Today's News

Almost two years to the day after the new Springfield Northwest Bypass was officially let for bidding and examination by potential contractors, the road was opened with a small ceremony Monday morning.
The new road took 210 working days to complete, and came at a cost of $12,375,230.76. It covers a stretch of 3.48 miles and connects the existing US 150 near St. Catharine College to KY 555 on the east end of Springfield.

The first reading of the Springfield city budget will be a balanced budget, according to city administrator Laurie Smith.

Smith told the city council at the regularly scheduled meeting on May 10 that the budget committee has accomplished a balanced budget while making some changes and conservatively estimating revenue.
The recommendations the budget committee presented before the first reading included laying off two city workers in favor of several part-time or seasonal workers.

The St. Catharine College baseball team will hold its annual baseball camp at Dean Watts Park in Bardstown on June 14 and 16.

The camp will be from 9 a.m. to noon each day. It is for players age six years and older.
The camp will be conducted by St. Catharine head assistant coach Terry Davis, along with other Patriot assistants, Bryan Allan and Travis Adams, and members of the 2011 Patriot team.
The camp will emphasize hitting fielding and throwing.

The girls’ and boys’ tennis team seasons drew to a close over the weekend, as both finished the year without sending anyone to state.

In boys’ action, Wes Young and Stewart Young lost their doubles match 6-0, 6-0.
Jordan Simpson and Chris Carrico also lost 6-0, 6-0.
In girls’ action, Jessica Brady lost her singles match 6-0, 6-0.
In doubles play, Haylee Kimes and Erica Walker lost 6-0, 6-0.