NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, July 11, 2023 — The Bardstown Fire Department responded early Tuesday morning to a structure fire on Scotch Court in Bardstown. Firefighters responded at 4:15 a.m. to the 200 block of Scotch Court for fire on the outside of garage at a home there. The first firefighters on […]
By CANDY MASSARONI50th District State Representative Tuesday, July 11, 2023, — Kentucky is not only famous for its horse racing and bourbon but also for its vibrant agricultural heritage. If you need proof, there is no better place than our farmers markets to appreciate what our farms and farmers mean to us firsthand. These markets […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, July 11, 2023 — The City of Bardstown will begin the Mosquito Fogging Program on June 21st, 2023 and will continue with the fogging every three (3) weeks until the first frost of winter. The City will begin fogging, as weather permits, from dusk until dawn on the […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Monday, July 10, 2023 — At its special Monday meeting of Nelson Fiscal Court, the magistrates approved the reorganization of the county parks and recreation department, including the creation of a long-term planning committee. Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins told the court that Dean Watts Park — now nearly […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Monday, July 10, 2023 — Nelson Fiscal Court received an update on the planned expansion of the Nelson County landfill at its special meeting Monday morning. Solid Waste Director John Greenwell told the court that, the $5 million expansion should give the county enough space to last […]
By TIM HUTCHINSNelson County Judge-Executive Saturday, July 8, 2023 — As I reflect on both the successes and the challenges that I’ve witnessed for my first six months as Nelson County Judge Executive, I am overwhelmed by the support that I have received by the citizens of Nelson County. COUNTY EMPLOYEE PAY BENEFITS. The successes […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Saturday, July 8, 2023 — The Stephen Foster Drama Association has announced community discount nights for performances of their upcoming production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” at the J. Dan Talbott Amphitheatre in Bardstown. “Cinderella” will be presented at a discounted ticket price for residents of Washington, Marion, LaRue, […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, June 30, 2023 — Starting July 1st, a change in the Motor Vehicle Usage Tax means that all camping trailers, pull-behind, fifth-wheel, and pop-up camping vehicles that contain living quarters and must be licensed for use on state highways will now be subject to Kentucky’s 6 percent motor […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, June 30, 2023 — Attorney General Daniel Cameron is taking steps to oppose a push by electric vehicle makers to eliminate AM radios in their all-electric vehicles. “Eliminating AM radio could harm Kentuckians who need it to stay safe and informed about what’s happening in the Commonwealth,” Attorney […]
By JUSTIN HALLNelson County Jailer Friday, June 23, 2023 — It is coming up on six months since I assumed office as your Nelson County Jailer. From the beginning, I was determined to leverage my previous experience and alter the course of our current facility. For far too long, our facility has operated in obscurity, […]
