WULF News

The City of Elizabethtown has a new leader for one its departments. Rita Davis was promoted to Director of Stormwater Management at a City Council meeting earlier this week. Davis is also the first woman to head a department for the city in almost 40 years, a feat which she does not take lightly. Davis says she wants to be a role model for young women who wish to go into a career in mathematics, engineering, or science. Davis also says the department already has several projects lined up, including renovating aging flood control dams. Davis replaces outgoing director Robert Bush.

The Eric and Joe Show, in collaboration with Give270, donated the proceeds from their variety show to an area non-profit, and this year the recipient was Helping Hand of Hope. The organization received over $8,000 in $2 bills from the Eric and Joe show. The proceeds will be going towards the Helping Hand of Hope Beds for Children Program.

The launch party for the new issue of Elizabethtown Lifestyle Magazine will be taking place tomorrow. The event will take place at Flywheel Brewery from 4 to 7 PM. The event will feature giveaways, prizes, and a free copy of the new magazine. The event will be featured in the next issue of Elizabethtown Lifestyle.

Vine Grove United Methodist Church will be holding an event for less fortunate residents on Sunday from 1-3:30 PM. The church will be giving away coats, socks, and hats. There are no qualifications for these items. For more information, visit the Spread the Warmth event page on Facebook.

After 31W was shut down for several hours in Radcliff yesterday, an arrest has been made in regards to the vehicle that caused the incident. According to the Radcliff Police Department, three vehicles, including an oversized load, were traveling on South Wilson Road around 12:20 Tuesday afternoon. The truck that was carrying the oversized load damaged three utility poles, causing downed power lines as well as power outages for many residents. Upon exiting the truck, the operator removed the debris from the vehicle and left the scene. Today, Radcliff Police arrested Jirard James Abbott from Minnesota for the crime.

The Larue County Sheriff’s Office received a call yesterday afternoon regarding someone trying to break into a home located on Highway 210. On the way to the location, a short pursuit took place between deputies and the vehicle that fled the scene. The car, which turned out to be stolen, pulled into a driveway in the area of South Greensburg Street and two males fled on foot in opposite directions. The two men were identified as Christian Jeffries and Trent Carey, both of Jefferson County. The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office used a K-9 unit in an attempt to find the men, leading to them being apprehended last night. On a post on their Facebook page, the Larue County Sheriff’s Office thanked Hodgenville Police, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, and Kentucky State Police for their assistance in the search and capture.

A Hardin County woman was arrested over the weekend after threatening a police officer. Elizabethtown Police were called to an area restaurant Saturday night in reference to an intoxicated female. Meris Dudzic was found at the scene, heavily intoxicated. She was taken to Hardin Memorial Health for medical clearance, where she threatened and swore at officers and staff, eventually spitting on an officer. Dudzic was charged with assault and terroristic threatening, as well as other charges. She was lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.

A press conference and ribbon cutting took place yesterday morning for the new Kentucky State Police Post 4 location on New Glendale Road. Old and new post commander, captains, and troopers attended the event in the auditorium of the new facility. Several officials with the Post spoke at the event. No taxpayer money was used to move the Post, with all the funds coming from the Post Treasury.

New Warm Blessings Soup Kitchen Director Dawn Cash says that getting to know her community a little better is the next step in her new position. Cash also says she feels like she has big shoes to fill after Linda Funk’s departure, but she is confident in her ability to continue the great work that Warm Blessings does.  

New Kentucky Attorney General and Hardin County native Daniel Cameron is calling for the FBI to investigate the pardons issued by former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin before leaving office. According to various media sources, Cameron sent a letter requesting the investigation, saying, “While Kentucky’s Constitution gives the Governor the power to pardon a person convicted of a crime, I believe the pardon power should be used sparingly and only after great deliberation with due concern for public safety.”

The Elizabethtown Police Department is seeking information regarding an unidentified suspect. The woman, who is pictured in a photo on the Elizabethtown Police Department’s Facebook page, is wearing blue scrubs and has an ID tag turned away from the camera. Any information should be directed to the Elizabethtown Police Department.

The Elizabethtown Police Department responded to a possible domestic incident shortly before 1 AM on Thursday at the 1800 block of North Miles Street. When officers arrived, they found Everette Chancellor, 37, bleeding from the head and arms. The victim on the scene stated that Chancellor had kicked in the door to his apartment, saying he was looking for a cell phone. Then, he and the victim began to fight. While the two were fighting outside, the rear window of an SUV was broken, leaving Chancellor with cuts on his head and arms. He was taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital once EMS arrived. While in the hospital receiving treatment, Chancellor threatened to kill the victim when he got out, and stated that he was going to shoot the victim with a handgun. Chancellor was charged with burglary, assault, and terroristic threatening, among other charges. He is lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.

After nearly a year of meeting with district administrators, staff, parents, students, and community members, a strategic plan for Hardin County Schools was presented to the Hardin County Board of Education at their board meeting held on December 19^th. The plan outlines four commitments that will help the district meet their goals. The plan was presented to the Board of Education at their December 19^th meeting.

The Central Kentucky Community Foundation is seeking to help college bound high school students with over 160 scholarships becoming available. There are more than $400,000 in scholarships available. Applications are now being accepted, and can be submitted to ckcf4people.org. The deadline to apply is midnight on March 1^st.

Shadrach Peeler, an Elizabethtown man who shot two people to death and injured two others earlier this year, has been deemed fit to stand trial. Peeler’s trial is scheduled for August 10^th, 2020.

Charles Webb, CEO of the Lincoln Trial Behavioral Health System has announced his retirement effective today. Webb has led the team for 19 years, and has 45 years of experience in the behavioral health field as an administrator and CEO. During his tenure, Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System successfully completed two Certificate of Need expansions, increasing bed capacity from 77 to 140 beds. According to an official release from Lincoln Trail, Webb says that he plans to, “Increase time spent with… family and to indulge in reading and gardening.”

Fort Knox will be offering a fun way to get in shape on post with their 10,000 Steps Program. The program will allow citizens to explore the 16 miles of trails on Fort Knox. Cost is $5 per person per session. The program will meet every Tuesday in January, starting Tuesday, January 14^th from 5:30-7:30 PM. More information can be found at knox.armymwr.com.

The Hardin Memorial Health Hospitalist program, which ensures that a physician is available to a patient twenty-four-seven, experienced record growth this year with the addition of five new physicians. The new medical group hospitalists include Brandon Coons, M.D., Daniel Fioret, M.D., Nick Klimchak M.D., Denis Suler D.O., and Eric Oberst. M.D. This brings the total number of hospitalists at Hardin Memorial Health to twenty-one. When a patient is admitted to Hardin Memorial, the hospitalist takes responsibility for the patients care during the stay, working with specialists from various departments to ensure the best quality care possible.

Fort Knox will be hosting two New Year’s Eve parties on post. The first will be held at the Saber and Quill. The event will kick off at 8 PM on Tuesday, and will feature music, dancing, trivia, a bourbon education and tasting. Additionally, there will be a New Year’s breakfast buffet and a champagne toast starting at midnight. Admission is $35, and though the event is open to the public, attendees must be 21 or older. The second, more family oriented party will take place at the Samuel Adams Brewhouse starting at 9 PM Tuesday, and going until 12:30 AM Wednesday. The event will include music, games, a bounce house, karaoke, and a good luck dinner buffet. The cost is $15 for adults, $10 for children ages 5 to 12, and free for children under 5. The event is open to the general public. Information on these and other events can be found at knox.armymwr.com.