By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Wednesday, May 29, 2019 — Don Thrasher, the chairman of the Nelson County Republican Party, stood by the party’s decision to issue resolutions critical of state Rep. Chad McCoy, a fellow Republican. Thrasher said members of the county committee met with McCoy for a legislative update while […]
By CHAD MCCOY50th District State Representative Wednesday, May 29, 2019 — Our economy is constantly evolving, yet Kentucky’s tax code had not been substantively updated since 2005. As a result, we were over-taxing our citizens and stifling business while still not bringing in the required revenue to properly fund the necessary functions of state government. […]
James William “Jim” Lucas, 76, of Lebanon Junction, died Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at his home. He was a self-employed insurance and real estate agent, a member of Shepherdsville Baptist Church, the Lion’s Club, and the Greater Louisville Association of Life Underwriters. He was preceded in death by one son, Charles Thomas “Tommy” Lucas; his […]
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By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, May 28, 2019 (Corrected 9 a.m. May 29, 2019) — After a lengthy discussion, the Bardstown City Council passed the first reading of an ordinance that will extend the hours that local bars can sell alcohol from 1 a.m. 2 a.m. Several members of the council […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, May 28, 2019 — Don’t miss Wednesday’s edition of “Bradford & Brooks” — hosts Margie Bradford and Jim Brooks will have Nelson County Republican Party chairman Don Thrasher as our guest. Don will talk with us about the recent resolutions the GOP county committee approved that take state […]
Christopher Adam “Chris” Metzger, 17, of Lebanon, formerly of New Haven, died Saturday, May 25, 2019, in Bardstown. He was born Sept. 25, 2001, in Louisville to Malissa Glover and Richard Metzger. He was a cook at Cedarwood’s Restaurant in Lebanon and a member of the Christian faith. He was preceded in death by his […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, May 28, 2019 — The Bardstown City Pool will open Saturday, June 1, 2019, for the summer. Regular pool hours will be 1-5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission is $5; the cost for Family Swim on Wednesday evenings, 6-8 p.m., is $3. Children 2 years and under are […]
By WALTER WILLIAMS Syndicated Columnist Tuesday, May 28, 2019 — Presidential contenders are in a battle to out give one another. Senator Elizabeth Warren proposes a whopping $50,000 per student college loan forgiveness. Senator Bernie Sanders proposes free health care for all Americans plus illegal aliens. Most Democratic presidential candidates promise free stuff that includes […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Monday, May 27, 2019 — Partly sunny skies greeting a large crowd Monday morning to the Bardstown Cemetery to pay tribute to the men and women who died in service to their country. Kenny Fogle was again the emcee of the annual Memorial Day observance, which brings […]
