Monroe/Metcalfe Counties
Community Medical Care celebrates 20 years
Jennifer Moonsong Publisher/Jobe Publishing Central Division Thanks to the vision of Dr. Bharat Mody and the hard work of many, on January 12th, Community Medical Care of Glasgow celebrated 20 years of helping people in Barren County get much-needed medical care. “My proudest accomplishment is that we have been able to help the citizens…
Read MoreHighland wins big, advances to nationals
Jennifer Moonsong Publisher/Jobe Publishing, Inc. Central Division Highland Elementary placed in the top five of 12 categories in a big academic win, taking home more trophies than any other school in the state of Kentucky. “We took home more hardware than any other school,” said Amy Morgan. “We are so unbelievably proud of…
Read MoreFiling deadline extended
Jennifer Moonsong Publisher/Jobe Publishing Central Division Last Thursday the House Committee voted to advance House Bill 172, making the filing deadline for all political candidates in Kentucky January 25, rather than January 7. House Republicans moved to waive the required second and third readings of the bill and passed it out of the…
Read MoreReublican candidate meet and greet
Jennifer Moonsong Publisher/Jobe Publishing Central Division The Metcalfe County Young Republicans are hosting a meet and greet for state and local Republican candidates on January 29th at 6 p.m. This event is free to attend and will be held at the Old School Cafe on Stockton Street in Edmonton. Daniel Bragg of the MCYR…
Read MoreMCFC: Voting machines, budgets, and FEMA
Jennifer Moonsong Publisher/Jobe Publishing Central Division At the first meeting of the Metcalfe County Fiscal Court this year, the first order of business was bids for voting machines. One bid has been taken, in the amount of $164,838.90. Judge/Executive Harold Stilts said, “We will have to do these with Barry Gilley to be…
Read MoreFiling deadline extended – Candidate update
Jennifer Moonsong Publisher/Jobe Publishing Central Division Last Thursday the House Committee voted to advance House Bill 172, making the filing deadline for all political candidates in Kentucky January 25, rather than January 7. House Republicans moved to waive the required second and third readings of the bill and passed it out of the…
Read MoreArson arrests made
Jennifer Moonsong Publisher/Jobe Publishing Central Division Two recent fires at the Metcalfe County Lake and Park brought much speculation, and now thanks to the diligent work of the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office three individuals have been taken into custody. On Saturday, December 18, 2021, person(s) unknown attempted to commit arson on a county…
Read MoreHighway 68 Revival
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News As noted by a statement by from Secretary of State Michael Adams, “Kentuckians are an industrious and resilient people.” That statement is very true of Edmonton with several new businesses in various stages of completion. After the last couple of years, it’s refreshing and exciting to see growth…
Read MoreCandidate review: Glasgow and Barren County
Jennifer Moonsong Publisher/Jobe Publishing Central Division Only a few days are left for candidates desiring to file in Kentucky primary election, and in Barren County, many seats are without candidates while other races, such as the sheriff’s race and the jailer’s race, have drawn ample attention. Glasgow City Seats As of Monday morning,…
Read MoreHiseville takes a hit
Jennifer Moonsong Publisher/Jobe Publishing Central Division In a continuation of bizarre winter weather, the first day of the new year blew a storm of epic proportions into the Barren County community of Hiseville. Many buildings, trees, and power lines were damaged as residents faced a power outage during a downpour. A silo was left…
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