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Why don’t many people believe in marriage?

 It’s disturbing to me as a young woman, that no one seems to believe in getting married anymore. People just seem to have kids left and right with numerous partners at their own discretion. When did that become the norm?

I look forward to the security that comes with having a husband and a house for my children one day. It gives a family stability.

For a population that is so used to wanting everything right away,  it makes sense they just leave a relationship when it gets hard. They’re not married so they don’t feel an obligation.

Blue Lick 11s advance to state tourney semi-finals

  BRANDENBURG - With a single swing of the bat, the post-season run of the Blue Lick 11 All-Stars basically came to a close.

Jumping out quickly in the semifinal clash of the West Kentucky State Tournament Sunday in Brandenburg, Blue Lick had the early momentum.

However, when Meade County cleanup hitter Justin Stowe stepped to the plate, a two-strike connection over the center-field fence reversed that momentum.

The host team would go on to a 13-5 victory.

Tough state tourney for MW U-15 team

 GERMANTOWN – After going 2-2 and finishing third in the Combined District 8, 9, 10, 11 Tournament a week earlier, the Mount Washington U-15 All-Stars found life a lot more difficult last week in the West Kentucky State Tournament hosted by the Germantown Youth League.

In three games, coach Mark Deetsch team struggled against good teams, failing to win a game in three tries.

County schools receive over $43,000 in Crusade funds

 Special needs students in Bullitt County Public Schools will benefit from the generosity of residents and the WHAS-11 Crusade for Children.

A $43,000 grant will be used to purchase an eight-passenger or less van with a wheelchair lift and room for two wheelchairs. The vehicle will include a sign on the side or back that says Funded by the WHAS Crusade for Children, Inc.

The funds will allow ongoing Community-Based Instruction (CBI) during school hours for special education students.

North Bullitt students honored for entrepreneurship skills

 For the second year in a row, a North Bullitt High School student has been on the winning team for the Entrepreneurship Academy.

Senior Hailey Tolliver’s group was Breeze++. The fictional company created a product that helped harness the Chicago wind for energy.

Members of the winning team received tuition vouchers that are accepted at all Purdue University campuses or Indiana University Southeast. Breeze++ was awarded first place and $500 vouchers. The team’s mentor was Ed Fancher, a local serial entrepreneur and engineering consultant.

Watch D.O.G.S. pride

   On a Saturday morning as the rain falls, each of us are thinking what a day for a parade. In my community the parade is a really big deal. From the fire engines and police cars, to the floats and teams, we all look up at the sky and wonder. This year was different. 

This year dad’s from ( 4 ) Elementary schools and our Middle school decided we would march in the parade. As Watch D.O.G.S. 

How cool!

ROADSHOW for the week beginning July 14, 2014

Inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances may occur, so the information below is strictly of an advisory

nature and is subject to change with no notice.

Pothole patching, sweeping, drain & ditch cleaning, pavement marking, and maintenance crews may

work on major interstates in the Louisville Metro area only during non-peak daytime hours and at night.

Motorists should watch for roadside maintenance and pavement marking crews on interstates and

highways throughout the rest of the district on a daily basis.

Proposal accepted through today for Metro United Way funding

 Metro United Way has issued a request for proposals to provide funds to non-profit agencies in Bullitt County. The funding opportunity is open to all non-profit organizations serving Bullitt County, with a priority on those that align with Metro United Way’s focus on education, financial stability and healthy lives – the building blocks for a better life for all.

 

MW U-12 baseball finishes 1-2 in district

 MOUNT WASHINGTON – A tough opening loss put the Mount Washington Under-12 All-Stars behind the eight ball in the Combined Cal Ripken District 10 and 11 Tournament which the local league was hosting.

     Coach Channing Branham’s team battled back for a win in the loser’s bracket a day later, but a second game that day in the loser’s bracket went against the local team and they were eliminated with a 1-2 record.

Central's Ford ready to be a Campbellsville cheerleader

 SHEPHERDSVILLE – When sports fans first think of cheerleaders the initial thought is not about the big guys that lift and throw the girls into the air.

     When college coaches look at high school cheerleading squads for their new members, their first look is often to the big guys that form the foundation for a strong team.