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ECTC adds lab exclusive to coding academy

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College’s Greater Knox Coding Academy received a grant allowing for the development of a new coding lab.

This grant was given to the college from the Education and Workforce Development cabinet, as well as the Lincoln Trail Workforce Development Board. This is the first spot on the campus that will be dedicated exclusively to the full-time students of the coding academy.

Timeline of Glendale post office pushed back

Glendale residents hoping to receive their new post office before the big holiday season are going to have to wait a few more months.

The Postal Service says that the modular building, which was originally scheduled to be set up in mid-October, will likely now be installed in January. Dan Linker with the Glendale Lions Club says that the news isn’t quite what residents wanted to hear.

Linker says the Postal Service is still committed to the new location. The office will be located on Jaggers Road in Glendale.

Vine Grove cancels Veterans Parade, celebration this year

Vine Grove residents will have to wait another year to hold their annual veterans parade and celebration. It was announced monday that the city had canceled the event. Mayor Pam Ogden says that while the event is her personal favorite, the health risks for those involved was too great.

Ogden says the cancellation is in line with the recommendation from Governor Andy Beshear, who asked counties in the red to postpone or cancel large events. Veterans Day takes place next Wednesday.

Election Day: what to know

After months of talk and preparation, election day for the 2020 General Election is finally here.

Covid-19 has preempted the state of Kentucky to change some aspects of voting today. Surrounding counties, including Hardin, LaRue, Grayson, Breckinridge, and Meade, will have at least 3 voting centers for voters. Breckinridge county has the most voting center for election day with 7. With the centers, voters aren’t restricted to a certain location.

Hardin county voters can go to the gyms at either North Hardin High School, Creekside Elementary, and Lakewood Elementary, or the Hardin County Government Building. A full list of voting centers in the region can be found on the Kentucky Secretary of State’s website.

COVID cases stay steady for state, local officials

Cases of Covid-19 remained steady at the state and local level over the weekend. The state announced over 3,000 new cases this weekend, capping a week that officials say produced more positive cases than any other week since the beginning of the pandemic. Locally, Lincoln Trail officials confirmed 128 new cases for Friday. Hardin, Grayson, and LaRue counties are now in the red, with Meade and Breckinridge still in the orange.

EPD: Catalytic converters being stolen from cars

Catalytic converters being stolen? Elizabethtown Police say they’ve seen a rise in such theft, reporting over 25 catalytic converter thefts since the Spring.

Any criminal activity should be reported to the Elizabethtown Police Department or other law enforcement agency.

Covid-19 case update from Monday

1,032 cases of covid-19 on a Monday, a new record for the state of Kentucky.

State officials announced the number during yesterday’s media briefing. The cases add to a growing number of positive cases for the state. Local officials confirmed over 250 new cases in the Lincoln Trail service area. As usual, Hardin contained the most cases with 86, also seeing their deaths rise to 23. Meade county reported 23 new cases, and LaRue added 15. Over 12,000 individuals are isolated and 28 patients are hospitalized.

CASA’s “90 Miles in Their Shoes” challenge is underway

CASA of the Heartland has kicked off their “90 Miles in Their Shoes” Challenge, which seeks to raise awareness and and honor children within CASA’s system.

Registration is open now through January 1st. Participants have 90 days to complete the event once registered.

New week brings with it instructional changes to school districts

While area schools are out today and tomorrow, this week marks a return to NTI for some districts. 3 local school systems will head to NTI on Wednesday: Hardin, LaRue, and Elizabethtown Independent. Hardin County, after announcing they would initially stick with in-person instruction, changed course late Friday morning.

Meanwhile, Meade County students will return to the classroom after a week on NTI, and Breckinridge County Schools are also remaining in-person.

Area schools make decision on instruction for next week

Several area school districts have made their decisions as to how students will receive instruction for next week. LaRue County Schools will head back to NTI and, for the first time since August, Elizabethtown Independent will head back online. 

Meade County Students will return to the classroom, and Hardin County Schools will remain in session.

EPD: Two men arrested after pursuit in E’town

2 people were arrested after a pursuit through Elizabethtown yesterday afternoon. Officials say they had received word that suspects from an armed robbery and carjacking in Louisville might be in Elizabethtown. After further communication, police located the stolen vehicle on the square in downtown Elizabethtown. 

Police apprehended the suspects, James LeAndre and Joshua Wooley. The two were charged with a litany of offenses, including receiving stolen property as well as fleeing or evading police. Both were lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center. 

Tour of Elizabethtown’s ghost stories takes place tonight, tomorrow

Hardin County Playhouse will be putting on their annual Ghost Walk for two nights in downtown Elizabethtown, beginning tonight. 

Precautions taken due to covid-19 include required masks for patrons, guides, and actors, limited group sizes, and social distancing measures. A route for the walk can be found on the Hardin County Playhouse Facebook page.

Hardin totals nearly 100 new cases Thursday, state sees over 1,800 cases

For the second day in a row, the state of Kentucky reported over 1,800 new cases of covid-19 in the Commonwealth. The state, and local communities continue to be hit hard. Lincoln Trail Health officials announced 156 new cases for the district, with the vast majority of them located in Hardin County, which nearly had 100 new cases yesterday alone. Meade County had 10 and LaRue confirmed 5.

Health officials offer reminders, tips about Halloween in the age of Covid-19

Hardin County and the surrounding area is preparing for Halloween tomorrow, and the Lincoln Trail District Health Department is letting those handing out candy know what they can do to help protect trick or treaters. 

Public Information Officer Terrie Burgen also recommends trick or treating in small groups only, and with those who live in your own household, as well as continuing to wear protective face coverings. Hardin and LaRue are currently in the red zone, meaning there is a high risk of COVID transmission in those counties.