Bardstown Bulletin, Bardstown, KY (2025)

02/22/2025

A Franklin County man is dead after being struck by a vehicle on the Bluegrass Parkway, Friday, Feb. 21. The crash happened at about 11:00 pm near the 13-mile marker of the parkway. Police say that Nelson Pacheco, Jr., 20, Cicero, Illinois, was changing a tire on a vehicle in the westbound emergency lane. Another pedestrian, Amari Mays-Clark, 20, Frankfort, was standing near the bumper of the vehicle. According to a release, a Jeep Grand Cherokee crossed the fog line and struck May’s Clark and Pacheco and continued without stopping.

Mays-Clark was pronounced dead at the scene by the Nelson County Coroner. Pacheco was taken to Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown by Nelson County EMS for treatment of what were termed non-life-threatening injuries.

Several hours later, the driver of the Jeep, Jason T. Hamilton, 48, Rineyville, turned himself into police. Hamilton is charged with vehicular homicide when under the influence of alcohol, leaving the scene of an accident-failure to render aid and assault. He was lodged in the Nelson County Correctional Center where he being held on a $500,000 cash bond.

(Photo courtesy of the Nelson County Correctional Center)

02/20/2025

The Bardstown Middle School Site Based Decision Making Council will meet Thursday, Feb. 20. Council members will hear a PLC update. The council will also review policies on student discipline and eligibility for participation in extracurricular activities at athletic events. The meeting will be held Thursday at 4:30 pm in the school’s media center.

02/20/2025

Legislation that would create the Kentucky Discipline of Government Efficiency (KY DOGE) Task Force has been introduced in the Kentucky House. Rep. Candy Massaroni, Bardstown, is one of the 26 sponsors of the measure.

The KY DOGE Task Force would be made up ten members, five from the senate and five from the house. The members would examine executive branch expenditures to identify opportunities to increase efficiency in the delivery of government operations.

The measure was introduced in the house, Feb. 18 by T.J. Roberts, a new representative from Burlington. Roberts just started his first term.

02/19/2025

One person was hurt in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday, Feb.19 at the intersection of New Shepherdsville Road and Old Nazareth Road. The Bardstown Fire Department helped two people get out of their vehicle. One person was taken to the hospital by Nelson County EMS . The crash happened at about 4:14 pm. Bardstown Police Department investigated.

02/19/2025

The boil water advisory issued by the City of Bardstown for customers in the following areas has been lifted. Customers affected are: 1998-2935 Loretto Rd, Pottershop Loop, 14-2749 Pottershop Rd, Ed Brent Rd, Leamington Dr, Cliffwood Dr, Ora Brent, Brentwood Dr, Breezyway Dr, Windrift Ct, 1235-1297 Hwy 150, Springhill Subdivision.

02/19/2025

The New Pioneers for a Sustainable Future will host their annual Empty Bowl Supper fundraiser on Friday, March 21 from 6:00 pm -8:00 pm at Cornerstone Acres located at 379 Rudd Ln, Springfield, KY. The event is rescheduled from the prior event date due to winter weather and cold.

This annual gathering, New Pioneers’ sole fundraising event each year, features locally handcrafted pottery; homemade soups, stews, and desserts; fellowship; and entertainment and live music. This year’s event will also kick off celebrations for the local, grassroot nonprofit’s 20th year promoting sustainability throughout Central Kentucky, including a Silent Auction. All ages are welcome with donations encouraged (recommended gift: $30/person).

“The Empty Bowl Supper always feels like a warm hug from a welcoming community amidst the cold winter season,” shares Executive Director, Julia Gerwe. “The selection of handcrafted bowls and homemade soups and stews can’t be beat, and the event provides an immersive opportunity to learn about environmental education and sustainability initiatives happening right here, close to home.”

Funds raised during this evening will support the 501(c)3 nonprofit’s education and sustainability programs throughout the year. In 2024, New Pioneers served roughly 1,730 individuals, including youth, with locally-based, quality environmental education. As a grassroots organization, New Pioneers also partners with local businesses, groups, and government to encourage sustainable thinking and practices on a broader level. Their work promotes sustainability in our rural communities to ensure a healthy future for all.

“This year’s Empty Bowl Supper will celebrate the legacy of New Pioneers in our region, while also paving the way for exciting growth in the future. Join us!” says Board Chair, Michael Bickett.

For more information on the Empty Bowl Supper, visit newpioneers.org or New Pioneers on Facebook. Registration is encouraged to save your seat - which can be submitted online.

02/19/2025

A winter weather advisory is in effect for the area until 7:00 am, Thursday, Feb 20, 2025. Forecasters say that additional snowfall of up to an inch is possible. This additional snow coupled with cold temperatures could impact the morning commute on Thursday.

Additionally, a cold weather advisory is in effect until 11:00 am Thursday. Very cold wind chills as low as five below are expected. Frostbite and hypothermia could occur if unprotected skin is exposed to the cold temperatures and wind chills for prolonged periods of time.

02/19/2025

Forecasters say that moderate flooding is happening on the Rolling Fork River near Boston. At 10:30 am, Wednesday, Feb. 19, the river was at 44 feet, nine feet above flood stage. The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Thursday morning. Some roadways in low lying areas remain impacted by the flooding. Officials remind motorists to not try to drive through any flooded roadways.

02/19/2025

A Nelson County man was arrested Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 after a reported burglary in the Bloomfield area. Rodney B. Chesser, 33, Bloomfield, is charged with burglary, criminal mischief and possession of burglary tools. Chesser was lodged in the Nelson County Correctional Center where he is being held on a $5,000 bond. The Nelson County Sheriff's Office investigated.

02/19/2025

One person was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Springfield Road and Springhill Drive, Tuesday, Feb. 18. Bardstown Police Department, Nelson County EMS and Bardstown Fire Department were called to the scene at about 4:16 pm. Traffic was backed up for a time.

02/19/2025

Bardstown City Hall will be operating on a two hour delay, opening at 10am today, Feb. 19, because of inclement weather.

02/19/2025

Billionaire Elon Musk is raising doubts about the U.S. gold reserves at nearby Fort Knox, suggesting a need to verify its existence. In a series of posts on X, Musk questioned whether the 147.3 million ounces of gold held at the U.S. Bullion Depository remain intact.

“This gold is the property of the American people. I sure hope it's still there!” Musk wrote.

The site was last opened to officials in 2017 and to journalists in 1974. Musk even floated the idea of a live-streamed walkthrough, fueling speculation over the vault’s contents.

(Photo by U.S. Mint)

02/19/2025

Meeting in regular session Tuesday, Feb. 18, Nelson Fiscal Court voted to accept bids for some critical radio equipment. The court will take bids for radio equipment for the Culvertown tower and bids for up to two new towers to serve the south end of the county. Both projects are already budgeted. Radio communications for first responders has been challenging for many years.

The Culvertown project will allow for the purchase of equipment that will be installed on an already constructed tower currently being leased by a cellular carrier.

The other project will allow for the construction of up to two new towers.

Magistrates voted unanimously in favor of the requests.

02/19/2025

A Philadelphia truck driver escaped injury when his semi overturned on the Bluegrass Parkway, Tuesday, Feb. 18. The accident happened in the eastbound lanes of the Bluegrass Parkway just before 5:00 am. When units arrived on the scene, the truck driver was out of the vehicle. He refused treatment and transport by Nelson County EMS. The Northeast Nelson Fire Department stopped a fuel leak and helped clean debris from the roadway. Officials say that the truck was hauling glass. The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office investigated.

(Photos courtesy of the Northeast Nelson Fire Department)

02/18/2025

Deborah Sue Buley Hughes, age 61 of Bardstown, went to her heavenly home, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.

In keeping with her wishes, cremation was chosen with memorial services to be held at a later date. Mattingly Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

Memorials may go the family to help with costs and may be made on the funeral home website at www.mattinglyfuneralhome.com.

02/18/2025

A Bardstown resident, Mrs. Mary Alice Karr, age 88, passed away Monday, Feb. 17, 2025 at her residence.

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Alice Karr will be 11:00 am Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 at the Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home in Bardstown. Interment will be in New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 4:00-8:00 pm and Saturday after 9:00 am until time of the funeral service. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home for funeral expenses.

02/18/2025

The flood warning for the Rolling Fork River near Boston continues. At 10:30 am, Tuesday, Feb. 18, the river was at 47.7 feet, 12.7 feet above flood stage. Forecasters say that the river is expected to fall below flood stage early Friday morning. The river will continue to fall to 28 feet Sunday morning.

Motorists are urged to not try to drive through any flooded roadways.

02/18/2025

A Nelson County man is facing charges after police received a tip about chicken fighting. Aaron John Thompson, 37, Bardstown, is charged with cruelty to animals. Kentucky State Police responded to a home in the 1900 block of Pottershop Road after receiving a tip. According to KSP, Thompson was cited to appear in Nelson District Court.

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