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- Man burned in Monday house blaze
One man was severely injured in a blaze Monday afternoon off Bardstown Road near Cox's Creek.
- Man, 80, severely burned in Mt. Washington fire
An 80-year-old Shepherdsville man was severely burned in a house fire near Mount Washington yesterday.
- Suspected meth lab explodes, 80-year-old burned
An 80-year-old Bullitt County man is being treated for severe burns, after a suspected meth lab went up in flames near Mount Washington.
- MW man charged with arson
A man has been charged with intentionally setting his home on fire on Sunday afternoon.
- Masterpiece Classic
Dialogue "Martha Raddatz" Host Marcia Franklin talks with ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Martha Raddatz.
- Man Facing Charges After Mt. Washington Rescue
A man is facing charges today after he had to be rescued from the steep Mount Washington hillside on New Year's Eve.
- Man Rescued From Mt. Washington Hillside
A man who became stranded on the hillside above Station Square was pulled to safety Wednesday night.
- Man Reportedly Trapped On Mt. Washington
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- Mount Washington Bullitt Caddy will adorn T-shirt
Fame is no stranger to the Rosser family's 'Voodoo Lounge.' The Mount Washington family's remodeled teal, blue and green '68 Cadillac Coupe deVille has graced the cover of Lowrider magazine and has won many ...
- Elf at your service: Greenwell recognized for service throughout the year
Tom Greenwell is a sales associate and window clerk for the Mount Washington Post Office - or is he an elf? This time every year, Greenwell transforms into Santa's number one helper.
- Mt. Washington to issue bonds for church building
The Mount Washington council approved a resolution last night to issue up to $2.25 million in bonds to finance the cost of Mount Washington United Methodist Church's multipurpose building.
- Mt. Washington council to discuss walking trail tonight
Dr. Steve Henry, the former lieutenant governor and Jefferson County commissioner, will address the Mount Washington City Council tonight about a walking trail in the city.
- Bar association candidate accused of ethics violation
Just as the Kentucky Bar Association's president was stripped of some of her powers for inappropriate conduct last week, a candidate for another bar office was being accused of ethics violations.
- Flammable-liquid storage approved
The Mount Washington City Council passed an ordinance allowing the above-ground storage of flammable liquids.
- Mt. Washington Residents To Pay Hundreds To Have Heat Restored
A group of Mount Washington homeowners are a bit chilly Thursday night. Equitable Gas was replacing a gas line along Meridian street in Mount Washington Thursday morning when they tested various lines to homes ...
- Vote set on ending primaries
Mount Washington may end primary elections for mayoral and City Council races and make the general election nonpartisan.
- Civilians are often caught at disadvantage
One of the most thankless jobs may be an appointment to an agency, such as a fire board or a civil service commission.
- Cozy & creative
Cindy and Doug Story love to open their Mount Washington home to others. Cindy is especially creative with decorating, so her personal touches are found throughout the home.
- YouTube Aims to Curb Abuse With Safety Center
YouTube is getting more proactive in dealing with emerging issues such as cyberbullying and online abusive behavior.
Mount Washington Classifieds
Local classifieds for Mount Washington, KY
- Monarch Valley Leather Couch & Loveseat - Immaculate Condition!
This Monarch Valley genuine leather couch & loveseat set was purchased at Ashley Furniture in October 2006 for $2300. They are a dark brown/mahoghany color with mahoghany wood and riveted detail on the arms. These are SUPER comfortable - you will LOVE them! They are in absolute immaculate condition....
- 2009 Husaberg FE 450
I have a 2009 Husaberg FE 450 for sale with only 80 miles on it. This is the new one with fuel injection. Only 500 imported into the U.S. this year. Bike is in great condition and comes with an after market shifter, brake snake and fork air bleeders. Asking $8,500 for the bike. May consider p...
- Indoor Flea Market (Booth 12)
I have all kinds of books by your favorite authors. Nora Roberts, Danielle Steele, Sandra Brown, John Grisham, and Stephen King. I have Little Golden Books, Babysitter's Club and other tween series. I am located in the old Wal-Mart building in Leitchfield, Ky. at 1425 Elizabethtown Road, 42754. Come...
City DescriptionMount Washington is a city in northeast Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 8,485 at the 2000 census. The estimated population as of 2006 was 11,761. It is located at was once the crossroads of two stagecoach routes, which spurred early population growth and the incorporation in 1822 of a town called Mt. Vernon, after George Washington's home. The name was changed to Mount Washington in 1833 to avoid confusion with Mount Vernon in Rockcastle County.
Mount Washington became the economic center of Bullitt County by the 1850s. In the Autumn of 1862, the town was held by John Wharton's Confederate cavalry, who skirmished with Maj. Gen. Thomas L. Crittenden's men north of Mount Washington along Floyds Fork on October 1. A defeat the following day lead to a Confederate retreat from the area.
Mount Washington's industries aged and by the 1930s it was no longer the most prominent town in the county. The decline continued when fire burned much of the business district on November 18, 1940. Mount Washington enjoyed an influx of new residents starting in the late 1960s with the opening of General Electric's Appliance Park nearby. The population grew from 2,020 in 1970 ... Read MoreCity Contained By:Timezones:- North American Eastern Time Zone
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