Community news Friday, June 16, 2017 — During the June 5, 2017 meeting of Chapter 1050 of The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), Milissa Miller French spoke to the chapter about Kentucky Heartland which is a regional “Feeding America” food bank that distributes over 12.5 million meals each year to 42 counties in […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO STAFF REPORT Friday, June 16, 2017 — Nelson County farmer Craig Broaddus has won the opportunity to direct a $2,500 dollar donation from the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, to the Bardstown Kiwanis Club. The Kiwanis Club plans to use the funds to expand […]
Community news Tuesday, June 13, 2017 — The annual Fairfield Homecoming, Saturday, June 24, 2017, features a long list of activities and entertainment for the entire family. The events include: – yard sales throughout town beginning at 8 a.m. that Saturday. – Historic displays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in City Hall and the […]
By SYLVIA HORLANDER Nelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Monday, June 12, 2017, 11:40 p.m. — Another summer in The Bourbon Capital of the World means another season of Kentucky’s Official Outdoor Musical. The 59th season of “The Stephen Foster Story” began Saturday night at The J. Dan Talbott Amphitheatre. Before it was lights up […]
Community news Friday, June 2, 2017 — Dance to the music of the “Moonlight Big Band” at the beautiful My Old Kentucky Home State Park Rotunda from 7:30-10 p.m. Monday evening June 26. Pack your picnic basket and lawn chairs, and then spend an evening under the stars with the sounds of Glenn Miller, Tommy […]
Community news Thursday, June 1, 2017 — Bloomfield is going to the dogs!! The Bloomfield Barkfest will be held 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 17, 2017, at the Bloomfield Memorial Park. The barkfest will feature doggie contests, demonstrations, food, raffles and more. Bring the dogs and family for a doggone fun-filled day!! Vendors welcome. For […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO STAFF REPORT Sadie James Miles in her contest-winning bunny outfit. Sadie and her mother, Rosanne Miles pose for a photo on the set of “Great Day Live!” Wednesday morning. Wednesday, May 31, 2017 — Six-month-old Sadie James Miles, daughter of Rob and Roseanne Miles of Bardstown, was in the […]
Community news Thursday, May 25, 2017 — The annual Memorial Day observance at the Bardstown City Cemetery is set for 11 a.m. Monday, May 29 at the gazebo next to the flag pole. Retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Kenny Fogle will serve as emcee. Following a welcome message from Mayor Dick Heaton, state […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO STAFF REPORT Monday, May 22, 2017, 11:55 a.m. — Barton 1792 Distillery and Sazerac recently donated $5,000 to Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland. Gary Miles, Executive Director, accepted on behalf of the regional food bank. Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland serves Nelson County by providing emergency relief food assistance to individuals […]
Community news Monday, May 22, 2017 — A ceremony to dedicate the new World War II monument that honors the soldiers from Nelson County who gave their lives fighting for our freedom is set for 11 a.m. Thursday, May 25, 2017, outside the Old Courthouse. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be […]
