Guest Commentary
Thankful, Grateful, Blessed
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Thankful, grateful, blessed. You see that phrase on shirts and plaques everywhere, but how many of us really are thankful, grateful, or feel we are blessed? You don’t have to be rich to be happy and you don’t have to live in a big mansion either. Some of…
Read MoreMy Two Cents Worth
PJ Martin The Herald-News I am sure most of you have read about the situation with our 911 Call Center. It seems like every meeting from the Edmonton City Council to Metcalfe Fiscal Court discusses it. The only possible conclusion is that Glasgow/Barren County want rid of Metcalfe’s 911 Center and they are trying…
Read MoreWhat this county needs
By PJ Martin The Herald-News I finally found the time to read over the copy of the BRADD strategic plan for Metcalfe County this week. It’s a nice little book with a lot of plans for the future in it, but with just one problem – who is actually going to keep up with…
Read MoreFarewell my friend
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News This past week the folks at the Herald-News suffered a great loss when columnist Wendall Kennison passed away. Not only was Wendall a columnist, but a good friend to me and many others. I will remember Wendall for his kindness, his jokes, his stories, and his friendship. Over…
Read MoreWingin’ it
Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. From deck the halls to cat puke (literally), sometimes moms find themselves just winging it through the holidays. Maybe not just moms, but those who are juggling all the things, all the planning, with all the kids, during all the festivities and events, well into the wee morning hours—day…
Read MoreA soldier’s memory
PJ Martin The Herald-News Veterans Day is upon us and I can’t help but think of my late father-in-law, Ray Martin. I realize Veteran’s Day is a time to remember those who are now or have served and are still with us, but Ray taught me more about WWII and the military than any…
Read MoreThe journey of Nicole Randall
By Nicole Randall Guest Contributor No woman likes to schedule her mammogram, but being an adult requires us to do things we know we should. So, in June, I went for my annual mammogram and yearly physical, just like I’ve done for the last six years since I turned 40. I always book them…
Read MoreIn the aftermath of Uvalde
Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. An unexpected flood of emotion rose from my heart to my eyes as I dropped off my daughter for her last day of first grade at Metcalfe Elementary School. Honestly, I had to pull some inner strength and choke back the rising sobs so not to appear to be…
Read MoreKentucky Veterans Honored
Paula L. Ratliff Veterans from Kentucky were taken on a whirlwind tour of Washington DC on April 20, 2022, as honored dignitaries of the Honor Flight Bluegrass Program. It was a day of reminiscing and raw emotion as images of war became reality again. Yet, it was a day of reflection and healing. Seventy-three…
Read More‘Tis the season
PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News As 2021 comes to a close, I must admit it has been a slight bit better than 2020, but still a hard year. The December tornados and the long-range destruction they caused have definitely put sadness in many hearts. I feel such sorrow for the many families who lost…
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