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.
00:00 - 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.
00:00 - We are pleased to announce Sam Draut has been named Editor of The Oldham Era. oldhamera.com/content/sam-dr…
- 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.
- Oldham County business owner Gustavo Reyes cut the ribbon on the fourth location of his restaurant, Gustavo's Mexican Grill, today in Norton Commons: bit.ly/2EvksmU
- Tristan Ballinger returned home to Oldham County today after completing the inpatient part of his recovery at Frazier Rehab.
00:00 - A year ago today, Tristan Ballinger emerged from a coma. Doctors are calling him a living miracle. oldhamera.com/content/ballin…
- DJ arrested for drinking during Oldham County's Project Graduation: bit.ly/2EPUACV
- 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.
00:00 - Here on the courthouse lawn in La Grange where a group of protesters has gathered to demand an end to police brutality and #JusticeforBreonnaTaylor
00:00 - 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.
- Students from Oldham County High School participating in #NationalSchoolWalkout
- Starr Thompson, a graduate of South Oldham High School, was honored by Good Morning America for inspiring service of others during the coronavirus pandemic. oldhamera.com/content/crestw…

















