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Local Law Enforcement Warn Public of Social Media Scams

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Local law enforcement are warning the public of scam ads on social media. Many scams are popping up on Facebook. 

“If ad prices are extremely low, there are a lot of comments about people being satisfied with purchases even though the ad just started, there are grammatical errors, and they accept PayPal or other online financial services for payments, it’s a pretty sure bet that the ad is a scam,” says Public Information Officer John Thomas. He urges anyone with any questions to contact the police department.

Bernheim Nature Walks Begin Today

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Beat the heat with Bernheim Forest’s new morning activity. They will be offering midweek nature walks starting today.

“The midweek nature walks are an opportunity to experience the trails, but to do it with a Bernheim naturalist. The naturalists are just a wonderful resource of information about the plants, animals, the processes and the cycles that are happening at Bernheim on that trail, on that day. So it’s a more intimate look at the nature that’s happening in Bernheim,” says Dan Pascucci. Pascucci serves as the Family and Youth Program Manager. 

These walks are happening every Wednesday beginning today from 9 to 10:30 a.m. For more information on events happening at Bernheim, visit bernheim.org.

Nolin Sends Crews to Louisiana in Response to Hurricane Ida

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Hurricane Ida has impacted the greater part of Louisiana. Early this morning, crews from Nolin Rural Electric Cooperative were sent down to Louisiana to help with the aftermath. “Our Nolin and Wide Open crews left out this morning for Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We’re not exactly sure at this point how long they’re going to be staying there. We do know there was significant damage. Last we heard, there’s over a million residents without power at this point,” says Nolin Communications Manager Sarah Fellows. While there, Nolin and Wide Open Utility Service employees will help with DEMCO, the largest co-op in the state of Louisiana.

KSP Investigates Fatal Collision in Meade County

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Yesterday afternoon, Kentucky State Police responded to a two-vehicle collision in Meade County. According to State Trooper Scotty Sharp. at approximately 2:58 p.m. EST, the KSP Post 4 received a call from Meade County Dispatch requesting assistance near the 21,000 block of Kentucky 313 in Meade County. The preliminary investigation revealed that Jason Anderson, age 45 of Golden, CO., was traveling north on KY 313 in a 2018 Buick Encore SUV. For unknown reasons, Anderson’s vehicle crossed the centerline and into the path of a semi-truck trailer being driven by Rodney Bearinger, of Alberta, Canada.

Anderson was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Meade County Coroner’s Office, while Bearinger was transported to Baptist Health Hardin with minor injuries. 

The collision remains under investigation by Trooper Tyler Lynch.

Overdose Awareness Day in the Commonwealth

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In honor of Overdose Awareness Day in Kentucky, Governor Andy Beshear has directed that all flags at state office buildings be lowered to half-staff until sunset this evening. This day is a global event to raise awareness of drug overdoses and to remember those that have died or have a permanent injury as a result of a drug overdose. The governor encourages the commonwealth to join in this tribute.

Crystal Rogers Investigation Suspended

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A six day investigation in Nelson County has been suspended due to incoming rain and storms.

The FBI Louisville has been in Bardstown looking into the disappearance of Crystal Rogers. The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office stated in a Facebook post that multiple items of interest have been uncovered and are currently being analyzed.

Kentucky Native Braved Storm Brought by Hurricane Ida

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One Kentucky native was able to give first-hand experience of the storm on Sunday evening brought in from Hurricane Ida. Larry Small, of Leitchfield, is now a resident in Slidell, Louisiana. Due to illness, Small and his wife stayed in his house, despite high winds and flooding.

“My house is elevated 8 feet because I’m in a flood zone. I believe maybe that we are the only residents who stayed through the night here. Quite frightening. The wind was very, very strong. The house felt like it was rocking. I look around the area, and all I can see is water.”

He is now waiting for the water to recede before cleanup can happen.

Meade County In Search of Missing Female

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The Meade County Sheriff’s Office is now asking for the public’s help in the search for a woman who has been missing for two days. “Her date of birth is October 5th, 1968. A female that went missing on August 28th, 2021 around 7 a.m. She should be driving a 2014 Chevy Equinox, light blue in color. It’s out of the blue that she went missing. If you have any information pertaining to the person or the vehicle, please contact the Meade County Sheriff’s Office,” stated Meade County Detective Danny Knell. A picture of the missing individual can be found on the Meade County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.

Local Nonprofit to Help Raise Money for Kimble Family

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On Friday, Give270, a local nonprofit, announced a crowdfunding effort for the Kimble family who lost both parents within days of each other from Covid-19. Dr. TJ and Liz Kimble were well-known in Hardin County and the special needs community for starting Joshua’s friends, a non-profit named after their son Joshua who was diagnosed with down syndrome. Their son Micah noted that Dr. Kimble was always there for them. “He was a perfect role model. He was a great advisor. Anytime we needed anything, he was probably always the first call. He loved us boys. He supported us and he had very high expectations for us. He made sure that we knew that he loved us.”

Thomas also added that their mother was selfless. “She always put others before herself and that didn’t just stop with her. She gave it to us, too. She was just beautiful in every way.”

To donate, visit give270.org.

E’town Wine Fest Returns Next Month

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Tickets are on sale now for the 5th annual E’town Wine Fest. The event will take place on September 18th at Freeman Lake Park. City Events Coordinator Sarah Vaughn invites the community to purchase tickets now, as they are selling fast. 

“They are only $25. That gets you a tasting, a glass, it gets you into some amazing local Kentucky wineries. There’s going to be bourbon there. There’s going to be wine from California. We’re going to have about 7 or 8 Kentucky wineries as well. It’s going to be just an awesome night.”

Bourbon will also be featured at the E-town Tourism Bourbon’s Backyard Table. To order tickets, visit etownevents.com.