January 2013
Barren County Progress
1-3-2013- Barren County Jail holds its first graduation ceremony for inmates. The staff of the BC Jail and the Bowling Green Technical College offered the opportunity as part of rehabilitation.
Barren County Cattleman’s Association hear program on Cattle Vacine Safety presented by Dr. Mike Molle of Novartio Animal Health.
The Art of Rebekah McPherson is now on display at the SCKCC.
December 21, 2021 saw the end of an era in Glasgow when the Zion R Huggins house at 105 Cleveland Avenue was only a pile of rubble following a fire.
Glasgow Scotties finish 2ns in T J Samson Holiday Classic. Glasgow Lady Scotties take third in the Holiday Tournament at Bullitt Central High School.
1-10-2013 – A water main break on Pritchardsville Road December 30 caused the shutdown of the main line from Lucas to Glasgow in order to make repairs, making a memorable New Year’s observance.
John Gardner is sworn in as Commonwealth Attorney for Barren County as well as Glasgow City Council members.
The Community Soup Kitchen was host for Glasgow/Barren County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours.
Cinda Pedigo was to be celebrated with an open house as she celebrates her 100th birthday January 13th.
Cliff Jackson shows the Rotary Club how to make Bananas Foster and Scott Young is the newest member of the Club.
1-17-2013 – Three new members are sworn in as members of the Barren County School Board – Shelley K Groce, Randy Simmons and Kerry Dilley.
Caverna School Board elects Sheldon Ballou as their Chairperson.
Five local students are awarded Touchstone Energy Scholarships – Kelsey Greer, Megan Holly, Sarah Pedigo, Holly Spradlin and Aimee Young.
Bree Glover, Glasgow Lady Scottie has acquired a triple double – 15 points, 10 rebounds and 11 blocks in a Lady Scottie Victory December 19th against Oldham County.
The First Arrival in Barren County in 2013 was Addison Jane Coffey.
1-24-2013 – Barren County Schools receive the largest educational grant ever received by the school – $2.8 Million.
Barren County Calendar Girl Pageant was held for the 2013 year. The Calendar/Cover Girl was Paige London.
Monroe County Lady Falcons win 4th Region All ‘A’ tournament.
Taylor McMurtrey was Metcalfe County School winner and one of the state’s finalists in the 2012 Wendy’s High School Heisman Program.
1-31-2013-
New GHS dedication will be held February 3 at 2 p.m.
WKU-Glasgow is celebrating 25 years. The school re-opened in 1988, 115 years after Glasgow Normal School opened, which ultimately became WKU.
Ribbon cutting held at Stellar House, a new restaurant on N. Race Street behind the Fine Arts Bistro.
Chris Martin Alumni Game was a slam dunk success.
Kelsey Greer makes history when she scored her 1566 point, becoming the all time leading scorer in Lady Scottie history.
