By TIM HUTCHINSNelson County Judge-Executive Thursday, July 20, 2023 — A constant question and concern for our citizens is that there are no activities for our kids and families. I agree 100 percent. There are generations of Nelson Countians who experienced and made memories at the skating rink and bowling alley while many teenagers of […]
By DICK HEATONMayor of Bardstown Sunday, July 16, 2023 — The City of Bardstown has been working on a plan for an indoor sports and aquatic center since the Spring of 2021. We started by having a market and feasibility study performed by Pinnacle Indoor Sports. This study was funded by the City, Nelson Co. […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, July 12, 2023 — Nelson Fiscal Court held a special meeting on Monday, July 10, 2023. The meeting was moved from its original date — July 4th — due to the holiday. Among the agenda items: discussion and approval of bids for the landfill expansion; approval of a […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
By JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Friday, June 23, 2023 — The Kentucky General Assembly is three weeks into the 2023 Interim Period meetings, and there are many items to update you on. As a reminder, the interim serves as an opportunity for lawmakers and stakeholders to come together to review previously enacted legislation for […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, June 23, 2023 — Video of the special-called meeting of Nelson Fiscal Court on Friday, June 23, 2023. The only item on the agenda was first reading of the ordinance regarding zoning changes for bourbon warehouse projects in Nelson County. The measure was approved 4-0. Magistrate Keith Metcalfe […]
Dear Dave, I bought a house about a year ago. Currently, I have $45,000 sitting in an account with a money manager. I’ve had this account for a little over three years, and the investment hasn’t grown much, if at all. Under the circumstances, and being single, too, would it be better to pull the […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, June 6, 2023 — Nelson Fiscal Court voted Tuesday morning to move its employee health insurance from Anthem to a county-funded self-insured system. The transition will be managed by Assured Partners, a national insurance services provider. The move will mean more insurance policy choices for employees, […]
