Business

 SHEPHERDSVILLE - Thirteen years ago, farmers in Bullitt and surrounding counties heard a similar story.

The federal government was looking to make cutbacks in the Farm Service Agency and that would result in a reorganization in its office locations.

When that happened, services for Bullitt, Spencer and Jefferson counties were all located into a facility in Mount Washington.

Now, the latest round of cutbacks may mean that farmers in those counties will have to seek assistance in new locations by the end of the year.

   If you are going to send flowers, candy, or gifts for Valentine’s Day do your homework first!

When buying flowers, consumers should be especially careful when making the purchase online or over the phone. Consumers should review the description of the floral arrangement and be sure they know exactly what their loved one will be getting. When doing business with a florist, keep the following in mind:

 MOUNT WASHINGTON - Currently the speed limit along Old Bardstown Road in Mount Washington varies from 35 to 45 miles per hour, but that may change if city officials have their way. 

 Most Americans will get assistance from a professional tax preparer or tax software when filing their taxes this year. Better Business Bureau encourages taxpayers to use caution when selecting tax preparation help. Using the wrong preparer could cause the taxpayer a lot of headaches, fines, and fees.