Jonell N. Boone, 72, of Bardstown, died Friday, July 27, 2018, at Flaget Memorial Hospital. She was born July 28, 1945, in Stiles to the late David and Alma Noel Stiles. She was a retired employee of Farmers Bank and Trust Co. for 30 years (now Town & Country Bank) where she was the head […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO STAFF REPORT Friday, July 27, 2018 — Two more incumbents on the Bardstown City Council have filed as candidates seeking to keep their seats in the November General Election. Elmcrest Drive resident Roland “Coach Roe” Williams, 71, filed his candidate paperwork Thursday, and Castleton Drive resident Kecia Copeland, 48, filed […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO Community News Saturday, July 14, 2018 — All descendants of George Marks and Susannah Crockett Marks who came to the United States prior to 1800 are invited to attend the Jury – Marks Reunion set for noon Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Fairfield. All descendants […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO STAFF REPORT Thursday, July 26, 2018 — Concerned Cox’s Creek residents will be holding a community forum at 7 p.m. Monday July 30, 2018 at the Cox’s Creek Elementary School, 5635 Louisville Rd. to have an open community discussion on the drug rehabilitation facility proposed for the former Cox’s Creek […]
By JIM WATERS Bluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions Thursday, July 26, 2018 — I had my first run-in with one of a bevy of new state taxes recently when forced to fork over an extra $1.61 while picking up some dry cleaning. My frustration increases with the knowledge that new taxes implemented by the […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO STAFF REPORT Thursday, July 26, 2018 — With the deadline to file as a candidate for local office approaching, local candidates — incumbents and political newcomers — are filing the necessary paperwork with the office of Nelson County Clerk Elaine Filiatreau. BARDSTOWN CITY COUNCIL. On Thursday, Springhill Drive resident Nicholas […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO STAFF REPORT Wednesday, July 25, 2018 — The Bardstown City Council approved more than a dozen Historic Review Board recommendations for Certificates of Appropriateness at its meeting on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Those requests included the following approvals: COA-18-70. David Erikson, applicant/owner, approved the request to paint the doors, windows, […]
By JIM BROOKS Nelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Wednesday, July 25, 2018 — The Bardstown City Council approved a resolution in support of Industrial Revenue Bonds for Bethlehem High School’s planned $3.5 million 40-acre athletics complex. The property is located on the south side of KY245 across from its intersection with Withrow Court. The […]
Dear Dave, Why do you think all debt is bad? Aren’t some kinds of debt, like a mortgage or student loans, good? Nathan Dear Nathan, It sounds like you’re letting me know you think some kinds of debt are okay, instead of really asking for my opinion. When you ask a question that’s really a […]
NELSON COUNTY GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO STAFF REPORT Wednesday, July 25, 2018 — The former superintendent of Bardstown City Schools has been appointed to be the chief financial and facilities officer at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. Holsclaw, who recently retired as superintendent, began his new duties at ECTC on July 16, 2018. “Brent brings […]
