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Today's News

  • Goshen man charged for deadly property dispute

    A Goshen man who claims he shot his brother-in-law in self-defense Oct. 15 is now charged with reckless homicide and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

    Police arrested Emmitt Pendleton, 50, Oct. 15 after a shooting at Pendleton’s home in the 5200 block of U.S. 42.

    Pendleton told police he shot his brother-in-law, Richard Hild, in self-defense during an argument about a utility trailer.

    Police found Hild’s body in the driveway after Pendleton called 911.

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  • OC, SOUTH ADVANCE

    Taking to the field in the opening round of the 29th District softball tournament Tuesday night, reigning champion Oldham County looked rusty, edging the No. 4 North Oldham Lady Mustangs 6-2.
    After jumping on North for an early 3-1 lead, things slowed down considerably for coach Steve Leanhart’s squad as they failed to score again until the fifth inning
    Sarah Lopesilvero broke the drought with one out, hitting into a fielder’s choice that scored Rayne Shelton.

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  • LOCAL TEAMS COMPETE AT STATE TRACK AND FIELD MEET

    Entering Friday’s Class AA Track and Field Championships, North Oldham’s Maggie Mollak just wanted to be competitive in both of her events.
    When she was finished at the University of Louisville’s Cardinal Park, it was mission accomplished — and more.
    Mollak, a sophomore, opened up the night by earning a third place finish in the shot put, then capped off her season by claiming a state championship in the discus.
    She is the only competitor from Oldham County able to make that claim.

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  • Tennis pair advance to Round of 16: SOHS siblings Jordan and Steffi Pitts play well on state’s biggest stage

    After claiming Eighth Region singles’ titles Thursday, May 9, South Oldham siblings Jordan and Steffi Pitts continued their strong run through the postseason in Lexington, advancing to the round of 16 in the KHSAA state tennis tournament.
    Jordan, a freshman at South Oldham, opened up the tournament with a 6-2; 6-1 win and cruised 6-0; 6-1 in the second round. He met his match in the tournament’s third round, falling to Kentucky Country Day’s Collier Bouchillon 6-0;6-3.

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  • SURVIVE AND ADVANCE: Senior Braden Johnson throws complete game to defeat rival OC

    Despite rallying to pull within one run in the top of the seventh inning, a play at the plate ended Oldham County’s season Monday night as they were defeated 3-2 by rival South Oldham in the opening round of the 29th District tournament.
    Braden Johnson earned the nod for the Dragons and didn’t disappoint in just his sixth start back from injury, keeping OC hitters off balance for six innings of shutout ball.
    He ran into a bit of trouble in the seventh though as Oldham County managed one final push to make things interesting.

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  • School board approves reduced 2013-14 budget

    The Oldham County Board of Education adopted a tentative budget that eliminates $3 million and more than 50 jobs next year.

    Superintendent Will Wells recommended the reduced budget at the school board’s meeting Monday.

    Board members were not unanimous in their decision. District 2 representative Walt Schumm voted against the proposed budget.

    Starting July 1, the school district will have less money and fewer employees.

    Most jobs will come out of classrooms and the transportation department.

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  • Oldham Co. Animal Control officer arrested for taking $25 cash

    An animal control officer who is owed more than $100,000 by Oldham County government for back pay and overtime has been arrested for taking $25 and forging paperwork.

    Police arrested Elmer James "Jim" Nichter Jr., 47, of La Grange, on Wednesday for forgery, official misconduct and theft from the Oldham County Animal Shelter.

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  • Oldham County's Jason Holland accepts head coaching position at Montgomery County.

    Jason Holland will be the new head boys' basketball coach at Montgomery County High School, Oldham County Athletic Director Kevin Combs confirmed Wednesday.
    Holland leaves the Colonels with a 92-38 record in his four years at Oldham County along with three district championships and two regional championships. The Colonels advanced to the semifinals of the state tournament under his watch during the 2011-12 season and were the Eighth Region runner-up last year.

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  • State tennis tournament begins play Thursday

    Several local athletes will take to the courts in the state tennis tournament as it kicks off in Lexington this Thursday. They are as follows:

    *Matches will be held at two locations: Shillito Park or UK. You can find directions to both at http://khsaa.org/sports/spring/tennis/

    Boys' singles-

    Jordan Pitts (SO) vs.  Alex Nguyen, Russell High School; May 16, 9:15 a.m. SP

    Steven Mayborg (SO) vs. Michael Thomas, Grayson County; May 16, 9:15 a.m. SP

    Tyler Kilambi (NO) vs. Ryan Abell, LaRue County, May 16, 11:30 a.m. SP

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  • Three OC athletes win regional titles at AAA Region 4 meet

    Three local athletes can call themselves regional champs after Thursday's Class AAA Region 4 meet at Christian Acdemy. Winners include Aaron Gelnett, who won both the discus and shot put; Whitney Schuyler, who won the pole vault, and Ashley Reyna-padilla, who won the 100-meter hurdles.

    F 100 Meter Hurdles
    1) Ashley Reyna-padilla 18.00
    2) Rachel Whitehill 18.60
    F 100 Meter Dash
    12) Casey Tetidrick 14.03
    13) Ally Reinert 14.11
    M 100 Meter Dash
    11) Kevin Escobar 12.43
    12) Seth Boaz 12.60
    M 110 Meter Hurdles
    4) Dallin Larson 17.00
    F 1,600 Meter Run
    3) Kelly Klump 5:15.05

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