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Today's News

  • Indoor pot grow operation can't HIDE from law

          CEDAR GROVE – Acting upon a tip from a fellow police agency, the Bullitt County Sheriff’s Office High Intensity Drug Enforcement unit (HIDE) made a major discovery last week.

         According to information provided by the sheriff’s office, Shepherdsville police officer Jason Schmidt heard about an indoor marijuana growing operation off Cedar Grove Road.

         Detectives from the HIDE unit visited the home on Partridge Run Road on Jan. 30.

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  • Jail staff will sign form; not pleased with discipline recourse

          SHEPHERDSVILLE – Employees of the Bullitt County Detention Center have until Friday to sign their content forms for the new drug- and alcohol-free workplace policies and procedures.

         The document must be signed by Friday, Feb. 15, or else.

         But the question remains what consequences might be faced by those who don’t sign the acknowledgement forms.

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  • Push moves forward to make hosts responsible

     MOUNT WASHINGTON - In the wake of the Mount Washington house party that resulted in the arrest of 16 young adults and the party's 50-year-old host, local residents are demanding those who allow anyone under the age of 21 to drink on their watch be held accountable. 

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  • BBB: Be careful with online dating

     Are you looking for love this Valentine’s Day? Millions use dating and social networking sites to meet people. While many are looking to start a successful relationship, there are scam artists using these sites to take advantage of others. Unfortunately, the anonymity of the internet makes it easy for con artists to use these sites to meet potential victims.

    In one of the latest dating scams, scammers are stealing pictures of real soldiers and posting them online, stringing victims along.

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  • Owen Taylor has great year in garden

     FOX CHASE - Owen Taylor, pictured with his helpers and granddaughters - Haley, 5, and Shelby, 8 - had a very good year.

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  • Eastside wins District 41 Governor’s Cup

     The following results were from the Middle School Governor’s Cup academic competition for District 41:

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  • Regional wrestling set for Saturday

     SHEPHERDSVILLE – The three Bullitt County wrestling programs will enter the post-season on Saturday when they compete in the Region 3 Tournament at Iroquois High School.

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  • BBB Warns: Don’t Fall for Valentine’s Scams

     Scam artists take advantage of every major event or holiday to launch a new (or old) scam. BBB warns, Valentine’s Day is no exception! Here are a few scams to be on the lookout for:

    Social Media Scams

    Facebook is flooded with posts that attempt to lure users to malicious websites. Beware of any “free” love giveaways, like flowers, perfumes, or vacations. These “free” giveaways take you to a third-party site, where your personal information can be compromised.

    Phishing

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  • BBB Warns: Don't be Fooled by the Annual Minutes Letter

     A company called Corporate Records Service is targeting small, local businesses. Your local BBB has taken several calls and emails from local companies that received a letter from the company.

    "Important - Annual Minutes Requirement Statement" is posted on the front of the large envelope. Inside is a form titled "2013 Annual Minutes Form." It looks like an official government document and asks for $125 to complete the "Annual Minutes Requirement Form."

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  • BBB Offers Advice for Safe and Successful Valentine’s Day Shopping

     If you are going to send flowers, candy, or other gifts for Valentine’s Day do your homework first! BBB has some tips for your Valentine’s shopping.

    Flowers

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