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Come out and listen to views given at forum

 We’ve reached the point where signs are going up and advertisements are being placed in the local newspaper.

We have reached the point where there is less than five weeks until the primary election on May 22.

As a service to the public, the Bullitt County Chamber of Commerce and The Pioneer News have partnered, with the assistance of city officials in Mount Washington, Lebanon Junction, Shepherdsville and Hillview, to host a series of forums.

Dog owners remember to keep pets under control to protect your mail carriers

 It’s that time of year again and the Postal Service, health care providers and animal protection professionals need your help.

Last year, 6,244 letter carriers were bitten or attacked by dogs nationwide. But that pales in comparison to the more than 4.5 million people — most of them children and the elderly — who are bitten by dogs each year.

You can help protect your letter carrier, meter reader, newspaper delivery person and neighbors’ children by making sure your pet is properly restrained.

Charges against Cottrell dismissed

 SHEPHERDSVILLE -- A former chief deputy has now been cleared on all criminal charges in Bullitt County.

A prosecutor’s request to dismiss without prejudice charges against John Cottrell was granted Monday in Bullitt Circuit Court.

Cottrell, who served under retired sheriff Dave Greenwell, was indicted on three felony charges.

Cottrell would face felonies for taking control of a legend drug while it was in the evidence room. He also allegedly abused the trust of a law enforcement official and tampered with physical evidence.

Eye-catching service project

  One of the many projects of the Mount Washington Lions Club is collecting used eyeglasses for use in other parts of the country and the world.

Recently, the club gathered 236 pairs of glasses from its collection boxes around town.

Five Generations

 Five generations recently gathered.

Seated is Elizabeth Riggle (93) who is holding Kamdyn Cutno (5 months).

Standing (left to right) are Nyssa Warner Cutno, Glenda Riggle Zimmerman and Elizabeth (Jeanie) Zimmerman Warner.

Shawn MacIntyre selected to serve on Hunters Hollow board

 HUNTERS HOLLOW - For the first time this calendar year, the Hunters Hollow City Commission had all the chairs filled.

Shawn MacIntyre was sworn in as a new city commissioner. He joins current members Bonnie Israel, David Lotze and Ron Parker.

MacIntyre fills the vacancy left by Tammy Ross, who was sworn in as mayor in January, replacing long-time leader Linda Parker.

Louisville man charged with meth possession, distribution

  LOUISVILLE – A Louisville convicted felon was charged by grand jury indictment today with possession and distribution of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance, announced United States Attorney Russell M. Coleman.

Roger Dale Goodman, 37, is charged in a single count indictment with conspiring with others between January of 2017 and April of 2018, to knowingly and intentionally distribute meth.

Trojans slip past BC in 2-1 duel

 SHEPHERDSVILLE – All spring, Bullitt Central baseball coach G.J. Moore has been lamenting his team’s lack of pitching depth, a situation that has gotten worse, not better, as injuries have slowed the team through the first four weeks of the campaign.

That situation was highly evident last week despite the fact that the team played just two games. On Tuesday, the Cougars got a strong pitching performance from senior Callon Willet against 23rd District rival Southern, but the Cougars lost a 2-1 decision.

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.

Tennis teams get on courts as post-season approaching

 SHEPHERDSVILLE -- Despite a week that included heavy snow showers, spring sports are quickly approaching the post-season for tennis players.

Activities on the court have intensified as regional play begins the second week of May.

 

Bullitt East

Dustin Armstrong’s boys team defeated Gallatin County 4-1 on April 13.