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Bourbon-Tasting Event Comes to State Theater Tomorrow

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A new bourbon centric event is coming to Elizabethtown.

The State Theater Wesbanco Gallery will be hosting a bourbon tasting program tomorrow. The event features the Bardstown Bourbon Company and Master Distiller Steve Nally. He will present bourbon recipes as well as bourbon-focused food pairings.

Also showing up is the Board & You, a restaurant that has plans of hitting the Elizabethtown restaurant scene in 2022.

For more information and to purchase tickets, simply call the state theater or visit the state theater’s Facebook page.

19-Year-Old Kayaker Found

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The search for a kayaker who went missing Tuesday afternoon is over.

First responders received a call at 3:43 Tuesday afternoon in reference to a kayaker in distress. The area was thoroughly searched upon their arrival but the kayaker was not initially located.

At approximately 3:24 Wednesday afternoon, the body was located in approximately 20′ of water deceased. The deceased has been identified as 19-year-old Kenneth Robertson, a Hardin County resident.

Train Derailed In Colesburg

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A CSX train carrying plastic pellets derailed in Colesburg last night around 8 p.m. According to CSX, there were 7 rail cars that derailed. They were not carrying hazardous material.

Officials from the city of Elizabethtown reported that I-65 was shut down in both directions between exits 91 and 105 just before 9 p.m. The roadway was closed for about an hour.

CSX states that they are focused on rebuilding the tracks and are working closely with local authorities. The cause of the derailment is still under investigation.

Cram the Cruiser is Back.

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The Elizabethtown Police Department is ready to help send kids back to school. Their annual cram the cruiser school supply drive kicked off monday.

 Elizabethtown police officer Chris Denham says that there are four drop off locations at WalMart, Kroger, and the Elizabethtown Police department. They are looking for school supply donations. 

The drive will last until august 6th. All proceeds will go to benefit Elizabethtown Independent schools and Hardin County schools.

Outpatient Medical Pavilion Approved for Baptist Health Hardin

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Baptist Health Hardin is expanding with their latest project: an outpatient medical pavilion. It will be built behind the hospital’s existing facility on North Dixie avenue.  

President and Chief Executive Officer of Baptist Health Hardin, Dennis Johnson says that this will allow patients to get the best care under one roof. They will also be able to recruit the best physicians as a result of this new pavilion.  

The new building will be constructed in phases and is anticipated to be complete in 2025. Detailed plans and schematics will be available in the coming months

Dixie Highway Construction Delayed

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The first phase of the Dixie Highway construction plan is going to be delayed longer than expected. 

Public Information Officer for Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 4 Chris Jessie says that the deadline for the first phase has been pushed back to the first of September. 

These delays can be attributed to numerous problems such as weather and a small workforce due to covid that have built up over time. 

For more information and updates on the project visit us-31-w dot org

Leitchfield Woman Killed in Fatal Crash.

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 A fatal crash killed a Leitchfield woman on Sunday.

41 year old Crystal Willis was driving westbound on Kentucky 1133 when she left the roadway for an unknown reason.

She struck a concrete culvert and traveled down Dutch Lane until she came to rest after hitting a concrete tile. Initial investigations revealed she was not wearing a seatbelt.

Willis worked as a social worker for several years in Grayson County, she was responding to a child welfare complaint at the time of the crash. The investigation is still ongoing.

Metropolitan Status Remains for Elizabethtown.

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The city of Elizabethtown will maintain metropolitan status.

After talks of increasing the threshold population to be considered a Metropolitan, U.S Senate Kentucky representative Mitch McConnell and Congressman Brett Guthrie announced that the Office of Management and Budget will maintain it at 50,000. This allows the city of Elizabethtown to keep their metropolitan status. 

Judge Executive for Hardin County Harry Berry says that this will allow Elizabethtown to keep receiving federal funding as well as receive better visibility at the congressional level.    

Along with Elizabethtown, Bowling Green and Owensboro also benefit from this announcement as they keep their status as well

Battle of the Badges was a Success.

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The Battle of the Badges was a friendly competition between the Fire department, Police Department, and EMS personnel to see who could get the most blood donors.

It wrapped up on Friday with a total of 54 units of blood donated.

Public Relations Officer for Elizabethtown Police Department Chris Dunham says that the Fire Department and Police Department tied with 21 donors while EMS came away with 16 donors.

They are thankful for everyone that came out to donate in this time of need for blood. The blood donated will go on to 150 patients in need of blood.