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Nolin RECC is accepting applications for grants through their Operation Round-Up program. “Operation Round-Up is a voluntary program,” said Nolin RECC Communications Manager Sarah Fellows. “Nolin RECC members can choose to round up their bill each month to the nearest dollar. All those nickels and dimes and quarters, really, for an average Nolin member only adds up to about $6 a year, but it makes such a big difference because thousands […]

The Elizabethtown City Council met for their first meeting of the month Monday. The council approved an ordinance on second reading that repeals and replaces the city’s sewer rates ordinance. The residential rate will increase to $14.46 for the first 2,000 gallons beginning July 1 this year, then will increase year-to-year, eventually landing at $19.52 for the first 2,000 gallons in 2028. Reading the ordinance summary, City Attorney Ken Howard said there […]

The Lincoln Trail Area Development District is supporting an effort to support first responders that have been working around the clock on search and rescue missions in the Colesburg and Lebanon Junction area. “They’re tired, weary, they’re hungry, and one of the things that we’re trying to do now is put together hot meals for them to give them some respite,” said LTADD Executive Director Daniel London. “So out at the Lincoln […]

Floodwater poses the risk of drowning, but the Lincoln Trail District Health Department is offering additional recommendations as many area residents continue to see the impacts from recent severe weather. The health department urges area residents to not drive into flooded areas, and to stay out of standing water. The water may be contaminated by bacteria or contain sharp objects, so don’t let children play in flooded areas. The health department says […]

Multiple roadways and many homes, businesses, and other buildings remain under water as some area counties saw more than 10 inches of rain over the course of the last week. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear says more than 500 road closings are still in effect, and two deaths have been reported due to flooding across the state so far, including a 74-year-old in Nelson County whom the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office says […]

As the area recovers storms and flooding, the Better Business Bureau is reminding residents to watch out for common scams that follow disasters. The BBB says residents affected by the recent storms should beware of out-of-town storm chasers that are looking to take advantage of victims as they clean up and repair their homes and property. The organization also says area businesses should be wary of storm chasers who offer substantial amounts […]

The Breckinridge County High School Student Council invites students and members of the public to their DanceBlue Minimarathon, to be held in the BCHS gym from 3 to 7 p.m. Central on Saturday, April 19. BCHS English teacher and student council sponsor Erin DeHaven says the event is inspired by the University of Kentucky’s DanceBlue Marathon. “The money goes towards DanceBlue and pediatric oncology and hematology, so kids who are dealing with various […]

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is inviting the public to help support ECTC students transferring to four-year colleges or universities during their “Pack for the Path: College Transfer Supply Drive.” ECTC President and CEO Dr. Juston Pate says the drive was created by ECTC Director of Enrichment and Engagement Jerisia Lamons. “When students leave to transfer and go to a four-year institution, that’s always an exciting time for families putting together […]

The severe weather threat was reduced Thursday, but additional rainfall combined with more rain in the forecast has state officials reminding Kentuckians to make good decisions and avoid risks involved with flash flooding and widespread flooding. The National Weather Service in Louisville says a stalled cold front means there are still chances for storms Friday and Saturday, but the threat of tornadoes is reduced. Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall are still expected […]