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B&B: Sheriff lays out reasons to improve pay, benefits for road patrol deputies

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, June 24, 2022 — Nelson County Sheriff Ramon Pineiroa was the guest host recently on WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” to discuss the need for Nelson Fiscal Court to consider paying the road patrol deputies salaries which are competitive with other agencies and also reward them for their years […]

June 24th, 2022 | Posted in Bradford & Brooks,County government,News,Politics,Public Safety,Video | Read More »

Video: Nelson Fiscal Court meeting, Tuesday, June 21, 2022

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, June 21, 2022 — Nelson Fiscal Court got the first details of the proposed Bardstown-Nelson County Veterans Park that will be located on county-owned property across from McDonald’s restaurant on Springfield Road. -30- Please follow and like us:

June 21st, 2022 | Posted in Breaking News,County government,Nelson Fiscal Court,News,Video | Read More »

Nelson Fiscal Court gets details on the Bardstown-Nelson County Veterans Park

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, June 21, 2022 — Judge Executive Dean Watts and Nelson Fiscal Court members got their first look Tuesday at the proposed Bardstown-Nelson County Veterans Park. The park will be built on property owned by the county on Springfield Road across from McDonalds. Jerry Janes, speaking for […]

June 21st, 2022 | Posted in Breaking News,Business News,County government,News | Read More »

Higdon: Make ‘The Stephen Foster Story’ part of your family’s summer activities

By JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Monday, June 20, 2022 — Summer is right around the corner, and now is a perfect time to pencil in your plans for the season. June 25 offers an exciting opportunity to attend the opening night of The Stephen Foster Story in historic Bardstown, which I am proud to […]

June 20th, 2022 | Posted in Breaking News,Entertainment,News,Opinion,State government | Read More »

Video: Bardstown City Council meeting of Tuesday, June 14, 2022

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Saturday, June 18, 2022 — The Bardstown City Council met in regular session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at the council chambers next to the Rec Center gym on Xavier Drive. Running time: About 1 hour, 22 minutes. -30- Please follow and like us:

June 18th, 2022 | Posted in Business News,City Government,News,Politics,Public Safety | Read More »

Video: Bradford & Brooks interview with Diane Thompson re: driver’s licensing

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, June 17, 2022 — Nelson Circuit Clerk Diane Thompson was the studio guest on WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks Show” on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 to discuss the fact the state is moving the drivers licensing function from her office by the end of June. Thompson’s office will be […]

June 17th, 2022 | Posted in Bradford & Brooks,Breaking News,News,Video | Read More »

Video: Nelson Fiscal Court discusses pay hikes for sheriff’s road patrol deputies

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, June 17, 2022 — Nelson Fiscal Court held a special meeting on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, to discuss Nelson County Sheriff Ramon Pineiroa’s request for more competitive pay for the road patrol deputies, whose salary and benefits are funded by Nelson Fiscal Court. -30- Please follow and like […]

June 17th, 2022 | Posted in Breaking News,County government,News,Police / Fire / EMS,Public Safety | Read More »

Full day of events set for 2022 Fairfield Homecoming on Saturday, June 26th

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, June 16, 2022 — You won’t want to miss the 2022 Fairfield Homecoming all day Saturday, June 25, 2022, at various locations in Fairfield. The Fairfield Cemetery Committee will be cooking with all sales proceeds going for maintenance and restoration of the Fairfield Cemetery. Additional homecoming attractions include: […]

June 16th, 2022 | Posted in Breaking News,Business News,City Government,Community News,Entertainment,Historic,News | Read More »

City Council approves first reading of $73 million Fiscal Year 2023 budget

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Wednesday, June 15, 2022 — The Bardstown City Council held first reading on the city’s $73 million Fiscal Year 2023 budget at its meeting Tuesday night. The budget includes $20 million in utility infrastructure projects, as well as $100,000 committed to the preliminary design and field work […]

June 15th, 2022 | Posted in Breaking News,City Government,News | Read More »

Fiscal Court, sheriff talk pay raises; judge to check pay at other police agencies

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, June 14, 2022 (Corrected 7:33 p.m.) –– Nelson Fiscal Court and the county’s department heads met at a special fiscal court meeting Tuesday to discuss Sheriff Ramon Pineiroa’s request for higher pay for deputies. Nelson Fiscal Court subsidizes the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office to the tune […]

June 14th, 2022 | Posted in Breaking News,County government,News,Police / Fire / EMS | Read More »

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