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News for April 13

For 29 years Hardin County Habitat for Humanity has been revitalizing neighborhoods and building affordable housing for low-income families in Hardin County. They continued their mission through the pandemic and are looking for volunteers. There are no specific skills required to volunteer, for more information call the Hardin County Restore or Hardin County Habitat at 270-360-9900

Governor Andy Beshear announced his Team Kentucky Vaccination Challenge Monday. Beshear said just over 900,000 more Kentuckians need to get what he calls the “shot of hope” before the restrictions will be lifted.

Kentucky Transportation Department District 4 spokesperson Chris Jesse gives an update on the construction on 31w in Elizabethtown The next phase 2 B is expected to begin later this month.

It’s National Telecommunications Appreciation week and KSP is recognizing the 2019 Civilian Employee of the Year award recipient, Jodi Shacklette. Jodi served at Post 4 in Elizabethtown as a communications training officer and was a 25 year veteran of the agency and retired in 2020.

Etown City Council met Monday night and they discussed the demolition and reconstruction of Funtopia playground. The City plans to build a brand new, fully inclusive ADA accessible Funtopia for the public.

Government Officials have recommended a pause in the use of the Johnson and Johnson Covid-19 and the FDA announced today that they are reviewing 6 reported cases of a rare and severe type of blood clot. The Agencies say 6.8 million doses have been administered in the US officials say these adverse reactions are extremely rare and are continuing to investigate these cases.

News for April 12

US Representative Brett Guthrie visited Ft. Knox Friday and received updates on different projects on Post. He also was updated on the construction of a $45 million digital air-ground integration range, plans for Cadet summer training at Ft. Knox, and stand-up of three-star general office command fifth corps and its integration into the community.

Hardin County Schools welcomed students back to their classrooms from Spring Break today. All in-person learning students will resume in-person instruction. Both Group A and Group B students will be returning to their school buildings together. OAL students will also resume instruction.

Dee Dee Shaw will be sworn in as Hardin County District Court Judge on Wednesday. She was recently appointed by Governor Andy Beshear. The District 9 Division 1 position became vacant in late January. Shaw recently retired after 24 years as Elizabethtown City Attorney.

Governor Andy Breshear announced this weekend over 1.5 million unique Kentuckians have been vaccinated. The Governor also announced 366 new covid 19 cases in the commonwealth and a positivity rate of 3.08%.

News for April 8

Helping Hand of Hope in conjunction with the Lincoln Trail District Health Department will be having a vaccination clinic on May 4th. This will be a drive thru clinic at their location at 6796 South Wilson Road in Elizabethtown, Appointments are required, call 270-1601 to register.

There are still appointments available for The Lincoln Trail District Health Departments clinic in Hardin County tomorrow for the Johnson and Johnson vaccine for anyone 18 and older. Call 270-769-1601 to register or visit their website at ltdhd.org to register online.

Hardin County Performing Arts Center is still plugging along with some great activities and entertainment opportunities for those interested in the arts. The Pac will be offering a dance initiative for gifted and talented students in Hardin County Schools, the PAC will also be offering Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet on demand. They will also be taking auditions for their production of The Addams Family. The PAC has been open since November with limited activity.

The Leitchfield Police Department has found a new home. After a little over a year of construction and preparation they opened at their new location at 515 South Main Street in Leitchfield this week. They had been at their other location since 1991.

Governor Andy Beshear and Labor Cabinet Secretary Larry Roberts announced today that in person unemployment insurance services will open April 15 at more than a dozen regional Kentucky Career Centers (KCCs) including one at 233 Ring Road in Elizabethtown. KCC staff will be available for in person assistance by appointment only. Kentuckians can begin scheduling Monday through Friday appointments at kcc.ky.gov.