By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Thursday, May 27, 2021 — At a special noon-time meeting Thursday, Mayor Dick Heaton formally presented the Bardstown City Council with the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22. The $65 million budget represents an increase of about $4 million over the current budget, Heaton noted. That increase […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, May 25, 2021 — Tuesday’s meeting of the Bardstown City Council included a moment of silence in rembrance of Bardstown Police Officer Jason Ellis, who was murdered in the early morning hours of May 25, 2013. BUDGET REVIEW. The council continued its review of the proposed […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, May 24, 2021 — Nelson County reported 10 new COVID-19 cases on Monday as reported by the Lincoln Trail District Health Department. The new cases bring the county’s overall total to 4,908 cases, with 36 cases currently considered active. The county has recorded 56 COVID-related deaths. MARION COUNTY. […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, May 24, 2021 — The traditional, in-person Memorial Day observance will resume this year at the rotunda in the Bardstown City Cemetery. The joint American Legions of Bardstown will host the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday, May 31st at the cemetery’s rotunda. Bardstown Mayor Dick […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, May 11, 2021 — The Bardstown City Council spent considerable time at its meeting Tuesday evening reviewing the General Fund portion of the draft of the city’s proposed Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget. Chief Financial Officer Aaron Boles led the review, noting that the city is budgeting […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Sunday, May 9, 2021 — Bardstown Mayor Dick Heaton provided his end-of-week COVID-19 update from his office at Bardstown City Hall on Friday, May 7, 2021. Bardstown Mayor Dick Heaton provides his weekly COVID-19 update from Bardstown City Hall. Heaton notes this week that Nelson County leads the six-county Lincoln […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, May 4, 2021 — A former Bardstown daycare worker is facing child abuse charges following an investigation by the Bardstown Police Department. According to a BPD press release, the department became aware of an incident that took place Thursday, April 29, 2021, at Little Angels Primary House daycare, […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, May 3, 2021 — The City of Bardstown Water Department’s annual flushing program is underway. On Monday, May 3, 2021, flushing will occur in and around the Creek Chase Subdivision, as well as south of Bloomfield Road and will affect the following locations: Glenview Dr. Andrea Ct. Haverly […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Satuiday, May 1, 2020 — Bardstown Mayor Dick Heaton provided his end-of-week COVID-19 update from his office at Bardstown City Hall on Friday, April 30, 2021. Heaton’s office releases these video updates each week for the benefit of the Bardstown community. Running time: 7 minutes 56 seconds. -30- Please follow and […]
By JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Thursday, April 29, 2021 — As Chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, I want to provide you a reminder and update on Kentucky’s new federally compliant REAL IDs or Voluntary Travel ID. Suppose you do not have an alternative form of ID such as a passport by May 3, […]
