Business

 SHEPHERDSVILLE - The muddy situation relating to the county parks and recreation department and the newly-created parks board appears to be getting much clearer.

 HILLVIEW - A local businessman plans to incorporate personal skills and conscious in hopes of offering quality furniture products at a reasonable price.

Franke's Furniture and Mattress opened in July, featuring new and used furniture pieces collected by owner Mark Franke.

A Brooks resident, Franke decided to try the furniture business after 15 years in construction. His idea came about after fixing furniture pieces for a peddler's mall.

 SHEPHERDSVILLE - Bullitt County Judge/Executive Melanie Roberts envisions a parks board with a director with that agency absorbing the responsibilities of the current parks and recreation department.

 SHEPHERDSVILLE - Customers of the Louisville Water Co. in Bullitt County will soon have a new place to pay their bills or to seek service.