Monday, June 6, 2011, 11:59 p.m. — The Cox’s Station Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, is sponsoring an official Flag Retirement Ceremony on June 14, 2011. This public event is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the Bardstown United Methodist Church Second Campus, 5100 Louisville Road (US 31E). The Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter, […]
Monday, June 6, 2011, 9:35 p.m. — The Bardstown Fire Department is responding to the 100 block of Stumph’s Court for a report of individuals burning plastic off electrical wiring. The residents were advised of the city and EPA regulations regarding open burning and burning plastic compounds. Please follow and like us:
STAFF REPORT Monday, June 6, 2011, 6:45 p.m — A Bardstown man was arrested today, Monday, June 6, in connection with the theft of a 14-foot utility trailer from Pat’s Appliance and Lawn Care last week. Thomas R. Yocum, of Bardstown, was arrested today and charged with theft by unlawful taking over $500 and tampering […]
Monday, June 6, 2011, 6:36 p.m. — The Bardstown Fire Department responded Monday evening to HEC Manufacturing, 222 W. John Rowan, for an active fire alarm. Firefighters arrived to find smoke coming from the building and the sprinkler system activated. After making entry into the building, they found the fire had been in a paint […]
STAFF REPORT June 6, 2011, 3:06 p.m. — Fourth District Magistrate Jeff Lear has released the following statement regarding his arrest Friday night by Kentucky State Police for driving under the influence. To Whom It May Concern: This past Friday I was stopped at a roadcheck and subsequently arrested for DUI. I am truly remorseful and […]
STAFF REPORT Editor’s Note: The Nelson County Gazette believes the public has a right to know who has been arrested by local officials and lodged in the Nelson County Jail. The information below is a compiled list of daily booking logs from the jail. The bookings state the person(s) arrested and the charge(s) against them. […]
STAFF REPORT Monday, June 6, 2011, 12 p.m. — Fourth District Magistrate Jeff Lear, 46, was arrested Friday night and charged with first offense of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. He was booked into the Nelson County Jail at 11:32 p.m., and was released at 9:11 a.m. Saturday morning. The charge […]
By ROBERT C. AUGUSTINE Guest Columnist Editor’s Note: Bardstown Mayor Bill Sheckles has proposed changes to the city’s occupational tax in order to increase revenue. One proposal would keep the tax rate (one-half of one percent) the same but remove the exemption that now exists for the first $15,000 of income; the second proposal would double […]
By JIM BROOKS Nelson County Gazette Monday, June 6, 2011, 11:23 a.m. — Bardstown Mayor Bill Sheckles says the city needs additional revenue to pay for the services its residents value and want to keep — and he has proposed changes to the city’s occupational tax to accomplish this goal. For someone who has been […]
Monday, June 6, 2011 9:55 a.m. — The Bardstown Fire Department was called to Bardstown High Schoolo, 400 N. Fifth St. for an active pull station alarm. Dispatchers reported getting a call back that the alarm was accidentally triggered. Incident commander responded and confirmed the activation was an accident and the alarm has reset. -30- […]
