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The Elizabethtown Hardin County Industrial Foundation is looking to the future, but as it does so it is exploring part of the past. The foundation is asking for proposals for the restoration of the historic Hazel Hill House, which came under foundation ownership as part of its acquisition of 140 acres along Gaither Station Road. EHCIF President and COO Andy Games said the foundation’s goal for the overall property is expanding industrial […]

The Kentucky Department of Revenue will begin accepting and processing state individual income tax returns on Monday, January 27, and the DOR encourages Kentuckians to file early to avoid delays. The deadline to file Kentucky and federal tax returns for 2024 is Tuesday, April 15, but Kentuckians are being advised of an upcoming delay. The DOR is transitioning to a new integrated tax system as well as launching a new business tax […]

Nolin RECC and Kentucky Electric Cooperatives are now accepting applications for their 2025 Washington Youth Tour. According to the co-op, five high school juniors whose parents or guardians receive electric service from Nolin RECC will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington D.C. from June 16 through 21. Participating students will tour sites such as the Smithsonian Institution, Arlington National Cemetery, and the U.S. Capitol. Students will also visit with Kentucky’s […]

Rineyville Elementary School Instructional Assistant Jody Vititoe says the kids are why she dedicates what she does to her job. “It sounds cheesy, but people say ‘that’s my why,’ but they are my why,” Vititoe said. “They are why I go to work every day. I just want to see them succeed in every way, so that is what they mean to me.” Vititoe’s efforts are receiving national recognition. At the Council […]

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear appeared with area elected officials and members and officials with the Lincoln Trail Area Development District Wednesday to announce the acquisition of a regional fleet of advanced search and rescue drones that will enhance emergency response efforts across the eight-county district. LTADD Executive Director Daniel London said the drone fleet was made possible by grant support and a public-private partnership with Lincoln National Bank, and is a first […]

The Lincoln Trail Area Development District looked back and looked forward during their January board meeting and annual meeting at the State Theater Wednesday. During the board meeting, the board approved their officer slate for 2025, as read by nominating committee member LaRue County Judge/Executive Blake Durrett: Chair, Marion County Judge/Executive David Daugherty First Vice Chair, Washington County Judge/Executive Timothy Graves Second Vice Chair, Hodgenville Mayor Jim Phelps Secretary, Becky Miller of […]

The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office responded to an alleged threat at Bluegrass Middle School Wednesday. “An investigation was immediately initiated by the school resource deputy, quickly identifying the student that made the threat who will face consequences set forth in the Hardin County School’s Code of Acceptable Behavior along with juvenile court action,” said Hardin County Sheriff John Ward. The sheriff says parents should remind their children to act responsibly. “We […]

The Hardin County Fiscal Court met for their first meeting of the month Tuesday afternoon. After being removed from the consent agenda for further discussion, the court approved the hiring of Johnathan Jessop as solid waste support coordinator. Magistrate Fred Clem said he was not against the person being hired but rather the position, as the duties of the position can be covered by other county personnel. Magistrate Kenny Saltsman said he […]

Elizabethtown Planning and Development Director Joe Reverman recapped development in 2024 during a joint meeting of the Elizabethtown City Council and Elizabethtown Planning Commission Monday. Reverman said the increase in development that came with the announcement of BlueOval SK can be clearly seen in the data. “With the spike that you see there from 2022, 23, and 24, that three-year span, if you compare that to 2018, 19, and 20, which […]