Dragons spoil Trojans Homecoming
Green County shutouts Barren County 33-0 By T. Wampler Jobe Sports The Barren County faithful fans had little to celebrate on the field for their 2023 Homecoming. The Dragons spoiled the Trojan celebration shutting out the home team 33-0. The Barren County High School fans did not let the 20-0 halftime score keep them silent…
Read MoreMy life is coming full circle
By Jeff Jobe, Owner/Publisher As I begin to transition myself into a more balance of work and leisure, I am finding my mind freeing up old fond memories and this past weekend was filled with them. I was honored to attend a luncheon at the Historic Paris Train Depot In Bourbon County and was recognized…
Read MoreTruth and Accountability
By Jeff Jobe, Community Publisher Barren County Progress, JPI More lies, false hope and skirting responsibility from City Councilman Patrick Gaunce. It has been such a telling example of what is wrong with Glasgow by watching how Gaunce manages to ignore codes and regulations that other tax payers and property owners must comply with. As…
Read MoreCrayon Rocks
By Rae Wagoner Communication Director Crayon Rocks is a cottage industry located in the heart of Hestand’s Amish country. That’s in Monroe County, and while UPS doesn’t have any trouble finding this hidden treasure, it’s a good thing that the ladies behind this niche product have a global distribution network. The 4,000-square-foot office/plant is…
Read MoreEconomic Development Board
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County fiscal court met on Tuesday, September 19th in a special called meeting. Since the meeting was specially called only the items on the agenda could be discussed. The court acknowledged the Metcalfe County School District tax rates have been set with 2023 Real Property and…
Read MoreHornet qualifies for state
The Metcalfe golf team competed in the region tournament at Indian Hills Golf Course in Bowling Green last Tuesday. The Hornets finished sixth out of 16 teams in the region. Metcalfe’s number one, Ben Shirley, shot a state tournament qualifying 78. Ben is the first Hornet to qualify for the state tournament in twenty years. Ben…
Read MoreMrs. Maxine Thornton of Louisville passed away
Mrs. Maxine Thornton of Louisville Kentucky departed this life on September 21, 2023, at Baptist Health Louisville Hospital. She was born February 28, 1950, to the late Richard and Emorgene Sanderson. Maxine was known for her big heart. She cared for so many and always had a kind word for everyone she met. Maxine would…
Read MoreMr. Genie B. Hogan, age 99, of Cave City passed away
Mr. Genie B. Hogan, age 99, of Cave City, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at The Medical Center in Bowling Green. Genie was born September 14, 1924, a son of the late William Luther and Ethel (Gerald) Hogan. He attended and graduated from Cave City High School, Class of 1944. He…
Read MoreLinda Ann Turben passed away
It is with great sadness that the family of Linda Ann Turben announces her sudden passing on Friday, September 22, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born to the late Plazi and Blanca Curshellas in Santa Rosa, California. She married the late Laverne Turben in 1972 in California, later moved to Pennsylvanian where…
Read MoreLou Ella Pitcock, age 82, of Glasgow, passed away
Lou Ella Pitcock, age 82, of Glasgow, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Glasgow on September 16, 1941, to the late Charlie Elvin Chaplin and late Vera Agness (Britt) Chaplin. Lou is survived by her loving husband, Darrell Pitcock; daughters, Tresia Thomerson (John) and Lora Pritchard (Glenn); grandchildren,…
Read More