By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Sunday, June 6, 2021 — Rain showers held off early Sunday afternoon long enough for the ribbon cutting ceremony marking the opening of the Bardstown-Nelson County African-American Heritage Museum in the historic Union Church building at 315 North Second St. Rev. Jewel Brock opened the ceremony by […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, June 3, 2021 — It’s that time of year again — time for the 68th annual Crusade for Children, which takes place this weekend, Saturday, June 5th and Sunday, June 6th. The Bardstown Fire Department will be canvassing city neighborhoods on both Saturday and Sunday collecting donations for […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, May 31, 2021 — The three Bardstown American Legion Posts — Post 121, Post 42, and Post 167 — again came together to host the annual Memorial Day observance at the Bardstown Cemetery. For the 19th year, Kenny Fogle served as emcee; Bardstown Mayor Dick Heaton welcomed the […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Monday, May 31, 2021 — Bright sunshine and moderate temperatures greeted the crowd of about 75 people who attended Monday’s Memorial Day observance at the Bardstown Cemetery. For the 19th year, Kenny Fogle served as emcee of the event. Prior to that, the writer’s uncle, Roy Brooks, […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, May 27, 2021 — The Washington County Beekeepers will meet from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Monday, June 7, 2021, at the Washington County Extension Office in Springfield. Due to current University of Kentucky restrictions, no food or beverage service will be provided, however attendees are welcome to bring […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, May 18, 2021 — Vaccination clinics are scheduled next week at local Nelson County high schools by the Lincoln Trail District Health Department. COUNTY SCHOOLS. On Monday, May 24, 2021, the Lincoln Trail Health Department will have Phizer vaccination clinics at Thomas Nelson High School and Nelson County […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Saturday, May 15, 2021 — The Lincoln Trail District Health Department is now accepted registrations for Pfizer vaccine clinics scheduled at high schools in Marion, LaRue and Hardin counties. The vaccinations are open to anyone 12 years of age and older. Appointments ARE required for students to get the […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, May 12, 2021 — Gov. Andy Beshear was in southern Nelson County Tuesday with members of the Dant family who lead Log Still Distillery and local officials in Nelson County to cut the ribbon on the distillery’s tasting room. The event represented a major step forward for a […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, May 10, 2021 — The Elizabethtown chapter of National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) will next meet in-person at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 12, 2021, in the Nolin RECC community room at 411 Ring Road, Elizabethtown. Box lunches will be served. We will celebrate NARFE’s 100th […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, May 7, 2021 — The Bardstown Parks & Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for adult co-ed and youth kickball summer team. This kickball league is for anyone 16 years of age and older. Games are played on Monday and/or Wednesday evenings. Each team will play seven games, […]
