By JIM BROOKS Nelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, July 10, 2018 — For the first time in the City of Bardstown’s history, its annual budget includes a line item for community grants. And less than two weeks into the new budget, the council reviewed the first group of five grant requests at […]
By JIM BROOKS Nelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Wednesday, June 27, 2018 — The Bardstown City Council approved long list of Certificates of Appropriateness that were forwarded with the approval of the Historic Review Board. The HRB’s approval of the COAs is simply a recommendation; to become final it requires the approval of the […]
By JIM BROOKS Nelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, June 19, 2018 — Nelson Fiscal Court approved moving forward with a base bid of $736,000 on the complete replacement of the drama amphitheater stage and backstage areas. County government is being assisted by Salt River Electric’s Community Development Fund, which is lending the […]
By JIMMY HIGDON 14th District State Senator Monday, June 11, 2018 — I had the distinct pleasure to attend a dress rehearsal of The Stephen Foster Story in historic Bardstown on Friday, June 8. The talented cast was so entertaining and the night flew by. The musical is truly a great Kentucky story about the […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO STAFF REPORT Saturday, June 9, 2018 — The summer season officially kicks off in Bardstown today with the 60th opening night performance of The Stephen Foster Story. Festivities begin at 6:30pm on the grounds outside the theatre, featuring the Eastern Kentucky University Bluegrass Band, costumed cast members, a silent auction, […]
By JIM BROOKS Nelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Friday, June 8, 2018 — On Wednesday, Nelson Fiscal Court opened bids for the permanent renovations needed at the J. Dan Talbott Amphitheatre at My Old Kentucky Home State Park. The price tag for the complete renovation is $922,000, according to Judge Executive Dean Watts. That […]
By JIM BROOKS Nelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, May 15, 2018 — The message at Nelson Fiscal Court was clear — the show WILL go on! Nelson Fiscal Court heard today that the state inspectors have approved the Certificate of Occupancy for the J. Dan Talbott Amphitheatre in time for the 60th […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO STAFF REPORT Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 — The message from local leaders this past week regarding the closure of the J.Dan Talbott Amphitheatre at My Old Kentucky Home State Park was clear: “We’re on it.” Mayor Dick Heaton and Judge Executive Dean Watts were both interviewed on a special […]
By JIM BROOKS Nelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Friday, Dec. 22, 2017 — The state’s decision to close the J. Dan Talbott Amphitheatre due to safety concerns took the staff and management of the Stephen Foster Drama when it happened surprise earlier this week. The closure was a surprise, but the safety issues were […]
By JIM BROOKS Nelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 — Nelson Fiscal Court delayed taking action Tuesday morning on a request by Bluegrass Networks for the county to create a telecommunications franchise. The agreement is necessary before Bluegrass Networks can begin building the fiber optic infrastructure as part of the […]
