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ECTC Beginning Registration for October Classes Today

The Elizabethtown Community and Technical College starts their 8 week sessions today. They have also started registering students for the upcoming 8 week term starting up in October. “Students don’t have to delay another 8 weeks getting started. We’ll have a full schedule of courses available on October 18th so from now until then, if you’ve had second thoughts or first thoughts about college, you can still get started in the fall. Because you can focus on fewer classes, the success rate in courses goes up,” President Dr. Justin Pate stated.

The second 8 week term begins October 18th. For more information and to register for classes, visit elizabethtown.kctcs.edu.

Time To Shine is Right Around the Corner.

Elizabethtown is already beginning preparations for Time To Shine. A themed event for individuals with intellectual disabilities/special needs. It will take place on September 11th at the Bluegrass Sportsplex. 

While the event isn’t until next month, Time To Shine training will take place on August 15th and the 16th. They encourage everyone to come out and volunteer and contribute to the event. 

For more information on this event, visit the Time To Shine facebook page.

Knob Creek Gun Range’s Last Machine Gun Shoot.

Knob Creek Gun Range will hold their final machine gun shoot in less than two months. 

The event that has been happening for 50 years is finally seeing it’s end due to the high cost and maintenance the event requires. 

The shoot will be October 8th and 9th, they will also have various competitions happening during the weekend. The cost for the two day event is $15 per person per day. 

For more information visit the Knob Creek Gun Range’s Facebook page.

Big Foot 5K Run.

Fort Knox is holding a 5k run to find the rumored bigfoot that lives on base. 

It will take place on August 13th, pre-registration will be online or on base at the leisure and travel service building. 

Masks will not be required as it is an outdoors event, but everyone is strongly encouraged to maintain social distance.

More information can found at Knox.ArmyMWR.com

Emerald Theater’s Last Summer Concert.

The newest hotspot in Elizabethtown just became a little cooler. Freeman Lake’s Emerald Cathedral Amphitheater has become a top spot for summer concerts.

Over this past summer the Emerald Cathedral Amphitheater has hosted various bands. 

Their final show of the summer series will kick off on August 14th with Mudbone and the Thunder Bayou band with locals Van Winkle and the Spirits. Tickets will be $10.  

Parking for the show will be available at the First Presbyterian church and Grace Heartland church. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online at GreenspaceKY.Com

KHEAA and Attorney General Daniel Cameron Warn About New scam.

Attorney General Daniel Cameron and the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority are teaming up to warn consumers of a new scam. 

According to the Attorney General’s office, scammers will file for a student loan or financial aid using fraudulently obtained personal information including names, addresses, and social security numbers. 

Loan identity theft can damage a person’s credit score and make the victim liable for repaying the loan if it is not caught early enough. 

To catch these scams in the early stages it is recommended that you monitor your credit score.

For more information and if you believe you are a victim of loan fraud go to the Federal Trade Commission’s website  at IdentityTheft.gov. You can also go to the Attorney General’s Website at AG.KY.GOV/scams.

Hardin County and Elizabethtown Independent Schools Masking Mandate Announced

Hardin County Schools officially announced today that they are joining forces with Elizabethtown Independent Schools in the fight against Covid-19.

Both Superintendents have announced the following guidelines for the new mask protocol: When the Hardin County incidence rate is at 50 or above masks will be required inside of all school facilities. When the rate is below 50, masking will be relaxed but still encouraged.

Elizabethtown Independent Schools will be begin classes tomorrow, (August 11th), in masks, while Hardin County Schools will start with optional masking on Thursday (August 12th).

Each district will continue communicate future decisions with students, staff, and families on weekly basis.

ECTC to Add New Program.

A new program is set to start this fall at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. The Production Technician Program is for those interested in starting high-demand careers in manufacturing. Students will study blueprint reading, control charts, safety and lean operations, among other topics. 

Class meetings for this program will take place on Fridays starting August 20th. For more information, visit their website at Elizabethtown.KCTCS.edu

A Vehicle License Plate Attached with an Eye Bolt Led to Several Arrests in Nelson County

Nelson county sheriff Ramon Pineiroa says that Deputy Aubrey was conducting another investigation, when he noticed a Honda Civic with Ohio license plates being held on with eye bolts. 

The car was identified to be stolen out of Ohio during a traffic stop, a subsequent investigation revealed that half an ounce of meth was in the hotel that they were staying at.  

The vehicle was occupied by Matthew Jones and Summer Lowery of Ohio. Both are being lodged in the Nelson County jail on multiple charges. The investigation is still ongoing.

Bodies Found In Ohio River Identified.

Two bodies found in the Ohio River last week have been identified. 

40 year old female Billie Gardener of Rhodelia Kentucky and 46 year old male Kevin Wardrip of Battletown Kentucky were found by two barge workers last week.

The investigation was originally started by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources due to reports of a boat adrift last Tuesday.   

Further information is pending on the results of the autopsy.