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WCLU Crain accepts job with WBKO

by Allyson Dix, Managing Editor, Barren County Progress A familiar voice across the community recently announced his plans to advance in his career path. WCLU Radio News Director Brennan Crain shared that he is leaving to pursue a new career as Assistant News Director at WBKO News in Bowling Green. Brennan accepted the position with WCLU…

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Caverna to make changes to response plan

After man with knife tries to enter elementary school By Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc.   Updates to this story are provided at the end of the original story. Parents are livid and asking why one local school district failed to notify them after a man attempted to enter the backdoor of an elementary school…

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Outreach with learning

By Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc.   Each month, the Metcalfe County Public Library hosts special meets for the county’s homeschool families. Packed with a variety of learning activities and fun for the students, the Homeschool OWL Group is dedicated to serving families with students who are homeschooling their children with opportunities. Last Wednesday, Amy…

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BCHS field house fire

Allyson Dix, Jobe Publishing, Inc.   On Monday, March 13, the Glasgow Fire Department responded to a fire at the Baseball Field House at the Barren County High School shortly after 1:00 p.m. Upon arrival, officials found the fire had been extinguished by maintenance personnel. It was determined the cause of the fire stemmed from…

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Local school facing backlash after man with knife tries to enter

Allyson Dix Parents are livid and asking why one local school district failed to notify them after a man attempted to enter the backdoor of an elementary school who was carrying a knife. On Monday morning, according to Cave City Police Department (CCPD), Caverna Elementary School Resource Officer, Josh Neal, received notice from school personnel…

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County discusses FEMA

We’re just not doing it and I can’t answer why: Kidd Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc.   Metcalfe’s Emergency Management Director Emory Kidd provided updates to fiscal court in the Feb. 28 meeting. Kidd explained to the court the ongoing issue with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) monies, a matter that has persisted since 2019,…

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Can East Palestine affect our communities?

Jobe Publishing inquires Allyson Dix and Mary Beth Sallee   Residents are growing increasingly frustrated in a small town nearly 500 miles away after feeling the fallout from a freight train derailment carrying toxic chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio. On Feb. 3, the train, operated by Norfolk Southern Railway Company, derailed with some of the…

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KSP Trooper Houk inspires youth through education

By Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc.   Last week was recognized as the annual Read Across America week and Kentucky State Trooper Jonathan Houk visited many elementary schools across the area to visit and read to the children including Metcalfe Elementary. The date for Read Across America week is chosen to honor the late Dr.…

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California man charged with murder of missing veteran

By Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc.   Human remains found in Metcalfe County have led to a murder charge for a California man. According to Kentucky State Police, on Aug. 11, 2022, Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) requested assistance with a missing person investigation on Breeding Road. KSP Troopers and Detectives launched an investigation after…

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High winds cause widespread damage

Local State of Emergency Declared By Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc.   Widespread damage and lingering power outages across the Commonwealth have led to local emergency orders after an outbreak of record-setting high winds on Friday. Heavy rain and sustained high wind speeds throughout the afternoon into the night brought, at times, hurricane-force winds. The…

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