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A deadline for folks looking to run for local office is coming up quickly. “Tuesday, June 4 at 4 p.m. is the deadline to file for several local elected offices,” said Hardin County Clerk Brian D. Smith. “If someone has been thinking about running for local office, they need to make sure they get their paperwork in on time.” Candidates looking to run for Elizabethtown City Council, West Point City Council, […]

American Legion Post 87 will host its fourth annual BBQ and Bikes event this Saturday, June 1 at the creek front in Hodgenville. Russell Tucker with the Legion post says the festivities Saturday kick off with a charity bike ride hosted by KMA District 12. “Registration starts at 8 a.m. with kickstands up at 10,” Tucker said. “They’ll get about an hour and 20 minute ride and then we’ll roll back […]

Several school districts will be offering summer meal programs, but additional resources are available on the statewide level. Kentucky has been approved to provide about 450,000 eligible school-age children with a one-time, federally-funded benefit for food purchases. Governor Andy Beashear’s office says the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program “will automatically enroll students ages 6 to 18 who currently receive benefits through programs offered by the Cabinet for Health and Family […]

Hardin County Engineer Mark Absher presented to the Hardin County Fiscal Court Tuesday on the county’s efforts to improve safety on Springfield Road. Absher said the county looked at crash data from the Kentucky State Police and drove the length of the road several times to identify areas that needed improvement. The Hardin County Road Department also conducted speed studies in two locations which showed average speeds well over the posted […]

If you are looking for plans this Saturday night, this will be music to your ears. The Heart of Kentucky Chorus will host their spring show: Rock, Jive, and Hallelujah – A Celebration of American Melodies, which will be held this Saturday at 7 p.m. at the State Theater. The chorus is under the direction of Aaron Dale, who says Saturday is an opportunity to hear a selection of songs in various […]

Lithium-ion batteries supply power to a range of items such as smartphones and tablets, toys, and cars, but Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane says with that power comes a few things to remember in order to stay safe. “Make sure you’re using the charger that comes with that device or with that battery,” Crane said. “Make sure that you’re using them in the right way. If you’re charging it or even […]

The Better Business Bureau is advising area residents impacted by the previous weekend’s storms to be on the lookout for scammers trying to take advantage of people at a vulnerable time. The BBB says residents should be aware of rights and protections that are available to them from the state, which can be found on the Kentucky Attorney General’s website. Governor Andy Beshear has also activated the state’s price gouging law, violations of […]