The Elizabethtown Police Department has announced plans to host a DARE class for homeschool students. ”Beginning March 6, Officer. Larry Robinson will host a DARE class for homeschool students between the ages of 9 and 11 years old. The class is free to attend and will be held at the Elizabethtown Police Department on Monday evenings through April 24. The purpose of this course is to guide our youth in making safe and responsible life decisions with an emphasis on drug and alcohol abuse,” said Elizabethtown Police Spokesperson Chris Denham. For more information check out the Elizabethtown Police Department Facebook page or email Officer Robinson at larry.robinson@elizabethtownky.gov.
Fort Knox Officials want to share information with residents near the installation of increased noises during upcoming training. “We’re going to have some aviation-related training from February 26 to March 1st. This may result in louder than normal training noise and vibrations during both daytime and nighttime hours. The most important thing to remember, as well, this training may cause more disturbances than usual, it’s a vital aspect of maintaining the critical capabilities and Readiness of all units involved. We certainly appreciate the patience and understanding of the greater Fort Knox,” said Fort Knox Media Relations Officer Kyle Hodges. Residents can monitor the Fort Knox website or Facebook page for more information.
Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced last week that action by his Special Prosecutions Unit resulted in a guilty plea for child exploitation from a Grayson County man. Jeffrey Elmore, 54 of Caneyville, pled guilty to fourteen charges coming from his production, direction and promotion of pornographic material of a minor between December 2017 and January 2018. The sentencing recommendation for these charges is 10 years in prison. The case was investigated by the Kentucky State Police and Assistant Attorney General Eric Finke prosecuted the case.
First Lady Britainy Beshear thanked Kentuckians for participating in this year’s Shop and Share event. The annual event benefits the commonwealth’s 15 regional domestic violence shelters in partnership with the First Lady, the Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence and participating grocery stores throughout the state. The event took place on February 11 and raised over $300,000. The Shop and Share event began fourteen years ago with then-First Lady Jane Beshear and the Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence and has provided more than $5 million in goods and monetary donations for programs that provide life-saving shelter and support services to Kentuckians experiencing abuse.
Jerry Mraz of Nolin River Wildlife reveals the details of the Born To Be Wild Gala happening this spring.
Details on the yellow napkins you’ll be seeing in local eateries with messages to support individuals with Down Syndrome.
The Hardin County Public Library wants to remind patrons in Radcliff about an option to check out books without going to Elizabethtown. The library has the North Book Locker at 1370 Rogersville Road in Radcliff where patrons can pick up books that they can reserve through the online library catalog. The library has also created instructional videos for anyone who may need help on how to use this system. All that is needed is your library card to get books without stepping foot into the library. More information can be found at hcpl.info
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will be replacing drainage pipes along a Grayson County road this week. Transportation Cabinet maintenance crews will be working along a section of KY 736, also known as Cave Creek Road, between Cave Creek Lane and KY 110/Bluebird Road. “We try to do a lot of this work in segments where if we have to disturb a road, that we do it all kind of in one package. So that’s what we’re doing this week there with this particular section of road,” said Transportation Cabinet Spokesperson Chris Jessie. Closures are scheduled to start on today and run through Thursday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Local access will be maintained from each respective end of the pipe replacement. Of course weather could alter the work schedule so those who travel through the area are encouraged to monitor Transportation Cabinet District 4 social media for updates.
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife says citizens may start seeing coyotes more often and offers precautions to avoid conflicts should you encounter one. February and March is the winter mating season for coyotes and they tend to roam more during these times to establish territories and search for mates. Coyotes usually are timid around people but are protective of their dens. People should not panic if you see a coyote while out walking your pets. Coyotes are curious and sometimes will follow people or dogs if they are near their territory or getting too close to their pups. More information can be found at fw.ky.gov.
The Kentucky Division of Forestry is reminding citizens that the spring wildfire season is here. Restrictions went into effect on February 15 prohibiting burning within 150 feet of any woodland or brushland between the hours of 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Residents are urged to use caution when burning and to consider the safety of other people, property and the forest. March and April are typically the months with high occurrence of wildfires but the Division has already responded to over 100 wildland fires since the new year began. The majority of those fires have been the result of outdoor debris burning or arson. For more information, visit the Kentucky Firewise Program at ky.gov.