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Today's News

  • Multi-county burglar convicted for 2007 crimes

    Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway recently announced the conviction of 42-year-old Gerald D. Weddle in Oldham Circuit Court for his part in a multi-county crime spree in 2007.

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  • The Richwood improves care, reduces cost with pressure ulcer prevention program

     Pressure ulcers – sometimes called  bed sores – affect millions of people each year. They are painful and dangerous for patients and expensive to treat. The staff of The Richwood in La Grange is implementing a comprehensive pressure ulcer prevention program to reduce pressure ulcers from occurring in their patients while in their facility.

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  • Seven Counties announces new staff

    Elizabeth Kirkwood of La Grange was recently hired as a registered nurse at Seven Counties Services, Inc..

    Seven Counties Services Inc., a private, non-profit corporation, is the state-designated regional behavioral health center for Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, and Trimble counties. 

    For information, visitSevenCounties.org

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  • Oldham personnel graduate

    Oldham County Police Department officers Thomas Hood and Sarah King, along with law enforcement officers from 11 other agencies across the state, graduated Friday from basic training at the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training.

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  • South sweeps state

    LEXINGTON – Thomas Catalano wasn’t the top runner for South Oldham Saturday, but he was the most important in more ways than one.

    Catlalano’s 37th-place finish helped the Dragons secure the 2A team state title over Covington Catholic and North Oldham.

    The boys’ title added to a banner day for the SOHS program as the Lady Dragons dominated the girls’ race to win a second-straight state title.

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  • Community volunteers work to restore, protect Darby Creek Watershed

    The Darby Creek Watershed Planning Team and the Kentucky Waterways Alliance will host a community roundtable from 5:30 to 7 p.m. today (Thursday) at the John Black Community Center in Buckner to discuss the development of a watershed plan for the Darby Creek watershed. 

    The roundtable is part of KWA’s effort to assist community and local groups with creating plans to improve water quality. This assistance includes a project to develop a watershed planning guidebook for Kentucky. 

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  • Big Brothers/Big Sisters hosts breakfast

    Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Oldham County will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday. 

    Tickets are $5 per person. For information, call 222-7473.

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  • Pet food delivery business caters to Oldham

    After learning that many well-known pet foods contain fillers such as corn and wheat, two local business owners are trying to educate dog and cat owners on the importance of selecting quality food. 

    The Kibble Kart offers premium dog and cat food  with a unique twist. Employees deliver the food right to your front door for no extra charge.

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  • Police Reports

    Alcohol/drug arrests

    Adenanar Bravo, 21, 6811 Crestview Drive Apt. D1, Crestwood, arrested by OCPD Nov. 11, alcohol intoxication in a public place.

    Juan B. Vega, 38, address unknown, arrested by OCPD Nov. 6, alcohol intoxication in a public place. 

    Brent R. Boughey, 9204 North Pirogue Court, Louisville, arrested by OCPD Oct. 28, DUI, third-degree criminal mischief. 

    James L. Kopp, 55, 512 Beagle Club Road, Henryville, Ind., arrested by OCPD Oct. 26, DUI.

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  • Economic Development Provides Purpose

    Last month, I took this space to offer a brief overview and definition of a Chamber of Commerce. This month, I’d like to overview economic development.

    Since February 2006, the philosophy of the Oldham County Chamber of Commerce has been to create an environment in Oldham County in which businesses can be successful. 

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