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Unraveling of FEMA

By Editor | November 14, 2023 |

By Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc.   Knowledge of a federal investigation surrounding the Metcalfe County’s FEMA problems dating back to 2018 has surfaced all while a tenured employee was terminated and two subsequent resignations from the EM assistant deputies, and a road supervisor who resigned and then retracted his resignation in recent weeks. Emory…

Vascular Surgeon expands to Glasgow

By Editor | November 7, 2023 |

By Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc.   A Somerset-based vascular surgeon announced this month that Southern Kentucky Vascular is expanding its care services to Glasgow. Dr. Don Brown, an award-winning physician is excited for the opportunity to bring new vascular services to a new regional clinic. “Our practice’s mission is to provide patients in Southern…

Bear Camp

By Editor | November 6, 2023 |

By Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc. allyson@jobeinc.com   Growing up, Rick Hammontree’s grandfather in Pennsylvania took him on his first fishing adventures at a young age–a trip that would ultimately lead him to a love for hunting wildlife. “While visiting my grandfather there, I noticed he had Field & Stream and Outdoor Life books back…

MCFC – Contracts and Community Assistance

By Editor | October 31, 2023 |

  By Allyson Dix Jobe Publishing, Inc.   The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court tackled several items last week in their meeting including FEMA-related matters and a new program to help with medical expenses for residents in the county. Magistrates Kevin Crane, Daniel Bragg, and Harvey Hawkins were present. Absent was Ronnie Miller. FEMA matters The…

Eating Pie

By Editor | October 24, 2023 |

Allyson Dix The Herald-News   While eating pie for breakfast may sound appealing for many, for one man in Summer Shade, “eating pie” was a little less desirable last Wednesday morning. The chilly morning air and a cold pie to the face was what Curt Kimm had shortly after 7:00 a.m. after local second-grader Isaiah…

Metcalfe’s Maker Mondays

By Editor | October 24, 2023 |

By Allyson Dix The Herald-News   The Metcalfe County Public Library hosts a variety of interesting activities and events, and recently, included a holiday-themed craft for their monthly Maker Monday activity. Verenicce Conrad, Maker Space Coordinator, started her position at the local library around a year ago. She has continuously helped to engage youth and…

Legendary Battles

By Editor | October 20, 2023 |

By Allyson Dix Photos by Sally Smith Five legendary battles left five teams (well, six due to a tie) with bragging rights in the Glasgow community after local organizations and businesses put on their best performances last Saturday night in the first ever Hometown Showdown Lip Sync Battle. Held at The Plaza Theatre and hosted…

How Sweet It Is

By Editor | October 17, 2023 |

By Allyson Dix EHN Reporter   It’s official. The Edmonton community is now a little sweeter down at 308 West Stockton Street. The Edmonton-Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Pauline’s Pies, Cakes, & Pastries on Friday, October 13, complete with sweets and treats made by the owner herself. Owner Tammy Pauline…

MCFC – County considers more taxes; EM Director terminated

By Editor | October 17, 2023 |

By Allyson Dix EHN Reporter   Last week, the Metcalfe County Fiscal Court discussed increasing the county’s occupational tax from 1% to 1.5% as well as approving job qualifications and requirements in light of the recent termination of Emergency Management Director Emory Kidd. No action was taken by the court for a tax increase; however,…

Woman charged with murder arrested again

By Editor | October 13, 2023 |

By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress A Glasgow woman charged with murder in connection to her father’s July 2022 death has been arrested again for allegedly violating her bond conditions. Cheryl Leighanne Bennett was arrested and lodged in the Barren County Detention Center on Friday, October 13, with no bond. According to an order signed…

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