Business

HILLVIEW -- After several months of discussion, Hillview officials finally reached a resolution to the issue of fireworks.

More specifically, the issue of temporary fireworks stands.

By a 4-2 vote, with councilmembers JoAnn Wick and Karen Johnson in opposition, the council approved its new ordinance.

The major issue for operators was the $100 per day fee to be charged for a 14-day period.

While the council listened to the concerns, members did lower the amount required for a permit.

 SHEPHERDSVILLE -- With funding in place and a bid secured, construction on the new connector road from Cedar Grove Road to a new I-65 interchange can begin.

On Monday, the Shepherdsville City Council voted to accept a $3.3 million bid to construct Alpha Way.

And, on Thursday, the state Economic Development Finance Authority approved a $3.5 million loan to complete the project.

The Cedar Grove improvement project includes several parts.

 SHEPHERDSVILLE -- Around 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 16, Larry Hatfield knew he was in trouble.

With cars and trucks lined up at Bullitt East High to drop off items for the county’s junk disposal day, Hatfield knew there was a problem.

The dumpters on the site were full and there was a whole lot of junk left in line.

With the dumpsters on a rotation and with another one not due immediately, Hatfield started to have haulers dump items on the ground next to the dumpsters.

 BROOKS -- Residents living near the railroad crossing at Highway 1020 and East Blue Lick Road have become accustomed to emergency lights.

Over the years, collisions between trains and vehicles have been common.

Some have resulted in death, as recently as the past month.

Magistrate Dennis Mitchell is hoping that more attention will be placed upon crossings throughout the county.

However, his top priority is the East Blue Lick Road crossing.