NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, Aug. 30, 2021 – Flaget Memorial Hospital has named its DAISY and BEE Award winners for the second quarter of 2021. Charlene Rogers, RN, emergency department, of Bardstown, received the DAISY Award for extraordinary patient care. The DAISY Award is a nationwide program that celebrates the extraordinary clinical […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2021 — At a special-called Zoom meeting Tuesday morning, Nelson Fiscal Court held first reading on 2022 tax rate, which leaves the rate the same as the 2021 tax rates. The 2021 rate was 13.9 per $100 value for real estate. Judge Executive Dean Watts noted […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, Aug. 16, 2021 — COVID-19 continues to see a resurgence in Nelson County, including among county residents who have already been vaccinated. Nelson County Judge Executive Dean Watts — who received the Moderna vaccine seven months ago — announced Monday that he had tested positive over the weekend […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, Aug. 16, 2021 — Nelson County Judge Executive Dean Watts said Monday that he tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, despite the fact he was fully vaccinated. In a text message, Watts said his symptoms were “generally light.” He said he received the Moderna vaccine about seven months […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, Aug. 16, 2021 — The Kentucky Blood Center is planning a local blood drive in honor of the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, at CHI Flaget Memorial Hospital. The blood drive is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, in Building B on the […]
Earnest Allen Fulkerson, 83, of Cox’s Creek, died Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021, at his residence. He was born Oct. 5, 1937, in Cox’s Creek to the late Emmett Columbus and Emma Catherine Manakee Fulkerson. He was a lifelong farmer who enjoyed taking care of his cattle. He attended New Salem Baptist Church. In addition to […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, Aug. 9, 2021 — Spring View Hospital announced Monday the addition of a new orthopedic surgeon to its medical staff. Shane Kibbe, MD, MSBS, BA will begin providing services for orthopedic surgery and sports medicine patients throughout Lebanon and the surrounding area beginning Aug. 17, 2021. “We are […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, Aug. 6, 2021 — The City of Bardstown Mayor Dick Heaton issued an executive order Friday that effective Monday, Aug. 9th, a mask or facial covering will be required for entry into any City of Bardstown building regardless of vaccination status. The move follows similar moves by county […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021 — COVID cases continue their upward trend in Nelson County with 33 new cases reported Thursday by the Lincoln Trail District Health Department. Nelson County had the second highest number of new cases in the six-county Lincoln Trail district. The new cases bring the county […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021 — As the number of new COVID-19 cases continues to spiral upward, local governments and businesses are taking steps to slow the spread of the virus. MASKS REQUIRED. On Thursday, Nelson County Judge Executive issued an executive order that will require masks or face coverings […]
