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News Release: 3/20/2025

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

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JUNE 2025

Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Hosted Events!

 

 

MORNING MIXER

 

APRIL 8TH, 2025

7:30a - 9:00a

 

Shelbyville Comprehensive Treatment Center

 

213 Midland Blvd

Shelbyville

 

 

 

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

 

APRIL 10TH, 2025

4:00p - 5:30p

 

McDaniel Insurance

 

921 Main Street

Shelbyville

 

 

 

 

 

 

MORNING MIXER

 

APRIL 16TH, 2025

7:30a - 9:00a

 

Shelby Farms Senior Living

 

100 Williamsburg Dr

Shelbyville

 

NETWORKING ROUNDTABLE

 

APRIL 17TH, 2025

11:30a - 1:00p

STRATTON CENTER

215 WASHINGTON ST

 

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Member hosted events

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March

o  Mar 22nd – Touched Twice

o  Mar 22nd – HorseSensing Hoe Down

o  Mar 22nd – 2nd Annual Mac & Cheese Festival

o  Mar 22nd – Science Hill Academy’s Bicentennial Community Event

o  Mar 22nd- Bicentennial of Science Hill Female Academy Gala

o  Mar 24th – Dorman Center Annual Fundraiser Luncheon

o  Mar 29th – Waddy Fire Dept Craft Vendor Fair

April

o  March 31-April 4 – SCPS Spring Break

o  April – Friends of Scouting April – HorseSensing Pie and Cake Contest

o  April 3rd – Dementia Support Group @ Shelby Farms Senior Living

o  April 5th – Spring Photos with Critters

o  April 5th – Alice in Wonderful Spring Party @ Outlet Shoppes

o  April 5th-19th – Free Easter Bunny Photos @ Outlet Shoppes

o  April 7-11th – City of Shelbyville Clean Up

o  April 8th – Morning Mixer @ Shelbyville Comprehensive Treatment Center

o  April 10th – Business After Hours @ McDaniel Insurance

o  April 11th – Bourbon to the Rescue

o  April 12th – Little Light House Garden Party

o  April 12th – Bunny Days @ Shelby Co Parks & Rec

o  April 16th – Morning Mixer @ Shelby Farms Senior Living

o  April 17th – Networking Roundtable

o  April 17-19 – Dogwood Classic Horse Show

o  April 19th – Dogwood Festival

o  April 19th – Cornerstone Christian Cruise In

o  April 19th – Easter Event @ Weichert Realtors

o  April 21st – Distinguished Citizen Banquet

o  April 24th – Mixer @ Independence Bank

o  April 25th – The Defenses at SCPS

o  April 26th – Habitat for Humanity Pre Derby & Casino Night

o  April 26th – Heroes at Bat

o  April 26th – The Chocolate Bake Off presented by HorseSensing

o  April 29th – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony @ NextHome Horizon Meadows Realty

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Everdry Waterproofing

Chelsea Bale

502-547-1850

311 Corporate Court, Shelbyville

 

EverDry Waterproofing is one of the nation’s largest Basement waterproofing companies. Everdry specializes in basement waterproofing, crawlspace waterproofing, foundation repair and basement ventilation. Our patented, safe and 100% effective waterproofing method can be used on foundations consisting of poured concrete, block, brick, stone, red clay tile plus crawlspaces and slabs. We have been in business for more than 40 years and have over 85,000 “RAVING FANS.”

 

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OVER 40+ YEARS EXPERIENCE

We combine quality workmanship, superior knowledge and the only waterproofing company in Kentucky with its own patent — to provide you with service unmatched by any of our competitors.

 

BEST MATERIALS

We have the experience, personnel and resources to make the project run smoothly. We can ensure a job is done on time.

 

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

Work with us involve a carefully planned series of steps, centered around a schedule we stick to and daily communication.

Blue Star Home Inspection

Jill Snow

jill@blue-starhomeinspection.com

 

Jill Snow - License #291291

At Blue Star Home Inspections, I take pride in being a professional that my clients can trust. I am fully licensed and insured, and committed to providing the highest level of service to my clients.

 

My reports are comprehensive, color-coded, and provided the same day as your home inspection.

 

About me

I have over five years of experience in the industry and I have completed over 1000 inspections. Being a female in a male dominated industry, I am able to bring a fresh perspective to the inspection process. I have worked with both new and seasoned agents, as well as first time and experienced home buyers. I take pride in educating my clients on the deficiencies of their prospective home and making sure they feel comfortable throughout the inspection process.

 

Kelli Weakly - Kentucky Family Farm Insurance

Kelli Weakly

502-744-9020

 

Independent insurance agency who has a focus on Equine Farms

 

Horse Farms

We cater to all aspects of the Equine world with Mortality, Colic and Disability for breeding and show stock in addition to insuring the family horse.

 

Farming Activities

The farming industry includes equine and cattle. We insure you!

 

Life Insurance

All life insurance coverage is available at our insurance agency.

 

Commercial Insurance

Commercial auto insurance covers your business vehicles.

Peach Blossom Farm

Matthew Corcione 

Peachblossomfarm@gmail.com

 

Local Farm specializing in wagyu beef, Pasture, poultry, Farm fresh eggs, and locally sourced produce. All our animals are Pasture Raised, ethically handled, and processed while adhering to strict sustainable farming practices. We also offer a full service food truck serving up the best from our farm to your fork. Also here at Peach Blossom Farm enjoy a warm homemade cinnamon roll, fresh artisan bread, or a slice of your favorite old fashioned pie or cake like Grandma use to make.

Spectrum Reach

Tim Andersen

10350 Ormsby Park Place, Louisville

tim.andersen@charter.com

 

Hi. We’re Spectrum Reach—helping you grow your business.

We are your trusted media expert, delivering multiscreen solutions to get your message in front of the right audiences by connecting you to consumers across every screen. We offer innovative solutions to every advertiser, large or small. To succeed in a constantly evolving marketplace, businesses need a partner that is current and evolving. At Spectrum Reach, we are built for what’s now and what’s next.

Pinnacle Roofing

Spencer Nauert

2031 Midland Trail, Shelbyville

admin@pinnacleroofingteam.com

 

Pinnacle Roofing, an A+ BBB-rated, veteran-owned company, has been in operation for over 10 years. We are a GAF Master Elite Two Star President’s Club roofing company operating in the Greater Louisville area, providing clients with exceptional roofing services and unmatched expertise. 

All Points Broadband

Phil Brown

http://www.allpointsbroadband.com

 

We believe that high-quality internet connects people, neighbors, and families, giving them access to remote working opportunities, online learning options, and an improved quality of life. All Points Broadband works to expand this access and empower communities by bringing utility-grade broadband to underserved markets and deploying fiber and state-of-the-art fixed-wireless technology to homes and businesses in Virginia and Kentucky. Our specialized mission and unique values are critical in allowing us to deliver high quality, fast, and reliable internet services to these communities.

The Backwards Backpack

Ashlea Garofola

thebackwardsbackpack@gmail.com

 

The Backwards Backpack is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We aim to provide comfort during challenging moments by distributing backpacks filled with sensory and comfort items to local hospitals and law enforcement agencies.

Machaela Walpole, Semonin Realtor

mwalpole@semonin.com

 

About Machaela 

 

I am a journalist-turned-Realtor using the skills I learned in the newspaper world to help others in the real estate business.

 

How do those two things coincide you might ask. Well, in a lot more ways than you would imagine.

 

First, I am a multi-award-winning photographer. Those skills meld perfectly with listing houses. Pictures of everything from your front door to the bathroom faucet are going to be posted just about everywhere. You want those pictures to POP off the screen and draw attention. The more eyeballs on those photos, the more people who are going to be interested in your investment. That ultimately means more opportunities to get a house under contract!

 

Secondly, I am an award-winning writer. The description of your home should be delicious to buyers, and the exposition of buyers should be alluring to sellers. You want a Realtor with meticulous attention to detail that can make a contract clear and appealing to the other side.

 

Thirdly, fourthly, fifthly and you get the picture... Journalism translates to lots of other skills. (Working under and meeting strict deadlines, being kind to others, staying positive under pressure, keeping up with technology, etc.) But the most important thing is that I have an awesome (seriously, AWESOME) group of Semonin agents backing me up.

 

If you are curious about how your investment is shaping up, or if you are sick of giving your money to a landlord, call me and let's catch up! I love chatting about the market.

 

And if you are just meeting me, hello! Are you ready to find your dream home?

maurices 

Cynthia Dilbert

Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass

 

A women's fashion retailer located in the Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass.

 

Feel good fashion means versatile style that every woman can style for real life. We're committed to fun and friendly service and contributing to the communities we live in and love. We can’t wait to see you in one of our 850+ hometown stores and online.

Facing the Walls Murals

Julia Pierce

facingthewallmurals@gmail.com

 

Julia Pierce, owner of Facing the Wall Murals, is a skilled muralist specializing in creating unique and captivating custom artwork for businesses and homeowners. As a locally owned and woman-owned business, Facing the Wall Murals offers personalized service and high-quality craftsmanship to transform spaces with stunning visual narratives.

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  • Legislature considers local control on Airbnbs
  • Shelby Showcase draws a crowd
  • Shelby art will be displayed downtown
  • Accident results in mans death in Washington County
  • Learning and livelihood in jeopardy
  • Covid-19 vaccine requirements ban dies in committee
  • Windows on historic buildings...a window to the past...or the future?
  • Woods are ready for spring hunting season
  • Sheriff's deputy graduates police academy
  • Hewlett Family Dentistry unveils new office
  • Running Titans break records at Nike indoor nationals
  • Titans boys volleyball secures historic first KHSAA sanctioned win
  • Wright sets state record, places sixth at nationals
  • Shelby County Harris signs to play lacrosse at Spalding University
  • Young Leaders explore manufacturing on Industry Day
  • Inmate escapes from Shelby County Jail: Community encouraged to be on the lookout
  • KLC presents liability grants to Shelbyville and Simpsonville
  • Shelby Boys tennis defeats Bullitt East
  • Kentucky Hidden Wonders comes to life
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Politics in Kentucky

Gov. Beshear: Disaster Unemployment Assistance

for Those Impacted by Severe Storms and Floods

Now Available in 16 Counties

  

​​​​​​​FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 17, 2025) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced today that Kentucky will now be accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) from individuals in Leslie and Woodford counties who are out of work due to the severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides that occurred in Kentucky beginning on Feb. 14, 2025, bringing the total number of counties eligible for DUA assistance to 16.

On Feb. 25, 2025, President Donald Trump approved Gov. Beshear’s request for an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration, which includes public assistance for local governments and individual assistance for Kentuckians in Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Harlan, Knott, Lee, Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry and Pike counties. On March 2, 2025, an amendment to that declaration was issued adding Estill, Johnson and Simpson counties to those eligible for individual assistance, including DUA. On March 14, 2025, another amendment to that declaration was issued adding Leslie and Woodford counties.

Individuals – including unemployed and self-employed individuals who were living or working in the affected areas and became unemployed or had work interrupted as a direct result of severe storms and flooding that began on Feb. 14, 2025 – are eligible to apply for DUA benefits through the Kentucky Office of Unemployment Insurance.

The deadline to file individual initial applications for DUA is 60 days after the presidential declaration of the major disaster that resulted in the individual becoming unemployed. Additional counties added after the initial declaration must adhere to the same 60-day application deadline. Affected individuals should visit the Kentucky Career Center website at kcc.ky.gov or call 502-564-2900 to file their initial claim. The deadline to apply for DUA is April 25, 2025.

DUA is available to individuals who:

  • Worked or were self-employed, or were scheduled to begin work or self-employment;
  • Can no longer work or perform services because of physical damage or destruction to their place of employment as a direct result of a disaster, which can also include the physical inaccessibility of the place of employment due to its closure by the federal, state or local government in immediate response to the disaster;
  • Establish that the work or self-employment they can no longer perform was their primary source of income;
  • Do not qualify for regular unemployment insurance benefits from any state;
  • Cannot work or resume self-employment because of an injury as a direct result of the disaster; or
  • As a result of the disaster, became the breadwinner or major supporter of a household because of the death of the head of the household.

To qualify for DUA benefits, claimants in eligible counties must show that their employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a direct result of the disaster and that they are not otherwise eligible for regular unemployment insurance benefits under state or federal law. Farmers and other self-employed individuals who traditionally are ineligible for unemployment insurance (UI) benefits may qualify for DUA.

To receive DUA benefits, the federal program requires individuals to provide documents, including a copy of their most recent federal or state income tax forms or check stubs, a bill showing their physical address at the time of the disaster and a photo ID. All required documentation must be submitted within 21 days from the date the individual’s DUA application is filed.

DUA is available for 28 weeks of unemployment beginning Feb. 16, 2025, until Aug. 30, 2025, as long as the individual’s unemployment continues to be a direct result of the disaster.

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Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update

  

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 19, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on economic development, funding awards to support communities, awards to strengthen Kentucky’s public riverports, storm recovery and initiatives to protect Kentuckians from scams. The Governor also named the Kentucky teams playing in this year’s NCAA Basketball Tournament as this week’s Team Kentucky All-Stars.

Economic Development

On Monday, Gov. Beshear joined local officials and leaders of Mizkan America, an industry-leading producer of pasta sauces and vinegars, to break ground on the company’s $156 million expansion project in Owensboro, which will create 44 new quality Kentucky jobs.

Community Development Block Grant Awards

Gov. Beshear announced five projects that will receive funds from Kentucky’s Community Development Block Grant Program.

  • The Wayne County Fiscal Court will use $750,000 to renovate the senior citizens center on Columbia Avenue in Monticello.
  • The Bourbon County Fiscal Court will use $750,000 to stabilize the vacant Farmers Bank building on Main Street in Millersburg.
  • The city of Murray will use $750,000 to renovate and expand the Weaks Senior Citizens Center on Poplar Street.
  • The Hickman County Fiscal court will use $750,000 to renovate the senior citizens center on North Street in Clinton.
  • The city of Somerset will use $750,000 to help relocate God’s Pantry of Pulaski County to a larger facility.

The funding program is administered by the Kentucky Department for Local Government.

Awards to Strengthen Kentucky’s Public Riverports

The Governor announced nearly $1.5 million for a third round of funding to enhance Kentucky’s riverports and increase economic development and connectivity for Kentucky industries. The funds support six projects at five of Kentucky’s public riverports – Henderson County, Eddyville, Owensboro, Hickman-Fulton County and Paducah-McCracken County.

Storm Recovery

The Governor launched the Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund. To donate, click here. As of this morning, the fund has raised over $880,000, including a few generous donations: $50,000 from the Outlaw State of Kind Foundation, Chris and Morgane Stapleton’s charitable fund; $30,000 from Jim Beam; $25,000 from the Atlanta Jewish Foundation in the name of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee of Hebron; and $10,000 from the Jack Harlow Foundation.

As of March 17, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved more than $22 million in housing and other types of assistance to more than 3,800 Kentucky households. There are now 12 Disaster Recovery Centers open, with a 13th opening tomorrow.

On Monday, the Governor announced that Kentucky will now be accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) from individuals in Leslie and Woodford counties who are out of work due to the severe storms, bringing the total number of counties eligible for DUA assistance to 16.

The Governor announced that additional counties have been approved by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for disaster loans. Sixteen counties are eligible for both physical damage and economic injury loans. Twenty-one counties are eligible for economic injury only. So far, the SBA has approved 36 loans for over $2.2 million in Kentucky. Applications for disaster loans may be submitted online using the MySBA Loan Portal at lending.sba.gov. The filing deadline for physical property damage is April 25, 2025. The deadline for economic injury applications is Nov. 24, 2025.

Kentucky state parks are sheltering 215 people at five state resort parks, and 77 people in travel trailers. Flood survivors are encouraged to visit HousingCantWait.org to fill out an interest form for help with housing.

Scam Protection

The Governor provided an update on what the administration is doing to help protect people from scams. Last year, Team Kentucky provided educational resources to over 500 people with tips on how not to fall for a scam, with a specific focus on seniors. The Governor encouraged Kentuckians to take advantage of upcoming “Scam Jam” events hosted by the Department of Financial Institutions and other local partners, like AARP Kentucky. For a list of upcoming events, and for tips on how to avoid scams, visit KFI.ky.gov.

Team Kentucky All-Stars

With March Madness kicking off this week, the Governor named the Kentucky teams playing in the NCAA Basketball Tournament playing as this week’s Team Kentucky All-Stars. The commonwealth has two men’s teams represented – the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville – and three women’s teams – the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville and Murray State University.

“It’s been a historic year for basketball in the commonwealth. To all the players, coaches, managers and staff who made this moment possible, thank you and congratulations,” said Gov. Beshear. “I’m proud to name you this week’s Team Kentucky All-Stars, and we wish you all the best in this year’s tournament.”

Governor’s Veto

Finally, in response to a question from a journalist, the Governor said he is vetoing House Bill 216. The bill would allow Kentucky Department of Agriculture employees to accept grants and loans from a program run by the agency they work for. To date, this practice has been prohibited under state law and ethics opinions.

“I don’t think this was pushed by the commissioner of agriculture in any way – we have a good working relationship. But this has always been viewed as unethical and unlawful,” Gov. Beshear said. “This is unfair to the farmers who don’t work for the Department of Agriculture – that they would have to compete with someone else who has applied for the same loan and works next to the person who is going to make that determination.”

The Governor added that he is also concerned because the bill tries to be retroactive to cover the last two years.

Gov. Beshear added, “Under this bill, if you have done something that has been unethical – and there are opinions out there that say it is unethical – it is OK that you did it. I think right is right and wrong is wrong, and that the same rules should apply across the board.”

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