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Hardin County Board of Education to look into expanding in-person instruction
As one of the only local school districts to not yet release plans, the Hardin County Board of Education is expected to talk about possibly expanding in-person instruction during a special called meeting tonight. The topic is one of just 5 items listed on the agenda for tonight’s meeting. The meeting is set to take place at 6 p-m. Elizabethtown Independent Schools was the latest district to announce an expansion of in-person learning, saying on Friday students who opt to return will begin in-person instruction 4 days a week beginning March 15th.
CDC: Fully vaccinated individuals can gather indoors without masks
Good news from the CDC yesterday: fully vaccinated individuals can now gather indoors with other fully vaccinated individuals without masks. A person is fully vaccinated 2 weeks after receiving their final dose of a Covid-19 vaccine. Lincoln Trail District Health spokesperson Terrie Burgan says the news is great for those wanting to return to a somewhat normal world.
Burgan still stresses that proper preventative measures, like hand washing and masking, and social distancing, should be observed in public.
E’town Lions Club to host annual pancake breakfast later this month
It won’t be the usual meet and greet style enjoyed in years past, but the Elizabethtown Lions Club will host their annual pancake breakfast this month.
Tickets for the event can be purchased the day of or in advance by contacting a Lions Club member.
Beshear: 8th straight week of declining cases
An 8th straight week of declining case numbers and a dropping positivity rate. That was the news from Governor Andy Beshear during his Monday media briefing.
Beshear announced 331 new cases yesterday, in addition to the statistic that roughly 25% of Kentucky adults have received at least their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine. Locally, Hardin and Meade counties reported 2 new cases, with LaRue reporting a single one.
Central Kentucky Cares releases grant funds to 8 non-profits
The second round of grants provided by the Central Kentucky Cares Fund have been sent out, with 8 non-profit organizations receiving a combined 19 thousand dollars. The fund, established last year in response to the pandemic, uses the grants to help those struggling with rent or utility payments, something Central Kentucky Community Foundation President/CEO Davette Swinney says they knew would likely have to be used again.
Some of the organizations included in the second round of grants include Helping Hand of Hope, St. Vincent de Paul Outreach ministries, and the Central Kentucky Community Action Council.
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KSP: 1 person shot after confrontation over stolen vehicle
One person is dead after a confrontation at an Upton grocery store led to a shooting over the weekend. Kentucky State Police say they were contacted Friday night about a shooting in the Crossroads IGA parking lot in Upton.
Smith was pronounced deceased at the scene by Hardin County Coroners. Sharp says the investigation is ongoing. The case will be turned over to the Hardin County Grand Jury once investigation is completed.
FL man arrested after high-speed pursuit from Hardin to Jefferson Co.
A Florida man arrested last week after leading police on a high speed pursuit from Elizabethtown to Jefferson County. According to arrest citations, police received a call of a reckless driver from another motorist on I-65 who said they believed the passenger of the vehicle might be in distress. Police tried to intercept the vehicle as it exited onto Elizabethtown, but the driver fled, driving into oncoming traffic and traveling northbound on I-65. Police pursued the vehicle, which they say traveled in excess of 120 miles per hour at times. Tire deflation devices were used, with the vehicle coming to a stop on the interstate in Louisville near the fairgrounds. The violator, Dana Ashbrook, was taken by ambulance for treatment at UofL, where he admitted to officers of being intoxicated, as well as consuming methamphetamines. The passenger, his girlfriend, told police he had refused to let her out of the vehicle, taking her phone from her. Ashbrook was arrested and charged with Fleeing or Evading police, several counts of Wanton endangerment, and Unlawful imprisonment, among other charges.
Radcliff Blessing Box unveiled Friday
The mission of eliminating hunger for residents of Radcliff has begun. Resident Maria Bell was joined by community leaders Friday for the ribbon cutting of the community’s first “Blessing Box.” Bell says the idea of helping those who face food insecurity has been something she has wanted to do for a while, only realizing it now.
Bell has started a non-profit, Be The Change, to support her mission. The box is located in Radcliff at 661 S. Wilson Road.
EIS latest school district to release expanded in-person plans
Slowly but surely, local school districts are releasing their plans for expanding in-person instruction. Friday, Elizabethtown Independent announced that students who opted to would return to in-person instruction 4 days a week starting March 15th. Students will attend Monday through Thursday, with Friday being an off day. Earlier this month, LaRue County Schools announced a 5-day a week return beginning March 22nd, as will Grayson County Schools . Breckinridge County students 9th-12th grade will begin 4 days a week beginning today. Hardin County Schools have not yet released any such plans.
Greenspace film part of national film festival tour
The story of Elizabethtown’s GreenSpace organization is being presented to audiences nationwide. The film has been picked up by the Wild and Scenic film fest for a nationwide tour.
Special events coordinator Matt Deneen says the film will continue it’s nationwide tour until next year, when he says a premiere will be held in Elizabethtown.
HCS announces events for graduating seniors
As close to a traditional graduation as Hardin County School seniors will receive. The district released graduation plans Friday, including an event for seniors leading up to the big day. Seniors will be treated to a special dinner near the end of the year, in addition to having a cap-and-gown ceremony in the respective schools during a school day. That ceremony will be students and staff only. Families will have an opportunity to watch graduating seniors during a reserved time event similar to last year. Graduation dates have yet to be determined.
Lt. Gov Coleman tours BHH vaccinations facility
Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman made a stop at the Towne Mall in Elizabethtown yesterday afternoon, touring the vaccination facility of Baptist Health Hardin.
Coleman spoke with local government and healthcare leaders before departing for Campbellsville to tour another vaccine site. Baptist Health Hardin officials say they’ve seen an increase in registrations, with phone lines open Tuesday through Thursday, 9am to 4 pm.
Whistle Stop taken off auction, sold to new ‘local’ owner
Initially slated for the auction block, the Whistle Stop has instead been sold. Owners Mike and Lynn Cummins made the announcement this week, saying they had instead sold the acclaimed restaurant to a new owner. The couple did say Thursday afternoon that the new owner is local, but did not disclose the identity of the new owner. The Cummins’ bought the restaurant from original owners James and Idell Sego 16 years ago. The restaurant has won numerous awards over it’s 44 year history, and has become a cornerstone of the Glendale community.
March 5th marks Colorectal Cancer Awareness Day
Today is Dress in Blue day for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. In September of last year, we talked with gastroenterologist Dr. Kawsheef Hider about the all too common disease.
As part of today, individuals are encouraged to wear the color blue to raise awareness about the disease.
1-year anniversary of Kentucky’s first Covid-19 case Saturday
It’s hard to believe it, but tomorrow, March 6th, is the one year anniversary of Kentucky confirming its first case of Covid-19. To mark the occasion, Terrie Burgan with Lincoln Trail District Health Department joins us tomorrow morning on the Breckinridge Report to look back on the 1 year anniversary.
The entire conversation can be heard Saturday morning on 94.3 the Wolf
Johnson and Johnson vaccine makes it’s way to hands of local pharamcies
Doses of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine have made their way into local pharmacies. Yesterday, Inspire RX pharmacy owner and pharmacist Nathaniel Adams said they experienced high demand for the vaccine Thursday afternoon.
Adams says it’s especially satisfying for local pharmacies such as his to offer the vaccine. The pharmacy, as with others, only received 100 doses of the single shot vaccine.
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HCS begins 2nd vaccine doses with revised instruction schedule
Today, Hardin County School staff members began to receive their second doses of Covid-19 vaccines. As a result, the district adding a day of NTI for students the day after their school staff members receive it.
District spokesperson John Wright says the added day only affects middle and elementary school students. Days and schedules of staff vaccinations can be found on the district’s website.
Abound, partners with local organization for financial education
A local financial institution has partnered with a local educational group, with the mission of expanding financial education. This week, Abound Credit Union announced their new partnership with Omicron Nu Lambda, providing the education foundation with access to one of the institution’s financial education programs. Officials from both organizations say the partnership will help to better the financial well-being of members of the surrounding communities.
4 arrested after traffic stop
A traffic stop Tuesday resulted in the seizure of nearly 30 tabs of Fentanyl from a vehicle and the arrest of 4 people. Kentucky State Police conducted a traffic stop late Tuesday night near the 93 mile marker. Troopers made contact with the driver and passengers, Willie Sanders, Jamal James, Tiera Matthews, and Curtis Haynes, who stated they were heading from Atlanta to Milwaukee. Troopers said they detected the smell of marijuana, and conducted a search, finding a handgun, as well as a clear plastic bag containing 29 tablets of Carfentanil, which the Trooper says was packaged to look like Ecstacy. Another handgun, this one reported stolen, was found in the back seat. All four were arrested, with Sanders being charged with trafficking in a controlled substance, importing Carfentanil. Both were lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.
LTDHD updates on vaccines for area
As of February 25th, Lincoln Trail District Health Department has vaccinated 4.3% of their population with the first dose of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine. That might not seem like a lot, but the amount grows when doses provided to residents by other providers are factored in.
Baptist Health Hardin announced earlier that staff at their locations has provided over 5,500 vaccinations since giving out the first in December of 2020.
Wednesday case numbers for Kentucky
1,175 new cases of Covid-19 were announced for the state of Kentucky yesterday afternoon.
Governor Andy Beshear did include 33 new virus-related deaths in his brief video update. Locally, Hardin County saw 32 new cases for Wednesday. Additionally, Meade county reported 7 and LaRue reported 4.
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