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Kindergarten kickoff set for Tuesday at Paroquet Springs

 SHEPHERDSVILLE-How about a free dental check-up before starting kindergarten?

Kids attending Kindergarten Kickoff Tuesday, July 25th at 5:00 p.m. at the Paroquet Springs Conference Centre can see Dr. Johnathan Mitchell and Dr. Allison Geary of Generations Family Dentistry.

County agencies such as public health, pediatrics and the county library program will also be onhand. Plus, there will be free eye exams for children starting kindergarten at this annual free event sponsored by the Bullitt County Public Schools Family Resource Centers.

Students in Grades 6-8 Receiving Chromebooks this School Year

 To prepare middle school students for learning in the technology age for both college and their future, BCPS students in grades 6-8 are receiving Chromebooks for the 2017-2018 school year.

Chromebooks are simply laptops that connect wirelessly to the Internet and used mainly web based applications including Google Classroom.

District Technology Coordinator Jim Jackson described the value of adding more grades.

Fulton Co. jailer sentenced in detention center kickbacks scandal

 PADUCAH – Retired Fulton County Jailer Ricky Parnell was sentenced today in United States District Court by Senior Judge Thomas B. Russell, to serve 97 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to the defraud Fulton County, Kentucky, citizens through kickbacks and inflated costs associated with the $3.3 million 2015 Fulton County Detention Center expansion, announced United States Attorney John E. Kuhn, Jr. There is no parole in the federal prison system.

Back in Business

 MOUNT WASHINGTON—Doug Green had never had a Donut King doughnut before. But that didn’t stop him from getting to their shop at 5:30 Tuesday morning to ensure he got one during the shop’s reopening.

“I just moved to town in February and I’ve heard about his story and how great the doughnuts are so I wanted to be here when they opened to show my appreciation for him,” Green said. “He’s very well loved in this part of the county, from what I’ve heard.”

Unofficial results: Salem Speedway Summerfest 2017

 Unofficial Results: SUMMERFEST 2017 Presented by ACE Hardware of Salem, Salem Speedway - Fueled by the Hoosier Lottery - Salem, Indiana, July 22, 2017:

LUCAS OIL GREAT AMERICAN STOCKS

Fast Qualifier: Brian Bayer, 19.955

Mixed reaction to MW road decision

MOUNT WASHINGTON— The city of Mount Washington is tired of waiting.

Since 1962, the city has asked to have Highway 44 widened.

Now, in 2017, the road is worse off than ever.

“I’m sick and tired of waiting,” mayor Barry Armstrong said. “That’s all we’ve been doing.”

Drug indictments handed down by grand jury

 SHEPHERDSVILLE -- The following individuals were recently indicted on drug-related offenses by the Bullitt Circuit Grand Jury:

*Diana R. Collins and Scottie R. Perkins — both charged with complicity to trafficking in a controlled substance.

The indictment alleges that on Aug. 22, 2016, the pair had oxycodone that they intended to sell.

This is a Class C felony, which is punishable by 5-10 years in prison.

In addition, Perkins faces felony charges of possession of a controlled substance and being a persistent felony offender.

NO TURN ON RED

 MOUNT WASHINGTON—After repeated attempts, the state has finally allowed the city of Mount Washington to place a “No Turn on Red” sign at the bypass…but it comes with a catch: the sign is only in operation three hours a day.

Councilmember Greg Gentry first asked about the sign over a year ago, stating that the traffic coming from Louisville tends to back up the rest of the Bardstown Road and Highway 44 East intersection by continuing to turn right.

Pioneer Village has best budget ever

PIONEER VILLAGE -- Gary Hatcher and several of the current council members can remember the days when money was tight.

There was a tremendous debt to pay off from the 1996 tornado.

But, over the years, city officials have taken necessary steps, sometimes painful ones, to put Pioneer Village in solid financial shape.

As the Pioneer Village City Council considered the second reading of its 2017-18 budget, Hatcher proudly stated that 10 years ago, the coffers had $10,000 in the bank.

Jim Enlow, former police and fire chief, Veteran, dies

 A man who has served the community for over 40 years has died.

James Allen Enlow, 67, of Shepherdsville, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at Robley Rex VA Medical Center.

Enlow was a member of Calvary Road Baptist Church. He was a former Shepherdsville Police officer and served as chief for a short time. He was also a former chief of the Shepherdsville Fire Department as well as a Bullitt County EMT.

A Navy Seal and Vietnam veteran, Enlow was awarded the Silver Star, Gold Star and Purple Heart.