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Today's News

  • Former La Grange mayor cited for sagging roof on Main Street building

    A judge signed a restraining order against a former La Grange mayor Tuesday.

    The emergency order prevents Elsie Carter from continuing renovations to her building at 114 E. Main St. due to safety concerns.

    A stop-work order was issued by code enforcement officer Jeff Richardson in February after he noticed the second-story roof sagging.

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  • Sports Primer 3.28

    It's been another busy week of sports in Oldham County.

    Catch another edition of this week's Sports Primer again in podcast format.

    Each week, you can find an updated podcast with a rundown on the content in The Oldham Era's sports section, plus any other updates.

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  • Grand Stamm: I've gone to basketball heaven

    Though I’ve lived in a few different cities and towns, I’ve never lived anywhere but Kentucky.

    And in this state, basketball takes on a life of its own.

    Two weeks ago, I felt like I went to basketball heaven. I covered two of the highest levels of basketball and a few times, I had to remind myself I wasn't dreaming.

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  • Crestwood woman dies in early morning crash on Ky. 146

    A Crestwood woman died early Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash on Ky. 146. 

    Police say a white 1995 Oldsmobile sedan and a white 1996 Dodge utility van crashed head-on about 6:30 a.m. Tuesday on Ky. 146 between Crestwood and Buckner.

    The driver of the Oldsmobile, Linda J. Smith, 64, of Crestwood, died at the scene. The driver of the van, William L. Buntyn, 48, of Louisville, is listed in serious condition at University Hospital in Louisville.

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  • Superintendent search narrowed to three candidates

    The search for a new superintendent is nearing a close as the search committee announced four finalists Monday night.

    The search committee narrowed applications down to 12 in late February, which included three applicants from the Oldham County School system, several applicants from across Kentucky and applicants from four other states.

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  • Whitfield, Wright pick up region, state honors

    The South Oldham High School girls basketball team’s season ended with a loss to Walton-Verona in the eighth region championship game, but recognition for the Lady Dragons’ season isn’t over.

    SOHS senior Jasmine Whitfield has been named the eighth region’s co-player of the year, along with Owen County senior guard Rianna Gayheart, by the Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches. Whitfield has also been named a finalist for the Kentucky Miss Basketball award, which will be announced April 28.

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  • CARTOON: Etch-A-Sketch
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  • Students take in the ride to Rupp

    Aside from a few scattered colors, an army of blue-clad students wait anxiously behind Oldham County High School.

    Five buses stand ready to transport the students to Rupp Arena in Lexington March 15 to watch the Colonels’ boys’ basketball team play Bowling Green in the first round of the state tournament.

    Students traveled to the game to cheer on their classmates, hang out with friends and even take advantage of being out of class. But by the end of the day, a few found more important reasons why they attended.

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  • Oldham children, parents participate in Louisville circus

    The run-down park looks like nothing more than that.

    In the park, an unassuming, old, concrete building sits 500 feet off River Road in Louisville. But inside, there’s a gymnasium where performers twirl, eat fire and fly through the air.

    The American Turners Circus is in its 62nd year inside the building and features a number of Oldham County performers who participate in acrobatics, juggling and dancing.

    But many people don’t know the circus exists.

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  • Event will benefit family of Crestwood father who died during run

    A benefit run and fundraiser will benefit the family of a Crestwood man who died March 11. Kenneth Gilliland, 44, set off for a six-mile jog that Sunday and suffered a heart attack during the run.

    Gilliland was a long-time runner, as is his wife, Terra. Their daughters, Alex and Abby, are both runners as well. Alex, 15, runs for South Oldham High while Abby, 13, is at South Oldham Middle.

    Fleet Feet Louisville is sponsoring a fun run/walk and silent auction Wednesday to raise funds to benefit the family.

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