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Today's News

  • River Sweep is Saturday

    The Ohio River Sweep, an annual riverbank clean-up for the Ohio River and its tributaries, will take place 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. 

    Residents of Oldham County can help cleanup the river at the Westport boat ramp. 

    For information, call Dave Barnett at 222-7872.

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  • Fire departments will test hydrants during next few months

    Members of the Ballardsville Fire Department are planning routine fire hydrant maintenance throughout the district beginning next month. 

    Anyone who has questions or concerns is asked to call BFD between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 222-1953.

    Members of La Grange Fire and Rescue will test fire hydrants in the city and the district. 

    Hydrant tests are planned through Sept. 14.

    During this time, residents may experience some water discoloration. 

    Anyone who has questions is asked to call LFRD at 222-1143.

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  • St. Catharine College announces dean’s list

    Nathan Stumler, a South Oldham High School graduate, was named to the St. Catharine College dean’s list for the spring semester.

    To be named to the dean’s list at St. Catharine, students must earn at least a 3.5 grade-point average. 

     

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  • Heilman appearing on university’s TV show

    A local writer and historian who has worked with the Oldham County History Center will be featured on an upcoming TV program.

    At 5:30 a.m. Monday and 2 p.m. June 25, Dr. E. Bruce Heilman, chancellor of the University of Richmond, member of the Campbellsville University Board of Trustees and CU alumnus will appear on a show on the Kentucky Educational Television channel – the university’s “Dialogue on Public Issues” TV show, hosted by John Chowning.

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  • Baptist Northeast plans outpatient center

    Baptist Hospital Northeast hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its Baptist Crestwood facility on June 10. 

    The $3 million, 12,450-square-foot facility is scheduled for completion in January 2010 and will house outpatient diagnostic imaging and physical therapy.

    The facility is also the future home of the Baptist Medical Associates family practice of Donna Gatewood, M.D., and Richard Hefner, D.O., FAAFP and other physician offices. 

    Plans are to expand Baptist Medical Associates’ staff and hours to provide walk-in and after-hours care.  

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  • Vegetable garden prompts fencing changes in Prospect

    One family's small vegetable garden could lead Prospect officials to change the city's fence ordinance. 

    During the last two years that he's tended to a vegetable garden in his yard, Bob Westerman said he's received no complaints from his neighbors, especially since they enjoy the fresh tomatoes, squash and peppers he shares. 

    But complaints made their way to the city council about the 6-foot row of trellises  staked around the garden to protect his produce from deer. 

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  • Simpson earns education award in Carroll County

    Nancy Simpson, a former Oldham County educator, recently earned the Carroll County Board of Education Administrative Employee of the Year – Student Support Service Award. 

    After teaching 22 years, six in Oldham County, she left the classroom to serve as administrative coordinator at Carroll County High School.  

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  • Game Bytes

    Baseball

    Oldham Aces vs. Floyds Knobs

    Score: 8-6 Floyds Knobs.

    When: June 8. 

    Where: South Oldham High School. 

    Key players: The Aces’ Alex Davidson, Andy Wood and Jordan Ellis. Floyd Knobs’ Neil Fertig.

    Game highlights: Floyds Knobs first baseman Neil Fertig hit a three-run homer in the third and a two-run homer in the sixth inning to lift his team to the win over the Aces in the season opener for both teams.

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  • Prospect might ban deer feeding

    Prospect officials are considering a ban against feeding deer within city limits. 

    The city council has proposed an ordinance to prohibit salt licks and food sources other than flower beds, gardens and the like on property within the city.

    Mayor Todd Eberle said when people attract deer and make them dependent on humans for food, it’s unhealthy for the deer and creates an unsafe situation for drivers.

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  • Oldham students named to dean’s list

    Jonathon Rice, Lauren Russ and Timothy Oliver, all Oldham County students, were recently named to the JCTC- Carrollton Campus dean’s list for the spring semester. To be named to the dean’s list, students must earn at least a 3.5 grade-point average.

     

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