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09/30/2026

The regular October meeting has been rescheduled from Monday to Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 4 p.m. at City Hall.

09/30/2026

This week’s front page features Metcalfe County’s new treasurer being sworn in, the Fall Chamber Breakfast, Carhartt Business of the Quarter, community medical care programs, local grants and tax rates, and information on helping Kentucky residents overcome health care barriers.

Plus, get ready for the 44th Annual Pumpkin Festival and find out what’s happening in your community. Pick up your copy of The Herald-News today!

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09/30/2026

$53 million Bowling Green Veterans Center opens
Staff Report

BOWLING GREEN, KY — Gov. Andy Beshear joined veterans, military families, and state and community leaders Sept. 29th for the opening of the new $53 million Robert E. Spiller Bowling Green Veterans Center.

The 80,000-square-foot center includes 60 private suites, private bathrooms, shared living and dining areas, physical therapy, and recreational activities. The facility is expected to create 152 jobs and expand access to skilled nursing care for veterans in Western Kentucky.

The center is located on 25 acres at the Kentucky Transpark in Warren County and is Kentucky's fifth skilled nursing facility for veterans.

The facility is named for Col. Robert E. “Bob” Spiller, a retired U.S. Army officer and longtime Bowling Green resident who spent years advocating for a veterans’ center in the community. Spiller served 30 years in the military, including during the Korean and Vietnam wars, and received the Distinguished Service Medal.

“Col. Spiller believed that veterans in Western Kentucky deserved access to excellent care in their own region,” said Whitney Allen Jr., commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs. “This facility is a lasting tribute to his service and determination. We are proud to carry forward his vision by creating a welcoming home where Kentucky veterans can receive skilled nursing care while maintaining their dignity, independence and connection to community.”

Construction funding included $2.5 million approved in 2020 for design and preconstruction, and an additional $16.63 million approved in 2023 to help complete the project.

Photo courtesy of the Kentucky Governor's Office

09/30/2026

Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, Oct. 4, in honor of a Kentucky State Police (KSP) Trooper Hayden Phillips, who died in the line of duty.

“Trooper Hayden Phillips was a hero who sacrificed everything protecting our people and our commonwealth, and it is our sacred duty to honor him and his family,” said Gov. Beshear. “I am asking Kentuckians to join me in continuing to pray for his wife, Jordan, and their three children during this difficult time. If you wish to support them, consider donating to the Kentucky State Police Foundation, where all proceeds will go directly to the family.”

09/30/2026

Judy Carol Polson

K**B LICK - Judy Carol Polson, aged 80, passed away on September 28, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on December 9, 1945, in Little Barren, Kentucky, to her beloved parents, Frank and Margie South Jones. As an educator for nearly three decades in Metcalfe County, Kentucky, she taught thousands of students, providing not only knowledge but a caring and empathetic place to which they could turn. One of her proudest moments was being honored by former students as a Metcalfe County Educator Idol in 2021. Judy was a longtime member, choir leader, and Sunday school teacher at Antioch Cumberland Presbyterian Church in K**b Lick, Kentucky. Both a talented pianist and vocalist, she felt great joy when expressing her Christian faith through music. Judy enjoyed sewing and crafting, watching westerns, and sitting at her kitchen window watching her “pet” squirrels scamper in the backyard. She loved Estée Lauder “Youth Dew” perfume, statement earrings, and turquoise jewelry.

In her youth, she was an exceptional softball player, and it was on the playing field where she met her husband, Freddie Polson, who survives. Married on July 1, 1966, they were together, side by side, for 60 years. She was a wonderful and loving mother to sons, Shane (Dana) Polson and Casey Polson, and daughter, Summer Polson. She is survived by sister, O-Jean Atwell; her brother, Freddie Jones; brother-in-law, Jerry Polson; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robbie Jones.

In the last year of her life, she was assisted by caregiver Neysa Howard.

When teaching, Judy ended each week by reminding students of her motto for living. As you think of her, remember her advice to keep it “Safe, Sober, and Moral”.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Metcalfe County Retired Teachers Association Scholarship Fund or a charity of your choice.

Funeral Services for Judy will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Butler Funeral Home, with burial in the Metcalfe County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin Friday at 8:30 AM until time for the service at the funeral home.

Butler Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Polson.

09/30/2026

Ernest Dean Martin, age 78, of Joliet, IL. passed away on January 28th, 2026, at Silver Cross Hospital following a 7-year battle with kidney disease. Up until the end, Ernie maintained his kindness, appreciation of life, and love for his family. He was the first-born child of Ellis and Ina (Hoogstraat) Martin. His mother, age 96, survives and resides in Gilman, IL. Born September 29th, 1947, Ernie spent his childhood and younger years in Piper City, IL. Following his high school graduation in 1965, Ernie attended Greer College of Automotive Engineering in Chicago. His analytical thought process, desire to explore, and love of his country led him to the United States Air Force. Ernie enlisted in 1966 and proudly served in Germany during the Vietnam War as an aerospace ground repairman. His education and military experience provided him with the skills to repair and work on a wide variety of machinery throughout his life. Ernie devoted years to a career in auto and machine mechanics, where he proudly contributed his knowledge and skills to numerous projects. He was particularly proud of the 25 years he spent with the RDI group, where he worked as a field service engineer. His quiet strength, steady presence, and willingness to teach others left an impact and lasting impression on many. Ernie had an incredible ability to fix anything, and his enthusiasm to do so was shared with both family and friends. A hard worker with motivation and determination, Ernie provided the best possible life for those he loved. He was a practical man yet selfless when it came to the wants/needs of his family and friends. Ernie will be remembered as a "good guy" who was always willing to lend a helping hand, assist in projects, entertain with a story, or give some recount of remember that time when. He will be sorely missed but will live on in those who knew and loved him.

Ernie was preceded in death by his father, Ellis, and his wife, Linda.

He is survived by his children. Debi (Josh) Donze Of Pontiac, IL, Jill (Billy) Bennet Of Scottsboro, AL. Gary (Tanya) Belt Of Loda, IL. David Belt (Randi Speiss) of Piper City, IL. Donna Martin (Timothy Nanzer) of Joliet, IL. Also surviving: one brother, Ed (Rose) Martin of TX; one sister, Bonnie (Mack) Glass of Galesburg, IL. Aunts, uncles, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and numerous other relatives and friends also survive.

Per Ernie's wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of life took place in February of 2026. There will be a graveside service at Skaggs Creek Cemetery on October 3, 2026, at 11:00AM where his family will gather to honor his military service and reunite him with his wife, Linda.

09/29/2026

New IRS Mobile App
Staff Report

The Internal Revenue Service today announced the launch of the new IRS mobile app, replacing IRS2Go and expanding the agency’s digital services to give taxpayers more ways to securely access IRS tools and account services from their mobile devices.

“The new IRS app puts more services at taxpayers’ fingertips,” said IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank J. Bisignano. “It advances our digital-first agenda to meet taxpayers how and where they choose to interact with the IRS, whether at home or on the go. Our goal is to make IRS services easy to access and more consistent across all of our platforms.”

For over a decade, IRS2Go has been used by taxpayers to check their refund status and find free filing resources. The new IRS app adds more to the past app by adding more security and account-specific features.

Taxpayers can now securely sign in to the official IRS app and access selected account information and self-service options, including:
· Check refund and amended-return status
· View available balance information
· Make payments and review payment activity
·View select notices and letters
· Access available tax records and transcripts
· Manage certain profile and communication preferences
· Access an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN)

The IRS will continue expanding the app with new capabilities and services over time.

The IRS app is free and available through the Apple App Store and Google Play. If you currently have IRS2Go, you do not need to download another app. Users with automatic updates enabled, will receive the IRS app with the normal update process. You can visit IRS App on IRS.gov to get verified links and more information.

IRS.gov continues to provide comprehensive tax information, guidance, forms, tools, and services. IRS Individual Online Account, Business Tax Account and Tax Pro Account will continue to be available through IRS.gov, with the IRS app initially extending selected Individual Online Account features only. Telephone and in-person assistance also remain available for taxpayers who need individualized help or whose issues cannot be resolved through self-service.

WARNING
Taxpayers should use verified IRS links or the official IRS app listings in the Apple App Store and Google Play and be cautious of look-alike apps, advertisements, and unsolicited messages claiming to provide access to IRS accounts. The IRS will not ask taxpayers to provide sensitive personal or financial information through an unsolicited text, email, or pop-up message. Taxpayers who are unsure whether a message or app is legitimate should avoid clicking unsolicited links.

Logo courtesy of IRS.gov

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