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Obituary: Vina Helen Nalley, 80, Raywick

Vina Helen Nalley, 80, of Raywick, died Thursday, March 8, 2018, at her home. She was born March 20, 1937, in Adair County to the late James Olzy and Elizabeth Hulse Campbell Petty. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Thomas Nalley (1993); and two brothers, Malcolm and Elmo Petty. Survivors include her […]

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McCoy: Road plan focuses on both old and new roadways, infrastructure

By CHAD MCCOY 50th District State Representative Friday, March 9, 2018 — This week in Frankfort was a tremendous success. With the budget passed and awaiting Senate approval, the other representatives and I turned our attention to the road plan. The road plan is one of the most important pieces of legislation we pass every […]

March 9th, 2018 | Posted in Breaking News,News,Opinion,Politics,State government | Read More »

Obituary: Judith Lynn Geoghegan Richardson Jett, 71, Cox’s Creek

Judith Lynn Geoghegan Richardson Jett, 71, of Cox’s Creek, died Thursday, March 8, 2018, at University Hospital. She was born Dec. 14, 1946, in Louisville. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Zoology from U of K, attended U of L Law School, and after graduation, was requested to be a law school professor the next […]

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Obituary: Ronald W. Sidebottom, 76, Boston

Ronald W. Sidebottom, 76, of Boston, died Sunday, March 4, 2018, at University of Louisville Hospital. He was born Oct. 24, 1941, in Louisville. He was a commercial plumber and enjoyed fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Virginia Sidebottom; one sister, Raetta Guzzo-Sidebottom; and one brother, James Sidebottom. He is […]

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Obituary: Ada Beatrix Greathouse, 73, Bardstown

Ada Beatrix Greathouse, 73, of Bardstown, died Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at Flaget Memorial Hospital. She was born Oct. 18, 1944, in Cox’s Creek to the late Joseph Alexander and Ada Mae Davis Hamilton II. She graduated  of Magna Cum Laude from Bethlehem High School. She was a former employee of Town and Country Bank, […]

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Sons of American Legion scholarships available; deadline to apply is April 1st

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO Community news Thursday, March 8, 2018 — The local Sons of American Legion, Squadron 121, is offering $750 scholarships to assist local students with tuition while attending a technical school, community college, or a four-year college. Scholarship applications are available in the guidance counselor offices at the local high schools. […]

March 8th, 2018 | Posted in Community News,Education | Read More »

Sisters of Charity plan vigils regarding immigrant, refugee concerns

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO Community news Thursday, March 8, 2018 — The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth are hosting prayer vigils regarding immigrant and refugee issues on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, and Wednesday, March 28, 2018. The vigils begin at 4 p.m. each day and will be located on the edge of the Nazareth […]

March 8th, 2018 | Posted in Community News,Religion News | Read More »

Bill to prohibit copying of child porn in courts heads to governor’s desk

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO STAFF REPORT Thursday, March 8, 2018 — A measure that would prohibit lawyers from making their own copies of child pornography evidence in court cases passed the Kentucky Senate Tuesday. House Bill 120, sponsored by state Rep. Chad McCoy, would prevent images or videos of children being abused from being […]

March 8th, 2018 | Posted in Breaking News,News,Public Safety,State government | Read More »

Thrasher seeks change from magistrate to commission form of county government

  By JIM BROOKS Nelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Wednesday, March 7, 2018 (updated 12:20 p.m. March 8) — Don Thrasher, the Republican candidate for Nelson County Judge Executive, announced Wednesday the launch of a petition drive seeking to change the the county’s form of government. In a press release to local media, Thrasher […]

March 8th, 2018 | Posted in Breaking News,County government,Election News,Elections,News,Politics | Read More »

Mayor: Growing need for workers may be ‘silver lining’ of the AG shutdown cloud

  By JIM BROOKS Nelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, March 6, 2018 — Bardstown Mayor Dick Heaton told the Bardstown City Council Tuesday night that American Greetings’ announcement of its plans to close its Bardstown plant may still have “a silver lining” for those employees who will lose their jobs. That “silver lining” […]

March 7th, 2018 | Posted in Breaking News,Business News,City Government,News,Public Safety | Read More »

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