By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Fdriday, April 26, 2024 — Local elected officials and members of the community turned out Friday morning for a ceremony to honor the 20th anniversary of the Farmer’s Market Pavillion and to a former mayor whose vision and dedication made it possible — Dixie Hibbs. Bardstown Mayor […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, April 25, 2024 — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is advising political candidates, and individuals wishing to advertise yard sales or moving sales to be aware that placing signs in state-maintained rights-of-way is illegal. With summer comes the need for state highway crews to mow state rights-of-way, Residents, Residents, […]
To the Editor, I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for state Rep. Candy Massaroni’s dedicated service to the people of Nelson County these last two years. Throughout her tenure, Candy has proven herself to be a true servant of the community, devoid of any ties to the establishment or “good old boy” networks. […]
To the editor, Thursday nights debate involved a lot of discussion of SEL (Social Emotional Learning). Incumbent state Rep. Candy Massaroni is fervently opposed to the “woke agenda,, which SEL has been accused of being a part of. Andy Stone is in favor of SEL. Florida, Arizona and Oklahoma have already banned SEL in schools. […]
Eugene “Gene” Robert Heinig III, 87, formerly of Bardstown, died Nov. 26, 2023, in Vero Beach, Fla. He was born Oct. 1, 1936, in Louisville to the late Eugene Robert and Florence Ann (Becky) Venhoff Heinig of Louisville. He will be remembered for his big smile and friendly nature. He was an avid fan of […]
Donovan Titus Leavitt, 29, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., a native of Bardstown, died Monday, October 16, 2023, at Tidelands Waccamaw Hospital in Murrells Inlet, S.C. He fought a courageous battle against Cholangiocarcinoma, a rare form of cancer. He was born July 29, 1994, to Norman and Kim Leavitt (Janes) formally of Bardstown. He was a […]
Helen Beach,73, of Bardstown, died Thursday. April 18, 2024. at Flaget Memorial Hospital. She was born May 25, 1950, in Louisville. She enjoyed spending time watching cooking shows and doing her puzzle games. She loved going to Florida, and especially loved her dogs. She was preceded in death by her mother, Diane Roberts. She is […]
Mary Elizabeth Pennebaker Kimberland, 96, Bardstown, died Saturday, April 20, 2024, at her home. She was born Nov. 20, 1927, in Bardstown to the late Charles Matthew Pennebaker and Josephine Lydian Dingle. She was a former cook for Talbott Tavern for many years and a member of the American Legion Post 167. She was a […]
Flora Mae Burkhead Auberry, 87, of Bardstown, died Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Sunrise Manor Nursing Home in Hodgenville. She was born May 30, 1936, in Washington County to Charlie and Katie Hudson Burkhead. She was a member of the Willisburg Church of God of Prophecy and a former employee of Kenny’s Cleaners. She was […]
To the editor, I would like to thank our state representative, Candy Massaroni, for her hard work and dedication in serving the citizens of Nelson County. She has tirelessly reached out through participation in community events to get to know what is important to those that live and work here. Guided by her faith, Candy […]
