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Shepherdsville man fatally struck by train

 SHEPHERDSVILLE - A man died after being struck by a train in Shepherdsville Wednesday afternoon.

William Marshall McCubbins, 39, of Shepherdsville, was pronounced dead at the scene by Bullitt County coroner David Billings.

According to Shepherdsville Police Sgt. Mike O'Donnell, McCubbins was apparently walking northbound on the CSX tracks when he was struck from behind by a northbound train.

Organizers pleased with first attempt at combined events

 SHEPHERDSVILLE - The first year for the Bullitt Blast/Shepherdsville City Fair seems to have gone off with a boom.

Interstate 65 to be reduced to one lane near LJ this week

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 5 Office advises motorists that a section of Interstate 65 in Bullitt County will be reduced to one lane during two nights next week.

Temporary closure of KY 2724 in Bullitt County

  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 5 Office advises motorists of the temporary closure of KY 2724 (Horsefly Hollow Road) in Bullitt County.

This roadway will be closed to through traffic between Belmont Road and John Lee Road to allow for cross-drain repairs at mile point 1.0.

Closure of KY 2724 is scheduled for Wednesday, July 16 from 6:00 p.m. until midnight.  Local access will be allowed during this work.

Burglaries high on indictment list in Bullitt County

 SHEPHERDSVILLE - Whether it is the staggering economy or the need for money for drugs or simply the need to steal, the Bullitt County Grand Jury indicted a number of felony offenders for burglary charges.

Ashley Hutton was charged with burglary in the first degree and theft by unlawful taking over $500.

The indictment alleges that on Sept. 30, 2013, Hutton entered a home while in possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to commit a crime.

While at the home, she allegedly took items worth over $500.

Michael French honored for work in North Bullitt library

 Michael French was recognized by library media specialist Mary C. Parker for his work at the North Bullitt High library.

He was the Library Ambassador for the past school year. He was put in charge of getting book returns from students and back to the library.

He made daily rounds to classrooms to collect materials. He kept a chart of the number of books he turned in each day.

There was a goal of returning 1,000 books for the year and he surpassed that mark.

Sunday sales request to be altered before vote taken

 SHEPHERDSVILLE - For the past couple of years, owners of Little Rick’s bar and grill in Lebanon Junction have been lobbying for help.

County wants funds back from city

 HILLVIEW - Bullitt County officials believe that they have sent too many payments to the city of Hillview to cover a long-standing interlocal agreement.
The two bodies reached an agreement when Bullitt County imposed its insurance premium tax. Instead of taking a portion or all of the money collected from policyholders inside the municipal boundaries, Hillview would receive a check.
Now, with the city of Hillview starting to take a portion of the tax, the question is how much was paid by the county which should be recovered.

Sometimes it is better to laugh than to cry

 SHEPHERDSVILLE - In my 30 years at the paper, I’ve learned a couple of things.

First, always beware of short meeting agendas.

Second, often it is better to laugh than to cry.

Both came into play at a recent meeting of Bullitt Fiscal Court.

Things were flying along. One hour and things were about to wrap up.

One more topic - not on the agenda - was mentioned. It was a serious topic but it quickly moved into the comedy genre.

School employees to see 2.5 percent increase in salaries

 SHEPHERDSVILLE - Employees with the Bullitt County Public School System will receive pay raises in the coming year.

And, for some educators, there will be extra pay for duties they have already been doing.

Mandated and funded by the state of Kentucky to provide a 1 percent increase, Bullitt County Public School Board approved an additional 1.5 percent increase.

This will cover all certified and classified employees, according to superintendent Keith Davis.

This is in addition to any step increases teachers will receive.