Statewide News
“Thank you, Charles Ross” Honoring a POW
Photos and Story by Jennifer Moonsong Regional Exclusive Last week was POW Recognition Day, and DAV Chapter 20 and their Honor Guard took the time to recognize a very distinguished, local POW, Charles Ross. Ross is a retired Army Command Sergeant Major. Ross, now 93, was in a prison camp in Korea for three…
Read MoreMore “Mammoth” 50 year anniversary of discovery
Jennifer Moonsong General Manager Jobe Publishing, Inc. Mammoth Cave, already lauded as the world’s longest cave, is officially six miles longer, making it more Mammoth than ever before. The new additions bring the total length of the cave to an astonishing 426 miles. “The additional 6 miles of cave is spread out in various…
Read MoreBarren County Property Deed Transfers
The following deeds were filed in the office of the Barren County Clerk during the August 29, 2022, to September 02, 2022, time period. Jonathon Horton and Tabatha Horton to James Taylor McMillen, Lot 17 (P18/315), Wellington Subdivision. Tax $27.00. Ronnie Daryl Johnson, Christopher Adam Holley, Amanda Holley, Jonathan Lee Holley, and Roberta Holley to…
Read MoreNew Roof, New Hope
Hopewell Church Rebuilds After Tornado By Katrina England Reporter, Hart Co. News-Herald On September 18, Hopewell Church in Canmer is hosting a dedication and open house. Hopewell is the oldest frame church building in Hart County and the second oldest church in the county, with only Munfordville Presbyterian Church being older. The church members…
Read MoreAdult Book Store Permanently Closed
Hart County Sheriff’s Office The Horse Cave Adult Book Store, located at 845 Flint Ridge Road in Horse Cave (formerly the Jent Factory Outlet Mall), is permanently closed. In 2019, the Hart County Sheriff’s Office and members of the Greater Hardin County Drug Task Force began conducting required checks into illegal activity. During this…
Read MoreSchools in!
Photos provided by the Metcalfe County School System This week the Metcalfe County School systems welcomed students back, for another year of fun-filled education on all campuses.
Read MoreCivil War Days and Battle for the Bridge
Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing, Inc. Mark your calendar for the 160th Anniversary of the Battle of Munfordville. The Hart County Civil War Days/Battle for the Bridge will be held September 9th through September 11th. Events will include the annual battlefield reenactment, as well a lantern tour, vendor booths, activities for children, and much…
Read MoreEastern KY farmers receive hay and feed
By Aimee Nielson UK College of Agriculture Just after midnight on July 28, Doug “DJ” Fugate got a call from neighbors that the waters were rising. The farmer said he’s had a few problems with flooding in previous years, so he knew he needed to check the barn. He rushed to get the horses…
Read MoreT.J. Community Mission Foundation Hosts Donor Appreciation Luncheon
The T.J. Community Mission Foundation recently hosted a Donor Appreciation Luncheon at the T.J. Health Pavilion Community Center. The luncheon was held to recognize those who were fundamental in the opening of the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home. In 2015 the board of directors of the T.J. Community Mission Foundation identified a critical need in our community for…
Read MoreHometown Hero – Dr. Donald Green, DVM
“First of all, I want to give God the glory. He gifts us in different ways. He calls us to serve Him, and this is what I do…It’s just been a privilege and a blessing to serve Him and serve the people of Hart County.” Dr. Donald Green, DVM Mary Beth Sallee Reporter, Hart Co.…
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