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Breaking: After nearly three months in the hospital, Tristan Ballinger is headed home from Frazier Rehab and Institute.
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The
@chicagobulls
recognized Oldham County resident Tristan Ballinger during their game Friday night with courtside seats and a jersey with his name and number.
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Two special members of the OCHS community received their diplomas today. Tristan Ballinger, who has defied all odds after a freak sword accident in 2016, graduated with his classmates. OCHS therapy dog Kolby McElhinny, who has assisted Tristan, received an honorary degree.
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We are pleased to announce Sam Draut has been named Editor of The Oldham Era.
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A sea of red descended on Kenwood Station Elementary this morning in honor of Jake Luxemburger's 11th birthday and his favorite team, the Louisville Cardinals.
Former national-championship-winning UofL point guard Peyton Siva spoke at the morning assembly.
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Oldham County business owner Gustavo Reyes cut the ribbon on the fourth location of his restaurant, Gustavo's Mexican Grill, today in Norton Commons:
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Tristan Ballinger returned home to Oldham County today after completing the inpatient part of his recovery at Frazier Rehab.
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A year ago today, Tristan Ballinger emerged from a coma. Doctors are calling him a living miracle.
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DJ arrested for drinking during Oldham County's Project Graduation:
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Students in Dragon Beat at SOHS sing “Clouds,” a song written by a band who was on tour with Christina Grimmie when she was killed in the Orlando nightclub shooting.
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Here on the courthouse lawn in La Grange where a group of protesters has gathered to demand an end to police brutality and
#JusticeforBreonnaTaylor
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Several teachers from Oldham County are in Frankfort today protesting proposed legislation and advocating for public schools.
Teachers, parents, and students, did you go to Frankfort? Send us your photos and tell us why.
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Starr Thompson, a graduate of South Oldham High School, was honored by Good Morning America for inspiring service of others during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Lucas Jones on attending the protest in La Grange, "I wanted to do my part to help the community."
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Tristan Ballinger has progressed tremendously since the Era last spoke with him and his family.
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Jeff Fuson, the lead pastor at Phos Community Church in Crestwood and a longtime staple in local ministry, died this morning. He was hospitalized earlier this month after contracting coronavirus.
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OCHS senior Tristan Ballinger is undergoing wearable robotic therapy in Tsukuba, Japan.
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Raegan and Rylyn Richins started off making "Be Kind" signs in Oldham County. Now their sign and accompanying message has made it to Times Square.
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Gustavo's Mexican Grill to open fourth location in Norton Commons:
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Officer Nick Wilt is officially off the ventilator, showing signs of neurological improvement and on a path to recovery, Louisville Metro Police Department (LPMD) announced Monday evening.
Read more:
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The absentee ballots are in for Oldham County:
Andy Beshear: 560
Matthew Bevin: 559
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BREAKING: Oldham County’s first drive-in theater will open Friday Aug. 10.
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Gary Teague is synonymous with sports in Oldham County after coaching and refereeing for four decades and counting.
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Students from Oldham County High School honoring the victims of deadly school shootings as part of
#NationalSchoolWalkout
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Gallery: A student organized peaceful protest was held in La Grange on the courthouse lawn today. Protesters took a stand against racism, police brutality and racial injustice.
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Two unknown men bought 60 boxes of cookies from La Grange Girl Scout Troop 1568. Then they donated them to a local nursing home.
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OPINION: OCS teachers' perspective on pension reform, STC, teacher advocacy:
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BREAKING: Oldham County Schools has approved seven school security officers to place across the district.
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Era welcomes Josiah Koenig as new sports, news reporter.
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JUST IN: Longtime Oldham County driver's test administrator killed in car crash:
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BREAKING: Oldham County High School choir teacher Haley Reed has been arrested on charges of rape and sodomy.
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OCHS sophomore and athlete Tristan Ballinger has woken up from his coma, hospital sources confirm. Read more:
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Kentucky Artisan Distillery, the only distillery in Oldham County, is producing a sanitizer for Oldham County First Responders that are at high risk of exposure to COVID-19.
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A group of protesters in La Grange continue to lead chants and hold signs to demand an end to police brutality.
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Congratulations to Sports Editor Sam Draut for winning Kentucky Press Association Awards:
🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇
🥈🥈🥈🥈
🥉
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Breaking: The D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) just confirmed with the Era that an arrest has been made in connection to the fatal shooting of Maxwell Emerson. MPD did not disclose the identity of the suspect but said more information will be released soon.
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Would you be in favor of signs that warn you of traffic on Interstate 71?
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Friends and family lined alongside South Camden Lane in Crestwood to welcome home Ruth Moore. Moore returned home for the first time today after 40 days in the hospital for coronavirus
Story to come this evening.
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You did it! Congratulations to the class of 2018 at Buckner Alternative High School, North Oldham High School, Oldham County High School and South Oldham High School.
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Matt Jacobson is named principal of Oldham County Middle School:
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More than 120 people attended a “Back the Blue” rally at the Oldham County Courthouse square in La Grange. The rally was held to show support for local law enforcement. Several politicians spoke at the event.
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Around 60 student athletes and parents showed up for a rally this afternoon pushing for Oldham County Schools to resume winter sports competitions.
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Celebrate South Oldham High School's 30-year anniversary with the commemorative issue, which shares memories, achievements and the story behind its opening in this week's paper.
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Several teachers in Oldham County spent the first day of spring break in Frankfort, rallying against the passage of a surprise pension reform bill last week and advocating for funding for public schools. Did you or anyone you know go to Frankfort? Send us your photos.
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South Oldham High School is turning 30 years old! The Oldham Era is creating a special publication to celebrate publishing Aug. 29. What’s your best memory of SOHS? Can your business help congratulate the students, staff & alumni with the purchase of an ad? Let us know! 🐉🗞
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The Oldham Era won the Kentucky Press Association's General Excellence Award for the fourth year in a row:
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Tristan Ballinger was accepted into the number one hospital in the country for rehabilitation.
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The Sauerbeck Family Drive-In officially opened tonight in La Grange to a large crowd.
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Oldham first responders and
@BHLaGrange
employees donated blood in honor of
@LMPD
Officer Nick Wilt who was critically injured in Monday’s shooting in Louisville.
Wilt, a current member of the Oldham and Henry EMS, has also worked as a dispatcher and firefighter in Oldham.
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South Oldham is mourning the loss of two young men killed in separate auto accidents over Thanksgiving week, Justin Michael Kassinger and Chase Michael Lawson. Lawson was struck by a suspected drunk driver. Read more:
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The two sisters who started the “Be Kind” campaign in Oldham County will be appearing on “Today with Hoda & Jenna” next week.
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Just in: Locust Grove Elementary School Principal Andy Moore will be the new principal of OCHS.
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The owner of the McDonald’s store in La Grange, and dozens of others along the Ohio River and in Henry County, announced today employee bonuses for the next 60 days as employees continue to work amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Happy first day of school to the 12,576 students in the Oldham County school district.
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Brothers Sam and Harrison Jenkins both graduated from North Oldham High School and now serve in the military. Staff Sgt. Harrison Jenkins was recently named one of Kentucky Air National Guard’s Outstanding Airmen of the Year.
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Two NOHS star basketball players were arrested on burglary and grand theft charges for allegedly stealing and damaging a golf cart while vacationing with their families in Florida.
Read more:
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The Jefferson Co. Coroner’s Office confirmed 53-year-old Sgt. Thomas Petschke Jr. with Ballardsville Fire died in the line of duty while working a fire in Goshen. Petschke was with Ballardsville for nearly a decade and was the owner of Industrial Turnkey Solutions in La Grange.
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For 98 days, Demetrius Booker was hospitalized with COVID-19, but he never doubted that he would return home to his daughter:
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The North Oldham High School Marching Band performed in the Governor’s Inauguration Parade today in Frankfort.
📸: Oldham County Judge-Executive David Voegele
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The Oldham Era business offices will be closing at noon today for a staff outing. Regular business hours of Monday-Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm will resume on Thursday, Aug. 9.
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Eighteen-year-old Elisabeth Grice is on her way to become the first female Eagle Scout from an Oldham County scout troop.
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Congratulations to the South Oldham High School Class of 2019.
Pick up a copy of this week's Oldham Era to see more photos.
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South Oldham High School hosted its final day of an alternative graduation for the Class of 2020, scheduling graduates at specified times and limiting the amount of family and friends.
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A newly minted Chick-fil-A food truck made its way to La Grange today, and it’ll be coming back on a weekly basis.
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La Grange resident Bob Curran, who completed the 14-state, 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail hike yesterday, was welcomed back home by family and friends today at the Louisville International Airport. Curran, 65, began his hike on Feb. 27 in Georgia and reached Maine yesterday.
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The sun shined bright for five Oldham County women to walk in the 2019 Kentucky Oaks Breast Cancer Survivors Parade today at Churchill Downs.
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Preston Mengedoht led the parade and threw out the ceremonial first pitch to signify the start of the season for South Oldham Little League.
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Thousands attended the 48th annual Oldham County Day in La Grange today. Gallery:
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Winter sports competitions can resume in the district tomorrow. An announcement on the start date for in-person school is expected later today.
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Oldham County Schools are closed for the first time ever because of teachers calling in sick. Out of 728 educators, 104 called in after last night’s pension bill vote.
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BREAKING: Oldham County Fiscal Court just passed an updated smoking ordinance that bans smoking electronic cigarettes, hookahs and other devices at workplaces and in enclosed areas.
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Grieving with hope is how Phos Community Church described its service yesterday morning, one day after the death of Phos lead pastor Jeff Fuson.
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South Oldham Little League plans to honor fallen LMPD police officer by renaming a ball field and building a memorial plaque:
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JUST IN: The Oldham County Board of Education voted 3-2 to lift mask requirements at a public working school board meeting on Nov. 8. Read more here and in this week's paper:
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North Oldham High School students who protested in front of the school this morning to share their concern with several pending bills in Frankfort, one of which would make it optional for Kentucky teachers to refer to students by their preferred pronouns.
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A GoFundMe to benefit the family of Maxwell Emerson and help with funeral expenses has raised nearly $12,000 in roughly six hours and continues to grow.
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We should note things wrapped up around 9:30 p.m. Lots of people came and left during the eight hour protest, and we estimate around 200 people total showed up today.
Gallery: A student organized peaceful protest was held in La Grange on the courthouse lawn today. Protesters took a stand against racism, police brutality and racial injustice.
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BREAKING: During a special-called meeting this morning, the
@OldhamCoSchools
school board approved a one-time $1,500 for all full-time staff and a $750 for part-time staff. The total cost to the district is $2.4 million.
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A NOHS student has a patent pending for a medical device that helps women track their pregnancy:
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Congratulations to the Oldham County High School Class of 2019.
Pick up a copy of this week's Oldham Era to see more photos.
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A $1 million dollar Powerball ticket was sold in Crestwood. The location that sold the ticket will be announced once lottery officials perform security measures.
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Oldham County boys basketball defeats Collins 51-50 (overtime) in the quarterfinals of the Eighth Region tournament. …
Sam Campbell hits a game winning 3 as time expires
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“That fence needs painting” took on a whole new meaning when sisters Katy and Lauren Acree took on an art project in La Grange.
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Gustavo Reyes is opening his fourth restaurant in Oldham County today - Trophy's Sports Bar and Grill.
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The Buckner Kroger, located at the corner of Highway 393 and Commerce Parkway, officially opened this morning, heralded not only with a ribbon cutting, but a cheerleaders' welcome and marching band parade through the aisles, courtesy of Oldham County High School.
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The kindness the Richins family has poured into Oldham County, as the smiling faces behind the county’s “Be Kind” campaign, is now being turned back to them as Rhonda Richins and her family processes the death of their oldest daughter Kendall.
Read here:
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The Maples Park in Crestwood held a grand opening celebration yesterday. The historic property will eventually feature a splash pad, event space, a playground and additional walking trails, among other additions.
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Several Oldham County women were chosen to walk in the 10th annual Kentucky Oaks Breast Cancer Survivors Parade today.
Read their stories in next week’s Oldham Era.
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Gallery of the North Oldham High School graduation for the Class of 2018 at Freedom Hall:
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JUST IN: Democrat Karen Berg has won the special election for state Senate.
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Happy 100th birthday Clayton Stoess! The World War II veteran was born on July 4, 1918.
Read more about Stoess in next week’s Oldham Era.
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Officials just announced the state’s largest transportation project since the Louisville-Southern Indiana Ohio River Bridges Project right now. Plans include widening Interstate 71 to six lanes between Interstate 265 and Crestwood.
📹 View the live video on Facebook
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Congratulations to our staff for winning Kentucky Press Association's first place General Excellence (Class Weekly 2) for the fifth straight year.
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The Kris Landers Foundation is offering its first scholarship award and it's available to any senior that attends a high school in the Oldham County Schools district.
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Congratulations to John Michaud for winning third place best sports picture at the annual Kentucky Press Association Awards.
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