By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, July 26, 2022 — Nelson Fiscal Court meet Tuesday morning for a special-called meeting in what Judge Executive Dean Watts said would definitely be his final meeting. Most of the meeting focused on a discussion about the taxes placed on aging whiskey while it sits in […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, July 26, 2022 — Law enforcement investigation of a drug overdose death has led to manslaughter charges against a Bardstown man. On Saturday, July 23, 2022, Nelson County deputies were dispatched to a home on Leslie Clark Road to conduct a death investigation. Detectives determined that the 37-year-old […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, July 21, 2022 — Adam Wheatley, the Republican candidate for District 2 magistrate, joined Jim and Margie on the Wednesday, July 20, 2022 edition of WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show to talk about the race and his qualifications. Running time: About 43 minutes. -30- Please follow and […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Thursday, July 21, 2022 — Nelson County Jailer John “Buck” Snellen, a lifelong Democrat, changed his party registration to Republican Thursday afternoon at the Nelson County Clerk’s office. “I think the Republican party works more for people in general,” he said. Snellen is also endorsing two Republicans […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, July 21, 2022 — The county’s Emergency Management office has issued a reminder to residents to remain aware of the dangerous heat our Central Kentucky continues to experience. Today’s high temperatures are expected to be around 95 degrees with heat index values as high as 109. Anyone who […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, July 20, 2022 — The former superintendent of Nelson County Schools has been named the new principal of Lexington’s Lafayette High School. Anthony Orr was named the school’s new principal earlier this week by the Fayette County Schools. Orr served as superintendent of Nelson County Schools for seven […]
Tuesday, July 19, 2022 — The July 19, 2022 meeting of Nelson Fiscal Court was the final meeting for Nelson County Judge Executive Dean Watts, who will step down as judge executive on July 31, 2022. -30- Please follow and like us:
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, July 19, 2022 — Judge Executive Dean Watts led the final fiscal court meeting of his career Tuesday morning. During the meeting, Nelson County Sheriff Ramon Pineiroa presented Watts with a shadow box that featured the emblems representing the magistrates and the various county departments Watts […]
The following marriage dissolutions have been recorded in the Nelson Circuit Clerk’s office during the month of June 2022. This information is public record. Torie Rachelle Moore (maiden name restored), 28, Springfield, and Jordan Michael Withers, 30, Springfield. Married 4 years, 7 months. Divorce final June 1, 2022. Rachel Lea Sellers, 41, Boston, and Brian […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, July 14, 2022 — A Louisville transportation company recently honored a Bardstown man employed there for 35 years of safety. Denny Howell of Bardstown was recognized for his safe record with the company, which prides itself on a culture of safety. The company measures and monitors driver and […]
