94.3 The Wolf

In the days following the announcement that West Point Independent Schools would be discussing entering into negotiations with Hardin County Schools for the purpose of a merger, interim superintendent Sally Sugg discussed some of the difficulties she sees members of the district facing as talks proceed. Sugg predicts that adults in the community will have the most trouble with a transition, considering how much history people in the community have with the school, as some families go back multiple generations of attending West Point. However, Sugg is confident that the students are resilient and strong enough to make the transition without much difficulty. The next board meeting for the district will be held on January 28^th, and the public is invited to attend.

A Radcliff man was arrested earlier this week after his part in a verbal altercation. According to arrest citations, Isaac Patterson of Radcliff was involved in a verbal argument over his continued drug use when he became outraged. Patterson told the victim, his mother, that he was going to take a knife and stab her to death while she was asleep. When police arrived, they found Patterson rolling a blunt with marijuana in plain view on the table. Patterson was charged with terroristic threatening, as well as possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He is lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.

The artistic community of Elizabethtown will be on display tonight at the Hardin County Schools Performing Arts Center as The Novel Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Sign of Four, opens at the theater. The show will run tonight, where house opens at 6:30 PM, and through this weekend with a matinee on Sunday, then next week from Thursday to Sunday with the same hours. Tickets and prices can be found online at thepac.net.

The West Point Independent School District sent home a letter with students yesterday afternoon stating that the district is adding an item to their next Board Meeting being held on January 28^th. This item concerns the district entering into negotiations with Hardin County Schools for the purposes of a potential merger. The Kentucky Board of Education recommended this course of action last year. A copy of the letter, which outlines the reasons the merger may be necessary, is available for viewing on the West Point Independent Schools Facebook page. Hardin County Schools spokesman John Wright and West Point Independent Interim Superintendent Sally Sugg both spoke positively of the potential merger. The public is invited to attend the board meeting being held on January 28^th.

Sentencing for a former AAU basketball coach convicted of sexual assault took place yesterday in Hardin Circuit Court. Corvell Conley faced formal sentencing in front of Judge Ken Howard. Conley was convicted of sodomy, third degree, last November. He has been sentenced to 4 years in prison, with eligibility for parole after 20% served. He must complete a sexual offender treatment program before being eligible. Conley must register as a sex offender for twenty years after his release.

The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office, in addition to Kentucky State Police, is asking for the public’s help in locating a wanted man. David Wease, also known as “Hog”, of Big Clifty is wanted for drug charges, receiving stolen property, and being a persistent felony offender. Grayson County Sheriff Norman Chaffins says Wease is, “A danger to our community as long as he is on the streets.” Wease may be armed, and the Sheriff’s office asks the public not to approach him, but instead to call 911.

A car fire took place yesterday afternoon in Elizabethtown. The Elizabethtown Fire Department responded to West Nalls Road and Woodland Drive shortly after 12 o’clock. The fire was extinguished in three minutes after the department’s arrival. No further information is available at this time.

United Way of Central Kentucky will be holding their grant training program next week. The training will take place Thursday the 23^rd, and Friday the 24^th from 9-11 AM at the Home of Philanthropy. Spot reservations can be made by calling United Way of Central Kentucky.

Registration began last week for a new opportunity for young athletes. NFL Flag Football is being introduced in Elizabethtown for boys and girls from four to fourteen years old. Cost is $115 for the uniform, an actual NFL jersey, and flags. All activities will take place at the Elizabethtown Sports Park. The skills camp begins February 1^st, and the registration deadline is February 8^th at midnight. The season will begin in March. More information can be found at etownflagfootball.org.

The Elizabethtown Police Department responded to a report of a man dragging and assaulting a woman carrying a young child on the street in the 700 block of Hawkins Drive Tuesday night. Upon arrival, Police found Bradley Williams, 31, who was heavily intoxicated, as well as a victim with visibly swollen eyes, red marks around her neck, and bruising and swelling on her hands. The victim said she and her son tried to get away from Williams with her young son, but that he had dragged her back into the residence, punching and kicking her on the way. Once he had the two back in the home, he locked the door to prevent them from leaving. Upon medical examination, the victim was revealed to possibly have a broken orbital bone, while the child suffered scrapes on his knees from the altercation. Williams faces charges of strangulation, disorderly conduct, alcohol intoxication in a public place, resisting arrest, wanton endangerment, assault, unlawful imprisonment, and child abuse.

The Elizabethtown City Council and the Elizabethtown Planning Commission met for a joint meeting last night, discussing the comprehensive plan for Elizabethtown for the next twenty years. The representatives from both organizations were given a presentation by Taylor Siefker Williams Design Group, who specialize in community planning, and their principal, Amy Williams. Williams outlined four different themes for the advancement of the city: sustainable growth, healthy lifestyles, strong legacy, and active commerce, which were discussed in greater detail. Also discussed were possibilities for advancement to Towne Mall as well as the south side of town. The next steps for the comprehensive plan include another public input survey and drafting of plan documents, as well as another joint meeting in late March before the adoption process in April or May.

Heavy storms rolled into the Hardin County area over the weekend, and with it came power outages. Nolin RECC dealt with the calls regarding outages throughout Saturday. At two points during the day, outages peaked at approximately 900 members around the Nolin Area, though crews were quick to respond and were able to restore power to most within two hours. The Nolin service area missed the more significant damage that occurred in Western and Southern parts of the Commonwealth.

The City of Elizabethtown has a new leader for one its departments. Rita Davis was promoted to Director of Stormwater Management at a City Council meeting earlier this week. Davis is also the first woman to head a department for the city in almost 40 years, a feat which she does not take lightly. Davis says she wants to be a role model for young women who wish to go into a career in mathematics, engineering, or science. Davis also says the department already has several projects lined up, including renovating aging flood control dams. Davis replaces outgoing director Robert Bush.

The Eric and Joe Show, in collaboration with Give270, donated the proceeds from their variety show to an area non-profit, and this year the recipient was Helping Hand of Hope. The organization received over $8,000 in $2 bills from the Eric and Joe show. The proceeds will be going towards the Helping Hand of Hope Beds for Children Program.

The launch party for the new issue of Elizabethtown Lifestyle Magazine will be taking place tomorrow. The event will take place at Flywheel Brewery from 4 to 7 PM. The event will feature giveaways, prizes, and a free copy of the new magazine. The event will be featured in the next issue of Elizabethtown Lifestyle.

Vine Grove United Methodist Church will be holding an event for less fortunate residents on Sunday from 1-3:30 PM. The church will be giving away coats, socks, and hats. There are no qualifications for these items. For more information, visit the Spread the Warmth event page on Facebook.