By DANIELLE CHLADEKNelson County Coroner Tuesday, Aug. 1, 20233 — I am pleased to provide you with an update on the progress and achievements of the Nelson County Coroner’s office over the past six months. As an essential agency responsible for investigating deaths while supporting the community during difficult times, we are committed to maintaining […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette Sunday, July 30, 2023 — My family and I have used DoorDash from time to time over the past couple of years when we have a craving for fast food without taking time to drive to town to pick it up. DoorDash uses a smartphone app and allows you to […]
By JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Thursday, July 27, 2023 — Families are gearing up to return to school. I wish all the students, teachers, school staff, parents, and guardians a great 2023-24 school year, and I hope you will view it as an opportunity to grow in knowledge and create memories. I always recall […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, July 25, 2023 — Mayor Dick Heaton gave the Bardstown City Council an update on the status of the roundabout now under construction at the intersection of West Stephen Foster and Cathedral Manor in front of St. Joseph Church and School. Access to Cathedral Manor from West Stephen […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, July 20, 2023 — Bardstown Fire Chief Todd Spalding was the studio guest of WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Spalding, a native of Samuels, was named chief in December 2022, and brings years of experience to the job. Running time: About 40 […]
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 […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette Thursday, July 20, 2023 — I doubt there are many people who think much about today being anything other than just another day in July. But for me its the anniversary of a day in history that represents a turning point in U.S. and world history. It was on this […]
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 […]
By DICK HEATONMayor of Bardstown Sunday, July 16, 2023 — The City of Bardstown has been working on a plan for an indoor sports and aquatic center since the Spring of 2021. We started by having a market and feasibility study performed by Pinnacle Indoor Sports. This study was funded by the City, Nelson Co. […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, July 12, 2023 — Nelson Fiscal Court held a special meeting on Monday, July 10, 2023. The meeting was moved from its original date — July 4th — due to the holiday. Among the agenda items: discussion and approval of bids for the landfill expansion; approval of a […]
