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County judge offers perspective on building local recreation opportunities

By TIM HUTCHINSNelson County Judge-Executive Thursday, July 20, 2023 — A constant question and concern for our citizens is that there are no activities for our kids and families. I agree 100 percent. There are generations of Nelson Countians who experienced and made memories at the skating rink and bowling alley while many teenagers of […]

July 20th, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,Business News,Community News,County government,Entertainment,News | Read More »

Pageant update from the Nelson County Fair

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, July 19, 2023 — Opening night at the Nelson County Fair was Monday, July 17, 2023, and it was also opening night of the fair pageants The first pageant to be held was the Modern, Ms., and Mrs. Pageants. Each was open to any Kentucky resident. The winner […]

July 19th, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,Community News,Entertainment,News | Read More »

Video: Drug education group founder is guest on WBRT’s ‘Bradford & Brooks’ show

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, June 8, 2023 — Angela Parkerson of the Nick Kruger Foundation was the studio guest of WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. She discussed the groups goal to fight drug use by educating parents and teens to the dangers of drugs like fentanyl. […]

June 8th, 2023 | Posted in Bardstown CIty Council,Breaking News,Community News,Police / Fire / EMS,Public Safety,Video | 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 »

Flaget Memorial recognized on 2023 ‘Best Places to Work in Kentucky’ list

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, March 16, 2023 — Flaget Memorial Hospital has been recognized as a top employer on the 19th Annual “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” list. This is the sixth time the facility has made this list – the fifth time in the last six years. Each year, the […]

March 16th, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,Business News,Community News,Health,News | Read More »

BASEBALL: Over 45 baseball league seeking players for a Nelson County team

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023 — The Central Kentucky Adult Baseball Association is currently recruiting Over 45 adult baseball teams in Nelson and adjoining counties. According to Jody Bingham, president of the league, a team in Nelson County is already forming and is need of additional players. The team’s tentative […]

January 19th, 2023 | Posted in Community News,Recreation News | Read More »

Free session offers information on becoming a CASA volunteer

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023 — Individuals interested in learning more about becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer can attend a CASA Informational Night, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at the CASA Office, 219 East Muir Ave. on the third floor. What does it means to be […]

January 13th, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,Community News,Courts,Public Safety | Read More »

Parents welcome son Marcellus as first baby of 2023 born at Flaget Memorial

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 — The first baby of 2023 was delivered at Flaget Memorial Hospital at 8:16 a.m. Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. Bardstown parents Liyah Lynn and Randall Newman welcomed Marcellus Lynn-Wesley into the world at the hospital’s birthing center. He weighed 5 lbs. and 5 oz. and […]

January 3rd, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,Community News,Health | Read More »

Prewitt named chair of healthcare emergency response coaltion

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022 — Joe Prewitt, the Nelson County Emergency Services Director, has been named the interim chairman of the Healthcare Emergency Response & Advisory Coalition. As chairman, Prewitt will lead the coalition’s executive leadership committee, which includes representatives from public health, hospital, Emergency Management and other healthcare […]

November 19th, 2022 | Posted in Business News,Community News,County government,News,Public Safety | Read More »

Letters to Santa …

Student’s Santa letters should be typed and include the teacher’s name and class grade. Letters will be published as received. Send your typed Santa Letter submissions to news@nelsoncountygazette.com. MRS. LYNN’S CLASS at ST. CATHERINE ACADEMY DEAR SANTA,I WANT A REMOTE CONTROL CAR.LOVE STERLING DEAR SANTA,ME WANTS A DINOSAUR. I WANT A MARBLE RUN,ME WANTS A […]

November 18th, 2022 | Posted in Breaking News,Community News,Holidays | Read More »

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