Westport News

Two new dog day-care centers are proposed in St. Matthews - a private one on Browns Lane near Shelbyville Road and one that would be operated by the Kentucky Humane Society on Lyndon Lane, just east of the Westport Village shopping center.

The Broken Sidewalk blog on urbanism in Louisville wants your online vote on the best new buildings and artwork in 2009.

Brother, can you spare a swipe? For years, Salvation Army bell ringers have urged passersby to drop some change or a dollar or two into the iconic red kettles outside grocery stores and malls.

With the Ohio River as part of its border, Oldham County attracted the pioneers who were exploring the Western frontier.

Oldham Water District board Chairman Mel Milburn said he realizes a 28 percent rate increase for the district's 8,000 customers is steep, but "we can't just stop and start over." During a presentation to Fiscal Court on Oct.

Oldham County native Louise Head Duncan was the daughter of Peyton Samuel Head and Blanche Hitt Head.

The 10th annual Westport River Daze festival was a huge success. We couldn't have asked for better weather and a prettier day.

Bluegrass music lovers may want to venture to Westport on Oct. 15 to learn more about its history.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Highway District 5 reports the following roadwork scheduled in Bullitt County for the week of September 13: Bullitt County : Interstate 65: Lane closures and delays are possible in both directions between the KY 61 underpass and the Bullitt/Jefferson County line for concrete pavement repairs.

In the top corner of Oldham County, as close as you can get to the Ohio River, sits the tiny town of Westport.

An Oldham County man now faces several charges after police say he poured gasoline on his house and set it on fire with his family inside.

Oldham County police have made an arrest in an arson case. Keith Evridge, 36, is accused of setting fire to a home in the 6000 block of Washington Street in Westport.

A Westport man faces charges attempted murder and arson following a Saturday evening house fire.

The fourth annual Oldham Studio Tour and Art Sale takes place Saturday and Sunday.

People can get their fill of art, history and food during two upcoming events in Oldham County.

Commodore Richard Taylor was certainly one of the most distinguished pioneers and early citizens of Oldham County.

The following is taken from the Oldham County History Center's book "History and Families: Oldham County, Kentucky," which is sold at the history center museum's gift shop.

The following is taken from the Oldham County History Center's book "History and Families: Oldham County, Kentucky," which is sold at the history center museum's gift shop.

Westport residents are invited to a meeting Monday where plans for the small town's RiverDaze festival will be discussed.

Westport residents are invited to a meeting Monday where plans for the small town's RiverDaze festival will be discussed.