proud to announce Rachel Dial as the district’s new assistant director of athletics. Dial, who also serves as an assistant principal at Metcalfe County High School, will help grow the already successful Hornet sports program. “I look forward to promoting and supporting the student-athletes, coaches, and…
Read MoreDepartment reports
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News The Edmonton City Council met in a specially scheduled July session on Monday, July 19, with all present except City Attorney Sharon Howard. It was an exceptionally short meeting. Although the agenda included the item Memorandum of Agreement – Metcalfe County Fire Department – Fire House, the document…
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,…
Read MoreJANICE CHRISTINE GRISSOM JENNINGS
GLASGOW – Janice Christine Grissom Jennings, age 83, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at NHC Health Care. Born November 2, 1937, in Edmonton, she was a daughter of the late Fidella Stephens and Gordon Morris Grissom and the wife of Billy Joe (Calhoun) Jennings, who survives. They were married 58 years. She had worked…
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