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SPD search for missing teen

The following message was sent by the Shepherdsville Police Department around 12:10 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017:

Shepherdsville Police Department needs your help in locating Heavenly Angel Green, age 17.  Heavenly is 5 feet tall, 105 pounds, blue eyes, her hair is currently died black and is shoulder length.  Heavenly was last seen in Shepherdsville on Sunday September 24th, 2017.

Police search for robbery suspect in Hillview

 HILLVIEW -- Police are looking for a white male who reportedly robbed the Hillview branch of PBI Bank.

Careless driving in lot leads to heroin bust by Shepherdsville police

 SHEPHERDSVILLE — Driving carelessly in a parking lot has landed two local individuals in the Bullitt County Detention Center.

On Tuesday, the Shepherdsville Street Crimes Unit stopped a vehicle in the Wal-Mart parking lot and it was observed being driven in a careless manner.

Police officers learned that the vehicle had been stolen from Hardin County.

I-65 lane closures through Friday

 LOUISVILLE - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of lane closures this week on Interstate 65 in Bullitt County. KYTC maintenance crews and contract crews will be performing two different types of work with lane closures in the evening and overnight hours.

Annual festival is community celebration

 LEBANON JUNCTION— Like every year, the Lebanon Junction Fire Department will lead the way for the annual Wall Street Park Festival Parade on Saturday, Sept. 30.  This year, though, they, along with the police department and EMT workers, will lead the way as the grand marshals.

“We just haven’t honored them in any way,” committee member Allie Phillips said. “Even though they’re not going to do a float, they’re still going to ride on all their vehicles.”

Phone changes could cause issues for tax bill concerns for PVA

The 2017 Bullitt County tax bills will be sent out to taxpayers on Oct. 1.

The Bullitt County Property Valuation Administrator’s office is currently undergoing a change in phone service due to past failures. At this time, the PVA office has three phone numbers but only one telephone to answer the calls.

There is also one additional phone with the rollover capability for the 543-7480 number.

As of now, the new phone system is to be in operation as of Oct. 9.

More indictments: Former chief deputy facing more charges

 SHEPHERDSVILLE -- A former Bullitt County sheriff’s chief deputy has been indicted on three felony counts involving the handling of evidence.

John Cottrell, who was relieved of his duties last October, now faces three Class D felonies.

The Bullitt County Grand Jury issued the indictments Wednesday.

And, in a hearing on Thursday, two felony counts which had been dismissed were reinstated.

MW Lions Club donates to Youth Services

  Mount Washington Middle School Youth Services Center Coordinator Megan Hatter was a guest speaker at the Mount Washington Lions Club recently. 

Hatter spoke about the dramatic needs of many children in our local school system and efforts being made to help them.  

One particular program provides support and learning opportunities for children from school closing time until 6 p.m. Mentoring, tutoring, activities, and computer WiFi is provided.   

Such programs can be costly but are extremely beneficial.

Ordinance would put owners responsible for land upkeep

MOUNT WASHINGTON— Property owners with public access real estate are now responsible for maintaining their own grounds.

A vote to approve an ordinance that would require property owners to maintain their real estate was unanimous at a recent city council meeting.

School work to alter traffic at two locations

 Due to renovations at Bullitt Lick Middle, there will be traffic changes for both Bullitt Lick and Shepherdsville Elementary.

Also, it appears the road connecting Highway 44 and Blue Lick Road will not be open for through traffic.

For Bullitt Lick parents, car rider drop off and pick up will use the Highway 44 entrance. Buses and visitors will use the Blue Lick Road entrance.