I-65 Northbound at Glendale was shut down for several hours early Saturday morning. According to the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, a tractor trailer hauling diesel leaked fuel onto the roadway following the accident. The cleanup was hampered by the cold surface and air temperatures. The roadway was able to reopen at 10 am.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will be replacing drainage pipes along a Grayson County road next week. Transportation Cabinet maintenance crews will be working along a section of KY 736 also known as Cave Creek Road between Cave Creek Lane and KY 110 Bluebird Road. “We try to do a lot of this work in segments where if we have to disturb a road, that we do it all kind of in one package. So that’s what we’re doing (this week there) with this particular section of road,” said Transportation Cabinet Spokesperson Chris Jessie. Closures are scheduled to start on Monday and run through Thursday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM on those days. Local access will be maintained from each respective end of the pipe replacement. Of course weather could alter the work schedule so those who travel through the area are encouraged to monitor Transportation Cabinet District 4 social media for updates.
The Elizabethtown Community and Technical College’s nursing program has received a state of the art labor and delivery training mannequin. The mannequin named Victoria is able to simulate up to nine true-to-life labor and delivery experiences so students can develop skills needed to provide safe effective care for early pregnancy complications, high-risk deliveries and more. Victoria and her baby allow for simulation so students can make mistakes without hurting anyone and be able to learn from those mistakes. Victoria also can help train respiratory care students with breath and cardiac rhythms, intubation scenarios and airway sounds synchronized to breathing patterns. The Kentucky Healthcare Workforce Collaborative provided funding for the mannequin as well as other funding for the college’s Innovation in Healthcare Initiative.
The Elizabethtown Police Department is reminding citizens of safety tips following reports in nearby counties of items being stolen out of cars while victim’s are pumping gas. “In neighboring counties, citizens are being victimized by thieves entering the victim’s vehicle as they pump gas at a convenience store. As a reminder, always be aware of your surroundings and never leave valuables such as purses or handbags inside of your vehicle, even while pumping gas or making a quick trip into the store. Also as another veil of protection, I would encourage motorists to lock their car doors, even if they are standing beside it while pumping gas,” said spokesperson Chris Denham. Victims at the same convenience store in Louisville all had items taken from their cars while they were standing next to the vehicle pumping fuel.
Elizabethtown Independent Schools announced yesterday their 2022-2023 ExCEL Teacher of the Year award winner. Mrs. Victoria Lynn is a first grade teacher at Morningside Elementary. According to the statement, Mrs. Lynn creates a welcoming learning environment, works to provide effective student-center instruction and engages students in fun, exciting and effective learning activities. Mrs. Lynn will be honored in a ceremony on March 29 at the Elizabethtown Performing Arts Center.
The Bullitt County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find a missing man who is considered endangered. David Bryant, age 84, is described as a white male, 5 foot 8 inches tall and weighing about 135 pounds. He has brown eyes and gray hair. Bryant has dementia with medication required. He was last seen around February 2 in Shepherdsville and may have left the area around February 5. He is believed to be in a 1994 White Chevy 1500 pick up truck with a Kentucky tag of 041-PPW and could be headed towards Marion, Arkansas. Anyone who may have seen Bryant or have information is encouraged to contact your local law enforcement agency.
The Hardin County Fiscal Court regular meeting was held Tuesday afternoon. Judge Executive Keith Taul introduced new personnel to his office. B.K. Gale will serve as the Director of Executive Office Operations, Megan McDougal has accepted a part time position in Public Relations and Crystal Leo has started as Staff Assistant. Judge Taul also announced the appointment of Joey Scott as the County Emergency Management Director. The Fiscal Court also reviewed presentations from Animal Control and the Emergency Management office. Following comments from the County Attorney and Magistrates the meeting was adjourned. The next regular meeting will be held on February 28 at 5:30PM.
The Hardin County Attorney’s Office will be moving out of the former courthouse to its new location in two phases at the end of the month. “We are moving our office beginning on February 24th. We’re splitting our office into two parts to do that move, so that we don’t have to shut down completely. On Friday, February 24th and Monday February 27th, our Child Support Division will shut down in order to move, but the other division will remain open. And then on Friday, March, 3rd and Monday, March 6, the Criminal and Civil Division will do the same. Then we’ll all be open at the same location at 117 North. Main on March 7,” said County Attorney Jenny Oldham. The former courthouse was purchased by Weyland Ventures LLC who will be developing the property into a boutique hotel with two dozen rooms, restaurant and bar which is expected to open in 2024.
Meade County Emergency Management has shared information about a missing person alert. Emergency Management Director Jason Graham sent information about a Golden Alert for Victoria Williams, age 54, is described as a black female, 5 foot 7 inches tall weighing about 240 pounds. Williams has brown eyes with short black hair cut above the ears and was last seen wearing a black zippered sweatshirt, blue jeans and a blue toboggan. Williams has been missing since February 9. Williams was last seen at the Circle K at 5414 Dixie Highway in Louisville as she is reported to have been trying to get a homeless shelter in Louisville. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Meade County Dispatch or Muldraugh Police Department.
State Senator Matt Deneen of Elizabethtown presented Senate Bill 49 on Tuesday in Frankfort. There are over 1,600 teachers currently in the Option 6 alternative teacher certification program that only allows three years for provisional teachers to complete certifications. SB 49 is a measure to help address teacher shortages by extending the time frame to 5 years. SB 49 passed the Senate unanimously and will now head to the House of Representatives for consideration.