The latest performance was the epitome of a bad date. Listen as Eric tries to woo Jodie as they act out lyrics of a country song.
Q: 20% of all people admit they have done this after 11PM?
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to support expansion of the Advanced Manufacturing Army Career Skills Program.
The three year Advanced Technological Education Grant will allow ECTC to add a robotics and automation certification pathway and support a Career Skills Program Coordinator who will facilitate recruitment and retention plans. The grant starts May 1st.
The Hardin County Sheriff’s office has been receiving reports of another scam in our area. An individual posing as a deputy sheriff is calling individuals stating they have a warrant. The individuals are then instructed to send money to clear their record. If you receive one of these calls, please report it to the Hardin County Sheriff’s office.
An attempted robbery was foiled Friday in Radcliff. On April 2nd at approximately 3 pm the Radcliff Police Department responded to the 200 block of Wilson Road in regards to a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers learned the subsect had approached another individual leaving the Cecilian Bank in an attempted robbery. The suspect also identified themselves as a Radcliff Police Officer. Hamilton was charged with Robbery second degree and impersonating a police officer. The case is currently pending investigation.
Hardin County Government along with AGC Automotive America’s and Cobalt are having their annual E-Scrap Recycling event next Saturday, April 17th. You can bring your electronic items like computers, camera’s printers, scanners, cd players and more to be recycled. The event is taking place at the AGC Automotive America’s Plant off of Highway 62 in Elizabethtown.
Q: You can get a good estimate of the temperature outside by listening for this sound…
The City of Elizabethtown and E-town Tourism and Convention Bureau are excited to announce the on sale date for tickets to the first annual Concert on Main slated for June 26th. The concert features country legend Daryl Worley. Tickets are $15 and go on sale this Friday, April 9th at 10am. To purchase tickets go to etownevents.com and click on the concert on main link.
The smell of funnel cakes, sounds of carnival rides and fun will be back in July with the Hardin County Fair! The 2021 Hardin County Community Fair and Horse show will be July 5th thru the 10th at the Hardin County Fairgrounds … they expect all of your favorite fair events will be going on from the Midday, exhibits, pageants, truck and tractor pulls, horse show and more! Fair board President Marty Fulkerson said they had some special help this year from sponsors.
The Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Radcliff resident Dennis Monrow Wadzeck at an Louisville Airport on charges related to child sexual abuse material. The was arrested as a result of an undercover internet crimes against children investigation and was charged with six counts of possession of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance. These charges are class D felonies punishable by one to five years in prison. He was lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.
Govenor Beshear’s Covid-19 briefing yesterday included 110 new cases in Kentucky 4 new deaths and a positivity rate of 2.9%. The Lincoln Trail District Health Department reported 44 new cases including 24 for Hardin, 2 for Larue and 6 for Meade Counties. Also Kentucky is no longer prohibiting or advising against domestic travel.
Q: 1 out of 10 families don’t save these…what are they?
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College will offer in person classes at all of it’s campuses during the Fall 2021 semester. Considering the regional downward trend in Covid-19 cases and increasing vaccine availability, the college plans to offer a Fall schedule that meets student demand for in-person instruction. Most ECTC classes transitioned to online instruction in March 2020. Since then, in person classes largely have been limited to hands on labs. Fall classes begin August 16th. For more information visit elizabethtown.kctcs.edu.
The Centers for Disease Control and the Kentucky Department of Education have released new guidance regarding temperature checks at schools. The guidance says that the CDC does not recommend schools continue to conduct Covid-19 symptom screening for students and staff on a daily basis. Hardin County Schools will follow this new recommendation when students return from Spring Break on April 12th.
Today, Attorney General Daniel Cameron and Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky will launch an awareness campaign to prevent child sexual abuse in Kentucky entitled “Are They Good For Your Kids”. The campaign challenges parents and caregivers to consider the adult influences in their child’s life and to play a role in preventing or identifying when an adult is grooming a child. To find out more information go online to pcaky.org/aretheygood the number 4 your kids.
Congratulations to the Elizabethtown Panthers boy basketball team on a great season and for the Runner’s Up Title in the KY Sweet 16 Basketball tournament. They lost the final Saturday night in Rupp Arena Lexington to Highlands. It’s been 21 years since they won their first title in the State Championship game.
Hundreds of pinwheels were in full view of Dixie Highway drivers Friday morning as CASA volunteers, personnel, and community leaders gathered outside the organization’s office to place pinwheels on the lawn, in honor of child abuse awareness month.
Radcliff City Councilwoman Toshie Murrell. 543 pinwheels were placed outside, representing the number of children served by the organization since 2007.
Today marks another drop in age requirement for Kentuckians looking to receive a Covid-19 vaccine. Governor Beshear made the announcement last week that those 16 and older could sign up for vaccines beginning today. On Saturday, Gov. Beshear reported 587 new Covid-19 cases in the Commonwealth and a positivity rate of 3%.
Q: 1 out of 5 people keep these around the house for show, and don’t ever use them…
EFD units respond to Thursday house fire
Officials are investigating after a house fire in Elizabethtown yesterday. It happened late Thursday night, when fire officials say they received a call around 8 p-m to a structure fire and suspected explosion 401 Poplar Street. Three units were dispatched to the scene, where the fire was eventually controlled. No individuals were inside of the residence at the time; however, it is considered a complete loss. The cause behind the fire is still under investigation.
CASA, local officials, to place pinwheels in honor of child abuse awareness month
The sight of pinwheels will dot the front lawn of CASA this weekend. Beginning this morning, CASA personnel, as well as elected officials from around the area, will take turn placing pinwheels as part of child abuse awareness month.
CASA executive director Norma Hatfield says the state once again was recently once again named first in the nation for child neglect and abuse.
LTDHD offering vaccine clinics in Nelson, Hardin counties next week
Those still looking for a vaccine, look no further. The Lincoln Trail District Health Department will be hosting a vaccine clinic in Hardin County next week.
Spokesperson Terrie Burgan says the clinic can host 400 people. The clinic will be utilizing the single shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine. Nelson county’s clinic take place April 6th, with Hardin county on April 8th.
Hardin County Farmers Market reopens for season Saturday
Tomorrow is opening day for the Hardin County Farmers Market. Local growers say the market will have a variety of fresh items early on in the season.
Local grower Larry Thomas says the Hardin County Conservation District will also be on hand giving out free trees.
Beshear: 16 and up can register for vaccine beginning Monday
Another drop in age requirements for Kentuckians looking to receive a Covid-19 vaccine. Governor Beshear made the announcement this week that those 16 and older could sign up for vaccines in the coming days.
The state reported 972 new cases yesterday, with a positivity rate of 2.9%. Local cases included 16 in Hardin county and 1 in LaRue.
Q: About 75% of people say they use these in a work setting even though a majority of people think it’s unprofessional…