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McConnell: National marketplace would fix Obamacare problems

 

A local business was able to get a political update from one of the top Congressional leaders this week.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell stopped by Fastline Publications in Buckner Monday to speak to employees, local residents and leaders about the state of the country.

Two killed in Hwy 53 crash

Two teens were killed and another person has serious injuries after being involved in a crash at the intersection of Highway 53 and Old Sligo Road over the weekend.

Ben Clifford, an 18-year-old recent graduate of Oldham County High School, was pronounced dead at the scene, as was Haley OKelley, a 19-year-old Indiana resident.

The two teens were passengers with Brianna Zambrzycki, a 2013 graduate of Buckner Alternative High School, who was transported to University Hospital in Louisville with serious injuries, according to Oldham County Police.

Main Street train gets a makeover thanks to La Grange Baptist

Seeing a train in downtown La Grange isn’t unusual, but having one with a fresh coat of paint was until recently.

Thanks to more than two dozen youth from La Grange Baptist Church, the train located outside of the La Grange Railroad Museum looks as good as new after a month of work.

Road closures for CSX repairs, Oldham County Day events

Friday, July 18 – YMCA 5K race

Beginning at 7 p.m. the following roads may be closed and/or traffic stopped for the one mile race – Allen Lane from train tracks to Jefferson St., Anchor Ave, Dawkins Road, Woodlawn Ave., Jefferson St. (Ky. 146) from Springhouse Pike to Franklin Ave.

Apple Patch celebrates opening of new homes

 

While most Americans were celebrating the freedom of their country last week, one Oldham County business was especially thankful for independence.

Apple Patch, a clinical and in-home residential program that supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, welcomed a new facility named Independence Park.

Gang case down to one defendant

 

Only one defendant remains from a case originally charged with gang activity in La Grange.

Originally, eight individuals were charged with a litany of drug offenses and criminal gang activity, but only lesser charges for Casey Endicott, 19, of Shelbyville, remain after Keaton Lee, of La Grange, became the seventh co-defendant to take a plea deal.

Three homers lead North Oldham 12’s to pool victory

LA GRANGE – North Oldham Little League’s 12-year-olds brought out the big bats in clinching a District 2 pool play title July 3.

NOLL hit three home runs on its way to a 21-4 win over South Oldham at Brad Clifford Field at Walsh Park.

The win, coupled with NOLL’s win at Nelson County the night before, gave NOLL home field in the double-elimination district tournament, which was played over the weekend.

La Grange man continues ALS fundraising

 

A La Grange man is partnering with a well-known Oldham County restaurant for a fundraiser to help combat Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Mike Hamilton was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, almost two years ago. And he’s partnering with Gustavo’s in Crestwood for a fundraiser to improve his quality of life while sick.

Oldham County Day celebration one week away

Local organizations, businesses, marching bands, food vendors and artists are preparing to greet participants at the 44th annual Oldham County Day celebration on Saturday, July 19, on the Oldham County courthouse lawn and surrounding streets in historic downtown La Grange.

Oldham County Day, hosted annually by the Project Guild of La Grange, is designed to celebrate community pride and to create fun for all ages, a reunion for classmates and neighbors and a source of income for local charities.

NOLL 12's cruise to district crown

LA GRANGE – North Oldham Little League’s 12-year-olds crushed the field on their way to a District 2 title.

NOLL capped off a dominant tournament with a 24-2 win over Nelson County Tuesday night in the championship game at Brad Clifford Field at Walsh Park.

The 22-run win came on the heels of a 13-0 win Sunday over Nelson in NOLL’s first tournament game. NOLL also beat Nelson 16-2 and South Oldham 21-4 last week in pool play.