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Commission OKs Heaven Hill’s plan for new Cox’s Creek warehouse complex

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 — Heaven Hill Distilleries’ plans for another barrel preserve in Cox’s Creek received unanimous approval Tuesday night from the Joint City-County Planning Commission. The commission vote was to amend the existing Agriculture zoning on 161 acres owned by Shirley Holt to allow for […]

November 29th, 2023 | Posted in Agriculture,Bourbon-related,Breaking News,Business News,County government,News | Read More »

Hearing Tuesday night for new distilled spirits warehouse complex in Cox’s Creek

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, Nov. 27, 2023 — The Joint City-County Planning Commission has scheduled a public hearing in regard to Heaven Hill Distilleries’ application to build a new distilled spirits warehouse project in Cox’s Creek near its original Barrel Preserve. Heaven Hill and property owner Shirley Holt have applied for planned […]

November 27th, 2023 | Posted in Agriculture,Bourbon-related,Breaking News,County government,News | Read More »

State plans public meeting Dec. 4 to review options for KY245 improvements

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023 — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is seeking public input as improvement plans for KY 245 in Nelson and Bullitt Counties are developed. Due to growth in Bardstown and surrounding areas, daily traffic volumes have significantly increased, and this growth in traffic volume is expected […]

November 25th, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,Business News,Community News,County government,News,Politics,Public Safety,State government | Read More »

Fiscal Court discusses changes to inspection program, gets landfill update

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023 — Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins and Nelson Fiscal Court honored two individuals at the beginning of Tuesday night’s meeting. Shanna Brussell, a supervisor at Nelson County 911 Dispatch, was honored for her service to the county and for being named the KENA-APCO […]

November 22nd, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,County government,News,Politics | Read More »

Correction: Luxco public hearing on Botland warehouses moved to Dec. 11th

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023 — The public hearing regarding Luxco Inc.’s application to build distilled spirits warehouses on 180 acres its owns in the Botland community has been delayed until early December. The original public hearing was set for this Tuesday evening. However, due to the legal requirements for […]

November 19th, 2023 | Posted in Agriculture,Bourbon-related,Breaking News,Business News,County government,News,Politics | Read More »

Family honors their son’s memory by funding county’s first Safe Haven Baby Box

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 — Thanks to the generosity of a Bardstown family and their desire to turn a tragedy into lifesaving action, the city of Bardstown now has a safe place for a mother to give up her baby. Last week, a new Safe Haven baby box was […]

November 11th, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,City Government,County government,News,Public Safety | Read More »

Beshear wins statewide, carries county by 187 votes; GOP carries down-ticket races

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023 — Gov. Andy Beshear won a very narrow victory here in Nelson County, winning the county by 187 votes over Republican candidate Daniel Cameron. Voter turnout in Nelson County was fairly heavy at 42.54 percent. Those who took advantage of early voting at […]

November 7th, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,City Government,County government,News,Politics,State government | Read More »

County to hold public hearing regarding Luxco Botland warehouse project

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023 — Nelson Fiscal Court announced Tuesday morning it will conduct a public hearing at the end of its next fiscal court meeting set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21st. The meeting will be held a the Nelson County Civic Center in order to […]

November 7th, 2023 | Posted in Agriculture,Bourbon-related,Breaking News,County government,News,Public Safety | Read More »

Judge-exec offers update on county government, state road plan, sports teams

By TIM HUTCHINSNelson County Judge-Executive Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023 — November is the month to give thanks. I am thankful and humbled that the citizens of Nelson County have placed their trust in me to look after their best interests today but also to be proactive and plan for a successful future for our children […]

November 2nd, 2023 | Posted in Bourbon-related,Breaking News,Business News,City Government,County government,Elections,Holidays,News,Politics,State government | Read More »

State support services coming to town in wake of American Fuji Seal lay-offs

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, Oct. 27, 2023 — The 40-plus employees of American Fuji Seal who will be laid off next Monday, will have an opportunity to meet with state agencies in one location on Monday to sign up for support services including unemployment insurance, job searches and training opportunities. State Rep. […]

October 27th, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,Business News,City Government,County government,News,State government | Read More »