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Rep. Guthrie engages Highland Elementary
Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. He can be found on the House Floor representing his constituents, presiding over a subcommittee at the federal level, and national news networks, but last Friday, Congressman Brett Guthrie was teaching Glasgow’s fifth graders about our government and how it came to be. Guthrie, U.S. Representative of Kentucky’s 2nd Congressional…
Read MoreGlasgow Pool, Tennis Courts on hold
Baseball not certain Push for Farmer’s Mkt. Chelene Nightingale Jobe Publishing, Inc. Glasgow Parks and Recreation Committee held a special meeting on Tuesday, January 31. The meeting was called to discuss Richardson Stadium, the Farmer’s Market, the American Legion swimming pool, the Glasgow Athletic program and other park updates. In attendance were Parks Director Eddie…
Read MoreShelter or Sanctuary? Metcalfe Sheriff addresses animal control
Allyson Dix Jobe Reporter Animal control is a multifaceted problem–a complex and often contested matter. There are many legalities mixed in with a compassion for the well-being of animals. It isn’t always a black-and-white issue. Lingering at the county level are ongoing discussions over animal control matters and it isn’t an uncommon one. In fact,…
Read MoreNoah Thompson & HunterGirl – Sold Out! @ the Plaza
2023 Helping the Hardworking Concert Series Allyson Dix The atmosphere at the Historic Plaza Theatre was abuzz last Saturday evening as the 2023 Helping the Hardworking concert series kicked off the first of many concerts in the coming weeks. Noah Thompson and HunterGirl hit the stage wide open with their country-flavored tunes in Glasgow for…
Read MoreFormer Judge/Executive files $17K+ lien against taxpayers of Barren County
By Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing Reporter Former Judge/Executive Micheal Hale has filed a lien against the County of Barren for over $17K merely three days after his official capacity as judge ended. According to the filing documents, Hale and his wife, Shani, are claiming they are owed $17,168.10 from the county for caring for one…
Read MoreHorse Cave mourns local legend, historian
Remembering Tom Chaney Horse Cave mourns local legend, historian Mary Beth Sallee If you ask anyone who has ever graced the sidewalks of downtown Horse Cave in past years, there’s a good chance they found themselves in The Bookstore and face-to-face with a man full of witticisms, historical facts, and stories to tell. That man…
Read MoreMetcalfe County Election Results
Unofficial Election Results Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Metcalfe County U S SENATOR 1st Congressional District D – Charles BOOKER 952 R – Rand PAUL 3047 Write In: Charles Lee THOMASON 0 U S REPRESENTATIVE in Congress 1st Congressional District D – Jimmy C. AUSBROOKS 681 R – James R. COMER 3305 STATE SENATOR 16th…
Read MoreKentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Barren County
Park City, Ky. (October 13, 2022) – On Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 at approximately 6:00 a.m., Kentucky State Police Post 3 Bowling Green was requested by the Barren County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a fatal collision in Barren County. Troopers responded to the scene of the collision located near the 50 mile marker of Interstate 65 southbound. Preliminary investigation indicates that…
Read MoreJudge Upholds Government Immunity In Horse Case
Although he writes, “A wrong is a wrong, whether intentionally or negligently committed….” John Alexander Paula L. Ratliff, BSC, MS Criminologist and Author In a much anticipated ruling and a rather quick turnaround, the Honorable John Alexander issued an order in the horse case, sustaining the motions to dismiss which were filed by the six…
Read MoreKentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Barren County
Cave City, Ky. (September 21, 2022) – On Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 just after 8:00 p.m., Kentucky State Police Post 3 Bowling Green was requested by the Barren County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a fatal collision in Barren County. Troopers responded to the scene of the collision located near the 8100 block of Happy Valley Road (KY 90) in the Cave…
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