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District health department places free Narcan box at First Christian Church

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2023 — The Lincoln Trail District Health Department, in partnership with NelCARE (Nelson County Addiction Response Effort) has placed a naloxone (Narcan) box at the First Christian Church of Bardstown that offers free doses of Narcan. Naloxone — known by the name brand Narcan — is […]

November 15th, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,City Government,Health,News,Politics,Public Safety,State government | Read More »

Family honors their son’s memory by funding county’s first Safe Haven Baby Box

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 — Thanks to the generosity of a Bardstown family and their desire to turn a tragedy into lifesaving action, the city of Bardstown now has a safe place for a mother to give up her baby. Last week, a new Safe Haven baby box was […]

November 11th, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,City Government,County government,News,Public Safety | Read More »

Groundbreaking marks official start of Mayor’s Park expansion project

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 — The City of Bardstown held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday at the corner of North Third Street and Broadway to commemorate the start of the expansion on the Mayor’s Park. Under sunny skies and with shovels at the ready, local officials broke groundon the project […]

November 11th, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,Business News,City Government,Historic,News,Politics | Read More »

Beshear wins statewide, carries county by 187 votes; GOP carries down-ticket races

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023 — Gov. Andy Beshear won a very narrow victory here in Nelson County, winning the county by 187 votes over Republican candidate Daniel Cameron. Voter turnout in Nelson County was fairly heavy at 42.54 percent. Those who took advantage of early voting at […]

November 7th, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,City Government,County government,News,Politics,State government | Read More »

Judge-exec offers update on county government, state road plan, sports teams

By TIM HUTCHINSNelson County Judge-Executive Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023 — November is the month to give thanks. I am thankful and humbled that the citizens of Nelson County have placed their trust in me to look after their best interests today but also to be proactive and plan for a successful future for our children […]

November 2nd, 2023 | Posted in Bourbon-related,Breaking News,Business News,City Government,County government,Elections,Holidays,News,Politics,State government | Read More »

State support services coming to town in wake of American Fuji Seal lay-offs

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, Oct. 27, 2023 — The 40-plus employees of American Fuji Seal who will be laid off next Monday, will have an opportunity to meet with state agencies in one location on Monday to sign up for support services including unemployment insurance, job searches and training opportunities. State Rep. […]

October 27th, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,Business News,City Government,County government,News,State government | Read More »

City council meets PD social worker, OKs bid on Phase 1 of Mayor’s Park project

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023 — Bardstown Police Chief Kim Kraeszig introduced the department’s latest hire, Social Services Coordinator Olivia Raley, a social worker who will work with officers to assist individuals suffering from homelessness, domestic violence, and other issues. MAYOR’S PARK. The council reviewed the long-awaited bids to begin […]

October 25th, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,Business News,City Government,Holidays,News,Police / Fire / EMS,Politics,Public Safety | Read More »

Judge-executive seeks answers from NCEDA on tourism director’s firing

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 — The partner agencies of the Nelson County Economic Development Agency (NCEDA) board met Thursday morning. and Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins had some pointed questions regarding the firing of Samantha Brady, the former executive director of the Bardstown-Nelson County Tourist Commission. Hutchins […]

October 19th, 2023 | Posted in Bourbon-related,Breaking News,City Government,County government,Politics | Read More »

Records request reveals tourism director terminated for undisclosed complaints

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023 — Former tourist director Samantha Brady was terminated from her job following an investigation into complaints received “from within the office and from various state and business leaders about your leadership within this office.” That’s from the letter dated Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, […]

October 17th, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,Business News,City Government,County government,News,Politics | Read More »

Letter: Officials thankful for support for local residents trapped in Israel

To the Citizens of Nelson County: We want to express our gratitude and appreciation for the many citizens of Nelson County who called and prayed for the safety of our Nelson County citizens while they were traveling in Israel. Nelson County has undoubtedly proved once again that our citizens are resilient and that we are […]

October 17th, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,City Government,County government,Letters to the Editor,News,Opinion,State government | Read More »

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