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Obituary: Delbert Lee Logsdon, 72, Eastview

Delbert Lee Logsdon, 72, of Eastview, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, at his home. He was born May 19, 1948 in Broadford to his parents, Earl and Liza Webb Logsdon. He was a member of Broadway Baptist Church. He was a former member of BASS and was an avid outdoorsman and loved to garden. He […]

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Obituary: Newt Keesy, 70, Culvertown

Newt Keesy, 70, of Culvertown, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, at home quietly with his children by his side. He was born September 9, 1950 in Pennsylvania to the late Robert M. Sr. and Margaret “Marnie” Swank Keesy. He lived a fulfilling life as a father, grandfather and friend to many. His love of laughter […]

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Nelson County Jail Logs — Jan. 10-11, 2021

Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 Editor’s Note: A record of an arrest is not an indication of guilt. Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 Susan Michelle Browning, 51, Bardstown, failure to appear. Bond is $415. Booked at 3:36 a.m. Wesley Stephen Heintz, 27, Boston, manslaughter, second-degree; trafficking in controlled substance (heroin); trafficking in marijuana (less than 8 ounces); […]

January 11th, 2021 | Posted in Courts,Jail Logs,Police / Fire / EMS | Read More »

Boston man facing manslaughter charge following suspected overdose death

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 — A Boston man is facing second-degree manslaughter and drug charges after a police investigation of a possible death cause by a drug overdose on Sunday. According to the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office, on Sunday deputies were dispatched to an address on Nat Rogers Road […]

January 10th, 2021 | Posted in Breaking News,News,Police / Fire / EMS,Public Safety | Read More »

Obituary: Mary Lou Hall, 81, formerly of Nelson County

Mary Lou Hall, 81, of Taylorsville, died Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, at Signature Healthcare of Spencer County. She was born Jan. 8, 1940, in Nelson County to the late William and Allie Downs Parkerson. She was a cafeteria manager for the Spencer County School System for 40 years. She loved her silky terriers and enjoyed […]

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Obituary: Daniel Joseph ‘Danny’ Dones Sr., 60, Bardstown

Daniel Joseph “Danny” Dones Sr., 60, of Bardstown, died Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, in Bardstown. He was born Dec. 4, 1960, in Hollywood, Fla., to Reginald Grigsby Jr and Mary Alice Pierce Dones. He was a former employee of Dones Contracting and a member of the Catholic faith. He was preceded in death by his […]

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COVID-19 update: Nelson County reports 81 new cases on Thursday, Jan. 7th

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 — Nelson County reported 81 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, by the Lincoln Trail District Health Department. The county’s total of COVID-19 cases is 3,138 cases, with 304 people quarantined. The county has recorded 26 COVID-related deaths. MARION COUNTY. Marion County had […]

January 10th, 2021 | Posted in Breaking News,Health,News,Public Safety | Read More »

2021 session working on COVID, police reforms and governor’s executive powers

By JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 — Allow me to begin by wishing you a happy New Year. The year 2020 was a challenging year for everyone. Given the recent unfortunate behavior at the nation’s capitol, it is hard to say that 2021 has started better. Despite some’s sad behavior, I […]

January 10th, 2021 | Posted in Breaking News,Health,News,Opinion,State government | Read More »

Bluegrass Beacon: Capitol riots prove liberty and lawlessness cannot co-exist

By JIM WATERSBluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 — This week’s column was supposed to analyze Gov. Andy Beshear’s State of the Commonwealth and Budget address. However, that speech was delayed by the chaos that erupted on Capitol Hill during Congress’ attempt to certify the Electoral College votes cast in the […]

January 10th, 2021 | Posted in Breaking News,Election News,Elections,News,Opinion,Politics,Public Safety | Read More »

First-time federal student loan borrowers must complete entrance counseling

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 — Kentuckians who will borrow federal student loans for college must complete entrance counseling if they are borrowing for the first time, according to the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA). “Entrance counseling will help students understand the financial commitments they’re agreeing to when they […]

January 10th, 2021 | Posted in Education,State government | Read More »

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