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Rodgers ready to take next step after 35 years at Faith Assembly

LEBANON JUNCTION—Known as the community’s preacher, a Lebanon Junction legend has stepped down from the pulpit.

Pastor Mike Rodgers pioneered the Faith Assembly of God church 35 years ago after feeling called to leave his post at Hillview Assembly of God.

A military brat, Rodgers spent his first six years moving throughout the country with his family. At age 6, they settled in Florida where his mom managed to get all eight kids to church once a week, he said.

Man indicted for offenses dating back to 1995

 SHEPHERDSVILLE -- A man has been indicted for sex-related charges dating back to 1995.

The Bullitt County Grand Jury recently indicted Brian Petty.

According to the indictment, Petty was charged with six counts of sodomy, six counts of incest and three counts of sexual abuse.

The indictments allege that between July 2, 1995, and Nov. 21, 2002, Petty had sexual intercourse with a victim who was less than 12 years of age.

The charges also allege that Petty should have known there was some type of family relationship with the victim.

Emergency closure of Highway 434 due to embankment slide

 LEBANON JUNCTION - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that KY 434 (Colesburg Road) in Bullitt County is being closed Monday afternoon due to an embankment slide.

The road will be closed to traffic at the bridge over the Rolling Fork Creek near the Bullitt/Hardin County line (mile marker 0.0 to 0.3). This closure is located approximately one mile south of Lebanon Junction.

Ordinance on shooting of weapons discussed on May 1

 SHEPHERDSVILLE — A firestorm of concern has arisen over a proposed ordinance regulating the discharge of firearms.

Bullitt Fiscal Court, after getting a complaint from a resident off Bleemel Lane, instructed county attorney John Wooldridge to draft an ordinance to deal with those who fire weapons and have the ammunition leave their property.

Updating the court members recently, Wooldridge said nothing in the ordinance would deal with the Second Amendment.

North Bullitt students ensure voices are heard

 HEBRON ESTATES - Following National Student Walkout Day to commemorate the Parkland, Florida, school shooting, and on the anniversary of the Columbine, Colorado, school shooting, North Bullitt High School students wanted to address their concerns in some form.

The school administration left it in the hands of students to determine how to proceed. An alternative event took place, an assembly that met the satisfaction of most students and administrators alike.

Physician guilty of illegal controlled substances distribution

 BOWLING GREEN – A Franklin, Kentucky, physician was convicted today on 15 counts of illegal distribution of controlled substances by way of prescribing opiate pain medications outside of the course of professional medical practice and without a legitimate medial purpose, announced United States Attorney Russell M. Coleman.

ROADSHOW for the week of April 22, 2018

 Inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances may occur, so the information below is strictly of an advisory nature and is subject to change with no notice.

 

Pothole patching, sweeping, drain & ditch cleaning, pavement marking, and maintenance crews may work on major interstates in the Louisville Metro area only during non-peak daytime hours and at night.  Motorists should watch for roadside maintenance and pavement marking crews on interstates and highways throughout the rest of the district on a daily basis.

 

Deadline today to register to vote in May primary

 FRANKFORT -- Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes is reminding eligible Kentuckians that the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming May 22 Primary Election is Monday, April 23.

“Our elections should be determined by a majority of voters, not a minority,” said Grimes. “Registering to vote is the first step to having your voice heard on Election Day. I call on all eligible Kentuckians to get registered by April 23 and then vote on May 22.”

2017-18 Basketball Players of the Year

The annual Bullitt County basketball Players of the Year were recently honored. The annual selection is sponsored by Schmid Funeral Home, The Awards Center and The Pioneer News. This year’s winners were Luke Ezell of the Bullitt East Chargers. The top female player was Hailey Free of North Bullitt High School. Tim Gonterman and Mark Schmid of Schmid Funeral Home presented the players with the annual trophy.

Moving company owners sentenced for defrauding Army

 LOUISVILLE – The owners of three moving companies, located in Bullitt and Hardin Counties in Kentucky, were sentenced today in United States District Court by Senior Judge Charles R. Simpson, to serve 15 months in prison, serve a three year period of supervised release, and pay a $7,500 fine, for overbilling the United States Army for Household Good Shipment moves of Soldiers, announced United States Attorney Russell M. Coleman. There is no parole in the federal prison system.