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Open burning is prohibited in Oldham County from May 1 through Sept. 30 due to being designated by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency as “non-attainment” air quality for ozone and particulate matter because pollution levels have exceeded those permitted by the Clean Air Act.

All questions concerning open burning should be addressed to the state Division of Air Quality at 1-888-BURN LAW or at www.air.ky.gov.

An upcoming meeting will give Oldham County residents an opportunity to ask questions about road construction and a new overpass crossing I-71 Tuesday.

Changes to Allen Lane in La Grange include widening the road and building a new overpass to link the Oldham Reserve Development to Commerce Parkway.

Allen Lane currently runs from Ky. 146 at Covenant United Methodist Church to Commerce Parkway.

Golfers can celebrate Tuesday's special election with a cold one at Eagle Creek Golf Course after voters approved selling alcohol at the course.

Residents of the La Grange precinct surrounding the golf course voted overwhelmingly to permit serving alcoholic beverages by the drink.

A registered 1,561 voters live in the precinct, however, only 56 cast a ballot Tuesday.

Of those, 51 voted to approve alcohol sales and 5 voted against.

City officials hope the alcohol sales will increase revenue at the city-owned golf course.

A Crestwood resident is one of the last candidates to file for the U.S. Congressional seat being vacated by Rep. Geoff Davis.

Walt Schumm, a builder/developer and real estate agent, joins six other Republicans and two Democrats vying for the seat.

Schumm is also the vice-chair of the Oldham County Board of Education. He has served on the board for 10 years.

Schumm said he believes his diverse business experience will allow him to represent his community well in Washington.