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Accordionist has always shared musical gifts in patriotic spirit
America could use a few more Helen Hesters. In an age when patriotism and flag-waving rise and fall with Fourth of July parades and political rallies, Hester's more than 65 years of red, white and blue notes ...
Police say speed was a factor in a crash that closed down the intersection of Bathurst St.
Fixes are considered for low bridge, but opinions vary
John Robards recalls when a truck hauling a bulldozer for building his new house in Fisherville Woods a few years ago drove under a railroad overpass on Eastwood-Fisherville Road near Taylorsville Road.
Find out what's going on in area churches. Lighthouse offers van service Lighthouse Baptist Church offers van service every Sunday morning between 9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.. For pick-up, call 477-8600. Suicide ...
Lifebridge teaches kids humane animal treatment
Schools may save $1 million on construction Because of lower-than-expected construction costs, the Shelby County Public School system estimates that it will save over $1 million on six upcoming building ...
Upbeat council race in Dist. 20
“I've heard a lot of frustrations about how we need a stronger leader, and I understand their frustrations.”
The two Republicans vying for Metro Council in District 20 say the area's major concerns relate to growth and development. via The Courier-Journal
7 from U of L chosen for Fulbright Program
Seven University of Louisville students and alumni were selected to teach abroad and do research through the Fulbright Program, a federally sponsored educational exchange. via The Courier-Journal
Advance Distribution hires new president, moves operations
New location will enable logistics company to consolidate some clients' work that had been done at multiple sites Advance Distribution Services Inc. via Business First of Louisville
Railroad bridge's safety is a concern
“From an emergency standpoint, it's not a big deal”
Louisville engineers are trying to figure out what to do about a low-clearance, one-lane railroad underpass on Eastwood-Fisherville Road near its intersection with Taylorsville Road. via The Courier-Journal
TARC UPDATE A new Park-and-TARC location has been set up at Southeast Christian Church, 920 Blankenbaker Parkway. via The Courier-Journal
WATER COMPANY PROJECTS Because of projects by the Louisville Water Co., delays are possible on these roads: Westport Road, between Lyndon Lane and Hurstbourne Parkway. via The Courier-Journal
Eastwood-to-Fisherville parkway, I-64 proposal under fire
“It makes me sad for the integrity of this little town”
In the 1870s, the old Shelby Railroad Co. built a tunnel to carry trains under Eastwood, a small stop between Louisville and Shelbyville. via The Courier-Journal
Link to Interstate 64 still years away
“We can either plan for it or ignore it”
A proposed 1,100-house subdivision off Taylorsville Lake Road has been redesigned with an eye to the future -- one that may not unfold for years, if ever. via The Courier-Journal
Eastwood-Fisherville Road among four rural lanes to be improved starting next month
“It's simply making it safe for a truck and a school bus to pass one another.”
In his 30 years living on Eastwood-Fisherville Road, Gary Moneypenny has seen about a dozen cars run off the road into a ditch by his house, and he has pulled many of them out. via The Courier-Journal
Easements to limit development on 97 acres
“We've very, very carefully preserved the habitat area and the agricultural area”
Future development will be limited on nearly 100 acres in Louisville after three property owners donated conservation easements to the Louisville and Jefferson County Environmental Trust last year. via The Courier-Journal
KENTUCKY EXPOSITION CENTER Traffic around the fairgrounds is expected to be congested from 8 to 11 a.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. tomorrow through , Saturday because of the 43rd National Farm Machinery Show and ... via The Courier-Journal
ROAD CLOSINGS Jacob School Road: Closed to through traffic until Feb. 29 for sewer installation. via The Courier-Journal
WATER COMPANY PROJECTS Because of Louisville Water Co. projects, delays are possible on these roads: Westport Road, between Lyndon Lane and Hurstbourne Parkway. via The Courier-Journal
KENTUCKY EXPOSITION CENTER Traffic around the fairgrounds is expected to be congested from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday because of these events: R. Kelly, Keyshia Cole and J. Holiday in ... via The Courier-Journal
Road widening planned to untie traffic tangle
“This interchange is one of the most congested in the Louisville area and certainly needs attention”
The state Highway Department is planning to widen a small stretch of the Snyder Freeway and add turn lanes in three directions at the congested Shelbyville Road-Snyder Freeway interchange. via The Courier-Journal