The Oldham Era

10/13/2025

Federal funding cuts combined with the expiration of COVID-19 funds are impacting meal services for senior citizens across the state. Angela Anderson, executive director of Tri-County Community Action Agency, says both Oldham and Henry counties are affected with these changes – and she wants to get the word out to any community partners who can help.

Federal funding cuts are affecting meal services for seniors in Kentucky. Tri-County Community Action Agency seeks community partners for help. The Meals on Wheels program faces a $1.7M shortfall due to the expiration of COVID-19 funds.

10/11/2025

The KHSAA Boys Golf State Final Rounds started yesterday and continue today at the Bowling Green Country Club.

South Oldham senior Colton Woosley qualified for the state finals with a top 10 finish at the first round of the KHSAA Boys State Tournament on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at

10/09/2025

The Oldham County Board of Education unanimously denied the proposal from LifeWise Academy to implement a faith-based moral instruction program during school hours.

Read below to see what each board member had to say:

After two months of intense public input, the Oldham County Board of Education unanimously voted against implementing LifeWise Academy, a faith-based moral instruction program that has been proposed in many

10/09/2025

Update: Haunted Woods Cross Country map is in the comments. There will be additional events in the area as well.

Expect traffic delays and large crowds this Saturday!

When: October 11th between 7am-5pm
Where: Hwy 393/146 in La Grange
Why: Haunted Woods Cross Country Meet at OCHS

10/09/2025

Congratulations to our 2025 Cutest Pet Contest winners!

First place: Bandit of Goshen, owner Jennifer Puckett
Second place: Buttercup of Crestwood, owner Shelby Shackelford
Third place: Gizmo of La Grange, owner John R Stephenson II

Thank you to our generous co-sponsors Custom Paws Pet Resort & Spa and Hounds Town Crestwood, as well as all who entered. We sure have a lot of cute pets in Oldham County!

10/08/2025

Ken and Nancy Dahlgren have been named the 2025 Oldham Countians of the Year!🏆

Other locals awarded include Hannah and Earl Daniels, named Young Professionals of the Year, and C&S Machine & Manufacturing, who won the Basham Development Award.

Look for further coverage on the event and the winners in next week's edition! 🗞️

10/08/2025

Former Deputy Judge Executive Joe Ender has officially filed a lawsuit against the Oldham County Fiscal Court and is seeking compensation, punitive action and a trial by jury.

Read below for more information on the "Background Facts" and claims from Ender's legal complaint:

Former Deputy Judge Executive Joe Ender is suing the Oldham County Fiscal Court over wrongful termination and violations of Kentucky Whistleblower Act and is seeking a jury trial, compensation and punitive action.

10/08/2025

JUST IN — Tax Pros USA is opening their doors this Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for former clients to retrieve their tax documents, which have been inaccessible since the death of the business' operator Gina L. Hawkins in May.

LA GRANGE — Police were dispatched to Tax Pros USA at approximately 9:30 p.m. with reports of a woman deceased.

10/07/2025

On the two-year anniversary of a huge, destructive property fire at Eleanor Bingham Miller’s Oldham County farm, she has pledged $50,000 towards the purchase of a larger tanker truck for North Oldham Fire Department.

Fire Chief Jim Sohan said her donation was a huge surprise and a much-needed one that will help improve fire protection in the Skylight district where there are fewer hydrants and massively-decreased water pressure.

On the two-year anniversary of a huge, destructive property fire, Eleanor Bingham Miller donates $50,000 to North Oldham Fire Department for a larger tanker truck.

10/07/2025

The first day of the KHSAA Girls Golf State Final Rounds will tee off today at the Bowling Green Country Club.

South Oldham senior Avery Suter finished second in the first round of the KHSAA Girls Golf State Tournament on Monday, Sept. 29 at the Pendleton Hills Golf Course, qualifying for

10/06/2025

Happy National Newspaper Week!

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