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Bad luck is the only luck for BC

 SHEPHERDSVILLE – It has been written many times before, but for the 2014 Bullitt Central softball program, it is still true that ‘if it wasn’t for bad luck, there would be no luck at all.”

That is the way that first-year head coach Mike Phillips is seeing this season unfold. On a trip this past weekend to the Play It Again Classic in Clarksville, Tenn. the team’s two seniors both suffered injuries that severely limited the Lady Cougars’ ability to compete against some strong teams.

Dawson operates Allstate Agency in Shepherdsville

 SHEPHERDSVILLE - A local insurance agent takes over an office that was left in good hands.

The Scot Dawson Allstate Agency offices held a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Bullitt County Chamber of Commerce.

The agency is located at 1257 Highway 44 East in Shepherdsville, in the former offices of agent Brenda Hester.

“It’s wonderful to walk in and have an experienced staff and a solid customer base,” Dawson said.

Originally from Iowa, Dawson has served as an Allstate agent in the area for two and a half years.

Shepherdsville officials begin expense side of budgeting

SHEPHERDSVILLE -- Before putting numbers down on paper for a final proposal, members of the Shepherdsville City Council met on four evenings with department supervisors.

Pinwheels draw attention to dangers of child abuse

SHEPHERDSVILLE - The students involved in Bullitt Central's Family, Career and Community Leaders of America organization had their wheels spinning for a creative awareness event.

FCCLA students placed colorful pinwheels around the school's marquee sign as a visual symbol representing child abuse victims during National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

A total of 241 pinwheels were implemented, each representing a substantial report of child abuse in Bullitt County between July 1, 2012, and June 30, 2013.

Justices poses questions on smoking ban

FRANKFORT -- There was no hiding behind a smoke screen Thursday for attorneys representing the Bullitt County Health Board, Bullitt Fiscal Court or the eight municipalities.

Workers face fatal consequences daily repairing roads

LEBANON JUNCTION - As the weather warms up, Bullitt County drivers are encouraged to use caution along Interstate 65.

State road crews are now working on roadway repairs in Bullitt County, beginning at the county line near Lebanon Junction and working their way up to the Metro Louisville city limits.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) officials took the opportunity to promote both National Work Zone Awareness Week and National Distracted Driving Awareness Month to stress both worker and driver safety.

Maryville brings historic figures to life at school

PIONEER VILLAGE - Maryville Elementary fifth graders had an opportunity to wax poetic like historical figures.

The school hosted a history wax museum with students playing the roles of important historical figures.

Each student selected their figure, researched their biography information, then wrote and performed a monologue while dressed as the figure.

Alex Duncan selected Walt Disney based on her love of cartoon movies.

"The most movies I watch are animated and he basically invented animation." Duncan said.

Vote for Robinson

 I have known Monica Meredith Robinson since she was born. To say I have been highly offended by the ads that attack her personal and professional character would be a severe understatement.

MW looks to add benches along Bardstown Road

 MOUNT WASHINGTON - Residents and visitors may soon have some more places to place their bottoms.

At a recent Mount Washington City Council meeting, Lori Puchino, director of the Main Street program, said several new benches will be added to the landscape.

“I believe I have six out of 10 sold,” she said.

The benches are being sponsored by individuals and local businesses. There will be nine with backs and one without. She said they also have the option to purchase a plaque designating the sponsor. The cost is about $1,300.

BE girls go 2-1 in Florida games

 MOUNT WASHINGTON – For the second time in a year, the Bullitt East Lady Chargers played a 12-inning game.

The good news this time is that coach Ricky Hoffman’s team pulled out the victory last Thursday as they got a three-run home run from freshman Lindsey Renneisen to defeat Delaware Hayes High School, a team from Pennsylvania. The game was played at the ESPN Wide World of Sports facility where the team was spending spring break.

Bullitt East got the win despite making four errors and being outhit 12 to five.