Francis Scott Willett, 55, of Saint Francis, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2025, at his home. He was born Jan. 23, 1970, in Nelson County. He formerly owned and operated J & S Power Seeding in Bardstown. He enjoyed dogs, tractors, cows, and cars. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He was […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 — Kim Huston, former economic development guru and longtime media personality, hosted WBRT’s new radio s how, “Good Morning, Sunshine” today with a review of good local news and an interview with Lance Blanford, workforce development director at the Bardstown City Schools. The school’s Polytechnic […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2025 — At its meeting last week, Nelson Fiscal Court agreed to allow Nelson County residents to dispose of limbs, tress and storm debris during the upcoming countywide Bulky Item Pickup. The pickup is set to begin with the later this month, starting with […]
BY JIM BROOKSNELSON COUNTY GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 — The Bardstown City Council held first reading Tuesday night on a measure that will eliminate the Cable TV Programming Committee. The ordinance is part of the necessary housekeeping in preparation for the transition of the city’s Bardstown Connect cable and TV system […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 — Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins was featured on the second broadcast of “Around the County” with Tim Hutchins. Hutchins offered WBRT listeners updates on county projects including effort to get repairs started on the HVAC systems at the Old Courthouse. Running time: About 54 […]
Brian G. Tichenor, 42, of Bardstown, died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in an auto accident. He was born July 5, 1982 in Louisville. He greatly loved the Lord. He also loved life, he enjoyed skiing, riding his motorcycle, collecting coins, and being outside. He was an avid UK fan. He liked to make people smile, […]
James Albert “Jim” Hudson, 84, of Boston, died Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, at his home. He was born Dec. 11, 1940, in Columbia. He retired from Heaven Hill Distillery. He was an avid farmer, a U.S. Army veteran and a member of FFA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judith R. Hudson; his […]
George Monroe Roberts, 94, of Bardstown, died Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, at Baptist Health Louisville. He was born April 18, 1930, in Bardstown to the late Ora Xavier and Agnes Effie Hutchins Roberts. He was a retired employee of Jim Beam Distillery and was a US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a […]
Ronald Lee Berry, 66, of Bardstown, died Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, at Baptist Health in Louisville. He was born Sept. 23, 1958, in Woodlawn to the late Willliam Robert “Frog” and Monita Ashbaugh Berry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Dale Berry. He was a former employee of […]
James “Jim” Francis Mattingly, 78, of Boston, died Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, at Norton Brownsboro Hospital. He was born April 10, 1946 in St. Francis to the late John Marion and Catherine Lucille Mattingly. He was a past master of the Masonic Salt River Lodge 180 and Masonic Bloomfield Lodge 57. He was a commander […]
