Category Archives: Local News

Barren County political leaders look to future after McConnell
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 In the wake of U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell’s announcement, Barren County Republicans and Democrats are looking to the future of Kentucky’s representatio...
Michael Crimmins Feb 23, 2025

Ag commissioner urges Kentuckians donate to Ag Tag program
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell urged Kentuckians to donate to the “ag tag” program and help it reach $1 million. Ag Tag money is genera...
Michael Crimmins Feb 21, 2025

Public invited to learn about Glasgow housing initiative
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Tonight, Glasgow residents have the opportunity to ask questions, express likes and dislikes, and provide feedback regarding the Planning Commission's proposed Urban...
Michael Crimmins Feb 21, 2025

Glasgow-Barren County BGC receives ‘Advocate of Youth’ award
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Boys and Girls Club of Glasgow-Barren County recently received an advocate of the youth award from the National club for “its commitment and innovative adv...
Michael Crimmins Feb 21, 2025

Lengthened school days possible to compensate for multi-day closures
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 With severe flooding one day and snow, ice and frigid temperatures the next, Kentucky students are subject to multi-day hiatuses from their schooling, putting many d...
Michael Crimmins Feb 21, 2025

Barren County residents could vote in city elections
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Barren County residents may soon get the chance to vote in Glasgow, Cave City or Park City elections. Sponsored by Eastern Kentucky Representative Richard White (R),...
Michael Crimmins Feb 21, 2025

County committee discusses possible Barren government center renovations
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Discussions are underway regarding possible renovations to the second floor of the Barren County Government Center. At the Feb. 18 Building and Property Committee me...
Michael Crimmins Feb 21, 2025

Cave City cleanup dates announced for 2025
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 Cave City is hosting a “City-wide cleanup” event from Mar. 24 to 28, providing residents with a free opportunity to dispose of large trash items. The desi...
Michael Crimmins Feb 21, 2025

CLOSE LINE: Feb. 21
The Close Line is brought to you by SERVPRO of Allen, Barren, Hart, Green and Taylor counties and Payne's Towing. Caverna Independent-Opening 1 Hour Late Glasgow Christian Academy-closed. Edmonson Cou...
Michael Crimmins Feb 21, 2025

Barren announces closure, uses NTI day 5
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Barren County Schools announced that the district will observe its fifth Non-Traditional Instruction day on Friday, Feb. 21. “Due to hazardous road conditions ...
Michael Crimmins Feb 20, 2025




