NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOEducation News Tuesday, March 10, 2020 — High school and college students are invited to apply for a Nelson County Homemakers Scholarship. Individuals interested in applying for a Homemakers scholarship must be a resident of Nelson County who will graduate from an accredited Nelson County high school, or presently attending a […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOAgricultural News Sunday, March 8, 2020 — The weather made a perfect day to think about honey bees, native Kentucky bees, garden pollinators, what Kentucky plants are best for pollinator-friendly planting when the Washington County Beekeepers hosted pollinator and bee related activities on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the Washington County […]
By JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Friday, March 6, 2020 — Week nine of the 2020 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly proved to be the most productive yet. Activity will only increase from this point forward, because on Friday the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee passed its state budget bill. That bill is […]
By CHAD MCCOY50th District State Representative Friday, March 6, 2020 — While we consider many bills and resolutions during a legislative session, the one task we are constitutionally obligated to accomplish is passing a budget. I am pleased to report that we are one step closer to that goal as I joined my colleagues in […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOEducation News Wednesday, March 4, 2020 — Most high school seniors headed for college will soon be receiving financial aid award letters. Seniors and their parents should read those letters carefully, the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) advises. The letter will usually show the total cost of attendance for one […]
Dear Dave, My husband and I had our first child in December. We bought a house not long before the baby was born, and since then we’ve been getting mail and phone calls about buying mortgage protection insurance. We’re both 27, we have good jobs, and our mortgage is $105,000. Would it be a good […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020 — The Bardstown City Council — for the first time in recent history — passed a resolution at its meeting Feb. 11, 2020, in honor of February’s status as Black History Month. The resolution was added late to the agenda for Tuesday’s meeting, and the effort […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOCommunity News Thursday, Feb . 20, 2020 — The LaRue-Carey Insurance Group has announced a donation of $2,500 to support the development of a University Center at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. This investment will advance ECTC’s efforts to expand access to bachelor’s degree programs that help keep local talent local […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOCommunity News Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020 — Nelson County High School will be the site of the All-County Arts Gala beginning at 6 p.m. this Friday, Feb. 21, 2020. Art created by local students will be on display in the school’s front foyer and media center throughout the Gala. At 6:15 […]
Dear Dave, My husband and I are on Baby Step 3b, and we’re saving for a house. We’re out of debt and both of us make good money, plus we each have 20-year level term life insurance policies with coverage equaling 10 times our individual incomes. We also have an emergency fund equal to six […]
