The Oldham Era

03/07/2025

SOFD had a unique call for service last night involving a railcar carrying a byproduct of Charcoal. You can see in the video the rail car contents catching on fire coming through Lagrange before the trains eventual stop near our firehouse!

Crews made quick work of this and returned to service.

03/06/2025

Project Guild is thrilled to announce the 2025 Oldham County Day Grand Marshal, Nick Wilt!
Duty Calls, Heroes Answer!

03/05/2025

During the Oldham County Fiscal Court meeting on March 4, the court approved Ender's hourly rate to be raised to $71.79 with a vote of seven in favor and two — magistrates Michael Logsdon and Bob Dye — opposing.

After submitting his resignation on Feb. 21, word spread on Feb. 28 that Deputy Judge Executive Joe Ender rescinded his intention to leave — with an over $40,000 raise, Judge

03/05/2025

🚦High winds and overnight storms have caused traffic signal outages in portions of the District 5 area.

Reminders:
🔶 Flashing Yellow – Proceed with caution when traffic permits.
🔴 Flashing Red – Stop and treat it like a stop sign.
⚫ No Signal – Stop and treat the intersection as a four-way stop.

03/05/2025

“We have this thing with our program, ‘Champions find a way,’ ” Oldham County head coach Aaron Riordan said. “She definitely exhibited that with her performance in that match."

Oldham County junior Tatum Millet won back-to-back KHSAA state championships after squaring off with South Oldham sophomore Chloe Gallahue in the 126-pound championship match at the 2025 KHSAA Girls Wrestling

03/05/2025

Anyone else catch the rainbow this morning? 🌈

03/05/2025

🚧 TRAFFIC ADVISORY | Oldham County 🚧

U.S. 42 will be closed from mile point 9.2 (at the U.S. 42/KY 393 intersection) to mile point 13.02 (at the U.S. 42/KY 53 intersection) from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, March 7.

The closure is necessary as crews work to replace a cross drain ahead of an upcoming resurfacing project. Motorists should expect to follow detours around the affected area while work is underway.

Following the replacement of the cross drain, crews will place a layer of dense-grade rock over it until asphalt can be laid. Drivers should exercise caution when driving over the newly replaced cross drain.

*This work was originally expected to be completed Tuesday, March 4, but due to last night's rainfall has been extended.*

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Oldham County Sheriff's Office
Oldham County KY Emergency Management

03/05/2025

The body was identified today by the Taylor County Coroner’s Office as Nathan Hammond, 17, of Oldham County.

Kentucky State Police Post 15 is conducting a death investigation of an 17-year-old Oldham County Hight School student found in Taylor County.

03/04/2025

The Oldham County School Board voted today to change this year's school calendar, making the staff work day on March 14 an in-person school day for students. Subsequently, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, will be the last day for students rather than May 29.

The Oldham County School Board voted to make the staff work day on March 14 an in-person school day for students.

03/04/2025

Traffic Advisory: West Highway 42 will be closed between KY 53 and KY 393 on Tuesday, March 4th, from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. for cross drain replacement.

03/01/2025

The Hoene family opened their hearts and home to Jan from Germany, and made him part of their family. He has shared travels with the family and school activities with new friends at school. Jan is a member of the school marching band, jazz band and has even played the U.S. national anthem for the start of a football game.

Right now, EF High School Exchange Year is placing students for the fall of 2025. In order to enjoy this amazing experience, however, the students need hosts. Hosts only commit to room and board, as students come with their own insurance and spending money. Hosts can be single or couples, with or without children and must be at least 25 years old.

Through the adventure of exchange, Oldham Countians are learning about the outside world and teaching about their part in it. EF High School Exchange Year has been promoting global awareness

02/28/2025

South Oldham head coach Steve Simpson was named the Eighth Region Coach of the Year. He’s helped lead South Oldham to its most since the 2016-17 season.

The Dragons also produced the Eighth Region Player of the Year, senior Julian Miles. Miles is averaging 23 points per game, 22nd in the state, while shooting 50.5% from the field and 41.5% from behind the arc. He is second on South Oldham with 4.7 rebounds per game.

The Eighth Region boys and girls basketball Coach and Player of the Year was announced last week, along with the All-Region Teams.

02/28/2025

🚧 TRAFFIC ADVISORY | Oldham County 🚧

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of the closure of a section of U.S. 42 on Tuesday, March 4, in Oldham County.

U.S. 42 will be closed from mile point 9.2 (at the U.S. 42/KY 393 intersection) to mile point 13.02 (at the U.S. 42/KY 53 intersection) from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. The closure is necessary as crews work to replace a cross drain ahead of an upcoming resurfacing project. Motorists should expect to follow detours around the affected area while work is underway.

Following the replacement of the cross drain, crews will place a layer of dense-grade rock over it until asphalt can be laid. Drivers should exercise caution when driving over the newly replaced cross drain.

02/28/2025

Formerly located in Prospect, family-owned Seasoned Pub & Grill has reopened at the newly remodeled clubhouse at Eagle Creek Golf Course in La Grange.

Since Keaton O’Laughlin and his sister Kiley Walker were raised in a restaurant, neither of them are surprised they’ve grown up to form a venture together — Seasoned Pub &

02/27/2025

All three Oldham County High Schools competed in the 2025 KHSAA State Swimming & Diving Championships at the University of Kentucky last week. Oldham County junior Tucker Bailey became a state champion in the boys 100-yard butterfly.

All three Oldham County High Schools competed in the 2025 KHSAA State Swimming & Diving Championships at the University of Kentucky on Friday and Saturday. Oldham County junior Tucker Bailey

02/27/2025

🚧TRAFFIC ADVISORY | Oldham County 🚧

Pothole patching, a part of moving operations, will begin at 6:30 p.m. tonight, Feb. 27, on I-71 South from mile point 20.0 (near KY 2857/Ernie Harris Parkway) to mile point 11.3 (at the Jefferson/Oldham County line).

Once work has been completed on the southbound side, crews will shift operations to I-71 North from mile point 11.3 (at the Jefferson/Oldham County line) to mile point 20.0 (near KY 2857/Ernie Harris Parkway).

Traffic will be temporarily slowed and sometimes stopped to allow crews space to safely patch potholes. Motorists should heed rolling roadblock restrictions, maintain safe following distances and proceed with caution through the work zone.

02/27/2025

Lamychael Hobbs, 32, entered the Dollar Tree — located at 406 First St. in La Grange — at approximately 4 p.m., threatening the use of deadly force and pushing the victim against a wall at gunpoint. He then stole approximately $273 from the register and fled the scene in a maroon SUV with temporary plates.

LA GRANGE — Lamychael Hobbs, 32, of Louisville robbed a Dollar Tree at gunpoint on Feb. 26 before attempting to flee via vehicle and then on foot, police reports say.