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Lebanon Junction gets water issue settled; all supply now from LWC

LEBANON JUNCTION--It’s the gift that keeps on giving. Three months after Lebanon Junction signed an agreement with the Louisville Water Company the cash is still flowing.

At Monday night’s meeting, Mayor Butch Sweat said the city has paid off their water line using some of the funds given to them by LWC.

He said “it’s been a long ordeal” but he’s glad that it’s done.

The city started paying for the line in 1979. It cost about $500,000 said City Clerk Susan Crady.

New MW business can put special mark on your items

MOUNT WASHINGTON--Need a stitch? Mount Washington’s newest monogram boutique, Cordial Lee, can help with you that.

The shop, which recently opened, is located at 611 North Bardstown Road next to Papa John’s and Club Fitness.

It sells items such as shirts, stadium seats and Easter baskets which can all be customized in the backroom on one of their machines. All prices include the cost of the embroidery, said owner Shelby Packer who owns the business with her husband Steve.

Local artists produce video in honor of UK basketball

MOUNT WASHINGTON--Some Bullitt County residents have taken their love for UK basketball to a new level.

“Around here (when the Cats do well in the tournament) it’s the Fourth of July, Christmas and Thanksgiving rolled all into one,” said longtime UK fan Tom Greenwell.

Recently he got together with other friends of his, also dedicated fans, Allen Peavler and John Wigginton to write a song about the team’s season. The video, “UK Season to Remember 2014” has now received more than 4,000 views on YouTube.

St. Clair again seeks new trial in kidnapping case in 1991

FRANKFORT -- For the second time in as many months, a man already found guilty of four murders was seeking relief from the Kentucky Supreme Court.

Fish Fry Fridays

 If it is the season of Lent, it must be time for those fish fry Fridays.

Throughout Bullitt County, churches and other organizations have hosted a Friday full of fried fish and other food items.

At St. Benedict Catholic Church in Lebanon Junction, the fish fry starts at lunch and continues through dinner.

This is the final Friday fish fry for Lent at places such as St. Aloysius, St. Rita, St. Elizabeth Seton, St. Francis, Hillview Government Center and the Mount Washington Lions Club.

Group hopes to help others deal with addiction issues

SHEPHERDSVILLE - Scott Prewitt gets it. He understands what it's like to have family members become addicted to drugs.

The Shepherdsville resident has been through it all, and decided to find a way to share his experiences to help others going through similar situations.

With assistance from Lynn Foster, Greg Troutt and D.J. Troutt, a local group was formed called Better Tomorrows, designed to offer numerous ways and means of support for everyone involved with the addiction of a loved one.

Salem Speedway unofficial results: April 6, 2014

 Unofficial Results: ICA DUMPSTERS SHORT-TRACK FESTIVAL at Salem Speedway Fueled by the Hoosier Lottery, Salem, Indiana, Sunday, April 6, 2014:

O’Reilly Auto Parts Pure Stocks

Fast Qualifier: Travis Rogers, 16.730

First Heat Race (8-Laps): 1. Jamie Goodman, 2. Jeremy Hopper, 3. Todd Whitfield, 4. Nick Wilkerson, 5. Richard Huffman.

Area track teams full speed ahead after break

 SHEPHERDSVILLE – The high school track and field season will kick into high gear this week after the teams return to school from spring break.

In fact, the North Bullitt Eagles will be back in action after making a trip to Florida over spring break, a first for a local track program.

Man pleads guilty to sex offenses

 SHEPHERDSVILLE - A man could spend the next 20 years in prison and he will definitely be a lifetime member of the sex offender registry in Kentucky.

David Harkins, 38, entered a guilty plea Tuesday in Bullitt Circuit Court for his sexual involvement with three victims under the age of 12.

Harkins admitted his guilt to the following charges:

*possession of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor

*three counts of use of a minor in a sexual performance under the age of 16

Officers volunteer time to be part of local honor guard

 SHEPHERDSVILLE - Having been a member while serving as a police officer in Tennessee, Charles McWhirter mentioned he had an interest in starting an Honor Guard in Bullitt County.

The idea was bounced around among the police chiefs and sheriff in the county for several months.

Recently, the first steps to putting a Bullitt County Honor Guard in place were taken as a group of 12 individuals went through a week’s training.

While there is much to be done before the volunteer group of 12 law enforcement officials are on display, it is a start.