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Jailer: Efforts to reduce jail operational costs are having early success

By JUSTIN HALLNelson County Jailer Saturday, June 3, 2023 — I am pleased to announce that today I have officially turned over a total of $28,832.45 in fees collected over the last three months from Booking, Housing, HIP, and Medical fees at the Nelson County Correctional Center to Nelson County Fiscal Court. This marks a […]

June 3rd, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,County government,Jail Logs,News,Police / Fire / EMS,Public Safety | Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — June 1-2, 2023

Editor’s Note: The Nelson County Gazette believes the public has a right to know who has been arrested by local officials and lodged in the Nelson County Jail. The information below is a compiled list of daily booking logs from the jail. The bookings state the person(s) arrested and the charge(s) against them. This information […]

June 3rd, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,Jail Logs,Police / Fire / EMS | Read More »

Video: Bloomfield City Council special meeting June 1 re: police chief, clerk firings

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, June 2, 2023 — The Bloomfield City Council held a special-called meeting Thursday, June 1st, to allow the public to offer input on Mayor Chris Dudgeon’s recent actions to fire the police chief and the city clerk. Running time: About 90 minutes. -30- Please follow and like us:

June 2nd, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,City Government,Politics,Video | Read More »

Bloomfield residents vent frustration over Mayor’s firing of city clerk, police chief

By JIM & ELIJAH BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Friday, June 2, 2023 — Bloomfield residents spent more than an hour voicing their concerns and criticism at Mayor Chris Dudgeon — including calls for his resignation — following his recent firing of Police Chief Steve Cambron and City Clerk Karen Biederman. The special-called meeting […]

June 2nd, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,City Government,News,Police / Fire / EMS,Politics | Read More »

Special Bloomfield City Council meeting seeks public on recent city issues

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, May 31, 2023 — A special meeting of the Bloomfield City Council is set for 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 1st, at the Northeast Nelson County Firehouse, 130 Perry St., in Bloomfield. Bloomfield residents who have signed up will have an opportunity to speak to the council on the […]

May 31st, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,City Government,Police / Fire / EMS,Politics,Public Record | Read More »

Video: American Legion Memorial Day observance at Bardstown Cemetery

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, May 29, 2023 — Video of the Memorial Day service sponsored by the local American Legion posts at the Bardstown Cemetery. Running time: About 38 minutes. -30- Please follow and like us:

May 30th, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,News,Politics,Politics,Video | Read More »

Community gathers to remember the fallen at Memorial Day service

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Monday, May 29, 2023 — Bardstown and Nelson County residents gathered around the gazebo at the Bardstown Cemetery to again remember those who served their country and made the ultimate sacrifice in observance of Memorial Day. Kenny Fogle again served as emcee of the observance, his 20th […]

May 29th, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,City Government,County government,Historic,Holidays,News | Read More »

Judge-executive provides five-month update on issues facing county government

By TIM HUTCHINSNelson County Judge-Executive Saturday, May 27, 2023 — It is hard to believe that we are almost halfway through 2023. My first five months as your Nelson County Judge-Executive has been busy, enlightening, gratifying, challenging, and sometimes aggravating. With my previous experience as a magistrate, I was aware of many aspects of this […]

May 27th, 2023 | Posted in Bourbon-related,Breaking News,Business News,County government,Politics,Public Safety | Read More »

Local legion posts host Memorial Day observance 11 a.m. Monday morning

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Saturday, May 27, 2023 — The annual Memorial Day observance in the City of Bardstown will take place at 11 a.m. Monday, May 29, 2023, at the gazebo in the Bardstown Cemetery. The event is sponsored by the local American Legion Posts. Mayor Dick Heaton will welcome those in […]

May 27th, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,City Government,Community News,County government,Historic,News,State government | Read More »

Memorial Day holiday to change garbage collection schedules in city, county

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, May 25, 2023 — Garbage collection routes will change next week due to the Memorial Day holiday for both city and county customers. CITY GARBAGE. Bardstown City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023, in observance of Memorial Day. Garbage collection for city customers will be […]

May 25th, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,City Government,County government,Holidays,News,Politics | Read More »

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