The Oldham Era

07/24/2025

A juvenile resident of the Buckner home reported to police that her father, 47, and 17-year-old brother were actively fighting, police say.

Both were found shot and critically wounded on arrival, and were soon pronounced dead by Oldham County EMS despite life saving efforts.

BUCKNER — A domestic violence shooting left a father and son, Nadeem and Elijah Pasha, dead around midnight on July 24, police say.

07/22/2025

In celebration of Creasey Mahan’s 50th birthday this month, the beloved nature preserve will give everyone a free commemorative T-shirt who signs up to be a member by July 31.

They've also asked the public to share their pictures on social media, using the hashtag . Posted pictures will be entered into a drawing to win prizes including a free pavilion rental, free fire pit rental and tickets to the 18th annual Haunted Hike.

Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve offers different memberships for those who want to enjoy the 170-acre woodlands, with specific packages based on their interests. Becoming a member is not only a

07/19/2025

Happy Oldham County Day!

07/18/2025

Officers reported a strong odor of intoxicants as well as Dowell having slurred speech, glassy eyes and unsteadiness on her feet.

Oldham County YMCA bus driver Melissa Dowell, 52, of Louisville was arrested for a DUI in the Oldham County Aquatic Center parking lot in Buckner July 18 at 2:15 p.m.,

07/18/2025

Andrew Manning, the plumber-turned-BBQ-king, will be introducing his new catering business, Bluegrass King BBQ, tomorrow at Oldham County Day. Manning will be selling sliced and chopped brisket, pulled pork and ribs all cooked in a smoker, along with homemade side dishes.

Read more: https://www.pmg-ky1.com/oldham_era/features/keeping-it-low-slow/article_69840c38-cec7-549c-9018-1b011b139f56.html

07/18/2025

In partnership with Baptist Health La Grange, the Oldham Era celebrated its 20 Under 40 recipients for 2025 at the Goshen branch of the Oldham County Public Library this morning.

Shoe Sensation CEO and former Oldham County resident Dave Schoengart was the keynote speaker. Schoengart has worked for Shoe Sensation for over 40 years, overseeing 250 shoe stores across 22 states.

Many thanks to library branch manager Susan Bunting for hosting us, and Baptist Health La Grange President Clint Kaho and team for serving as our co-sponsor.

Congrats to all the recipients. The future in Oldham County is in good hands!

07/18/2025

UPDATE: KY 329 in Oldham County has REOPENED.

07/17/2025

PAGEANTS ARE STILL ON. Midway rides and events are closed.

07/17/2025

The economic task force will mainly be tasked with determining “how the county should respond in the future to any new large-scale business opportunities which are not specifically identified in our county ordinances," said Judge Executive David Voegele.

Judge Executive David Voegele announced that an economic task force is being formed to “learn from mistakes” of the recent data center proposals and eventual withdrawal during the July 15

07/17/2025

Discussion during the recent La Grange City Council meeting revealed that the Oldham-La Grange Development Authority deems itself unrestricted by recent moratoriums and refused to put a 150-day pause on data center development within its jurisdiction of Oldham Reserve.

LA GRANGE — Concerns about data centers were again raised at the July 7 La Grange City Council meeting, with word that OLDA deems itself unrestricted by recent moratoriums and