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Today's News

  • Shelby man had a story he had to share

    Marshall Phillips had a story he wanted to tell, one from the earth in Shelby County to the villages of East Africa and back, so he did what most people only think of doing: He sat down and wrote a book.

    Phillips has published He Leadeth Me, which he calls an autobiography that’s about half about his life as a farm boy from Chestnut Grove and the rest about the years he served as a minister and with the Southern Baptist Church’s Foreign Mission Board in Kenya and Tanganyika.

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  • Woman files sexual harassment suit against her employer

    A sexual harassment lawsuit has been filed against the manager of the Shelbyville Municipal Water and Sewer Commission by employee.

    Debbie Clarke of Old Mount Eden Road filed the suit against Tom Doyle Wednesday in Shelby Circuit Court, alleging sexual harassment and assault and battery.

    Clarke has been cleaning the offices at the water company since 2003, and her husband, Scott Clarke, accompanied her until 2009. That's when the inappropriate behavior started, the suit says.

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  • New judicial center opening set for Dec. 19

    New judicial center
    opening set for Dec. 19

    By Lisa King
    If you have business with the circuit or district court next week, you’re going to have to wait.
    Plans to reopen the new Shelby County Judicial Center on Dec. 19 are still a go, officials say, which means that the circuit and district clerk’s offices in the old courthouse will be shut down all next week for the transition to take place.

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  • Court report: Dec. 5, 2011

    District Court

    The following cases were heard by Judge Donna Dutton:

    Kevin Pilsen, two charges of theft by deception – guilty – $183 costs.

    William L. Tipton, two charges of theft by deception – guilty – $183 costs.

    Bryant E. Martin, giving officer false name or address and first-offense failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance – guilty – 90-day sentence and $500 fine.

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  • Ag Report: Dec. 9, 2011

    Veteran Green County farmer

    honored as 2011 best in state

    Jim Sidebottom, a 55-year farming veteran of Green County, was honored as the 2011 Kentucky Farm Bureau “Farmer of the Year” during the organization’s 92nd annual meeting in Louisville.

    Jere Cannon of Fleming County and Craig Roberts of Caldwell County were the other finalists also considered for this award.

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  • WICHE: African violets bloom indoors year round

    One of a few sure things in my life is that I can keep my African violets in bloom year round!

    Many complain that after the first flush of blooms fades the only thing left is a year’s worth of fuzzy foliage. Well, with a little attention you can keep your African violet cycling in and out of bloom all year round. African violets are easier to grow then many think if you create a favorable growing environment

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  • Simpsonville gives 1st OK to pay range increase

    The City of Simpsonville is bumping up its pay structure for the first time in more than three years.

    The city commission passed on first reading Tuesday night a new ordinance that slides the pay scales up 5 percent, effective Jan. 1.

    The salary scales last were updated in 2008, and the new ordinance reflects a few changes:

    §       Bryan Romine’s title now will be public works/sewer superintendent.

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  • Christmas at the library

    Children visited the Shelby County Public Library on Saturday to work with crafts and have their photos taken with Santa. Other events were entertainment, refreshments and face-painting, and each child chose three items to decorate.

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  • 45th anniversary: Waldridge

    Glenn and Voncile Waldridge celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on Nov. 24. They were married on this date in Harrisonville in 1966.

    He is retired from General Electric with 37 years of service. She is a homemaker.

    They have three children, Henry Waldridge of Louisville, Brenda Bland of Shelbyville and Amy Scott of Louisville, and eight grandchildren.

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  • Christmas in Mount Eden

    The Mount Eden Ruritan club was filled with cheer and good tidings on Friday during the annual Christmas in Mount Eden celebration. Folks lined tables to feast on chili, hot dogs and decadent homemade desserts, and others browsed the expanded craft and gift area in the adjacent building.

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