Summer Shade News

Two people were injured Sunday in crash on Ky. 163 seven miles south of Edmonton.

The foresight of a country doctor, the steadfastness of a medical pioneer, and the generosity of a beloved Glasgow businessman are three of the treasured stories associated with the founding of the T.J. Samson Community Hospital.

According to Commonwealth's Attorney Karen M. Davis, a Metcalfe County Grand Jury recently ended their service.

ACTION: Magistrates took the following action: Approved minutes of their Aug. 11 meeting; set 2009 tax rates for county, ambulance district, public library and soil conservation district; set 2010 motor vehicle and watercraft tax rates for county, ambulance district and public library; adopted a resolution to apply for a $80,000 U.S. Department of ...

The Pulaski County Fiscal courtroom was the site of a brainstorming session of sorts on Tuesday when numerous residents who live on a heavily traveled roadway gathered to ask that something be done about the dangerous conditions of the shortcut road.

Reunion today reminds me of music which sticks in my head A homecoming at Summer Shade, KY and hearing Ralph Rush sing "The Last Mile of the Way," brings back memories of songs which get stuck in my head - from a hymn Momma sang to humorous ditties to a comforting, often repeated performance which says 'Columbia' as much as any other music

Saturday, August 22, 2009, will be a fantastic free Bluegrass festival with Stateline Bluegrass, Caney Fork, And Chigger Hill & Terri performing at regular intervals.

We elect leaders to make decisions that govern us. Sometimes they are tough decisions with long-term implications.

The following court news was reported by the office of Karen Davis, commonwealth's attorney for Barren and Metcalfe counties.

Poor handicap accessibility, asbestos in the glue securing tile flooring, lack of hot water and odor in the restrooms are just some of the problems officials with the Metcalfe County School District face with aging facilities.

Officials with the Metcalfe County School System say four of the district's five schools need to be replaced because they are old and in poor condition.

Michelle Kells already had plans to move to the southcentral Kentucky area when she stumbled upon the principal opening at Summer Shade Elementary.

ACTION: Magistrates took the following action: approved minutes of July 14 meeting; approved sheriff's 2008 property and oil tax franchise settlement; a budget transfer; and claims.

Summer Shade Elementary will soon have a new principal. Ron Hurley, who has been principal of the school for three years, will remain with the Metcalfe County School District, but will be in charge of several district programs during the 2009-10 school year, including director of the 21st Century Community Learning Center, preschool and ...

Most area education officials say they'll take the money generated by expanding gambling to replace schools in their districts if it is offered to them.

By BURTON SPEAKMAN Glasgow Daily Times GLASGOW - A tip leading to the location of a most wanted suspect of the Barren County Sheriff's Office resulted in a series of events that resulted in five arrests.

Western Kentucky University has racked up its highest number of prestigious scholarships in the school's history.

Two children were hurt in a two-vehicle collision Friday afternoon. Bradley Johnson, 8, and Amanda Johnson, 10, of Glasgow, were both injured about 1:20 p.m. Friday while they were passengers in a 2005 Chrysler van driven by Teresa Johnson, 45, of 214 Simmental Lane.

ACTION: Magistrates took the following action: Approved the minutes of the April 14 meeting; appointed Herb Sparks and Debbie Smith to the Metcalfe County Public Library Board of Directors; agreed to accept the 2009-10 County Road Aid funds in the amount of $778,000; approved an in-kind contribution to Community Action Head Start Program; agreed to ...

The identity of a person killed in a two-vehicle crash in Metcalfe County has been released.