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Stacker compiled statistics about where people in Clinton County are looking to buy homes using cross-market demand and monthly inventory data from Realtor.com.

Stacker compiled statistics about where people in Barren County are looking to buy homes using cross-market demand and monthly inventory data from Realtor.com.

(GLASGOW – May 30, 2023) The Barren County Project Development Board will host a special called meeting on Wednesday, May 31st. This will be an open meeting for the public to attend for the purpose of discussing the building design and exterior design of the new Judicial Center. Public Comments will be limited to 2 minutes each.

The following marriage licenses were issued at the Barren County Clerk’s Office from May 22- to May 26, 2023. Alexis Nicole Barbour 26 and Jordan Glenn Pritchard 23 both of Glasgow. Rose Angela Morrison 51 and Bobby Randell Huff 60 both of Glasgow. Lisa Jane Poindexter 40 and Harold...

Allyson Dix, Managing Editor / Barren County Progress. Generous acts of kindness are how Bradley Brown sparked the idea to start his own business. When he noticed his neighbor, who is also a veteran, was unable to trim the weeds around his yard, Bradley decided he wanted to help him out. Despite the neighbor insisting he pays him for his work, Bradley declined but eventually, the two negotiated a $5 payment.

Governor Andy Beshear visited the local YMCA last Friday and presented over $1.2 million in awards for both Barren and Allen Counties for nonprofits. The funds are to support law enforcement, tourism, flood control, parks, and nonprofits. Beshear said over the prior three years, $26 billion in new development has...

The following property transfers were recorded at the Barren County Clerk’s Office from May 22 to May26, 2023. Tax information is not reported when money is not exchanged. Such instances include foreclosures, master commissioner deeds, divorce settlements, and transfers made within a family. Wendy B Moore, Tony M Moore,...

GLASGOW, Ky. – Barren County spent their weekend honoring those lives lost in the fight for freedom. Dozens of people flocked to Glasgow Municipal Cemetery on Saturday. There, they laid flags down at each Veteran’s grave to say thank you for all that they did for our country.

GLASGOW, Ky. – At the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery, dozens of community members gathered to honor those who didn’t make it home. During the service, the community band played the songs of each branch of the military and gave out some awards to some veterans in attendance all while guest speakers spoke meaningful words about those “who pay the ultimate price” for their country.

GLASGOW, Ky. – A portion of Old Bowling Green Road in Barren County is currently closed due to a wreck, officials say. According to Glasgow/Barren County Emergency Management, both lanes of Old Bowling Green Road between Veterans Outer Loop and Siddens Road are impacted by downed poles and power lines.

GLASGOW, Ky. – Span Tech, LLC has opened a new 142,000-square-foot facility on Hilltopper Way in Glasgow. The result dates back to December 2020, when Span Tech unveiled plans to expand their plastic chain conveyor system manufacturing facility in Glasgow, according to a release by the company. Span Tech...

GLASGOW, Ky. – Barren County and Allen County have been awarded $1.2 million to support law enforcement, tourism, flood control and nonprofits. Gov. Andy Beshear made the announcement Thursday in the community of Glasgow. Over $88,000 will be used to help better protect police officers, and $530 million will...

A jury in Barren County sentenced a man to 15 years in prison in connection to the death of another man in late 2018. Inell D. Crayton, 27, of Bowling Green, was charged with murder, first-degree burglary and tampering with physical evidence after the alleged shooting death of 22-year-old KeShawn Sarver. Police say Sarver was found dead inside his Cave City apartment on December 29, 2018.

GLASGOW, Ky. (WBKO) – A jury in Barren County sentenced a man to 15 years in prison in connection to the death of a man in late 2018. Inell D. Crayton, 27, formerly of 1366 Park St. Apt. 1 in Bowling Green, was charged with murder, first-degree burglary and tampering with physical evidence after the alleged shooting death of 22-year-old KeShawn Sarver. Police say Sarver was found dead inside his Cave City apartment on Dec. 29, 2018.

MONROE COUNTY, Ky. (WBKO) - Barren County Rescue helped recover a submerged vehicle in Monroe County Wednesday. They say it was an SUV and boat trailer submerged in the city lake with no one inside the vehicle. With the help of city and county fire departments and Monroe County Emergency...

GLASGOW – On Thursday, at the Barren County Family YMCA, Gov. Andy Beshear presented $1,204,102 in awards to support law enforcement, tourism, flood control, parks, and nonprofits in Allen and Barren counties. “Today’s announcements mean that we are taking steps to proactively protect our families in Western Kentucky from...

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man died Monday night after authorities say his vehicle collided with a deputy cruiser on Edmonton Road. The Kentucky State Police says troopers responded after receiving contact shortly before 5:30 p.m. from the Barren County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a fatal collision. Troopers...

GLASGOW, Ky. (WBKO) – At a presentation inside the Barren County YMCA on Thursday afternoon, Governor Andy Beshear presented more than $1 million in funding to assist various projects across Barren and Allen counties. The governor provided funding to benefit tourism industries, local nonprofits, and local law enforcement. These...