The Kentucky Standard

09/02/2025

Cheers to Bardstown
The 5th annual Cheers to Bardstown event is scheduled for 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept 6, at the Bardstown Farmers Market, 200 E. Flaget Ave., hosted by Bardstown Main Street and the Bardstown-Nelson County Chamber partnering with Visit Bardstown. This free event will feature food trucks and vendors along with retail shopping and restaurants open all day. A kids zone will be available from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. A 360 photo booth, a cigar lounge from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Live music lineup with local performers starts at 4:30 p.m. Note: Flaget Avenue by the Farmers Market will be shut down at noon on Saturday.

Old Kentucky Home SBDM Council
The Old Kentucky Home SBDM Council will meet at 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, in the SBDM room. All are welcome to attend.

Bardstown Scarecrow Trail brings seasonal magic to Kentucky

The Stephen Foster Drama Association has announced the inaugural Bardstown Scarecrow Trail, a free, family-friendly event that will transform the driveway of The Stephen Foster Story Amphitheater into a vibrant display of creativity and community spirit. Open daily until dusk from Sept. 26 to Nov. 15, visitors can enjoy a drive-thru experience featuring a variety of scarecrows sponsored and created by local businesses, organizations, schools and artists. The event aims to celebrate the artistic talents of the Bardstown community while supporting the mission of the Stephen Foster Drama Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to producing professional live theater and promoting the arts in Kentucky. The event is free, but donations to the Stephen Foster Drama Association are encouraged. Trail visitors are also invited to vote for their favorite scarecrows between Oct. 6 and Nov. 7, with winners announced in multiple categories. Sponsorship opportunities are available for local businesses and organizations interested in participating. For more information or to sponsor a scarecrow, visit stephenfoster.com/scarecrow.

08/31/2025

08/29/2025

Nelson County Sheriff's office holiday closing
The Nelson County Sheriff's Office will be closed Monday, Sept. 1, for the Labor Day holiday and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2. If you need a deputy, call dispatch at (502) 348-3211.

County Clerk's office holiday closing
The County Clerks Office will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

Wellness on Wheels fall schedule announced
Baptist Health Hardin's Wellness on Wheels (WOW) mobile health unit will be in local communities the fall season conducting health screenings.
In September and October, WOW will be stationed at the following locations:

Sept. 9, 9:30 a.m.–noon
Bread for Life Community Food Pantry, 1065 Bloomfield Rd., Bardstown, KY 40004

Oct. 14, 9:30 a.m.–noon
Bread for Life Community Food Pantry, 1065 Bloomfield Rd., Bardstown, KY 40004

Oct. 20, 9:30 a.m. – noon
Warm Blessings Community Kitchen, 609 E. Dixie Ave., Elizabethtown, KY 42701

Wellness on Wheels will offer basic healthcare screenings. Some services include height, weight, blood pressure and body mass index measurements, as well as screenings for thyroid function, cholesterol, glucose levels and anemia.
For questions, or more information, call 270-706-5540.

Flaget Memorial Hospital to celebrate local cancer survivors

Flaget Memorial Hospital, part of Saint Joseph Health, will host Cancer Survivorship Day on Sunday, Sept. 14, bringing together local survivors, families, caregivers, and community members to celebrate the strength, resilience, and hope of those who have faced cancer. The free community event will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Flaget Memorial Hospital, 4305 New Shepherdsville Road in Bardstown,
Cancer Survivorship Day will feature a picnic lunch and activities, including crafts and a photo booth, for survivors and their families. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with others, hear inspiring stories, and learn more about local resources that support the cancer journey, from diagnosis to survivorship.
“Cancer Survivorship Day is a meaningful event that gives us the chance to celebrate the strength and perseverance of survivors while also honoring the families, caregivers and friends who walk alongside them,” said Patrick Williams, MD, Saint Joseph Medical Group – Cancer Care in Bardstown. “At Flaget Memorial Hospital, we are committed to surrounding our community with hope, healing and support throughout the cancer journey, and this day is a reflection of that commitment.”
To help plan for the day, please RSVP to (502) 350-5700.

Oktoberfest comes
to Bardstown
While a good part of the world has just been celebrating Bourbon, the world’s largest folk festival – Oktoberfest – is being celebrated in Munich, Germany. Join in on the fun at the Mayor’s Park on Sept. 18 as Die Kleinen Bayern (The Little Bavarians) present the music of Oktoberfest. Starting at 6:30 p.m., the polkas and waltzes of Bavaria will all be on tap at the park, located at the corner of North Third Street and West Broadway. Bring a chair and your polka shoes for an entertaining, free concert straight from Munich’s Hofbrauhaus beer tent.

Mattingly and Spalding Family Reunion
The Mattingly and Spalding family reunion will be 2-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at the American Legion, 185 American Legion Road in Campbellsville. For more information, call Alyce Graves at 859-625-2259 or by email at [email protected]. A meal will be served at 4 p.m. There will be activities for all ages throughout the event.

Bloomfield Elementary SBDM Council
Bloomfield Elementary SBDM Council will meet at 5 p.m. Sept. 30 in the BES Media Center.

08/29/2025

OBITUARY

A long time resident of Kentucky, Jeroyd "Jerry" Frank Evans, 90, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, at Signature HealthCARE of Elizabethtown. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, at First Baptist Church,315 N. Second St., Bardstown, KY 40004. The Rev. Michael N. Smith will officiate. Interment will be at Lebanon National Cemetery.
Visitation will be at Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home, 1475 New Shepherdsville Road, Bardstown, KY 40004, on Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Additional visitation will be 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, at the church. A repass will be held immediately after the burial at St. Augustine Parish Center, 235 S. Spalding Ave., Lebanon, KY 40033.

08/28/2025

Preparations for the Kentucky Bourbon Festival are already underway on the Spalding Hall lawn. Crews began arriving on site earlier this week, with curious passersby seeing numerous tents, festival buildings and fencing being constructed.
The Kentucky Bourbon Festival is expected to begin next Friday, Sept. 5 through next Sunday. Sept. 7.
This Friday (Aug. 29) Xavier Drive will be closed beginning at 5 p.m. as prep for the festival ramps up.

Photos by Katelyn Norris

08/27/2025

OBITUARY

Samuel "Sam" Brookes Barnes, 95, of Bardstown, passed away Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. His memorial service will follow Military Honors at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, at Barlow Funeral Home with Shane Brunner officiating. Visitation will be 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, at the funeral home.

08/27/2025

OBITUARY

Joseph Leo McIntyre, 79, of Bardstown passed away on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, surrounded and held in prayer by his wife and loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Trinity Catholic Church on Saturday, Aug. 30, at 10 a.m. with The Rev. Augustine Judd, O.P. celebrating. A visitation will be held at Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home in Bardstown on Friday, Aug. 29 from 4 to 8 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Additional visitation will be held Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

08/27/2025

My Old Kentucky Home State Park has crafted a new community experience to begin Labor Day Weekend. Tacos and Tequila is step in a different direction, aiming to offer something unique.

On Friday, Aug. 29, from 7 to 10 p.m., the latest MOKH event will offer margaritas, a mechanical bull, a queso fountain and more.

My Old Kentucky Home State Park has crafted a new community experience to begin Labor Day Weekend. Tacos and Tequila is step in a different direction, aiming to offer something

08/27/2025

The City of New Haven will have a slight increase in its tax rate as the city pledges to improve and update local facilities. In addition, the Board of Commissioners approved replacement LED lights for whole area.

The City of New Haven will have a slight increase in its tax rate as the city pledges to improve and update local facilities. In addition, the Board of Commissioners

08/27/2025

From cozy community breakfast to bustling block party, the final day of this year’s Buttermilk Days Festival brought in hundreds.

The 31st annual Buttermilk Days Festival on South Third Street continues the tradition of bringing people together.

From cozy community breakfast to bustling block party, the final day of this year’s Buttermilk Days Festival brought in hundreds.

08/27/2025

Loved ones, family, friends and former co-workers came together Saturday to honor the life and memory of Samantha Taylor. A pet adoption and memorial event were held in her memory at the Nelson County Animal Shelter.

Loved ones, family, friends and former co-workers came together Saturday to honor the life and memory of Samantha Taylor. A pet adoption and memorial event were held in her memory

08/27/2025

Special Judge Elise Givhan Spainhour called out the special prosecutor and the attorney for the two whistleblowers for missing court dates in an ongoing abuse of public trust case against Nelson County Sheriff Ramon Pineiroa and his chief deputy, Brandon Bryan.

Special Judge Elise Givhan Spainhour called out the special prosecutor and the attorney for the two whistleblowers for missing court dates in an ongoing abuse of public trust case against