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News for March 26

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Magnolia Bank donates 250K to Elizabethtown Police for officer, vehicle cameras

A major donation was handed to Elizabethtown Police yesterday. Magnolia Bank announced a 250 thousand dollar donation to the department for the purpose of purchasing and maintaining body cameras for all 50 patrol officers, as well as their cars. 

Police Chief Jeremy Thompson
Elizabethtown Mayor Jeff Gregory

Officials note that the quarter of a million dollar donation is the single largest donation in the bank’s history. 

Lions Club Pancake Breakfast still a go Saturday morning

Tomorrow morning, one of the area’s favorite fundraisers will take place. It won’t be the meet and greet it usually is, but the Elizabethtown Lions Club will be hosting their annual Pancake Breakfast at Elizabethtown High School. 

Club President Brian Dennis

The event runs from 7 am until noon. Tickets can be purchased from members of the Lions Club or at the door.

Hodgenville PD: Suspect in custody after 3 stolen vehicle Thursday morning

One person is in custody after 3 abandoned vehicles were found in the streets of Hodgenville yesterday morning. Police were called to College Street early Thursday morning on reports of an abandoned Toyota in the street. Another call was soon placed, with another abandoned car being found near Paula’s Hot Biscuit. 

Chief James Richardson says the suspect was apprehended by Elizabethtown Police. It was later determined that the Toyota was also stolen. Richardson says the suspect’s name has not been released. They were lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.

Over 30% of Kentucky adults have received 1st dose of vaccine

36% of Kentucky’s adult population has received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine. That’s what state officials said during Governor Andy Beshear’s media briefing Thursday. Beshear also announced 726 new cases of the virus for the state, as well as a positivity rate of 2.92%. Locally, Hardin County reported 12 new cases of the virus yesterday. Meanwhile, LaRue and Meade counties both reported 2 new cases.

News for March 25

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ECTC to offer virtual and drive through options for graduation

Students with Elizabethtown Community and Technical College will get some sort of graduation ceremonies this year. College officials announced 2 ceremonies planned for this Spring and last fall’s graduating class: a virtual and drive-thru option. 

Spokesperson Sarah Berkshire

The ceremony will take place in front of the James Owens building on campus May 10th. The virtual ceremony will take place as well on May 7th.

American Legion moves Vietnam Veterans event to Monday

Covid-19 had already altered their plans, but now, organizers of American Legion Post 113 are having to reschedule their annual tribute to Vietnam Veterans to next Monday. Organizers made the decision yesterday after looking at the forecast. 

Post 113 Adjunct Brian Knoch

The event is set to take place Monday outside the post’s Ring Road location from 6 to 8. 

Police reassure public after reports of strange Amazon packages

It was mysterious seeds last summer. Now, some residents are reporting strange Amazon packages containing online items they didn’t even order. Good news, local authorities say the strange deliveries are harmless. 

Officer John Thomas says residents can report the packages to Amazon if they wish. What to do with the contents is entirely up to the individual.

Kentuckians 16 and old eligible for vaccines beginning April 12th

More Kentuckians will soon be able to sign up for a vaccine. State officials made the announcement yesterday that, by April 12th, all Kentuckians 16 and older will be able to sign up for a vaccine if they want to. This comes as just this week, Kentuckians 50 and older were able to sign up themselves, part of an expansion of the phases currently covered by the state. Also announced yesterday, another day of dropping positivity rate, down now to 2.85%. 695 new cases were announced, with 34 coming from Hardin, and Meade county reported a single case.

E’town man sentenced to 10 years in prison following child sex charge

An Elizabethtown man was sentenced this week after being arrested last year of attempted enticement of a minor. According to the U-S Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky, Travis Puckett was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the offense. The plea agreement stated that police arrested Puckett last year in an undercover operation, after he communicated with and attempted to meet with an underage teen who was actually a detective part of the operation. Puckett admitted to authorities after his arrest that he had been the person communicating with the supposed 14-year old girl. Puckett will also serve 15 years of supervised release following his prison term.

News for March 24

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Intersections of 31W project to be impacted tonight

As work continues on the 31-W rehabilitation project in Elizabethtown, transportation officials have announced the temporary closure of some medians along the corridor later tonight. Crews will close off the medians of the intersections of Towne Mall/Starlite Center and Walmart Drive at Dixie highway beginning tonight at 9 pm and lasting until tomorrow morning at 6 am. Traffic will be able to travel along 31-W and turn right in and out of the shopping centers; however, drivers can not cross the intersections during that time. Officials encourage motorists to pay attention to signs regarding changing road conditions. More information can be found on US31w.org.

ECTC scholarships to close in next week

Just over a week from today, scholarships for Elizabethtown Community and Technical College will close for the upcoming semester. 

Institutional Advancement Officer Megan Stith

Scholarship information can be found on the ECTC website.

Red Cross promotes Giving Day

Today is Giving Day for the American Red Cross, a day officials promote as the opportunity to help community members when they need it most through donations. 

Regional Red Cross Chapter Executive Director Jennifer Capps

The organization says 90 cents out of every dollar goes directly back into communities. More information on donations and volunteer opportunities can be found on the Red Cross website.

Beshear: over 198,000 Kentuckians vaccinated in last vaccination week

The state of Kentucky once again broke their own record of weekly vaccinations this past week. State officials made the announcement Tuesday afternoon, saying nearly 200 thousand residents were vaccinated during the week beginning March 16th. 

Governor Andy Beshear

893 new cases were announced for the state. Hardin County reported 12 new cases, and LaRue County reported two.

Elizabethtown announces schedule for spring clean-up

Elizabethtown city officials have announced their plans for the annual spring cleanup. Monday, public works officials presented the city council with the schedule for the annual month long event, with the work schedule set to begin next Thursday, April 1st. Officials say pickup of debris and junk will start in section 1, West of Dixie and North of St John Road, and will rotate the entire month throughout the 5 areas of the city. A full schedule, as well as costs for bags, if needed, can be found on the city’s website.